Compaq GS160 Bedienungsanleitung

Compaq Computer CorporationAlphaServer GS80/160/320User’s GuideOrder Number: EK-GS320-UG. C01This guide is intended for those who manage, operate, or

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6-16 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide6.3 Booting Tru64 UNIXTru64 UNIX can be booted from a DVD or CD-ROM on a local drive,from a local SCSI disk,

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-17Example 6–3 Booting Tru64 UNIX from a Local SCSI Disk (Continued)Firmware revision: 5.6-6930PALcode: Di

6-18 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide6.3.1 Booting Tru64 UNIX Over the NetworkTo boot the system over the network, make sure the system isregiste

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-19Systems running Tru64 UNIX support network adapters, designated ew*0 orei*0. The asterisk stands for th

6-20 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide6.4 Installing Tru64 UNIXTru64 UNIX is installed from the DVD/CD-ROM drive connected to thesystem.Example 6–

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-21There are two types of installations:o The Default Installation installs a mandatory set ofsoftware sub

6-22 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide6.5 Booting OpenVMSOpenVMS is booted from a local SCSI disk drive or from a DVD/CD-ROM drive on the InfoServ

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-23Example 6–6 shows a boot from a local disk. The example is abbreviated. Forcomplete instructions on boo

6-24 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide6.5.1 Booting OpenVMS from the InfoServerYou can boot OpenVMS from a LAN device on the InfoServer. Thedevice

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-25Network Initial System Load FunctionVersion 1.2FUNCTIONIDFUNCTION1 - Display Menu2 - Help3 - Choose Ser

xiPrefaceIntended AudienceThis manual is for managers and operators of Compaq AlphaServer 80/160/320family systems.Document StructureThis manual uses

6-26 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide6.6 Installing OpenVMSAfter you boot the operating system DVD or CD-ROM, an installationmenu is displayed on

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-27The OpenVMS operating system DVD/CD-ROM is booted.Choose option 1 (Install or upgrade OpenVMS Alpha). T

Operation 7-1Chapter 7OperationThis chapter gives basic operating instructions. Sections include:• SRM Console• Displaying the System Configuration•

7-2 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide7.1 SRM ConsoleThe SRM console is located in an EEROM on the standard I/O module.From the console interf

Operation 7-3Table 7–1 Summary of SRM Commands (Continued)Command Functionshow configshow deviceDisplays the logical configuration at the last systemi

7-4 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's GuideTable 7–2 Notation Formats for SRM Console CommandsAttribute ConditionsLengthUp to 255 characters, not i

Operation 7-5Table 7–3 Special Characters for SRM ConsoleCharacter FunctionReturn orEnterTerminates a command line. No action is taken on acommand unt

7-6 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's GuideTable 7–3 Special Characters for SRM Console (Continued)Character FunctionCtrl/QResumes output to the co

Operation 7-77.2 Displaying the System ConfigurationView the system hardware configuration from the SRM console. It isuseful to view the hardware conf

xii• Appendix A, Jumpering Information, calls out jumpers and theirfunctions.Documentation TitlesTable 1 AlphaServer 80/160/320 Family DocumentationO

7-8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide7.2.2 Show Config CommandUse the show config command to display the entire logicalconfiguration. Example

Operation 7-9Firmware. Version numbers of the SRM console, OpenVMS PALcode, andTru64 UNIX PALcode.QBB0. Components listed include the quad switch and

7-10 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's GuideExample 7–3 Show Config (Continued)QBB 1 Hard QBB 1Quad Switch QSA rev 2, QSD revs 0/0/0/0Duplicate Tag

Operation 7-11QBB1. QBB1 components are listed.PCI I/O information, PCI box 1. QBB1 is connected to only one PCIbox, PCI box 1.QBB1 I/O port 0 is link

7-12 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's GuideExample 7–3 Show Config (Continued)PCI Box Riser Slot Option Hose Bus Slot Function Name0 0 1 Standard

Operation 7-13Example 7–3 Show Config (Continued)7 Acer Labs M1543C Bridge to Bus 1, ISA15 Acer Labs M1543C IDE dqa.0.0.15.0dqb.0.1.15.0dqa0.0.0.15.0

7-14 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's GuideExample 7–3 Show Config (Continued)Slot Option Hose 1, Bus 0, PCI7 DEGPA-SASlot Option Hose 2, Bus 0, P

Operation 7-15Example 7–3 Show Config (Continued)3 PowerStorm 3507 Acer Labs M1543C Bridge to Bus 1, ISA15 Acer Labs M1543C IDE dqe.0.0.15.8dqf.0.1.15

7-16 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide7.2.3 Show Device CommandUse the show device command to display the bootable devices. DK =SCSI drive; D

Operation 7-17Table 7–4 Device Naming ConventionsCategory DescriptiondqDriver ID Two-letter designator of port or class driverdk SCSI drive or CD ew E

Introduction 1-1Chapter 1IntroductionThe Compaq AlphaServer GS160/320 and GS80 systems are high-performanceserver platforms designed for enterprise-le

7-18 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide7.2.4 Show Memory CommandThe show memory command displays the main memory configuration.Example 7–5 Sho

Operation 7-19The total system memory size is reported.Each memory board (or module) in the QBB is listed. Boards arenumbered from 0 to 3. Each QBB ca

7-20 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide7.4 Setting SRM Console SecurityYou can set the SRM console to secure mode to prevent unauthorizedperso

Operation 7-217.4.1 Setting Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS Systems to Auto StartThe SRM auto_action environment variable determines the defaultaction the syste

7-22 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide7.6 Soft PartitioningSoft partitioning allows you to run multiple instances of an OpenVMSoperating syst

Operation 7-23Table 7–5 SRM Environment Variables for Soft PartitionsEnvironment Variable DefinitionThe number of soft partitions to create. Possiblev

7-24 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's GuideAt the SRM console prompt, you set values for one environment variable todefine the number of soft part

Operation 7-25The number of soft partitions is set to 3.The set lp_io_mask0 1 command defines QBB0 (and its I/O risers) asresiding in partition 0.Set

7-26 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide7.7 Hard PartitioningHard partitioning allows you to run multiple operating systems on onehardware syst

Operation 7-27Partitioning a system is done at the QBB level: You can have a maximum ofeight partitions. In hard partitioning mode:• System partition

1-2 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide1.1 AlphaServer GS160/320 and GS80 SystemsThe AlphaServer GS160/320 system and GS80 rack system are sepa

Using the System Control Manager 8-1Chapter 8Using the System Control ManagerThe system control manager (SCM) communicates with microprocessors on the

8-2 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide8.1 Console Serial Bus SubsystemThe console serial bus (CSB) links microprocessors throughout thesystem, form

Using the System Control Manager 8-3The SCM communicates with the PCI backplane managers (PBMs), thehierarchical switch power manager (HPM), and the Q

8-4 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide8.2 System Control Manager OverviewWith the SCM, you can monitor and control the system (reset, poweron/off,

Using the System Control Manager 8-5SCM FirmwareSCM firmware resides on the standard I/O module in flash memory. If the SCMfirmware should ever become

8-6 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide8.3 SCM COM1 Operating ModesThe SCM can be configured to manage different data flow pathsdefined by the com1_

Using the System Control Manager 8-7Through ModeThrough mode is the default operating mode. The SCM routes every characterof data between the internal

8-8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide8.3.1 Bypass ModesFor modem connection, you can set the operating mode so that dataand control signals partia

Using the System Control Manager 8-9Figure 8–3 shows the data flow in bypass mode. Note that the internal systemCOM1 port is connected directly to the

Introduction 1-3AlphaServer GS160/320 SystemThe AlphaServer GS160 system cabinet contains up to two system boxessupporting a maximum of 16 CPU modules

8-10 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s GuideAfter downloading binary files, you can set the com1_mode environmentvariable from the SRM console to switch

Using the System Control Manager 8-118.4 Console Device SetupYou can use the SCM from a console device connected to the system ora modem hookup. As sh

8-12 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide8.5 Entering the SCMType an escape sequence to invoke the SCM from the SRM console.You can enter SCM from a

Using the System Control Manager 8-138.6 SRM Environment Variables for COM1Several SRM environment variables allow you to set up the COM1 portfor use

8-14 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide8.7 SCM Command-Line InterfaceThe system control manager supports setup commands and commandsfor managing th

Using the System Control Manager 8-15Table 8–1 SCM Commands (Continued)Command DescriptionSet modem_baudSets the modem baud rate.Set dial Sets the str

8-16 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s GuideCommand ConventionsFollow these conventions when entering SCM commands:• Enter enough characters to disting

Using the System Control Manager 8-178.7.1 Defining the COM1 Data FlowUse the set com1_mode command from SRM or SCM to define theCOM1 data flow paths.

8-18 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide8.7.2 Displaying the System StatusThe SCM status command displays the current SCM settings.Table 8–2 explain

Using the System Control Manager 8-19Table 8–2 Status Command Fields (Continued)Field MeaningOCP power switchOCP haltOCP secureIndicates the position

1-4 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide1.2 Firmware and Utilities OverviewFirmware residing in ROM on CPU and other modules in the systemprovid

8-20 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide8.7.3 Displaying the System EnvironmentThe SCM show system command provides a snapshot of the systemenvironm

Using the System Control Manager 8-21For 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

8-22 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s GuideRIO. Remote I/O modules. * indicates the presence of a remote I/Omodule; – indicates its absence. In the exa

Using the System Control Manager 8-23Halt In and ContinueThe halt in command halts the operating system. The continue commandreleases the halt.Issuing

8-24 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide8.7.5 Configuring Remote Dial-InBefore you can dial in through the SCM modem port or enable thesystem to cal

Using the System Control Manager 8-25Enables remote access to the SCM modem port.Sets the password (in the example, “wffirmare”) that is prompted for

8-26 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide8.7.6 Configuring Alert Dial-OutSet a few parameters to configure alert dial-out. The dial string andalert s

Using the System Control Manager 8-27Sets the string to be used by the SCM to dial out when an alert conditionoccurs. The dial string must include the

8-28 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s GuideTable 8–3 Elements of Dial String and Alert StringDial StringATDTThe dial string is case sensitive. The SCM

Using the System Control Manager 8-298.7.7 Resetting the Escape SequenceTheSCMsetescapecommandallowstheusertochangetheescapesequence. The default esca

Introduction 1-51.3 System ArchitectureEach QBB in a GS160/320 system and each QBB (system drawer) in aGS80 system has a backplane and a switch suppor

8-30 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide8.8 Troubleshooting TipsTable 8–4 lists possible causes and suggested solutions for symptomsyou might see.Ta

Using the System Control Manager 8-31Table 8–4 SCM Troubleshooting (Continued)Symptom Possible Cause Suggested SolutionSCM will not answerwhen modem i

Jumpering Information A-1Appendix AJumpering InformationThis appendix contains jumpering information for the PCI backplane, thehierarchical switch pow

A-2 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's GuideA.2 HPM JumpersTable A–2 lists hierarchical switch power manager (HPM) jumpers andtheir functions. The H

Glossary-1GlossaryAC off state One of the system power states in which all power is re-moved from the system. See also Hot-swap, Cold-swap,and Warm-sw

Glossary-2Hard partition A partition consisting of one or more QBBs and sharingno resources with any other parition. Hard partitionsare defined by usi

Glossary-3Local testing Testing confined to the QBB on which the CPU doing thetesting resides.Memory directorymoduleSee Directory module.OCP Operator

Glossary-4Power cabinet Cabinet in the GS160/320 systems that provides powerfor the system cabinets and houses PCI boxes and stor-age shelves.Power sy

Glossary-5SIO Standard I/O module. Module in a PCI box that has I/Oports, the system control manager (SCM) microprocessor,and SRM console firmware.SMC

Glossary-6Warm-swap state One of the power states of the system in which power isremoved from a specified QBB for service while othersegments of the s

Index-1IndexAAPB program, 6-25Architecture, 1-5auto_action environment variable, 7-21Auxiliary power supply, SCM, 8-5BBoot flagsOpenVMS, 6-13Tru64 UNI

Index-2ISL boot program, 6-25LLoadable firmware update utility, 1-4lpinit command, 7-24MMemory module, 2-11Message conventions, SCM, 8-16Modem, 8-11MO

Index-3Soft partitioning, 7-22SRM console, 1-4command syntax, 7-4device naming conventions, 7-17soft partitioning, 7-22special characters, 7-5SRM cons

GS160/320 System Overview 2-1Chapter 2GS160/320 System OverviewEach system cabinet contains one or two system boxes. The system box housestwo quad bui

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2-2 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.1 System CharacteristicsThe illustration shows the BA51A-AA system box. Table 2–1 lists thesystem box

GS160/320 System Overview 2-3Table 2–2 Power Cabinet and System Environmental CharacteristicsPower Cabinet SpecificationsElectricalVoltage120/208 VAC

2-4 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.2 System Box ArchitectureThe system box houses two quad building blocks (QBBs). Each QBBhas a backplan

GS160/320 System Overview 2-5The switch on the backplane connects the CPU modules, memory modules, I/Oriser modules, and global port. In an 8-P system

2-6 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.3 Quad Building Block (QBB) ComponentsFigure2–4showstwoQBBsbacktobackinthesystembox.Figure 2–4 System

GS160/320 System Overview 2-7The QBB backplanes are attached to a stiffener and mounted in a system boxenclosure. Each backplane has a differently pos

2-8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.3.1 BackplaneEach QBB backplane is located at the center of the system box. Figure2–5 shows an unpopul

GS160/320 System Overview 2-9The CPU, memory, power, and I/O riser modules plug into the backplane.Because of the orientation of the QBB backplanes, t

2-10 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.3.2 CPU ModuleA CPU module comes with an Alpha microprocessor chip with a B-cache, cache control and

GS160/320 System Overview 2-112.3.3 Memory ModuleA memory module has eight DIMM slots. See Section 3.7 for memoryconfiguration guidelines.Figure 2–7 M

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2-12 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.3.4 Directory ModuleIn a GS160/320 system, one directory module is required for each QBBin a system b

GS160/320 System Overview 2-132.3.5 Power ModulesTwo power modules are installed in the QBB backplane. The mainpower module and the auxiliary power mo

2-14 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.3.6 Power System Manager ModuleEach QBB has one power system manager (PSM) module. This modulemonitor

GS160/320 System Overview 2-152.3.7 Clock Splitter ModuleThe clock splitter module converts one global signal to identical copiesof a signal that is t

2-16 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.3.8 I/O Riser ModuleTheI/OrisermoduleisusedtoconnecttheQBBbackplanetoaPCIbox. A “local” I/O riser mod

GS160/320 System Overview 2-172.3.9 Global Port ModuleThe global port provides the interconnect to the other QBB(s) throughthe distribution board or t

2-18 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.3.10 Distribution BoardIn single-box systems, a distribution board connects the two QBBsthrough the g

GS160/320 System Overview 2-19Figure 2–15 is a block diagram showing the distribution board as theinterconnect between two QBBs.Figure 2–15 Distributi

2-20 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.3.11 Hierarchical SwitchIn two-box systems, a hierarchical switch links the QBBs through theglobal po

GS160/320 System Overview 2-21The hierarchical switch links the QBBs in systems having more than onesystem box. Figure 2–16 shows cable connectors for

2-22 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.4 Power SystemEach system box has a power subrack with up to three 48 VDC powersupplies. Figure 2–17

GS160/320 System Overview 2-23Power cables and components are color-coded to ensure proper identificationand easy handling.NOTE: Color-coded component

2-24 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.4.1 AC Input BoxA system has two AC input boxes. Figure 2–18 shows the circuitbreakers (CB1–CB11), LE

GS160/320 System Overview 2-25The three LEDs on the AC input box should be lit at all times, indicating thatall three power phases are present in the

2-26 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.5 PCI I/OThe power cabinet contains at least one PCI master box, and maycontain PCI expansion boxes.F

GS160/320 System Overview 2-27A PCI master box has a standard I/O module and a DVD/CD-ROM drive asshown in Figure 2–19. PCI expansion boxes provide ad

2-28 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.6 Control PanelThe control panel is located at the top of the power cabinet. It has athree-position O

GS160/320 System Overview 2-29The callouts in Figure 2–20 point to these components on the control panel:➊Secure LED – When lit, indicates that the ke

2-30 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide2.6.1 Control Panel LEDsFigure 2–21 shows the various control panel LED status indications.Figure 2–21

GS160/320 System Configuration Rules 3-1Chapter 3GS160/320 System Configuration RulesThis chapter provides configuration rules for the following:• GS

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3-2 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide3.1 GS160 System CabinetFigure 3–1 shows the front view of the system cabinet and the powercabinet. One

GS160/320 System Configuration Rules 3-3About the System CabinetThe cabinet contains the following components:• Vertical mounting rails• Wrist strap

3-4 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide3.2 GS320 System CabinetsFigure 3–2 shows the front view of the system cabinets. Two systemcabinets hous

GS160/320 System Configuration Rules 3-5GS320 System Configuration Rules• In system cabinet 1, system box 1 (see Figure 3–2) is mounted in the lowerh

3-6 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide3.3 Power CabinetOne power cabinet is required for all systems. The power cabinethouses the control pane

GS160/320 System Configuration Rules 3-7Power System Requirements• Each system box requires a power subrack.• Each power subrack has three power sup

3-8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide3.3.1 Power Supply Slot AssignmentsFigure 3–4 show the power supply slot assignments in each powersubrac

GS160/320 System Configuration Rules 3-9Power Supply Configuration Rules• Power subracks are always mounted in the same power cabinet location,regard

3-10 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide3.4 System BoxThe system box contains two QBBs. Figure 3–5 shows a fully populatedQBB as seen from the

GS160/320 System Configuration Rules 3-11System Box Configuration Rules• A system box has two QBBs.• A QBB supports up to four CPU modules.• A QBB

viChapter 3 GS160/320 System Configuration Rules3.1 GS160 System Cabinet... 3-2

3-12 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide3.5 QBB Color CodeFigure 3–7 and Figure 3–8 show the center bar color code for moduleplacement in the Q

GS160/320 System Configuration Rules 3-13Figure 3–8 QBB Center Bar Color Code (Cabinet Rear)PK2229CPU 2(Blue)CPU 0(Blue)Memory 3(Gray)Memory 1(Gray)PS

3-14 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide3.6 Memory ConfigurationsA memory module has eight DIMM slots. Two arrays (Array 0 andArray 1), consist

GS160/320 System Configuration Rules 3-15Memory Configuration Guidelines• On a memory module, DIMMs are divided into two groups of four calledarrays.

3-16 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide3.7 Memory Interleaving GuidelinesTable 3–1 Interleaving Memory ModulesMemory Interleaving Guidelines4-

GS160/320 System Configuration Rules 3-17Memory Interleaving Guidelines• The larger the interleaving factor, the better the system performance.• Avo

3-18 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide3.8 PCI BoxesA QBB supports up to two PCI boxes. A cable connects the QBB “local”I/O riser to the “remo

GS160/320 System Configuration Rules 3-19The I/O subsystem consists of the local I/O interface (QBB) and the remote I/Ointerface (PCI box) connected b

3-20 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide3.9 PCI Box Slot ConfigurationEach QBB can have two I/O risers supporting up to two PCI boxes. Acable c

GS160/320 System Configuration Rules 3-21PCI Slot Configuration Guidelines• I/O riser 0 must be installed.• The standard I/O module is always instal

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3-22 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide3.10 Expander CabinetAdditional PCI boxes and storage devices are housed in an expandercabinet. The sam

GS80 Rack System Overview 4-1Chapter 4GS80 Rack System OverviewIn the rack system, the BA52A system drawer has a QBB containing abackplane, CPU module

4-2 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide4.1 Rack System CharacteristicsTable 4–1 lists system drawer characteristics. Table 4–2 lists power andenviro

GS80 Rack System Overview 4-3Table 4–2 Rack System CharacteristicsElectricalVoltage120 VAC (U.S.)220–240 VAC (Europe)200–240 VAC (Japan)Phase SingleFr

4-4 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide4.2 System Drawer ArchitectureThe system drawer houses a QBB consisting of a backplane thatsupports four CPU

GS80 Rack System Overview 4-5The switch that interconnects the CPU modules, memory modules, and I/O risermodules is built into the system drawer backp

4-6 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide4.3 System Drawer ModulesThe modules plug into the system drawer backplane. Figure 4–3 showsa fully populated

GS80 Rack System Overview 4-7The CPU, memory, power, and I/O riser modules plug into the backplanelocated at the bottom of the system drawer. Callouts

GS80 Rack System Configuration Rules 5-1Chapter 5GS80 Rack System Configuration RulesThis chapter provides configuration rules for the following:• Ra

viiiGlossaryIndexExamples6–1 SCM Power-Up Display ... 6-26–2 SRM Power-Up Display

5-2 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide5.1 RackThe cabinet contains a control panel, two AC input boxes, powersubrack with power supplies, vert

GS80 Rack System Configuration Rules 5-3Rack I/O and Storage Configuration Guidelines• A one-drawer system can have a maximum of two PCI boxes.• A t

5-4 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User's Guide5.2 Rack Power SystemFigure 5–3 shows a two-drawer rack power system: two AC input boxesand two H7504 po

GS80 Rack System Configuration Rules 5-5About the Power System• Each rack houses two AC input boxes. AC input box circuit breakers areaccessible from

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-1Chapter 6Booting and Installing anOperating SystemThis chapter provides basic operating instructions, in

6-2 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide6.1 PoweringUptheSystemBefore powering up the system, make sure the keyswitch is off, andthen turn on the cir

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-3Example 6–1 SCM Power-Up Display (Continued)I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK1_ON Reg0:010F Reg1:AB81SCM_E0&g

6-4 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s GuideExample 6–1 SCM Power-Up Display (Continued)QBB2 Step(s)-012345 TestedQBB3 Step(s)-012345 TestedQBB0 Step(s)-

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-5Example 6–1 SCM Power-Up Display (Continued)Phase 3~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=fbbfffff Assign=ff SQbb0=00 PQ

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6-6 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide6.1.2 SRM Power-Up DisplayFollowing the initial SCM power-up and the five test phases, the SRMconsole takes c

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-7A snapshot of the system environment is displayed. See Section 8.7.3 formore information.PALcode is load

6-8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s GuideExample 6–2 SRM Power-Up Display (Continued)CPU 0 speed is 731 MHzcreate dead_eatercreate pollcreate timercre

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-9Example 6–2 SRM Power-Up Display (Continued)CPU 9 speed is 731 MHzcreate powerupstarting console on CPU

6-10 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide6.2 Setting Boot OptionsYou can set a default boot device, boot flags, and network bootprotocols for Tru64 U

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-11The syntax is:set bootdef_dev boot_deviceboot_device The name of the device on which the system softwar

6-12 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide6.2.3 Boot_osflagsThe boot_osflags environment variable sets the default boot flags and,for OpenVMS,arootnum

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-13OpenVMS SystemsOpenVMS systems require an ordered pair as the flags_value argument:root_number and boot

6-14 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s GuideExampleIn the following Tru64 UNIX example, the boot flags are set to autoboot thesystem to multiuser mode w

Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-156.2.5 ei*0_protocols or ew*0_protocolsThe ei*0_protocols or ew*0_protocols environment variable setsnet