HP (Hewlett-Packard) C240 manual

Model C160 / C180 / C200 / C240 Owner ’ s Guide HP Part No. A4200-90033 Edition E0997 Printed in U.S.A.[...]

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Contents iii Preface xi Audience xii Safety and Regulatory Statements xii Release Document(s) xii Related Manuals xiii Revision History xiii Documentation Conventions xiv Problems, Questions, and Suggestions xv 1 Product Information Product Description 3 System Unit Front Panel Controls 5 System Power Switch 5 Power LED 6 System LEDs 6 Audio Contro[...]

iv Contents SCSI Connectors 19 TOC Button 19 Power Cord Connector 19 Monitors 20 Keyboard 21 Pointing Devices 21 Operating System Overview 22 2 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions 25 CD-ROM Drive 25 Controls and Features 26 CD-ROM Media 28 Caring for CD-ROM Discs 28 Operating the CD-ROM Drive 29 Loading and Unloading[...]

Contents v 3 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions 45 DDS Drive 45 Storage Capacities 45 Controls and Indicators 46 LEDs 47 LED W arning Conditions 48 Data Cassettes 49 Media Life 49 Cleaning the T ape Heads 50 Media Restrictions 50 Setting the W rite-Protect T ab on a Data Cassette 51 Ope[...]

vi Contents Using Device Files 64 Formatting a New Diskette 65 T ransferring Data T o and From a Floppy Diskette 66 Saving Files to a Floppy Diskette 66 Restoring Files from a Floppy Diskette to Y our System 66 Listing the Files on a Floppy Diskette 67 For More Information 68 Configuring the Floppy Driver 69 T roubleshooting 70 Ordering Informatio[...]

Contents vii Declaration of Conformity 3 91 Special V ideo Configuration Statements 92 For EN55022 or CISPR 22 Applications: 92 For FCC Applications: 92 Emissions Regulations 93 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 93 VCCI Class 2 ITE 94 94 Emissions Regulations Compliance 94 Acoustics 94 Regulation On Noise Declaration For Machines -3. GSGV 94[...]

viii Contents Installing a CD-ROM or a DDS-Format T ape Drive 109 Installing a Floppy Drive 1 1 1 Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 1 13 Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 3 or Position 4 1 15 Replacing the Storage T ray 1 18 Configuring a Hard Disk Drive 120 Removing the Main T ray Assembly 122 Replacing the Main T ray Assembly 124[...]

Contents ix Narrow , Single-ended SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints 159 Fast, W ide, Differential SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints 160 Ultra, W ide-SE SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints 160 Determining SCSI Bus Length 161 Narrow , Single-Ended SCSI Bus Length 161 Fast, W ide Differential SCSI Bus Length 163 Ultra, W ide, Single-Ended SCSI Bus[...]

x Contents Memory Information Sample 1 196 Memory Information Sample 2 197 Displaying the Status of the System I/O 198 Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search Flags 199 Displaying and Setting the Security Mode 201 Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode 202 Displaying the LAN Station Address 203 Configure and Display LAN Settings 204 Displaying Sys[...]

xi Preface This owner ’ s guide describes how to use your HP 9000 C Class workstation. This manual assumes that you have installed your workstation as described in the C Class Har dwar e Installation Card.[...]

xii Audience This guide is intended for HP 9000 Model C160/C180/C200/C240 worksta- tion users. Safety and Regulatory Statements See Appendix A in the back of this manual for safety and regulatory state- ments that apply to this workstation. Release Document(s) Please refer to the Release Document(s) you received with your system or system software [...]

xiii Related Manuals Refer to the following manuals for more information: • C Class Har dwar e Installation Card (A4200-90012) • Using Your HP Workstation (A2615-90003) • Installing and Updating HP-UX (B2355-90050) • Configuring HP-UX for Peripherals (B2355-90053) • HP Visual User Environment User’s Guide (B1171-90079) • Managing Clus[...]

xiv Documentation Conventions Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide uses the following symbolic conventions. user-supplied values Italic words or characters in for- mats and command descriptions represent values that you must supply . sample user input In examples, information that the user enters appears in color . output Information that[...]

xv Pr oblems, Questions, and Suggestions If you have any problems, questions, or suggestions with our hardware, soft- ware, or documentation, please call 1-800-633-3600 (US & Canada) or con- tact the HP Response Center for your country .[...]

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1 1 Product Information[...]

2 Product Information This chapter introduces the HP 9000 Model C160/C180/C200/C240 work- stations, including their controls and indicators. This chapter discusses the following topics: • Product description • System unit front panel controls • System unit rear panel connectors • Monitors • Keyboards • Operating system overview[...]

3 Product Information Product Description Product Description The Model C160/C180/C200/C240 workstations contain the following key features: • Processor Performance 160 MHz (Model C160) 180 MHz (Model C180) 200 MHz (Model C200) 236 MHz (Model C240) • Operating System: Native HP-UX HP-UX 10.20 (Model C160) HP-UX 10.20 (Model C180) HP-UX 10.20 wi[...]

4 Product Information Product Description • Internal Storage Devices Fast, Wide Differential SCSI Hard Disk Drives (C160/C180) or Ultra, Wide Single-Ended (C200 /C240 ) 1-inch Low Profile Drive (up to two) 1.6-inch Full Height Drive (one) Single-Ended SCSI Removable Media CD-ROM Drive or 2.0/4.0 GB, 4-mm DDS Tape Drive 4/8 GB, DDS2 DAT Drive (C20[...]

5 Product Information System Unit Front Panel Controls System Unit Front Panel Controls Figure 1 shows the location of the system unit front panel controls. Figure 1 System Unit Front Panel Controls System Power Switch Use the power switch to power the system unit on and off. NOTICE: There is no need to manually shut down the HP-UX operating system[...]

6 Product Information System Unit Front Panel Controls Power LED The power LED is located on the left side of the front panel on the disk tray . It lights when the system unit power is on and flashes until the OS is booted. Once the OS is booted, the LED remains on without flashing, indicating that a soft shutdown is enabled. System LEDs The Mode[...]

7 Product Information System Unit Front Panel Controls Audio Controls Next to the system LEDs are the following audio controls: The volume control, headset jack, and microphone jack features of the CD- ROM are supported through applications only . For more information on the features and electrical specifications, see the section titled “Securit[...]

8 Product Information System Unit Front Panel Controls Storage Device Controls and Features The Model C160/C180/C200/C240 workstations allow up to two of the fol- lowing internal storage devices: CD-ROM drive, DDS tape drive, or floppy drive. The following sections describe the controls and features of these devices. NOTICES: Y ou may not have two[...]

9 Product Information System Unit Front Panel Controls T able 1 CD-ROM Drive Controls and Featur es Control/Featur e Purpose Busy Indicator Lights during a data access oper- ation and blinks during a data transfer . The indicator blinks initially and then stays lit when there is one of the following: • A defective disc • A disc insertion error [...]

10 Product Information System Unit Front Panel Controls DDS T ape Drive Y our DDS tape drive is either a DDS-DC (early or later model) or a DDS-2 tape drive with a 3.5-inch form factor , data compression, and a single-ended SCSI interface. Both drives incorporate data compression capability and are high-capacity , high transfer-rate devices for dat[...]

11 Product Information System Unit Front Panel Controls Figure 5 DDS-2 Drive Controls and Indicators T able 2 DDS T ape Drive Controls and Featur es Control/Featur e Purpose Eject Button Push the eject button to remove tape cassettes from the drive. Drive LEDs The DDS drive LEDs light and flash to indicate drive status and error con- ditions. T ap[...]

12 Product Information System Unit Front Panel Controls Floppy Disk Drive Figure 6 shows the operating controls and features of the floppy drive, and T able 3 describes them. Figure 6 Floppy Drive Controls and Features T able 3 Floppy Drive Controls and Featur es Control/Featur e Purpose Eject Button Push the eject button to remove floppy diskett[...]

13 Product Information System Unit Rear Panel Connectors System Unit Rear Panel Connectors This section describes the following connectors on the system unit’ s rear panel: • Security loop • Audio connectors • Keyboard and mouse connectors • HP parallel (Centronics) I/O connector • 802.3 network connectors • Serial I/O connectors • [...]

14 Product Information System Unit Rear Panel Connectors Figure 7 System Unit Rear Panel Connectors Pullout Card The pullout card contains serial and model number information along with regulatory agency information. Security Loop The security loop provides a means of locking the storage tray with a pad- lock or other locking device, to prevent una[...]

15 Product Information System Unit Rear Panel Connectors Audio Connectors The Model C160/C180/C200/C240 workstations have audio input and out- put capability through external input and output connectors on the rear panel and through an internal speaker . The rear panel contains the Line IN (Stereo line-in) and Line OUT (Stereo line-out) connectors.[...]

16 Product Information System Unit Rear Panel Connectors Built-in mono speaker • Audio CODEC Crystal CS4215 T able 4 summarizes the audio electrical specifications for the Model C160/ C180/C200/C240 workstations. T able 4 Audio Electrical Specifications Frequency Response 25-20,000Hz Input Sensitivity/Impedance Line Out 2.0Vpk/47k ohm Microphon[...]

17 Product Information System Unit Rear Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors The PS/2 connectors provide an interface to the system for the keyboard, mouse, and a variety of other pointing devices, such as trackballs. Consult the documentation that accompanies each input device for specific informa- tion concerning its use. HP Paral[...]

18 Product Information System Unit Rear Panel Connectors Serial Input/Output Connectors There are a variety of pointing devices (mouse or trackball) or peripheral devices that can attach to the Serial Input/Output (SIO) ports on the worksta- tion. Peripheral devices include printers, plotters, modems, and scanners. Consult the documentation that ac[...]

19 Product Information System Unit Rear Panel Connectors SCSI Connectors Use the SCSI connectors to connect external SCSI devices such as DDS-for- mat tape drives and CD-ROM drives. Consult the documentation that accompanies each SCSI device for specific information concerning its use. Refer to Appendix C of this manual for information about conne[...]

20 Product Information Monitors Monitors The Model C160/C180 workstations have a graphics controller built-in on the I/O board. The Model C180/C200/C240 workstations have a high-per- formance graphics card installed in an option slot. The following HP moni- tors are supported: • 17-inch, 1280x1024 color monitor (A4330) • 20-inch, 1280x1024 colo[...]

21 Product Information Keyboard Keyboard The C160/C180/C200/C240 systems use a PS/2 keyboard which connects to the PS/2 interface connector on the rear of your workstation. Pointing Devices The PS/2 connector , the HIL port, or the Serial ports support using an HP three-button mouse, a trackball, or other options as pointing devices. For instructio[...]

22 Product Information Operating System Overview Operating System Overview The Model C160/C180 workstations use version 10.20 or later of the HP-UX operating system. The Model C200/C240 workstations require the W orkstation Additional Core Enhancements (ACE) for 10.20 HP-UX. Instant Ignition systems (systems with preloaded software) have X-windows [...]

23 2 Using Your CD-ROM Drive[...]

24 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive This chapter describes how to use your CD-ROM drive. It is divided into the following sections: • CD-ROM drive and CD-ROM media descriptions • Operating the CD-ROM Drive • Mounting and unmounting a CD-ROM disc • Troubleshooting NOTICE Be sure you read and understand the information on mounting and unmounting CD-R[...]

25 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions This section describes basic information needed for using the CD-ROM drive and CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM Drive The CD-ROM drive is a random access read-only mass storage device that uses removable CD-ROM discs. The drive supports the ISO 966[...]

26 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions Controls and Features Figure 8 shows and T able 6 describes the operating controls and features of the CD-ROM drives. Figure 8 CD-ROM Drive Controls and Features Jack Headset V olume Control Thumbwheel Busy Indicator Eject Button Emergency Eject Hole[...]

27 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions NOTICE The V olume Control, Headset Jack, and Audio Jack features of the CD- ROM drive are supported through applications only . T able 6 CD-ROM Drive Operating Controls and Featur es Control/Featur e Purpose Headset Jack Y ou can plug mini-headphones with a 3.5-mm diameter mini[...]

28 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions CD-ROM Media CD-ROM discs are 120 mm (4.7 in.) in diameter , and use one data surface with a capacity of approximately 600 megabytes. The data surface contains pits and flat spots arranged in a continuous spiral track, which is read at a constant speed. Y ou may access files a[...]

29 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Operating the CD-ROM Drive Operating the CD-ROM Drive This section describes how to perform tasks with your CD-ROM drive. Loading and Unloading a CD-ROM in the Disc Tray This subsection describes how to load or unload a CD-ROM disc in the CD- ROM drive. Disc Tray Description This CD-ROM is designed to be used in either t[...]

30 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Operating the CD-ROM Drive Loading a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive This CD-ROM drive has an automatic loading/ejecting feature. T o load a disc in the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps: Figure 10 Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive 1 Check that the workstation is powered on. 2 To open the d[...]

31 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Operating the CD-ROM Drive Unloading a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive Perform the following steps to unload a disc from the CD-ROM drive: Figure 11 Removing a CD-ROM Disc From a Horizontally Mounted Drive 1 Press the eject button to eject the disc tray from the drive. If the drive is in use, you must press t[...]

32 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Operating the CD-ROM Drive Loading a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive T o load a disc in the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps: Figure 12 Releasing the Disc Holder Retainers 1 Make sure the four disc holders are disengaged from the disc holder retainers, as shown in Figure 12. Disc Holder A Disc Holder C Disc Hol[...]

33 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Operating the CD-ROM Drive 2 Hold the disc with the label side away from the tray and place the edge of the disc onto disc holders A and B as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13 Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive 3 Press down gently against the spring tension of disc holders A and B, and swing the top of the d[...]

34 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Operating the CD-ROM Drive Unloading a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive Perform the following steps to unload a disc from the CD-ROM drive: Figure 14 Removing a CD-ROM Disc From a Vertically Mounted Drive 1 Press the eject button to eject the disc tray from the drive. If the drive is in use, you must press the e[...]

35 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Operating the CD-ROM Drive Verifying the CD-ROM Drive Operation T o verify that your workstation can communicate with the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps: 1 In a terminal window, enter the following command: /usr/sbin/ioscan -d sdisk RETURN After a few moments the ioscan utility lists all of the SCSI I/O devices it coul[...]

36 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc T o access information on a CD-ROM disc, you must first mount the disc. This applies to file system information only . If you wish to load a music CD, for example, you would not need to mount the disc. Mounting a disc with file system informat[...]

37 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc 4 The System Administration Manager window opens. Double-click on Peripheral Devices ->. 5 The Peripheral Devices window opens. Double-click on Disks and File Systems ->. 6 The Disks and File Systems window opens. Double-click on CD-ROM, Floppy , and Hard Disks . The following [...]

38 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM Use the following procedure to unmount a CD-ROM disc: NOTICE: Before you unmount a CD-ROM disc, make sure that your working directory (the directory in which a relative path name search begins) is set to some directory other than the one under which[...]

39 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc 7 A window with the following message opens: Do you want to remove the disk? Click on Y es . 8 Press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive and remove the CD-ROM disc from the disc tray . Reading the Busy Light The CD-ROM busy light shows the status of the drive during the self test an[...]

40 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc The busy light stays on after the self test when one of the following condi- tions exist: • A defective disc • A disc insertion error (for example, an upside-down disc) • No disc present The busy light goes off when one of the following conditions exist: • A CD-ROM drive powe[...]

41 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive T roubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble with any of these procedures for using your CD-ROM drive, see Chapter 5 of this book, “Solving Problems.”[...]

42 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive T roubleshooting[...]

43 3 Using Your Digital Data Storage (DDS) Tape Drive[...]

44 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive This chapter describes how to use the optional Digital Data Storage (DDS) tape drive. It also describes how to maintain and care for the drive. This chapter provides information on the following: • DDS tape drive and data cassette descriptions • Operating the DDS tape drive • Ordering info[...]

45 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions This section describes basic information needed for using your DDS tape drive and data cassettes. DDS Drive Y our DDS tape drive is either a DDS-DC (early or later model) or a DDS-2 tape drive with a 3.5[...]

46 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions Controls and Indicators Figure 15, Figure 16, and Figure 17 show the LEDs, and eject button of the DDS-format tape drives. Figure 15 DDS-DC (Early Model) Drive Controls and Indicators Figure 16 DDS-DC (Later Model) Drive Controls and Indicators Figu[...]

47 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions LEDs This section describes the LED codes that are displayed. The two LEDs on the front panels of the DDS drives indicate different activ- ities or problems that occur . Figure 18 lists the LED codes and their meanings for the DDS-DC early model dri[...]

48 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions Figure 19 DDS-DC (Later Model) and DDS-2 Tape Drive LED Display Codes LED Warning Conditions The following sections describe actions to take if the LEDs indicate a warn- ing condition. High Humidity If the LEDs display the high humidity signal, the [...]

49 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions If the LED indicators on your DDS-format drive display the Media W ear (Caution) condition, follow this procedure: 1 Check the system console for any tape error messages. A hard error during a read or write operation may have occurred. 2 Clean the h[...]

50 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions Cleaning the Tape Heads Clean the heads of your tape drive after every 25 hours of tape drive use or if the Media W ear (Caution) signal is displayed on the LED. NOTICE: Only use HP Cleaning Cassettes (HP92283K) to clean the tape heads. Do not use s[...]

51 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Data Cassette Y ou can only store or change information on a data cassette when the write- protect tab is in the write position. So, before trying to write to the data cas- sette, make sure that the write-protect t[...]

52 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive Operating the DDS T ape Drive Operating the DDS Tape Drive This section describes how to perform tasks with your DDS tape drive. Loading and Unloading a Data Cassette Follow these steps to load and unload a data cassette from the DDS tape drive: 1 Insert the data cassette into the drive, as show[...]

53 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive Operating the DDS T ape Drive Verifying the DDS Tape Drive Operation T o verify that your workstation can communicate with the DDS-format tape drive, enter the following: /usr/sbin/ioscan -d stape After a few moments the ioscan utility returns a message similar to the fol- lowing: H/W Path Class[...]

54 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive Operating the DDS T ape Drive Using Device Files Device files are special files that tell your system which system hardware pathway to use when communicating with a specific device, and what kind of device it is. T o determine what device files are available for use with your tape drive, use[...]

55 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive Operating the DDS T ape Drive Archiving Data This section describes how to transfer data to and from a DDS-format data cassette (saving and restoring) using the HP-UX tar command and your tape drive’ s device file. The tar command allows you to save files to a data cassette, restore files f[...]

56 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive Operating the DDS T ape Drive Restoring Files from a Data Cassette to Your System Use the following instructions to restore files from a data cassette to your system: 1 Load the data cassette into the tape drive. 2 In a terminal window , use cd to change to the directory you want the files to [...]

57 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive Operating the DDS T ape Drive Further Command Information For additional information on using tar and a complete list of the command arguments, refer to the tar man page by typing the following: man tar The man utility looks up man pages on the system. Y ou may also communicate with the tape dri[...]

58 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive T roubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble with any of these procedures for using your DDS tape drive, see Chapter 5 of this book, “Solving Problems.” Ordering Information T o order Hewlett-Packard data cassettes and cleaning cassettes for use in your DDS tape drive, use the follow[...]

59 4 Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive[...]

60 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive This chapter describes how to perform tasks that allow you to archive to or transfer data from the optional 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. The information is organized into the following sections: • Using the floppy diskette • Operating the floppy drive • Ordering information NOTICE: Some procedures in [...]

61 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Diskette Using the Floppy Diskette This section describes basic information needed for using your floppy dis- kettes. Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Diskette Y ou can only store or change information on a diskette when the write-pro- tect tab is in the write position. So, before trying[...]

62 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Diskette Inserting and Removing a Diskette Follow these steps to insert and remove a diskette from the floppy disk drive: 1 Insert the diskette into the drive, as shown in Figure 23. Figure 23 Inserting and Removing a Floppy Diskette 2 Push the diskette into the floppy drive until it clic[...]

63 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Operating the Floppy Drive Operating the Floppy Drive This section describes how to perform tasks with your 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. Verifying the Floppy Drive Configuration T o verify that your workstation can communicate with the floppy drive, use the ioscan command to see which devices are currently[...]

64 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Operating the Floppy Drive Using Device Files Device files are special files that tell your system which system hardware pathway to use when communicating with a specific device and what kind of device it is. T o determine what device files are available for use with your floppy drive, use the followin[...]

65 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Operating the Floppy Drive Formatting a New Diskette Y ou must always format a new floppy diskette with the mediainit utility before using it. T o format a new floppy diskette follow these steps: 1 Log in as root . 2 Make sure that the write-protect tab on the floppy diskette is in the write position, as[...]

66 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Operating the Floppy Drive Transferring Data To and From a Floppy Diskette This section describes how to transfer data to and from your floppy diskette (saving and restoring) using the HP-UX tar command with your floppy drive’ s device file. The tar command saves files to a floppy diskette, restores [...]

67 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Operating the Floppy Drive 3 Enter the following command line: tar -xvf devicefile pathname where devicefile is the device file as listed by sam and pathname is the path- name of the file or directory containing files that you want to restore from the diskette. If you don’t specify pathname , everythi[...]

68 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Operating the Floppy Drive For More Information For more information on using tar and a complete list of the command argu- ments, refer to the tar man page by typing the following in a terminal win- dow: man tar The man utility looks up man pages on the system. Y ou can mount the floppy drive as a file sy[...]

69 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Operating the Floppy Drive Configuring the Floppy Driver If you reload software or rebuild the Instant Ignition system on your work- station, you need to reconfigure the HP-UX Kernel to add the floppy driver . Use the SAM utility to add the flexible disk driver and build a new HP-UX kernel. For more info[...]

70 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive T roubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble with any of these procedures for using your floppy disk drive, see Chapter 5 of this book, “Solving Problems.” Ordering Information T o order Hewlett-Packard micro flexible diskettes for use in your 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, use the following ord[...]

71 5 Solving Problems[...]

72 Solving Problems This chapter contains information to help you determine what’ s wrong with your system when you have problems. If you have a problem that isn’t listed in this chapter , or if your problem persists, contact your designated service representative. When calling for service, always have your system’ s model number and serial n[...]

73 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Common Problems and Solutions The tables in this section list common problems you may encounter with your workstation. The tables also tell you what to do to help solve the prob- lems. Problems with Powering Up the System T able 9 describes possible problems you may encounter when powering up the sy[...]

74 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System T able 10 describes possible problems you may encounter when loading and booting the operating system and offers solutions. T able 10 Pr oblems Loading and Booting the Operating System Problem Solution The power LED is lit, and text appears on the sc[...]

75 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems with the 802.3 Network T able 11 describes possible problems you may encounter with the 802.3 net- work and offers solutions. T able 1 1 Problems with the 802.3 Network Problem Solution Cannot reach other sys- tems on the network. Applications that rely on the network will not run. Check th[...]

76 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Using a Hard Disk Drive T able 12 describes possible problems you may encounter using the hard disk drive and offers solutions. T able 12 Pr oblems Using a Hard Disk Drive Problem Solution The disk drive is not accessible or does not respond. Make sure that all the SCSI devices are set to t[...]

77 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Using the CD-ROM Drive T able 13 describes a possible problem you may encounter when you use the CD-ROM drive and offers a solution. T able 13 Pr oblems Using the CD-ROM Drive Problem Solution The CD-ROM drive does not respond to com- mands. Re-enter the commands and make sure that you have[...]

78 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Using the DDS Tape Drive T able 14 describes a possible problem you may encounter using the DDS tape drive and offers solutions. T able 14 Pr oblems Using the DDS T ape Drive Problem Solution The DDS tape drive does not respond to com- mands. Re-enter the commands and make sure that you hav[...]

79 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Using the Floppy Disk Drive T able 15 describes a possible problem you may encounter using the floppy disk drive and offers a solution. T able 15 Pr oblems Using the Floppy Disk Drive Problem Solution The floppy drive does not respond to commands. Re-enter the commands and make sure that [...]

80 Solving Problems LED Error Codes LED Error Codes This section contains information about the error codes displayed by the LEDs on the system’ s front panel. If an error occurs during the power-up diagnostics tests, the diagnostics use the front panel LEDs to display a code for the failing component. Figure 24 shows the location of the system u[...]

81 Solving Problems LED Error Codes T able 16 LED Err or Codes LED V alue RS-232 Chassis Code Range Description N/A Reserved 7500 No memory found F AUL T Likely cause: SIMMs or pr ocessor boar d N/A Reserved FL T 7000-7FFF Memory Error Fault Likely Cause: Memory SIMMs System console will indicate which SIMM pair fault occurr ed on FL T 1020-4099 Pr[...]

82 Solving Problems LED Error Codes FL T A088 - A0FF No console/IPL error F AUL T N/A Reserved N/A Reserved N/A Reserved N/A Power on value. Indicates processor board fault when this value remains for more than a second following power up. T able 16 LED Err or Codes LED V alue RS-232 Chassis Code Range Description[...]

83 Solving Problems Dealing with a Boot Failure Dealing with a Boot Failure If your usual boot device (typically a disk) is not responding as it should, you must try to boot from the disk (or another boot device) by selecting it manually . T o boot a device manually , follow these steps: 1 Follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Inte[...]

84 Solving Problems Running System V erification T ests Running System Verification Tests HP-UX uses an online diagnostics product called the Support T ools Man- ager that allows system operation verfications. Three interfaces are available with the Support T ools Manager: a command line interface (accessed through the cstm command), a menu-drive[...]

85 Solving Problems Running System V erification T ests T o access the Support T ools Manager, perform the following steps: 1 At a command line prompt, enter the following: cstm The following message appears: Support Tool Manager Version A.01.00 Type ‘help’ for a list of available commands. CSTM> 2 At the CSTM> prompt, you can enter seve[...]

86 Solving Problems Running System V erification T ests[...]

87 A Safety and Regulatory Statements[...]

88 Safety and Regulatory Statements This appendix contains safety and regulatory statements pertaining to your C Class workstation. It provides information on the following topics: • Declaration of Conformity • Special video configuration statements • Emissions regulations • Emissions regulations compliance • Datacom users statement • A[...]

89 Safety and Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity 1 Declaration of Conformity 1[...]

90 Safety and Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity 2 Declaration of Conformity 2[...]

91 Safety and Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity 3 Declaration of Conformity 3[...]

92 Safety and Regulatory Statements Special Video Configuration Statements Special Video Configuration Statements The following statements apply only to those applications which include a cable connected to the S-V ideo connector on the A4248A card. No modifi- cation to the regulatory statements is necessary for applications which include cables [...]

93 Safety and Regulatory Statements Emissions Regulations Emissions Regulations Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Cana- dian Department of Communications. These limits are designed to provide reasonable[...]

94 Safety and Regulatory Statements Emissions Regulations Compliance VCCI Class 2 ITE Emissions Regulations Compliance Any third-party I/O device installed in HP system(s) must be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the preceding Emissions Regulations state- ments. In the event that a third-party noncompliant I/O device is installed, t[...]

95 Safety and Regulatory Statements Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic charges can damage the integrated circuits on printed circuit boards. T o prevent such damage from occurring, observe the following pre- cautions during board unpacking and installation: • Stand on a static-free ma[...]

96 Safety and Regulatory Statements Safety Statement Safety Statement This equipment conforms to the following safety standards: • UL 1950 • CSA 950 • IEC 950 • EN 60950[...]

97 Safety and Regulatory Statements Laser Safety Statement (U.S.A. Only) Laser Safety Statement (U.S.A. Only) The CD ROM mass-storage system is certified as a Class-1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radia- tion Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. Thi[...]

98 Safety and Regulatory Statements W arnings and Cautions Warnings and Cautions[...]

99 B Changing Your Workstation’s Hardware Configuration[...]

100 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration This appendix describes the procedures to change your workstation’ s hard- ware configuration. It presents the information in the following sections: • Checking the SCSI IDs • Preparing your workstation • Installing storage devices • Removing the main tray assembly • Replacing[...]

101 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Checking the SCSI IDs Checking the SCSI IDs T o determine which SCSI IDs are currently in use on your system, use the ioscan command in a terminal window: 1 At a command line prompt, enter the following at the prompt: /usr/sbin/ioscan -f After a few moments the ioscan utility lists all of [...]

102 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Checking the SCSI IDs 2 You can find out the SCSI IDs currently in use by looking under the H/W Path heading. The listing 8/16/5 scsi is the built-in SCSI bus controller. For devices connected to the built-in SCSI bus, such as disks, the fourth number is the SCSI ID for that device. For ex[...]

103 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Preparing Y our Workstation Preparing Your Workstation This section describes how to prepare your workstation for changing its con- figuration. Use the following procedure to prepare your workstation: 1 Power off your workstation by pressing the power button on the front panel. When you p[...]

104 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Preparing Y our Workstation Figure 25 Removing the Floor Stand 6 Lay the system unit on a flat surface, such as a table top. 7 Attach a static-grounding wrist strap to bare metal on the back of the system unit.[...]

105 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Installing Storage Devices This section describes how to install storage devices in your workstation. Before installing a new storage device, perform the following procedures as described earlier in this appendix: • Checking the SCSI IDs • Preparing your work[...]

106 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Preparing to Install Your Storage Device This section describes information that you need to consider and procedures that you need to perform before installing any storage device. Configuring your Storage Device T able 17 lists the recommended SCSI IDs for intern[...]

107 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Figure 26 Storage Tstorage trayray Positions T able 18 Storage Configurations Storage T ray Position Supported Devices Conditions 1 Floppy Drive 1-inch Low Profile Disk Drive 2 CD-ROM DDS-T ape 3 1-inch Low Profile Disk Drive 1.6-inch Full Height Disk Drive Th[...]

108 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Storage Device Cable Routing When you install your storage device, be aware of the suggested cable rout- ing paths as indicated in the cable routing label that is affixed to the top of the storage tray . Removing the Storage Tray Perform the following procedure [...]

109 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices CAUTION: Be sure to support the storage tray from underneath while sliding it out of the system unit. Proceed to one of the following sections in this appendix to install your stor- age device in the storage tray: • Installing a CD-ROM or a DDS-Format Tape Driv[...]

11 0 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 2 From the rear of the storage tray, line up the disk slides on the CD-ROM or DDS tape drive with the position 1slots in the storage tray chassis, and slide it into place, as shown in Figure 29. Figure 29 Installing a CD-ROM or DDS Tape 3 Push the storage device[...]

111 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Installing a Floppy Drive Perform the following procedure to install a floppy drive in the storage tray: 1 Remove the disk filler panel from the bottom location of the bezel by using a coin or other flat, blunt object to pry it from the front, as shown in Figure[...]

11 2 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 4 From the front of the storage tray, line up the disk slides on the floppy drive with the position 2 slots in the storage tray chassis and slide it into place, as shown in Figure 31. Figure 31 Installing a Floppy Drive 5 Push the floppy drive in until the locki[...]

11 3 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 Perform the following procedure to install a hard disk drive: 1 Remove the disk filler panel from the bottom location of the bezel by using a coin or other flat, blunt object to pry it from the front, as shown in Figure[...]

11 4 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Figure 33 Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 5 Push the drive in until the locking tabs snap into place. 6 Snap the disk filler panel into the lower bezel position. 7 Proceed to the section entitled Replacing the Storage Tray. Cable Routing Label[...]

11 5 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 3 or Position 4 Perform the following procedure to install a hard disk drive in positions 3 or 4 of the storage tray: 1 Remove the two retaining screws from the disk interconnect board, as shown in Figure 34. 2 Remove the[...]

11 6 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 5 From the rear of the storage tray, line up the disk slides on the hard disk drive with the position 3 or position 4 slots in the storage tray chassis and slide it into place, as shown in Figure 35. Figure 35 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 6 Push the storage devi[...]

11 7 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 8 Slide the disk interconnect board into the storage tray, as shown in Figure 36. Figure 36 Installing the Disk Interconnect Board 9 Reconnect the user interface cable, fan cable, and the disk drive data and power cables to the disk interconnect board. 10 Replac[...]

11 8 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Replacing the Storage Tray 1 Slide the storage tray assembly into the system unit chassis, as shown in Figure 37. Figure 37 Installing the Storage Tray Assembly 2 Tighten the storage tray retaining screw, as shown in Figure 37. 3 Reconnect the power cords to the[...]

11 9 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices If you installed a new hard disk drive, proceed to the section entitled “Con- figuring a Hard Disk Drive.” If you installed a new removable media device, refer to the following chap- ters for information on using the device: • Chapter 2 - Using Your CD-RO[...]

120 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Configuring a Hard Disk Drive This section describes how to add a hard disk drive to your system as a file system using SAM. If you installed a new hard disk drive, follow these instructions to make your new disk usable as a file system. For more infor- mation [...]

121 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 9 The Set Disk Usage and Options window opens. Select File System and click on OK . 10 The following screen messages appear: Task started. Creating the device file... Modifying “/etc/checklist”... Task completed. Click on OK .[...]

122 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Removing the Main T ray Assembly Removing the Main Tray Assembly Perform the following steps to remove the main tray assembly: 1 Power off the system, the monitor, and any peripheral devices. Unplug the system unit power cord and the power cord of any peripheral devices from ac wall out- l[...]

123 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Removing the Main T ray Assembly 5 Place one hand on the top of the system unit and push, while pulling the handle on the rear panel with your other hand. See Figure 38. 6 Slide the main tray assembly out of the chassis.[...]

124 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Main T ray Assembly Replacing the Main Tray Assembly Perform the following steps to replace the main tray assembly: 1 Align the main tray assembly with the chassis and slide it into place, as shown in Figure 39. Figure 39 Replacing the Main Tray Assembly 2 Slide the main tray[...]

125 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Main T ray Assembly 5 Reconnect the power cables and any other cables that you disconnected when opening the workstation. 6 Power on the monitor , any peripheral devices, and the system unit.[...]

126 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Additional Memory Installing Additional Memory T ake a moment to read over the following important notes about installing memory . • Before you attempt to install additional memory modules in your C160/C180/ C200 workstation, use the procedure described in Appendix D, “The B[...]

127 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Additional Memory Perform the following steps to add memory modules to your workstation. 1 Remove the main tray assembly according to the directions in “Removing the Main Tray Assembly” earlier in this appendix. 2 Use Figure 40 to locate the memory modules on the CPU Assembl[...]

128 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Additional Memory 3 Close the ejector tabs on each side of the memory connector to lessen the force needed to seat the memory module. See Figure 41. Figure 41 Installing Memory Modules 4 Place the memory module in the connector, lining it up with the guides. Make sure to put the[...]

129 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Additional Memory 6 Replace the main tray assembly as described in “Replacing the Main Tray As- sembly,” earlier in this appendix. T o verify that this installation was successful, follow the steps in Appendix D, “The Boot Console Interface,” on displaying memory informa[...]

130 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module (C160/C180) Installing the EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module (C160/C180) Before installing the EGRAM module, perform the procedure in Removing the Main T ray Assembly on page 122. Perform the following steps to add the EGRAM module to [...]

131 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module (C160/C180) 2 Slide the EISA slider to the side to remove it, as shown in Figure 43. 3 Remove the screw from the EISA retainer and remove it, as shown in Figure 43. Figure 43 Removing the EISA Slider and Retainer 4 Grasp the option board [...]

132 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module (C160/C180) 5 Install the standoffs into the EGRAM module, as shown in Figure 44. Push the standoffs into the holes on the module until the clips fully emgage with the board. 6 Align the connector on the EGRAM module with the connector on[...]

133 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module (C160/C180) 8 Make sure that the EISA fan is fully rotated, as shown in Figure 45. Figure 45 Rotating the EISA Fan 9 Slide the option boards into the slots that they came out of, as shown in Figure 46. Make sure that the hole in each boar[...]

134 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module (C160/C180) 10 Press in firmly on both ends of the option board at the same time to make sure that it is firmly seated in the backplane connector. 11 Replace the EISA retainer and its screw, as shown in Figure 47. 12 Replace the EISA slid[...]

135 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module (C160/C180) 13 Rotate the fan back into place, as shown in Figure 48. Push it into the rear panel firmly until the clip snaps into place. Figure 48 Securing the Fan 14 Replace the main tray assembly as described in Replacing the Main Tray[...]

136 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing an EISA, PCI, or GSC Option Board Installing an EISA, PCI, or GSC Option Board Y our workstation has 4 option slots, as shown in Figure 49. On C160/C180 workstations, slots 1 and 2 each support either GSC or EISA boards. Slot 3 supports a GSC, EISA, or PCI board. Slot 4 supports[...]

137 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing an EISA, PCI, or GSC Option Board Graphics Adapter Considerations If you are installing a graphics option, read the information in this section first. Special Video Configuration Statements The following statements apply only to those applications which include a cable connecte[...]

138 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing an EISA, PCI, or GSC Option Board Graphics Paths graphics(0) is the built-in 8-plane graphics adapter (C160/C180 only). graphics(1) through graphics(4) are graphics adapters installed in option slots 1 through 4. When a dual display graphics adapter (an adapter which has two vid[...]

139 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing an EISA, PCI, or GSC Option Board Graphics Configuration Restrictions This subsection describes restrictions on the installation and support of graphics adapters. Graphics Displays The system supports only four graphics displays at a time. A “display” is a video output port [...]

140 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing an EISA, PCI, or GSC Option Board Upgrading a C160/180 With an HP VISUALIZE-FX Graphics Adapter When you upgrade a Model C160/180 to use the HP VISUALIZE-FX Graphics Adaptor you also need to upgrade the Model C160/180 power sup- ply . When you upgrade with the HP VISUALIZE-FX A4[...]

141 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing an EISA, PCI, or GSC Option Board Installing the Option Board Follow these steps to install a GSC, EISA, or PCI board into your worksta- tion: 1 Remove the main tray assembly as described in “Removing the Main Tray As- sembly” earlier in this appendix. 2 Press the fan releas[...]

142 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing an EISA, PCI, or GSC Option Board 4 Remove the EISA slider, as shown in Figure 52. 5 In the desired EISA slot, turn the blank plate’s locking knob counter-clockwise to unlock the plate, as shown in Figure 52. Figure 52 Removing the EISA Slider and Blank Plate 6 Remove the blan[...]

143 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing an EISA, PCI, or GSC Option Board 7 Slide the board into the slot, as shown in Figure 53. Make sure that the hole in the board’s handle aligns with the pin on the back panel. Figure 53 Installing an Option Board 8 Press in firmly on both ends of the option board at the same ti[...]

144 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing an EISA, PCI, or GSC Option Board 9 Replace the EISA retainer and its screw, as shown in Figure 54. Figure 54 Installing the EISA Retainer and EISA Slider 10 Replace the EISA slider, as shown in Figure 54.[...]

145 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing an EISA, PCI, or GSC Option Board 11 Rotate the fan back into place, as shown in Figure 55. Push it into the rear panel firmly until the clip snaps into place. Figure 55 Securing the Fan 12 Replace the main tray assembly as described in “Replacing the Main Tray As- sembly” e[...]

146 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery 1 Remove the main tray as described in “Removing the Main Tray Assembly” earlier in this chapter. 2 Note the orientation of the battery. Make sure that you put the new battery in place with the positive (+) side facing in the same direction. [...]

147 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Battery 4 Insert the new battery in the same orientation as the old one. (Use only HP part number 1420-0314 or equivalent.) NOTICE: If you cannot gain access to the battery , you may need to remove an option board. Refer to “Installing an EISA, PCI, or GSC Option Board” e[...]

148 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Changing Y our Monitor T ype Changing Your Monitor Type Y our system ships from the factory preset to use a monitor with a specific resolution and frequency . If you replace your monitor with a different type, you must reconfigure your workstation to support it. There are two ways to rec[...]

149 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Changing Y our Monitor T ype Changing the Console to External Terminal In the event that your console stops displaying to your graphics device, use the fol- lowing procedure to display to console to an external terminal: 1 Turn system power off. 2 Disconnect the PC keyboard connector from [...]

150 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Changing Y our Monitor T ype[...]

151 C SCSI Connections[...]

152 SCSI Connections This appendix provides information about connecting Small Computer Sys- tem Interface (SCSI) devices to an HP 9000 C160/C180/C200/C240 work- station. It presents the information in the following sections: • SCSI bus differences • SCSI restrictions • Determining SCSI bus length • Assigning SCSI device IDs • Connecting [...]

153 SCSI Connections SCSI Bus Differences SCSI Bus Differences A Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) bus is an IEEE standard bus for connecting your workstation to internal and external devices (SCSI devices) running at different speeds, singly or in combination. Examples of these SCSI devices are 4-mm DDS-format tape drives, CD-ROM drives, and[...]

154 SCSI Connections SCSI Bus Differences Ultra Wide-SE (C200/C240 only) 16 bits 16 3 meters (9.84 feet) Internal and external Embedded Up to 40 Mbytes per second * Address 7 is reserved for host controller use on all buses. T able 19 SCSI Bus Differ ences T ransfer Rate Data Bus Width Maximum Addresses* Maximum Cable Length Device Physical Locatio[...]

155 SCSI Connections SCSI Bus Differences T able 20 SCSI Bus Addr esses, ID Numbers, and Arbitration Priorities SCSI Address SCSI ID Number Priority 15 . . . . . . 8 7 . . . . . . 0 7 . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . 1 6 . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . 2 5 . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . 3 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . 4 3 . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

156 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions SCSI Restrictions This section describes the SCSI restrictions that apply to your workstation in the following areas: • Cables • Connectors and Terminator • SCSI configuration constraints Cables All SCSI devices ship without cables. Only SCSI cables approved by HP can be used to connect your workstation [...]

157 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions CAUTION: SCSI cables approved by HP are designed to function within the SCSI tolerances for HP devices. Use of other cables can result in significant problems with system operation. The narrow , singled-ended SCSI implemented on C160/C180/C200/C240 workstations limits the total cable length of narrow SE SCSI [...]

158 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions Connectors and Terminators Any narrow , SE SCSI device connecting to the system must use a 50-pin high-density thumb screw connector on the end connecting to the system board. Any fast, wide differential or ultra, wide-SE SCSI device connecting to the system must use a 68-pin high-density thumb screw connector[...]

159 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions SCSI Configuration Constraints Y ou are limited to the number of same-type SCSI devices per system. Before adding another SCSI device, determine if the system can support the addi- tional device. This workstation offers the following types of SCSI bus, each with its own configuration constraints: • Narrow, [...]

160 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions CAUTION: Do not mix narrow , single-ended SCSI, fast, wide differential SCSI, or ultra, wide- SE SCSI peripherals on the same SCSI bus. Fast, Wide, Differential SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints FWD SCSI does not work with either SE SCSI. T able 22 shows the configuration constraints for each FWD SCSI device[...]

161 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length Determining SCSI Bus Length This section helps you to determine the total length of the narrow , single- ended SCSI bus, the fast, wide differential SCSI bus and ultra, wide single- ended SCSI bus. Narrow, Single-Ended SCSI Bus Length Follow these instructions to calculate your total narrow , single-[...]

162 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length If you have problems, call your designated service representative. Subtotals: __________ + __________ T otal SCSI Bus Length = __________ (T otal narrow , single-ended SCSI bus length not to exceed 6 meters [19.6 feet]) T able 24 Bus Length W orksheet for Narrow Single-Ended SCSI Bus SCSI Device Inte[...]

163 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length Fast, Wide Differential SCSI Bus Length Follow these instructions to calculate your total bus length for the fast, wide differential SCSI bus on your system, using T able 25. 1 List all of your internal fast, wide differential SCSI devices in the first column. 2 In the third column, write the lengths[...]

164 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length If you have problems, call your designated service representative. Subtotals: ______________ + ________ T otal Fast, Wide Dif ferential SCSI Bus Length = ______________ (T otal fast, wide differential SCSI bus length not to exceed total of 25 meters [82 feet]) T able 25 Fast, W ide Differential SCSI [...]

165 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length Ultra, Wide, Single-Ended SCSI Bus Length Follow these instructions to calculate your total bus length for the ultra, wide, sin- gle-ended SCSI bus on your system, using T able 26. 1 List all of your internal Ultra, Wide SCSI devices in the first column. 2 In the third column, write the lengths of th[...]

166 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length If you have problems, call your designated service representative. Subtotals: ______________ + ________ T otal Ultra, W ide SE SCSI Bus Length = ______________ (T otal ultra, wide SE SCSI bus length not to exceed total of 3 meters [9.84 feet]) T able 26 Ultra, W ide Single-Ended SCSI Bus Length W ork[...]

167 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs Assigning SCSI Device IDs Before assigning a SCSI device ID to your drive, you need to check your existing SCSI device IDs. T o determine which SCSI device IDs are available for your device, use the ioscan command in a terminal window: 1 At a command line prompt, enter the following: /usr/sbin/ioscan -[...]

168 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs 2 You can tell which SCSI IDs are currently in use by looking under the H/W Path heading. The listing 8/16/5 scsi is the built-in SCSI bus controller. For devices connected to the built-in SCSI bus, such as disks, the fourth number is the SCSI ID for that device. For example, the listing 8/16/5.4.0 in [...]

169 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs CAUTION: Do not use SCSI device ID 7 for any device. It is reserved for the built-in SCSI bus controller . T able 27 Narr ow Single-Ended SCSI Device IDs SCSI Device Drives Device ID (Address) Number (Only 0 through 6 A vailable) Internal External Internal System Drives: CD-ROM Drive (if present, uses [...]

170 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs Fast, Wide Differential SCSI IDs (C160/C180/C200 Upgrades) Before assigning a SCSI device ID to your drive, you need to check your SCSI device IDs. T o check which SCSI device IDs are available and assign an ID to your device, follow these instructions which use T able 28. 1 Write in the type of each d[...]

171 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs 1 Write in the type of each device currently connected to your system under the heading “Ultra, Wide SE SCSI Device Drives” and each drive’s SCSI device ID under the heading “Device ID.” 2 Add your new drive to the table. 3 Check to see what SCSI device IDs are not used. You may use ID number[...]

172 SCSI Connections Connecting to the SCSI Ports Connecting to the SCSI Ports This section describes how to connect to the system SCSI ports (narrow sin- gle-ended and fast, wide differential or ultra, wide single-ended). System SCSI Port Connection The system contains two (2) SCSI connectors: • System Narrow, Single-Ended SCSI Connector • Sys[...]

173 SCSI Connections Connecting to the SCSI Ports NOTICE: It is necessary to put a terminator on empty SCSI connectors on the backpanel, or the last device connected to the SCSI bus. T erminators are shipped with the system. Do mix Fast, W ide and Ultra, W ide-SE terminators.[...]

174 SCSI Connections Connecting to the SCSI Ports[...]

175 D The Boot Console Interface[...]

176 The Boot Console Interface This appendix describes the different features of the boot console interface and how to use them. It presents the information in the following sections: • Boot console interface features • Accessing the boot console interface • Booting your workstation • Searching for bootable media • Resetting your workstat[...]

177 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console Interface Features Boot Console Interface Features There are times when you want to interact directly with the hardware of your workstation before it boots the operating system. Y our workstation provides a menu-driven boot console interface that allows you to perform special tasks, display information, a[...]

178 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console Interface Features ------ Main Menu ----------------------------------------------------- Command Description ------- ----------- BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>] Boot from specified path PAth [PRI|ALT|CON|KEY][<path>]Display or modify a path SEArch [DIsplay|IPL] [<path>] Search for boot devices CO[...]

179 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console Interface Features ------ Configuration Menu -------------------------------------------- Command Description ------- ----------- AUto [BOot|SEArch] [ON|OFF] Display or set specified auto flag BootID [<proc>] [<boot ID>] Display or modify processor boot ID BootINfo Display boot-related informa[...]

180 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console Interface Features ------ Information Menu ---------------------------------------------- Command Description ----------- ----------- ALL Display all system information BootINfo Display boot-related information CAche Display cache information ChipRevisions Display revisions of VLSI and firmware COprocesso[...]

181 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console Interface Features ------ Service Menu -------------------------------------------------- Command Description ------- ----------- ChassisCodes [<proc>] Display chassis codes CLEARPIM Clear (zero) the contents of PIM EepromRead [<addr>] {<len>] Read EEPROM locations MemRead <addr> [[...]

182 The Boot Console Interface Accessing the Boot Console Interface Accessing the Boot Console Interface T o access the boot console interface, follow these steps: NOTICE: This procedure should be done by a system administrator . 1 Close any files and applications on your workstation. 2 Press the power switch on the front panel of the system unit. [...]

183 The Boot Console Interface Booting Y our Workstation Booting Your Workstation Usually , you start your workstation by turning it on and waiting for HP-UX to boot automatically . However , you may not always want the usual sequence to occur . For example, you may want to start your workstation from an operating sys- tem that is stored on a devic[...]

184 The Boot Console Interface Booting Y our Workstation Answering yes ( y ) causes the ISL to be loaded from the specified device. After a short time, the following prompt appears on your screen: ISL> ISL is the program that actually controls the loading of the operating system. By interacting with ISL, you can choose to load an alternate vers[...]

185 The Boot Console Interface Searching for Bootable Media Searching for Bootable Media T o list devices that contain bootable media, follow the directions in “Access- ing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this appendix, and then type the following at the prompt: Main Menu: Enter command > search ipl The search command searches all bus[...]

186 The Boot Console Interface Resetting Y our Workstation Resetting Your Workstation T o reset your workstation, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Con- sole Interface” earlier in this appendix, and then type the following at the prompt: Main Menu: Enter command > reset T o reset your workstation to its predefined values, follow [...]

187 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths Displaying and Setting Paths A path is the hardware address of a device that is attached to the I/O system of your workstation. The path command sets the system paths shown in T able 30. The path command sets and displays the hardware address of a specified device attached to the I/O bus [...]

188 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths The paths are displayed in Mnemonic Style Notation, as shown in T able 31. T o display the current setting for a particular system path, follow the direc- tions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this appendix, and then type the following at the prompt: Main Menu: Ent[...]

189 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Y our system ships from the factory preset to use a monitor with a specific resolution and frequency . If you replace your workstation’ s monitor with a different type of monitor , you must reconfigure your workstation to support the [...]

190 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype When a dual display graphics adapter (an adapter which has two video out- put connectors) is installed, the video connector on the left (when looking at the system from the rear) is graphics( N A) and the video connector on the right is graphics( N B) . Where N is the slot numb[...]

191 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype Setting the Monitor Type Y ou can set the monitor type for a graphics adapter by entering the follow- ing: Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics( n ) tt Where n is the number of the graphics adapter and tt is the monitor type. T o display a list of supported m[...]

192 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype T o set the monitor type for graphics(0) to monitor type 2, enter the follow- ing; Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(0) 2 Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(0) 2 This will take effect on the next reboot. MONITOR INFORMATION Path Slot H[...]

193 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype Setting the Monitor Type at Power On If you replace your workstation’s monitor with a different monitor type, and do not set the workstation’s graphics parameters by using the monitor com- mand before doing so, you need to perform the following: If your keyboard connects to[...]

194 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype Changing the Console to External Terminal In the event that your console stops displaying to your graphics device, use the fol- lowing procedure to display to console to an external terminal: 1 Turn system power off. 2 Disconnect the PC keyboard connector from the system rear p[...]

195 The Boot Console Interface Displaying the Current Memory Configuration Displaying the Current Memory Configuration The following sample screen output using the memory command shows: first, a memory configuration table with properly-installed and configured memory (Sample Output 1); and second, output when a SIMM has been improperly installe[...]

196 The Boot Console Interface Displaying the Current Memory Configuration Memory Information Sample 1 The following sample shows the memory information when memory mod- ules are properly installed and configured MEMORY INFORMATION MEMORY STATUS TABLE Slot Size(a+b) Status ---- --------- ------ 0a/b 64MB Configured 1a/b 32MB Configured 2a/b 128MB[...]

197 The Boot Console Interface Displaying the Current Memory Configuration Memory Information Sample 2 The following sample shows the memory information when memory mod- ules are not properly installed and configured. In this sample the memory module in memory slot 1A is missing. MEMORY INFORMATION WARNING: Memory has been reconfigured due to a p[...]

198 The Boot Console Interface Displaying the Status of the System I/O Displaying the Status of the System I/O The IO command lets you identify all built-in I/O devices and optional I/O devices installed in the option slots. It is available in the Information Menu. T o use the IO command from the Information Menu of the boot console interface, type[...]

199 The Boot Console Interface Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search Flags Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search Flags auto boot and auto search are variables stored in your workstation’ s non- volatile memory . (Nonvolatile memory retains its contents even after power is turned off.) If you reset these flags to new value, the change takes ef fe[...]

200 The Boot Console Interface Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search Flags Autosearch searches for devices in the following order: Primary boot path Alternate boot path Built-in fast, wide SCSI devices (or ultra, wide SCSI on C200 /C240 ) GSC card in slot 1 PCI card in slot 1 GSC card in slot 2 PCI card in slot 2 GSC card in slot 3 PCI card in slot[...]

201 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Security Mode Displaying and Setting the Security Mode The SECure flag is a variable stored in non-volatile memory . (Non-volatil- memory retains its contents even after power is turned off.) If you reset this flag to a new value, the change takes effect the next time you reboot the workst[...]

202 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode When fastboot is enabled (set to on ), your workstation does a quick check of the memory and skips I/O interface testing, and processor and cache self- testing during its power-on self tests. This enables your workstation to com- plete i[...]

203 The Boot Console Interface Displaying the LAN Station Address Displaying the LAN Station Address It is sometimes necessary to supply a LAN station address of your worksta- tion to other users. For example, if your workstation is to become a member of a cluster , the cluster administrator needs to know your LAN station address in order to add yo[...]

204 The Boot Console Interface Configure and Display LAN Settings Configure and Display LAN Settings The LanConfig command configures and displays the current LAN settings. The C180, C200 and C240 systems support 10Base-T , 100Base-T and AUI standards. T o automatically select the network speed (100 Mbits/sec or 10 Mbits/sec) and data transfer o[...]

205 The Boot Console Interface Configure and Display LAN Settings Configuration Menu: Enter command > LanConfig AUI NOTE: The LAN setting defaults to LAN-TP(RJ45). If that setting fails, the system tries the LAN-AUI setting. Also note that the new lan configuration settings take effect at the next BOot or SEArch command.[...]

206 The Boot Console Interface Displaying System Information Displaying System Information The all command allows you to display the system’ s processor revision and speed, cache size, memory size, flag settings, and the boot and console paths. T o display system information from the Information Menu, type the following at the prompt: Informatio[...]

207 The Boot Console Interface Displaying PIM Information Displaying PIM Information The pim command allows you to display the most recent PIM information for the specified fault type. T o display PIM information for a specific fault, from the Service Menu, type the following at the prompt: Service Menu: Enter command > pim processor_number Y [...]

208 The Boot Console Interface Displaying PIM Information[...]

209 Glossary absolute pathname The full pathname of a file, including all the directories leading to it, starting with the root direc- tory (“/”) and ending with the filename itself. See also file , filename , path- name . access permissions Settings that allow a user or group of users to read, write, or execute files. See also file access per-[...]

210 Glossary and flat spots arranged in a continuous spiral track, which is read at a constant speed. CD-ROM drive A random-access, read-only, mass-storage device that uses removable CD-ROM discs. The drive contains a semiconductor laser for read- ing data optically and an embedded con- troller with a SCSI interface. Central Processing Unit (CPU) T[...]

Glossary 21 1 key while pressing another key. cpu See Central Processing Unit . CRX color graphics Expanded graph- ics capability offering 24-plane color, 24-plane Z-buffered color, or 48-plane Z-buffered color capability. current directory See current work- ing directory . current session The work and process- es that have been created since you l[...]

212 Glossary stations. A diskless workstation boots from its partner workstation. See also disked workstation , node , partner node , workstation . double click To press and release a mouse button twice in rapid succession. drag To press and hold down a mouse button while moving the mouse (and the pointer on the screen). See also drop . drive See C[...]

Glossary 213 file server A workstation whose prima- ry task is to control the storage and re- trieval of data from hard disks. Any number of other workstations can be linked to the file server in order to use it to access data. file system The organized set of files and directories on a hard disk. firmware The control software that is embedded in R[...]

214 Glossary iconize To turn a window or shell into an icon. See also icon . Initial System Loader The program that actually controls the loading of the operating system. input device Any of several pieces of hardware equipment used to give infor- mation to a system. Examples are the keyboard and the mouse. See also out- put device . input window T[...]

Glossary 215 menu bar An area at the top or bottom of a window that contain the titles of the pull-down or pop-up menus for that ap- plication. minimize button In HP VUE, a push button on the window frame that turns a screen into an icon. See also icon , iconize . mouse pointer See pointer . name A character string associated with a file, directory[...]

216 Glossary path The hardware address of a device that is attached to the I/O system of your workstation. pathname A series of names separated by slashes that describe the path of the operating system from some starting point in the network to a destination ob- ject. Pathnames begin with the name of the starting point, and include every di- rector[...]

Glossary 217 give the system to execute a utility pro- gram or shell script. See also shell script , utility program . shell script A file that contains com- mands that the system can interpret and run in a shell. shutdown The process of taking the system from multi-user state to system administration state. SIMM See Single In-line Memory Module . [...]

218 Glossary non-client programs into believing they are running in their favorite terminal. When not running programs or execut- ing operating system commands, termi- nal windows display the command-line prompt. See also HP Visual User Envi- ronment . title bar The rectangular area between the top of the window and the window frame, that contains [...]

Glossary 219 eration of windows on the HP VUE Workspace. The Workspace Manager is a special Window Manager. See also Window Manager . workstation A compact, graphics-ori- ented computer having high speed and high memory capacity. A workstation usually includes a keyboard, a monitor, and a system unit. See also node , disked workstation , diskless w[...]

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Index 221 Symbols $HOME,, 213 A absolute pathname,, 209 access permissions,, 209 active window,, 209 ANSI,, 209 archiving data listing files,, 56 restoring files,, 56 saving to a cassette,, 55 archiving data,, 55 argument,, 209 attachment unit interface (AUI),, 209 audio CODEC, 16 features, 15 headphone jack, 7 IN,, 14 input, 15 microphone jack, 7 [...]

222 Index double click,, 212 drag,, 212 drive,, 212 drop,, 212 E EISA option board installing,, 136 EISA slots displaying status,, 198 EISA,, 212 electrostatic discharge (ESD) precatuions,, 95 emissions regulations Federal Communications Commission (FCC),, 93 third party compliance,, 94 environment variables,, 212 environment,, 212 ETHERNET,, 212 F[...]

Index 223 data cassettes,, 58 diskettes,, 70 output device,, 215 output window,, 215 P parent directory,, 215 partner node,, 215 password,, 215 path displaying,, 187 setting,, 188 path,, 187, 216 pathname,, 216 permissions,, 216 PID,, 216 PIM information,displaying,, 207 pointer,, 216 pointing devices, 21 problems 802.3 network,, 75 loading and boo[...]

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