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7.2.2 Device-to-Device Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1417.2.3 Terminators for Use with this Adapter ...

This list cannot be changed. The second is a customized list, and it can bechanged by using the bootlist command or by using System ManagementServ

With the introduction of the E20 came a new electronic key-switch function. Aswith the 43P, there is no physical key, but there is a static electro

5.1.3 bootlist CommandOn the E20 and F30 (and 43P), the bootlist command can be used to alter thecustomized Boot List. For example, you can set t

5.3 System Dump SupportYour system will generate a system dump when a severe error occurs. Systemdumps can also be initiated by root, which is usef

 Change the Directory to which Dump is Copied on Bootchoosing a filesystem which will have enough space, determined by step 1, toaccommodate the

CTL-ALT-NUMPAD1 will create a dump in the primary dump device, andCTL-ALT-NUMPAD2 will create a dump in the secondary dump device.Before AIX Versio

5.3.4 Dump LCD SupportWith the current version, 4.1.4, of AIX, only the 0CX codes will be displayed by thefront LCD panel on the E20 and F30. If t

5.4.1 The bootinfo CommandThe type of machine (platform type) being used can be determined with thebootinfo command. This command uses the device c

à ðBack Up the SystemType or select values in entry fields.Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes. [Entry Fields]WARNING: Execution of the

/home/george/tmp, then /home/george/tmp. will be backed up, but none of thefiles contained within it will be backed up.Make BOOTABLE backup? This

10.6.6 Operator Panel F30 LED Status ... 18510.6.7 Dealing With Power Failures ... 186Appendix A. Firmware Ch

smit lsmksysbThis will list all the files on your mksysb tape and in doing so, will verify thecontents of the tape. Note The only way to test if

5.4.4.1 Restoring to Different MachinesCreating a mksysb on one machine and using the backup to install several othermachines can be useful and wil

à ðDATAcfgsys ---- 777   /usr/lib/methods/cfgsyscfgsys_p ---- 777   /usr/lib/methods/cfgsys_pENDOFDATA fi fi${bosboot} -d$device -a $KERNEL r

# mkdir /tmp/clone# cd /tmp/clone# echo data > signature# cp /var/adm/ras/bosinst.data .Refer to the section "Customizing the BOS Install P

BLVDISK= lslv -l hd5 | grep hdisk | head -1 | cut -d' ' -f1ln -f /dev/r$BLVDISK /dev/ipldevicebosboot -a -d /dev/ipldevicerm -f /etc/fir

lscfg -r ioplanF Part Number...4H5411 EC Level...D28864 Serial Number...84346 FRU Number...

ioplanF0This stanza provides information about the I/O planar. The first four numbersidentify the part number and level of the I/O planar card. Th

First, the firmware must have device support for a particular graphics adapter to beable to display the firmware power-on self test (POST) icons an

5.6.2 ResolutionThe S15 can display resolutions from 640x480 to 1600x1280 with a variety ofrefresh rates. The AIX device driver provides support

à ðSelect the Display TypeType or select values in entry fields.Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes. [Entry Fields] Graphics Adapter gga

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cannot handle will result in an unreadable screen and possible damage to yourdisplay.Note: AIX V4.1.4 will not allow you to alter the resolution o

S15 Graphics Adaptergga1 5 pci S15 IBM Personal Computer Power SeriesS15 Graphics AdapterDefault display = gga5.6.4.2 Changing the Default Displa

 xterm -display hostname:.12. Move the mouse off the right of the default screen. The mouse should appearon the other screen. You can now gain f

Chapter 6. Adapter and Device Configuration on PCI-BasedRS/6000 ServersPCI-based RS/6000 systems include support for new buses, such as the Periphe

The ISA/EISA bus has no standard method of identifying adapters or theirconfiguration requirements. Non-native ISA devices will have to be configu

6.1.2 Device Location CodesLocation Codes are defined slightly differently depending on the type of device theyare used for, non-SCSI or SCSI.For p

à ðsys Available - System Objectsysplanar Available - System Planarbus Available - PCI Busmem Available - Memoryproc Avai

drivers and diagnostic support (if available), and the system will automaticallyconfigure the PCI adapters.If you have a system installed and runni

device is installed. If not, use SMIT to configure the device, and provide an inputdevice or directory where the installation software can be acce

Having the previously installed adapter parameters documented allows betterplanning for the installation of additional ISA adapters and enables you

Figures1. Old Compatibility Model ... 22. Innovation Within The Old Compatibility Model ... 23. PReP Speci

6.3.2 Selecting ISA Adapter Hardware ParametersYour system will work without problems only if there are no conflicts among theparameters for the d

à ð ISA AdaptersMove cursor to desired item and press Enter.Install ISA Adapter SoftwareAdd an ISA AdapterChange / Show Characteristics of an ISA

Matching ParametersIt is very important to understand that some parameters, such as the IRQ andI/O Port, are set at both the hardware and AIX lev

Note: The on and off DIP-switch selections are set by switching them down andup, respectively. The mapping is:off = upon = downTable 17. 8-Port A

4. Install the 8-Port Asynchronous ISA Adapter device driver and diagnostic bychoosing:smit isa Install ISA Adapter Softwareto install the filese

It does not matter. You should use this procedure just to make sure that theselected adapter parameter is correct.9. If the Bus I/O Address is in c

 128-port asynchronous card  Two terminators Asynchronous wrap plugThe device driver for the 128-Port Asynchronous ISA Adapter is included ind

2. If any ISA adapter is installed, enter the command:lsresource -l bus -a | grep bus_ioThis command generates a list of adapters using bus I/O th

à ðAdd an IBM 128-Port Async, EIA-232 (ISA) AdapterType or select values in entry fields.Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes. [Entry Fie

514-4 Error initializing a device into the kernel.cxia deletedChange the parameter value as suggested by the lsresource command, andpress Ente

45. Sample Network Topology ... 16046. Network Topology Used in Our Lab ... 16447. Defining the Third N

The following table shows the supported interfaces for each port.The maximum cable lengths that are supported for the various communicationsprotoc

Notes: Refer to the document Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for MultiBus Systems, SA38-0516-00, for detailed information on DIP-switchpos

Default ParametersIf this is the first adapter of this type on the system, you may select thedefault values which are: Interrupt Level = 7 Bus

7. Select a bus memory address that is not currently in use.The valid bus memory values for use with the 4-Port Multi-Protocol ISA Adapterstart at

apm1 Definedlsresource : The attribute(s) for some device(s) in the systemcould not be resolved. To resolve conflicts, attribute(s) need to bemodi

Note Refer to the X.25 Interface Co-Processor ISA Adapter Installation Guideshipped with the adapter for detailed information on this adapter. 6.

Notes: Refer to the document Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for MultiBus Systems, SA38-0516-00, for detailed information on DIP-switchpo

N ampx bus_intr_lvl 11 (A)N scsi bus_intr_lvl 13 (A)3. Select an Interrupt Level that is not currently in use.4. If any ISA adapter is instal

12. From the menu described in Figure 39 on page 124, select the correctInterrupt Level, Bus I/O Address and Bus Memory values, and press Enter.à

15. Physically install the adapter on an ISA slot.16. Power on and reboot the system.17. Configure the adapter using the fastpath:smit isa Configu

Tables1. PowerPC and Bus Specification ... 152. Optional Disk Drives on Model E20 ... 233. Optional Tape

recommend you configure the adapter at the AIX level on the PCI-based serversystem in the defined state before setting the right parameters, as in

This command generates a list of adapters using bus I/O that looks similar tothe following:O fda bus_io_addr x3f - x3f5O fda bus_io

à ðAdd a Ethernet ISA AdapterType or select values in entry fields.Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes. [Entry Fields]Description IBM IS

IO is the I/O address MEM is the shared memory address TYPE is the type of cable connection you will be using13. Once no parameters conflicts ar

9. Select Adapter Parameters, and press Enter.10. Select IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet, and press Enter. Note The Ethernet adapter entry will be d

 Shared Bus Memory Address = 0xc0000, 0xc4000, 0xc8000, and so on Length in shared bus memory = 8 KB, 16 KB, 32 KB, 64 KB Address of bus memory

5. Select a Bus I/O Address that is not currently in use.6. If any token-ring adapter is installed, check for available Shared Bus Memoryvalues by

à ðAdd a Token Ring ISA AdapterType or select values in entry fields.Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes. [Entry Fields]Description IBM 1

 IRQ is the interrupt levelIO is the I/O address MEM is the shared memory address LEN is the length of shared memory BIOS is the ROM memory a

The second path Configure Token-Ring adapter provides an entry field that willaccept parameters for each option that is being modified. Chapter

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Chapter 7. SCSI CablingIt is very likely that you will face problems regarding configuration and installation ofSCSI adapters and devices.SCSI cab

Devices which have two SCSI connectors have internal cabling which must beincluded when calculating the total cable length. When attaching these d

Mixed-width internal attachment is supported concurrently with single width externalattachment as long as maximum cable length restrictions are not

Table 26. SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Single-Ended Adapter-to-First Device CablesM/T F/C PartNumberLength(meters)Cable DescriptionHostSystem2111 06H6037 1.

7.2.2 Device-to-Device CablesThis table describes the device-to-device cables for single-ended applications.Table 27. Device-to-Device Cables fo

7.3 Cabling the SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Differential PCI AdapterThe following tables describe the cables, terminator features, part numbers, andlengths f

7.3.2 Device-to-Device CablesThis table describes the SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Differential PCI Adapter cables forconnections from device to device.Table

7.3.3 SCSI-2 F/W Differential PCI Adapter TerminatorsThis table describes the SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Differential PCI Adapter terminators.Table 31. Te

Figure 42. Example of HACMP CablingTable 32. HACMP/6000 Cabling Features and Part NumbersItemnumberF/C Part Number CableLength(meters)Descripti

Special NoticesThis publication is intended to help system engineers, system administrators,customer personnel and users to support, configure and

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Chapter 8. Diagnostics SupportOne of the most important features provided by the PCI-based RS/6000 servers issupport of the AIX diagnostics progra

When you run Stand-alone Diagnostics, you will have to select the consoledisplay. The diagnostics program displays instructions on graphics displa

in your system except for the SCSI adapter used to boot the diagnostics CD-ROM.If the diagnostics are run in Concurrent mode using Stand-alone Diag

8.2.1.1 Configuring ISA Adapters from DiagnosticsAs mentioned above, when booting into diagnostics from CD-ROM, you can onlytest the ISA adapters

à ðISA ADAPTER ATTRIBUTE SELECTIONPress 'List' to select additional values. If arange is indicated below the description, then enter aval

If you wish to test ISA adapters which have not yet been configured, use SMIT toconfigure the adapter before running diagnostics. 8.3 Online Diagn

 Memory  ProcessorThere are three levels of testing in Concurrent mode: The Share-test level tests a resource while it is being shared by pr

8.3.3 Maintenance ModeDiagnostics can run from Single-User mode (Maintenance mode - although this isdifferent from booting into Maintenance mode

8.4.1.2 Booting Diagnostics over the NetworkTo boot the bos.diag package from a NIM Master, you have to perform thefollowing steps:1. Allocate the

The following terms are trademarks of other companies:C-bus is a trademark of Corollary, Inc.PC Direct is a trademark of Ziff Communications Compa

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Chapter 9. Network Installation Management (NIM) SupportThe PCI-based RS/6000 servers are powerful servers which can be used to installother machin

Table 33 on page 158 shows the resources required to classify amachine as having a stand-alone, diskless or dataless configuration inthe NIM envir

9.1.2.2 Network ObjectsThe network objects and their attributes reflect the physical characteristics of thenetwork environment. This information d

Figure 45. Sample Network TopologyThe example above requires the definition of the following NIM objects:NIM Master Fileset This object defines

environment (see 9.2.4, “ Network Objects Definition” on page 163 for moreinformation about NIM network objects definition).9.2 Configuring a PCI-B

9.2.3 NIM Master ActivationPrior to NIM Master activation, do not forget to mount the previously createdfilesystems.To activate the Master, you wi

The nimesis daemon has been started on the Master. This daemon is used forTCP/IP socket communication between the Master and Client machines in the

Figure 46. Network Topology Used in Our LabIn the previous step, when you activated the NIM Master, a network object wasdefined representing the

In our network topology example shown in Figure 46, the NIM Master is connectedto the network network1, and the NIM Client is connected to the netw

PrefaceThis document is intended to assist system engineers, customer engineers, systemadministration personnel, and customers in configuring, man

Look for any missing entry. In our example, the definition of the route to Network3is missing. We will add the definition using the command: smit

platform type of the IPL ROM emulation that you wish to create. To create IPLROM emulation media, perform the following:1. Insert a formatted diske

Select the standalone machine object type.In our example, the following screen appears:à ð Primary NetworkMove cursor to desired item and press E

9.2.6 Resource Objects DefinitionThe following resources are required for a stand-alone installation: lpp_source spot9.2.6.1 Defining the lpp_s

4. Enter the resource-specific information as required.à ðDefine a Resource ObjectType or select values in entry fields.Press Enter AFTER making a

à ðDefine a Resource ObjectType or select values in entry fields.Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes. [Entry Fields] Resource Object Nam

In order to have a SPOT with all the software we want to have on the Client(including the CDE package), we need to install the filesets listed abo

9.2.8 Initiating the BOS InstallationThe network installation for a PCI-based RS/6000 NIM Client cannot be initiatedfrom the NIM Master. This means

NIM Warning!warning : 42-134 m_bos_inst : unable to initiate network boot on"MachineObjectName"The warning means NIM was unable to fo

Figure 51. Initial Boot Screen3. Select the Utilities option from the System Management Services menu. Usethe Down Arrow key to highlight the opt

 Chapter 7, “SCSI Cabling”This chapter describes the main SCSI cabling features used with thePCI-based RS/6000 servers. It addresses frequently a

Figure 53. System Management Services Utilities Menu5. Select the Adapter Parameters option from the Network Parameters submenu.Select the corre

If you don't use a gateway between both systems, the Gateway IP Addressshould be the same as the Server IP Address.9. If the ping operation wa

à ðPerform a Network InstallType or select values in entry fields.Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes. [Entry Fields]Network Install Ope

Chapter 10. TroubleshootingIn an ideal world, computers would not have problems, and if they did, thecomputers would correct them without user int

the system does not restart after a few minutes, the system planar may have to bereplaced. There are no other means of recovery other than the rec

2. Select the option to access the root volume group, and start a shell before thefilesystems are mounted.3. Check the root volume group filesystem

4. Select AIX Shell Prompt.5. Enter the root password.6. Perform maintenance work. Remember to set the $TERM variable so that youcan use full scre

10.4 Accessing Diagnostics With NIMThere is a problem accessing diagnostics on a NIM Master from the PCI-BasedRS/6000 Systems. If you are using a g

It is recommended to set these passwords to disable unauthorized access to yourmachine. If you forget either of the passwords, the only way to rem

10.6.4 Configuration InformationInformation about the ISA and PCI adapters can be obtained by running the lscfgcommand (see 5.5, “Configuration In

How Customers Can Get Redbooks and Other ITSO DeliverablesCustomers may request ITSO deliverables (redbooks, BookManager BOOKs, andCD-ROMs) and inf

Figure 55. Operator PanelAn explanation of the LEDs on the front panel of the F30 is given in Table 35.Table 35. LED FunctionsLED Status Defin

then it may be worth considering the purchase of a Uninterruptible Power Supply(UPS). Chapter 10. Troubleshooting 187

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Appendix A. Firmware Checkpoint Three-Digit CodesThe three digit codes listed in Table 36 will appear to the left of the top row on theLiquid Cryst

Table 36 (Page 2 of 5). Firmware Checkpoint Three-Digit CodesCode DescriptionF22 No memory foundF23 No DIMM found in the socketF24 Remove ba

Table 36 (Page 3 of 5). Firmware Checkpoint Three-Digit CodesCode DescriptionF55 Bad System Board (Unsupported EPOW)F56 Voltage problem. Syst

Table 36 (Page 4 of 5). Firmware Checkpoint Three-Digit CodesCode DescriptionFAB Keyboard driver initializationFAC Keyboard driver exitFAD M

Table 36 (Page 5 of 5). Firmware Checkpoint Three-Digit CodesCode DescriptionFFA Error during flash updateFFC Operating System boot - No erro

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List of AbbreviationsABIApplication Binary InterfaceAPAall points addressableBTAS Boot-Time AbstractionSoftwareCHRPCommon Hardware ReferencePlatfo

 Internet ListserverWith an Internet E-mail address, anyone can subscribe to an IBMAnnouncement Listserver. To initiate the service, send an E-

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IndexAabbreviations 195acronyms 195adapter configuration on PCI-based RS/6000servers 99defining ISA adapters 106device configuration database 1

device configuration on PCI-based RS/6000servers 99database 100defining ISA adapters 106device driver installation 106device types 99ISA adapter

Model E20 (continued)PCI SCSI-2 adapters 25performance positioning 38standard features 21supported optional features 23Model F30 31communication ad

PowerPC Platformcertification 8description of 6goals of 7history 6PowerPC Reference Platform (PReP) Specificationdescription of 4new compatibili

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Chapter 1. IntroductionIBM offers a family of powerful workgroup servers, the RS/6000 Model E20 and theRS/6000 Model F30, that are ideal for runni

The PowerPC Microprocessor Common Hardware Reference Platform, previouslyknown as the Common Hardware Reference Platform (CHRP), is a superset of

To be sustainable and to continue growing, the computer industry must definecomputer architectures which allow system and application designs to ut

Independent software vendors (ISV) would like to develop for a large, installed baseof hardware systems and on as few operating system platforms a

 Portables  Medialess  Desktop  Workstations  ServersBecause PReP requires machine abstractions, the specification accommodates theevolu

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 Macro Power ManagementThis uses system software to control the hardware. Macro PowerManagement is, by far, the more powerful technique and thus

Apple, IBM, Microsoft, Novell, and SunSoft are planned to support the PowerPCPlatform.The PowerPC Platform, combined with the superior performance

so on) and newer bus architectures, interfaces and protocols (PCI, PC Card,IrDA, and so forth) provide higher levels of performance or utility tha

PowerPC Microprocessor Common Hardware Reference Platform: A SystemArchitecture Specification.The AIM Alliance has established the CHRP certificati

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Chapter 2. PCI-Based RS/6000 Server HardwareThe PCI-based RS/6000 server's hardware design is driven by accepted “industrystandards” both form

Figure 5. PCI RS/6000 Entry Server Logical Block Diagram2.1.1 The PCI Bus ArchitectureThe Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) is a specifica

(Version 2.0 in April of 1993) included upgrade capability through expansionconnectors.According to PCI Specification Version 2.0, the PCI bus oper

The key to cross-platform compatibility is processor independence. Until PCI,different systems used different buses, such as ISA, EISA, NuBus, and

The solution to the problem is to use the PCI local bus as the primary system busand the ISA bus as an expansion bus. This way, the system can take

Take Note!Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Special Notices” onpage xv.F

 Up to 66 MHz bus clock Superscalar design with integrated integer, floating-point and branch units 16 KB four-way set-associative instruction

The cache controller supports disable, inhibit and invalidate functions in addition tothe expected L2 memory caching operations.2.2.3 The Memory Co

2.2.6 The Secondary PCI BusThe secondary PCI bus is generated through the use of a PCI-to-PCI bridge chip.This component regenerates a second PCI

2.3 Electronics PartitioningThe system electronics are divided into two cards for packaging. One cardcontains the processor and its support electr

 The X-bus interface An IòC bus which supports RAS monitoring features on processor card2.4 RS/6000 Model E20 Product DescriptionThe RS/6000 Mod

2.4.1 Standard FeaturesIn this section, we describe the standard features of the RS/6000 Model E20 andpoint out their most important characteristi

Figure 9. RS/6000 Model E20 Front ViewSlotsEight slots are available which can accommodate the following adapters types: Five slots for PCI ada

2.4.2 Supported Optional FeaturesIn this section, we consider as “optional features” the internal optional devices,external adapters and external s

2.4.2.3 Internal CD-ROM DrivesA maximum of two internal CD-ROM drives can be installed in the E20 system.The CD-ROM provides four-speed performanc

Table 5. Supported Monitors on Model E20Description Model FeatureCodeScreenSizeP50 UV-N MPR-II Color Monitor 6553-503 3612 13.6"P50 UV-S MPR

AbstractAfter the successful introduction of the PCI-based RS/6000 workstations (40P/43P),the RISC System/6000 family of products has been expande

PCI SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide AdapterThe adapter can burst data to devices on the SCSI bus at 20 MB/sec.It has a single connector for attachme

Auto LANstreamer Token-Ring PCI Adapter (feature #2979)It is designed to allow a PCI-based RS/6000 server to attach to 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps token-ring

 X.21 (not switched) up to 64 KbpsEach feature is selected by the cable, which can be ordered in 3m (9 foot) or 6m(18 foot) length. These are the

card and an 8-port DB25 connector box, composed of eight asynchronous portsfrom a single I/O card slot.The main characteristics for this adapter ar

2.4.2.7 External SubsystemsThe following is a list of the external subsystems which are officially supported inthe RS/6000 Model E20.Disk Subsyst

2.4.3 RS/6000 Model E20 LimitationsWhen planning or implementing an RS/6000 Model E20, give special considerationto the following limitations, whic

that allows fast, easy addition and replacement of drives, also called “Hot-swapsubsystem” (see Chapter 3, “Hot-Swap Subsystem” on page 41 for inf

Figure 10. RS/6000 Model F30 BaysStandard bays are composed of four media and six hot-swap disk bays whichaccommodate the following drives: Two

The system comes standard with an integrated PCI-based internal SCSI-2 fast/wideadapter that can be used only for internal, single ended, either f

Table 7. Optional Disk Drives on Model F30Formatted Capacity 1.1 GB 2.2 GB 4.5 GBFeature number # 3082 # 3083 # 3084SCSI Bus Rate MB/sec 20 20 20

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2.5.2.5 PCI SCSI-2 AdaptersThe following two PCI SCSI adapters are supported: PCI SCSI-2 Single Ended Fast/Wide Adapter (feature #2408) PCI SCSI

 ISA 128-Port Asynchronous ControllerThese are the same adapters that can be installed and configured in the RS/6000Model E20. Refer to 2.4.2.6, “

2.5.3 RS/6000 Model F30 LimitationsWhen planning or implementing an RS/6000 Model E20, give special considerationto the following limitations, whi

Notes1. Optional L2 Cache2. Reflects use of largest optional L2 cache3. tpm with 960 MB (Statement of Direction)AIX Version 4 was used with each of

2.7.1 SPEC95 Software BenchmarkSPEC95 is a forward step in the performance measurement of the core of asystem. It covers the CPU, caches, memory,

Chapter 3. Hot-Swap SubsystemThe F30 is the first PCI-based RS/6000 server to provide hot-swap disk capability.The hot-swap subsystem allows the a

 Hot-Swap Disk Drive CarrierThe hot-swap SCSI disk drive carrier is a tray with built-in SCSI connectors thatprovide the interface between an ind

Figure 12. Installing Hot-SwapThe second (feature #6421) and the third (feature #6422) backplanes are installedin banks D and E, respectively. Th

Figure 13. Front Bays 3.2 InstallationThe requirements for installing hot-swap disk drives are not the same for all threebanks. A general requir

.Figure 14. Removing the Front PanelThis will provide you access to the hot-swap banks. If you only have onebackplane installed you will be able

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3.2.4 Installing Drives in Bank EInstallation of drives in bank E is exactly the same as the procedure for installingdrives in bank D. 3.2.5 Disk

3.3 Using the Hot-Swap SubsystemHaving the hot-swap subsystem is very useful. As previously mentioned, it allowsyou to add, remove or replace disk

3.3.2 Removing a Drive from a Live SystemTo be able to remove a hot-swap drive from the system without causing problems,you will have to tell AIX

3.3.3 Replacing a Previously Defined DriveIf you add a disk drive which was already configured to the system and wasremoved using the procedures de

Running lspv now shows:lspvhdisk a641877c rootvghdisk1 ba645b Nonehdisk2 a627464 Nonehdisk3 ba645b None4

If the disk is part of the root volume group and the filesystems which are on thedisk can't be unmounted, then you can either wait for a reboo

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Chapter 4. Boot Support and FirmwareThe PCI RS/6000 Entry Server systems are based on the PowerPC ReferencePlatform Specification (PReP); thus, in

data. In the case of AIX, the abstraction layer builds the required IPL control blockbefore the AIX boot image is loaded.In the first part of this

Different partitions could hold different operating systems or different versions ofAIX. The user could be able to choose the operating system to b

3.1.1 Backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423.1.2 Hot-Swap Bays and Banks ... 4

1. Firmware2. Software ROS for AIX3. AIX boot image 4.2.1 FirmwareThe firmware is the first code executed when the machine is powered-on.Firmwar

Little-Endian format and must be converted to Big-Endian format as required byAIX.Software ROS converts the data into Big-Endian format and handles

 Configuration data for non-native ISA devices areaAdditionally, NVRAM contains a header that describes the location and length ofthese areas.Fig

The AIX boot image used in each of the above platforms is platform-specific. Tocreate platform-specific boot images, AIX provides support for the f

Figure 21. Relation Map of Base Proto and Proto Extension FilesBase Proto Files: The Base Proto files are platform specific. They containlibrar

Proto Extension Configuration FileAs an example, for the PCI-based RS/6000 platform, the file is called rspc.pcfgand is located in the directory /u

Figure 22. Boot Image Layout on PCI-Based RS/6000 SystemsWhen the system is booted, the firmware loads the first sector containing theMaster Par

4.3.3 Boot Image Creation on PCI-Based RS/6000 SystemsTo support boot image creation for PCI-based RS/6000 systems, severalcommands involved within

Figure 24. AIX Version 4 Boot Image CreationWhen the bosboot command is started, it creates a RAM file system and calls themkboot command to cre

Firmware Core Brings the system up to where the compressed image has beendecompressed and runningVirtual Disk Contains the firmware modules require

5.4.5 Creating System Backups on Microchannel-Based RS/6000 Systems 875.4.6 Cloning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 If the firmware is corrupted, run the firmware recovery procedure (see4.4.4, “Firmware Recovery” on page 69).6. The firmware core copies a parti

13. If Power-On Password or Privileged Access Password options are in effect,then the Password screen appears. There are three attempts to the corr

4.4.3 Firmware Flash UpdateThere are several situations where a firmware flash update may be required. Forexample, after a field EC (engineering c

4.4.4 Firmware RecoveryDuring the firmware boot process, one of the first tasks is to verify the CycleRedundancy Check (CRC) of the firmware code.

one of the icons will be the memory icon. During the display of this icon, an 8-digiterror code will be displayed if the L2 cache is not fully fun

Note The 8-digit POST error codes are listed and described in the User's Guidemanual for the corresponding PCI-based RS/6000 system. 4.5 LCD

Table 13. Checkpoint Codes on the LCD PanelCode(Hex)DescriptionF08 Run recovery block base, test 2 KB, then set the stackF09 Copy CRC verificati

To start the programs:1. Turn on or shut down and restart the computer.2. When the first screen appears, press the F1 key to use the GUI interface.

select it. A number indicating the order of the startup sequence will appear on thedevice.To cancel the configured selections, the Cancel icon can

Chapter 5. AIX Version 4.1.4 SupportAIX Version 4.1.4 is the first supported operating system on the PCI-basedRS/6000 servers, E20 and F30. These m