HP B132L+ manual

Model B132L/B132L+/B160L/B180L Owner ’ s Guide HP Part No. A4190-90023 Edition E0997 Printed in U.S.A.[...]

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Contents iii Preface 1 Audience 2 Safety and Regulatory Statements 2 Release Document(s) 2 Related Manuals 3 Revision History 3 Documentation Conventions 4 Problems, Questions, and Suggestions 5 1 System Overview Product Description 9 System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs 1 1 System Power Switch 12 Power LED 12 System LEDs 12 Audio Controls 13 [...]

iv Contents Power Cord Connector 19 Monitors 20 Keyboard 20 Pointing Devices 20 Operating System Overview 21 Important Information Y ou Need to Record 22 LANIC ID 22 IP Address and Subnetwork Mask Information 23 Networking Overview 24 Mail 24 telnet 24 rlogin 24 ftp 25 rcp 25 NFS 25 2 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descripti[...]

Contents v V erifying the CD-ROM Drive Operation 39 Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc 40 Mounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM 40 Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM 42 Reading the Busy Light 43 T roubleshooting 45 3 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions 49 DDS Drive 49 Storage Capacities 49[...]

vi Contents 4 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Diskette 65 Setting the W rite-Protect T ab on a Diskette 65 Inserting and Removing a Diskette 66 Operating the Floppy Drive 67 V erifying the Floppy Drive Configuration 67 Using Device Files 68 Formatting a New Diskette 69 T ransferring Data T o and From a Floppy Diskette 70 Sa[...]

Contents vii Device V erification 90 A Safety and Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity 1 93 Declaration of Conformity 2 94 Special V ideo Configuration Statements 95 For EN55022 or CISPR 22 Applications: 95 Emissions Regulations 96 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 96 VCCI Class 2 ITE 97 97 Emissions Regulations Compliance 98 Aco[...]

viii Contents Removing the Main T ray Assembly 1 1 1 Replacing the Main T ray Assembly 1 12 Installing Storage Devices 1 14 Preparing to Install Y our Storage Device 115 Configuring your Storage Device 1 15 Determining Y our Storage Devices Position 115 Removing the Storage T ray 1 17 Removing the Storage T ray Cover 120 Installing a CD-ROM or a D[...]

Contents ix Changing Y our Monitor T ype 168 Setting the Monitor T ype from the Boot Console Interface 168 Setting the Monitor T ype at Power On 168 Changing the Console to External T erminal 169 C SCSI Connections SCSI Bus Differences 173 SCSI Restrictions 175 Cables 175 Connectors and T erminators 177 SCSI Configuration Constraints 177 Narrow-SE[...]

x Contents Booting Y our W orkstation 201 Searching for Bootable Media 203 Resetting Y our W orkstation 204 Displaying and Setting Paths 205 Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype 208 The Monitor Command 208 Displaying the Current Monitor Configuration 209 Setting the Monitor T ype 210 Setting the Monitor T ype at Power On 212 Changing the Conso[...]

Contents xi Figures System Unit Front Panel Controls 11 System Unit Rear Panel Connectors 14 CD-ROM Drive Controls and Features 30 CD-ROM Disc Tray 33 Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive 34 Removing a CD-ROM Disc From a Horizontally Mounted Drive 35 Releasing the Disc Holder Retainers 36 Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mount[...]

xii Contents Removing the Floppy Filler Panel 123 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive 124 Connecting the Floppy Drive Data Cable 125 Disconnecting the Floppy Drive Cable 126 Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Assembly 127 Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 2 (Front Position) 128 Replacing the Floppy Drive and Carrier 129 Connecting the Floppy Drive [...]

Contents xiii Removing the Battery 158 Installing the Storage Tray Assembly 159 Connecting the Storage Tray Cables 160 Installing the Optional EGRAM Module 161 Installing the Optional FWD SCSI Controller 163 Removing the Storage Tray Cover 164 Removing the Blank Plate 165 Installing the FWD SCSI Cable 166 Replacing the Storage Tray Cover 167 Rear P[...]

xiv Contents T ables Audio Electrical Specifications 16 Serial I/O Pins 18 Sample LANSCAN COMMAND TABLE 23 CD-ROM Drive Operating Controls and Features 31 DDS Tape Drive Capacities Without Data Compression 49 DDS Tape Drive Capacities With Data Compression 49 Power Up Problems 77 Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System 78 Problems with th[...]

1 Preface[...]

2 This owner ’ s guide describes how to use your HP 9000 B132L/B132L+/ B160L/B180L workstation. This manual assumes that you have installed your workstation as described in the HP 9000 Model B132L/B160L/B180L Hardware Installation Card . Audience This guide is intended for HP 9000 B132L/B132L+/B160L/B180L worksta- tion users. Safety and Regulator[...]

3 Related Manuals If you are using HP-UX version 10.20, refer to the following manuals for more information: • HP 9000 Model B132L/B160L/B180L Hardware Installation Card (A4190- 90010) • Using Your HP Workstation (A2615-90003) • Installing and Updating HP-UX (B2355-90050) • Configuring HP-UX for Peripherals (B2355-90053) • HP Visual User [...]

4 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 t[...]

5 Pr oblems, Questions, and Suggestions If you have any problems, questions, or suggestions with our hardware, soft- ware, or documentation, please call 1-888-301-5932 (US & Canada) or con- tact the HP Response Center for your country .[...]

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7 1 System Overview[...]

8 System Overview This chapter introduces the HP 9000 B132L/B132L+/B160L/B180L work- stations. Its purpose is to familiarize you with your workstation and its con- trols and indicators. The information is presented in the following sections: • Product Description • System unit front panel controls and LEDs • System unit rear panel connectors [...]

9 System Overview Product Description Product Description The B Class workstations have the following key features: • Processor Performance Model B132L - 132 Mhz (33 Mhz GSC) Model B132L+ - 132 Mhz (33 Mhz GSC) Model B160L - 160 Mhz (40 Mhz GSC) Model B180L - 180 Mhz (36 Mhz GSC) • Operating System Model B132L/B160L - Native HP-UX (version 10.2[...]

10 System Overview Product Description Model B132L+/B180L only - Ultra-SCSI 2.0/4.0/9.0 GB Hard Disks NOTE: On the Model 180L, you can install either Fast, Wide Differential SCSI or Ultra, Wide Single-Ended SCSI, but not both. • Standard Network Ethernet IEEE 802.3 AUI RJ45, UTP Twisted Pair Model B132L+/B180L only - 10Base T/100Base T • Standa[...]

11 System Overview System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs Before powering on your system, you should become familiar with the system unit controls. Figure 1 shows the system unit front panel controls. Figure 1 System Unit Front Panel Controls Storage Devices Power Switch Power LED System LEDs Removable V[...]

12 System Overview System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs 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 on your workstation before powering it off. When you turn of f the power switch, your workstation automatically shuts down the operating [...]

13 System Overview System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs Audio Controls Next to the system LEDs are the following audio controls: NOTICE: The V olume Control, Headphone Jack, and Mic (microphone) Jack features of the CD-ROM are supported through software applications only . For more information on the features and electrical specifications, se[...]

14 System Overview System Unit Rear Panel Connectors System Unit Rear Panel Connectors This section describes the connectors on the system unit’ s rear panel NOTICE: T o maintain electro-magnetic and radio frequency emissions compliance, verify that all cables are fully seated and properly fastened. Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors [...]

15 System Overview System Unit Rear Panel Connectors Security Loop The security loop provides a means of locking the storage tray , with a pad- lock or other locking device, to prevent unauthorized removal from the sys- tem. Audio Connectors Y our workstation has audio input and output capability through external input and output connectors on the [...]

16 System Overview System Unit Rear Panel Connectors system). CD-ROM audio (if internal CD-ROM is installed) • Audio Output Line-out Headphone (on the front panel) Built-in mono speaker • Audio CODEC Crystal CS4215 The audio electrical specification for this workstation are summarized in T able 1 T able 1 Audio Electrical Specifications Frequ[...]

17 System Overview System Unit Rear Panel Connectors *T o convert from dB to number of significant bits, use the formula: For example, for 61dB S/N then n=61/6 or approx. 10 significant bits, or in other words, about 6 bits of noise. Keyboard Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors The PS/2 connectors provide an interface for a keyboard and[...]

18 System Overview System Unit Rear Panel Connectors Serial I/O Connectors You can attach a variety of pointing devices (such as a mouse or trackball), or peripheral devices to the Serial Input/Output (SIO) ports on the B132L/ B132L+/ B160L/B180L workstation. Peripheral devices include printers, plotters, modems, and scanners. Consult the documenta[...]

19 System Overview System Unit Rear Panel Connectors documentation that accompanies each SCSI device for specific information concerning its use. Refer to Appendix C for information about connecting SCSI devices to your workstation. NOTICE: When attaching external SCSI devices, be sure to terminate the last device on the external SCSI bus with the[...]

20 System Overview Monitors Monitors Y ou can use one of the following HP monitors with your workstation: • 17-inch, 1280x1024 color monitor (A4330) • 20-inch, 1280x1024 color monitor (A4331) Before using your monitor you should become familiar with its controls, connectors, and indicators. For this information, consult the documentation that w[...]

21 System Overview Operating System Overview Operating System Overview Y our B132L/B160L workstation uses the HP-UX operating system, version 10.2 or greater . Y our B132L+/ B180L workstation uses the HP-UX operating system, version 10.2 or greater with Additional Core Enhancements (ACE). Instant Ignition systems, (systems with preloaded software),[...]

22 System Overview Important Information Y ou Need to Record Important Information You Need to Record Before you begin using your workstation, take a moment to gather the fol- lowing important information and note it in the appropriate subsection for future use: • LANIC ID • SCSI device ID(s) • Device file used for each SCSI device • Intern[...]

23 System Overview Important Information Y ou Need to Record The LANIC ID in this example is 0800091595EE. Y ou may also obtain the system’ s LANIC ID from the information menu in the Boot Console Handler . For detailed information see Appendix D. IP Address and Subnetwork Mask Information Get the IP address and the subnet mask information for yo[...]

24 System Overview Networking Overview Networking Overview Y our workstation is capable of many more tasks than are described in this owner ’ s guide. This section gives an overview of some of the networking capabilities of your system and directs you to the appropriate source for more information. Mail Electronic mail allows you to send and rece[...]

25 System Overview Networking Overview man rlogin ftp The ftp application is a user interface to the File T ransfer Protocol. Use ftp to copy files between your workstation and another computer system on the network. For more information, see the Using Y our HP W orkstation manual that came with your workstation and read the online man page by ent[...]

26 System Overview Networking Overview[...]

27 2 Using Your CD-ROM Drive[...]

28 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[...]

29 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[...]

30 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions Controls and Features Figure 3 shows and T able 4 describes the operating controls and features of the CD-ROM drives. Figure 3 CD-ROM Drive Controls and Features Jack Headset V olume Control Thumbwheel Busy Indicator Eject Button Emergency Eject Hole[...]

31 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 4 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[...]

32 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[...]

33 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[...]

34 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 5 Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive 1 Check that the workstation is powered on. 2 To open the di[...]

35 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 6 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 th[...]

36 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 7 Releasing the Disc Holder Retainers 1 Make sure the three disc holders are disengaged from the disc holder retainers, as shown in Figure 7. Disc Holder A Disc Holder C Disc Hold[...]

37 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 8. Figure 8 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 dis[...]

38 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 9 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 ej[...]

39 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[...]

40 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[...]

41 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 [...]

42 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[...]

43 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[...]

44 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). The busy light goes off when one of the following conditions exist: • A CD-ROM drive power failure exists. [...]

45 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 6 of this book, “Solving Problems.”[...]

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

47 3 Using Your Digital Data Storage (DDS) Tape Drive[...]

48 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[...]

49 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[...]

50 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions Controls and Indicators Figure 10, Figure 1 1, and Figure 12 show the LEDs, and eject button of the DDS-format tape drives. Figure 10 DDS-DC (Early Model) Drive Controls and Indicators Figure 11 DDS-DC (Later Model) Drive Controls and Indicators Fig[...]

51 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 13 lists the LED codes and their meanings for the DDS-DC early model dri[...]

52 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions Figure 14 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 [...]

53 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[...]

54 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[...]

55 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[...]

56 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[...]

57 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, as root user , enter the following: /usr/sbin/ioscan -d stape After a few moments the ioscan utility returns a message similar to the fol- lowing:[...]

58 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[...]

59 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[...]

60 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 [...]

61 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[...]

62 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[...]

63 4 Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive[...]

64 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 • Troubleshooting • Ordering information The ins[...]

65 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[...]

66 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 18. Figure 18 Inserting and Removing a Floppy Diskette 2 Push the diskette into the floppy drive until it clic[...]

67 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[...]

68 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[...]

69 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[...]

70 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 (tape file archiver) command saves files to a flop[...]

71 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 pathname of the file or directory containing files that you want to restore from the diskette. If you don’t specify pathname , everything[...]

72 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[...]

73 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[...]

74 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 6 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[...]

75 5 Solving Problems[...]

76 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[...]

77 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 7 describes possible problems you may encounter when powering up the sy[...]

78 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System T able 8 describes possible problems you may encounter when loading and booting the operating system and offers solutions. T able 8 Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System Problem Solution The power LED is lit, and text appears on the scree[...]

79 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems with the 802.3 Network T able 9 describes possible problems you may encounter with the 802.3 net- work and offers solutions. T able 9 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 the n[...]

80 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Using a Hard Disk Drive T able 10 describes possible problems you may encounter using the hard disk drive and offers solutions. T able 10 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[...]

81 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Using the CD-ROM Drive T able 11 describes a possible problem you may encounter when you use the CD-ROM drive and offers a solution. T able 1 1 Problems 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[...]

82 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Using the DDS Tape Drive T able 12 describes a possible problem you may encounter using the DDS tape drive and offers solutions. T able 12 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[...]

83 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Using the Floppy Disk Drive T able 13 describes a possible problem you may encounter using the floppy disk drive and offers a solution. T able 13 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 [...]

84 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 19 shows the location of the system u[...]

85 Solving Problems LED Error Codes T able 14 LED Err or Codes LED V alue RS-232 Chassis Code Range Description N/A Reserved 7401 No memory found F AUL T Likely cause: SIMMs or pr ocessor boar d N/A Reserved FL T 7000-7F00 Memory Error Fault Likely Cause: Memory SIMMs System console will indicate which SIMM fault occurr ed on FL T 1030-4099 Process[...]

86 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 14 LED Err or Codes LED V alue RS-232 Chassis Code Range Description[...]

87 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[...]

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

89 Solving Problems Running System V erification T ests 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 several commands. T o see what commands are available, type the help com[...]

90 Solving Problems Device V erification Device Verification The ioscan command scans the system and lists the devices that it can find. The following command line reports the device files for the devices it finds: /usr/sbin/ioscan -fun Enter the following command for more information on the ioscan command: man ioscan The insf command installs [...]

91 A Safety and Regulatory Statements[...]

92 Safety and Regulatory Statements This appendix contains safety and regulatory statements pertaining to your B132L/ B132L+/ B160L/B180L workstation. It provides information on the following topics: • Declaration of conformity • Special video configuration statements • Emissions regulations • Emissions regulations compliance • Datacom us[...]

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

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

95 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 [...]

96 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[...]

97 Safety and Regulatory Statements Emissions Regulations VCCI Class 2 ITE[...]

98 Safety and Regulatory Statements Emissions Regulations Compliance 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, the customer assum[...]

99 Safety and Regulatory Statements Acoustics Acoustics Regulation On Noise Declaration For Machines -3. GSGV Lpa <70dB Lpa<70dB operator position am Arbeitsplatz normal operation normaler Betrieb per ISO 7779 nach DIN 45635 T .19[...]

100 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, installation, and configuration: • Stand o[...]

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

102 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. Th[...]

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

104 Safety and Regulatory Statements W arnings and Cautions[...]

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

106 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 • Removing the main tray assembly • Replacing the main tray assembly • Ins[...]

107 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 Click on the Terminal Control on the Front Panel of your Workspace. A terminal window opens. 2 Move the mouse cursor into the termina[...]

108 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Checking the SCSI IDs After a few moments the ioscan utility lists all of the SCSI I/O devices it could find. The list appears similar to the following: H/W Path Class Description ============================================== bc 8 bc Pseudo Bus Converter 8/0 unknown Processor 8/12 ext_bu[...]

109 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 Shut down your workstation by typing the shutdown -h command as root user. NOTE: When [...]

11 0 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Preparing Y our Workstation Figure 20 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.[...]

111 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 T ray Assembly: 1 Shutdown and prepare the workstation as described in Preparing Your Worksta- tion earlier in this appendix. 2 Disconnect all cables and connectors from the fron[...]

11 2 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, aligning the tray with the ridges on the bottom of the case, and slide it into place, as shown in Figure 22. F[...]

11 3 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Main T ray Assembly 4 Reconnect the power cables and any other cables or terminators that you disconnected when opening the workstation. 5 Power on the monitor , any peripheral devices, and the system unit. If you installed a new hard disk drive, go to Configuring a Hard Di[...]

11 4 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 Wor[...]

11 5 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 15 lists the recommended SCSI IDs for inter[...]

11 6 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Figure 23 shows the storage device positions in the disk tray . T able 16 lists what devices are supported in the different disk tray positions. The numbers in the table’ s left column refer to the position numbers in Figure 23. Figure 23 Disk Tray Positions ([...]

11 7 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Removing the Storage Tray Before removing the Storage T ray Assembly , perform the procedures described in Preparing to Install Y our Storage Device on page 1 15. NOTICE: The Storage T ray Assembly does not have to be removed from the system unit to access a har[...]

11 8 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 2 Disconnect the power, SCSI and CD Audio cables from the system board and the backplane, as shown in Figure 25. When disconnecting the floppy cable use the following procedure: a Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked position. b While h[...]

11 9 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 5 Hold the storage tray with both hands and slide it toward the front of the main tray approximately an inch, then lift it straight up to remove it. Figure 26 Removing the Storage Tray Assembly[...]

120 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Removing the Storage Tray Cover T o remove the storage tray cover press in the two cover locking tabs then lift the front end of the cover and slide it forward off of the pins in the rear , as shown in Figure 27. Figure 27 Removing the Storage Tray Cover Proceed [...]

121 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Installing a CD-ROM or a DDS-Format Tape Drive Perform the following procedure to install a CD-ROM or DDS tape drive in the disk tray: 1 Remove the disk filler panel from the bottom location of the storage tray bezel by using a coin or other flat, blunt, object t[...]

122 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 2 From the front of the storage tray, line up the slides on the CD-ROM or DDS tape drive with the slots in the storage tray, and slide it into place, as shown in Figure 29. Figure 29 Installing a CD-ROM or DDS Tape 3 Push the CD-ROM or tape drive in about half wa[...]

123 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 disk tray: 1 Remove the floppy filler panel from the top location of the bezel by using a coin or other flat, blunt, object to pry it from the front, as shown in Figure 30[...]

124 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 2 Set the floppy drive in the floppy support tray. Be sure to line up the alignment pin in the tray with the hole in the floppy drive, as shown in Figure 31. Figure 31 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive[...]

125 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 3 Connect the floppy data cable to the floppy drive and the system board as shown in, Figure 32. When connecting the floppy data cable, use the following procedure, as shown in Figure 32: a Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked position. [...]

126 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 2 (Front Position) Perform the following procedure to install a hard disk drive: 1 Disconnect the cable from the floppy disk drive, as shown in Figure 33. a Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked pos[...]

127 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 2 Lift the rear of the floppy disk carrier, push the carrier toward the rear of the disk tray, then lift the front of the floppy disk carrier from the Storage Tray, as shown in Figure 34. Figure 34 Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Assembly[...]

128 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 3 Align the four feet on the bottom of the disk drive carrier with the square holes in the storage tray, as shown in Figure 35. Figure 35 Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 2 (Front Position) 4 Set the drive in the storage tray. 5 Connect the power connecto[...]

129 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 7 Replace the floppy and its carrier by setting the mounting pins near the front of the storage tray in place first, then push the carrier toward the front of the storage tray slightly and set the rear mounting pins in place. Figure 36 Replacing the Floppy Driv[...]

130 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 9 Connect the cable to the floppy drive. When connecting the floppy data cable, use the following procedure, as shown in Figure 37: a Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked, position. b While holding the locking ring in the unlocked positi[...]

131 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 (Rear Position) Perform the following procedure to install a hard disk drive in position 1: 1 Align the four feet on the bottom of the drive carrier with the square holes in the storage tray, as shown in Figure 38. Figur[...]

132 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Replacing the Storage Tray Cover Perform the following procedure to replace the storage tray cover , as shown in Figure 39: 1 Slide the cutouts on the rear of the cover onto the pins on the storage tray . 2 Swing the cover into place. 3 Press down on the front ed[...]

133 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Replacing the Storage Tray When replacing the storage tray , use the following procedure: 1 Align the pins on the back panel of the main tray with the holes on the rear of the storage tray and slide the storage tray onto the pins, as shown in Figure 40. Figure 40[...]

134 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 5 Reconnect the floppy, SE SCSI, power, CD-ROM audio, and FW SCSI cables as shown in Figure 41. Reconnect rear-panel SCSI connector terminators, if neces- sary. When connecting the floppy cable to the system board, use the following proce- dure: a Lift the locki[...]

135 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 [...]

136 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 8 The Set Disk Usage and Options window opens. Select File System and click on OK . 9 The following screen messages appear: Task started. Creating the device file... Modifying “/etc/checklist”... Task completed. Click on OK .[...]

137 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Additional memory Installing Additional memory Before installing memory modules, perform the procedure described in Removing the Main T ray Assembly on page 1 1 1. When you have completed changing your workstation’ s memory configura- tion perform the procedure described in R[...]

138 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Additional memory Removing Memory Modules Perform the following steps to remove memory modules: 1 Locate the memory modules on the CPU board, as shown in Figure 42. Figure 42 Memory Module Location Memory Module Connectors 0B 0A 1B 1A 2B 2A White Ejector Tabs[...]

139 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Additional memory 2 Pull the tab on the memory retainer and slide it toward the front of the main tray to remove it, as shown in Figure 43 Figure 43 Removing the Memory Retainer[...]

140 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Additional memory 3 To remove a memory module, push the ejector tabs on each side of the module. Lift the memory module up and out of the connector and place it on a static-free surface. Figure 44 shows how to remove a memory module. Figure 44 Removing a Memory Module[...]

141 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Additional memory Installing Memory Modules Perform the following steps to install memory modules: 1 Locate the memory connectors on the CPU board, as shown in Figure 45. Figure 45 Memory Module Location Memory Module Connectors 0B 0A 1B 1A 2B 2A White Ejector Tabs[...]

142 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Additional memory 2 Pull the tab on the memory retainer and slide it toward the front of the main tray to remove it, as shown in Figure 46. Figure 46 Removing the Memory Retainer[...]

143 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 required to seat the memory module, as shown in Figure 47. 4 Line up the memory module with the guides making sure that the notched end of the memory module is toward the white ej[...]

144 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Removing Cache Boards Removing Cache Boards Follow these steps to remove the cache boards from the workstation. 1 Locate the cache boards on the CPU board, as shown in Figure 48. Figure 48 Cache Boards Location 2 To remove a cache board, push the ejector tabs on each side of the board. Lif[...]

145 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Removing Cache Boards Figure 49 Removing a Cache Board[...]

146 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Second Level Cache Boards Installing Second Level Cache Boards Before installing second level cache boards, perform the procedure in Removing the Main T ray Assembly on page 1 1 1. Follow these steps to install second level cache boards into your worksta- tion. 1 Locate the cach[...]

147 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Second Level Cache Boards 2 Open the ejector tabs on each side of the cache connector and line the cache board up with the guides making sure that the keying notches along the connector edge of the board are away from the memory modules, as shown in Figure 51. Figure 51 Installi[...]

148 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board Y our workstation includes two option slots. Option slot 1 supports either PCI or GSC option boards. Option slot 2 supports either PCI, EISA, or GSC option boards. Figure 52 shows the physical layout of[...]

149 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing a PCI, EISA, 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 connected[...]

150 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board Graphics Paths graphics(0) is the built-in 8-plane graphics adapter . graphics(1) and graphics(2) are graphics adapters installed in option slots 1 and 2. When a dual display graphics adapter (an adapter which has two video out- put connectors) i[...]

151 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board Installing the Option Board Before installing option boards you must perform the procedure described in Removing the Main T ray Assembly on page 1 1 1. Follow these steps to install a PCI, EISA, or GSC option board into your workstation: 1 Push i[...]

152 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board 3 Slide the board into the slot, as shown in Figure 54. 4 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. 5 Use the blank plate retaining screw to secure the opti[...]

153 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board 6 If you are installing an EISA or GSC option board, you must use a ballpoint pen tip, or other blunt instrument, to remove the PCI adapter from the correct slot po- sition on the option board support bracket, as shown in Figure 55. Figure 55 Rem[...]

154 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board 7 Place the option board support bracket over the edge of the option board and slide it into the slot on the power supply until the locking tab snaps into place, as shown in Figure 56. Figure 56 Replacing the Option Board Support Bracket 8 Replac[...]

155 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 on page 111. 2 Pull the tab on the memory retainer and slide it toward the front of the main tray to remove it, as shown in Figure 57 Figure 57 Removing the Memory Retainer[...]

156 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Battery 3 Disconnect the cables from the system board and the optional fast, wide SCSI adapter, as shown in Figure 58. When disconnecting the floppy cable use the following procedure: a Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked position. b While holding t[...]

157 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Battery 5 Hold the storage tray with both hands and slide it toward the front of the main tray approximately an inch, then lift it straight up to remove it. Figure 59 Removing the Storage Tray Assembly[...]

158 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Battery 6 Lift the clip and slip the battery out of its holder, as shown in Figure 60. NOTICE: Note the orientation of the battery. Make sure that you put the new battery in place with the positive (+) side facing up. Figure 60 Removing the Battery 7 Insert the new battery in[...]

159 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Battery 8 Align the pins on the back panel of the main tray with the holes on the rear of the storage tray and slide the storage tray onto the pins, as shown in Figure 61. Figure 61 Installing the Storage Tray Assembly 9 Lower the front of the storage tray and move it slightl[...]

160 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Battery 12 Reconnect the floppy, SE SCSI, power, CD-ROM audio, and FW SCSI cables as shown in Figure 62. When connecting the floppy cable to the system board, use the following proce- dure: a Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked, position. b While ho[...]

161 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the Optional EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module Installing the Optional EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module Before you can install the EGRAM module you must perform the following procedures: • Removing the Main Tray Assembly on page 111 • Removing the Storage Tray on page[...]

162 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the Optional EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module 2 Line up the connector on the EGRAM module and the connector on the CPU board while at the same time aligning the standoffs to the holes in the EGRAM module, as shown in Figure 63. 3 Connect the EGRAM board to the CPU board. Pre[...]

163 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI Controller Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI Controller Before you can install the FWD SCSI controller (B132L/B160L only) you must perform the procedure described in Removing the Main T ray Assem- bly on page 1 1 1. NOTE[...]

164 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI Controller 3 Connect the FWD SCSI controller to the CPU board by pressing firmly on the connector area and near the standoffs to make sure that the FWD SCSI controller is fully seated and that the standoffs are fully engaged with the FWD [...]

165 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI Controller 5 Remove the two screws and remove the blank plate from the rear panel, as shown in Figure 66. Figure 66 Removing the Blank Plate Blank Plate[...]

166 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI Controller 6 Connect the end of FWD SCSI cable to the FWD SCSI controller making sure that the red line on the cable is toward the rear (away from the fans) of the main tray, as shown in Figure 67. Figure 67 Installing the FWD SCSI Cable [...]

167 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI Controller 10 Slide the cutouts on the rear of the storage tray cover onto the pins on the storage tray and swing the cover into place, as shown in Figure 68. 11 Press down on the front edge of the cover to make sure that the locking tabs[...]

168 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[...]

169 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Changing Y our Monitor T ype The system queries you to save the new monitor type. If the monitor type displayed is correct, press Y to save this monitor type. MONITOR INFORMATION Path Slot Head Type Size Freq Class ---- ---- ---- ---- --------- ---- ----- GRAPHICS(0) 0 1 12 1280x1024 72Hz [...]

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

171 C SCSI Connections[...]

172 SCSI Connections This appendix provides information about connecting Small Computer Sys- tem Interface (SCSI) devices to an HP 9000 B132L/ B132L+/ B160L/180L workstation. It presents the information in the following sections: • SCSI bus differences • SCSI restrictions • Determining SCSI bus length • Assigning SCSI device IDs • Connect[...]

173 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 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 W inches-[...]

174 SCSI Connections SCSI Bus Differences T able 18 SCSI Bus Addr esses, ID Numbers, and Arbitration Priorities SE SCSI Address SCSI ID Number Priority 15 . . . . . . 8 7 . . . . . . 0 7 . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . 1 6 . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . 2 5 . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . 3 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . 4 3 . . . . . . . . . .[...]

175 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 [...]

176 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 NSE SCSI definition limits the total cable length of NSE SCSI cables to 6 meters (19.6 feet). The FWD SCSI definition limi[...]

177 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions Connectors and Terminators Any NSE SCSI device connecting to the system must use a 50-pin high-den- sity thumb screw connector on the end connecting to the systems external connector . Any FWD SCSI device connecting to the system must use a 68-pin high- density thumb screw connector on both ends. Any ultra, wi[...]

178 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions CAUTION: Do not mix Narrow , Single-Ended SCSI, Fast, W ide Differential SCSI and Ultra, W ide Single-Ended peripherals on the same bus. Fast Wide Differential SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints FWD SCSI devices do not work with NSE SCSI devices. T able 20 shows the configuration constraints for each FWD SCSI[...]

179 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions CAUTION: Do not mix Narrow , Single-Ended SCSI, Fast, W ide Differential SCSI, and Ultra, W ide Single-Ended SCSI peripherals together on the same bus. Ultra, Wide Single-Ended SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints Ultra W ide-SE SCSI devices do not work with NSE SCSI or FWD SCSI devices. T able 20 shows the con?[...]

180 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length Determining SCSI Bus Length This section helps you to determine the total length of the NSE SCSI bus and the FWD SCSI bus and the Ultra, wide-SE bus. NSE SCSI Bus Length Follow these instructions to calculate your total NSE SCSI bus length (including the system unit, external NSE SCSI devices, and NS[...]

181 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length Subtotals: __________ + __________ T otal NSE SCSI Bus Length = __________ (T otal NSE SCSI bus length not to exceed 6 meters [19.6 feet]) FWD SCSI Bus Length Follow these instructions to calculate your total bus length for the FWD SCSI bus on your system, using T able 23. 1 List all of your internal[...]

182 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length at the bottom of the column. Do the same for the fourth column. 5 Add the subtotals together and write the total on the Total FWD SCSI Bus Length line. NOTICE: The total length of the FWD SCSI bus must not exceed 25 meters (82 feet). If the number you write for T otal FWD SCSI Bus Length is greater t[...]

183 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length 4 Add all of the numbers in the third column and write the sum on the subtotal line at the bottom of the column. Do the same for the fourth column. 5 Add the subtotals together and write the total on the Total UW -SE SCSI Bus Length line. NOTICE: The total length of the UW -SE SCSI bus must not excee[...]

184 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 In a terminal window, enter the following at the prompt: /usr/sbi[...]

185 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs NSE SCSI Device IDs Before assigning a NSE SCSI device ID to your drive, you need to check your NSE SCSI device IDs. T o check what SCSI device IDs are available and assign an ID to your device, follow these instructions which use T able 25: 1 Write in the NSE SCSI device ID of any internal drives in T[...]

186 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs 5 Write in the SCSI device ID of any internal drives in Table 25. 6 Write in the type of external single-ended drives currently connected to your workstation under the heading “External Device Drives” and each drive’s SCSI device ID under the heading “Device ID.” 7 Add your new drive to the t[...]

187 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs NOTICE: The C1700A Magneto-Optical Autochanger uses three SCSI IDs, and accounts for three of the seven devices allowed on the SCSI bus 8 Check to see which SCSI device IDs are not used. You may use ID numbers 0 through 6 if they are not already in use. If the default ID on your drive does not conflict[...]

188 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs CAUTION: Do not use SCSI device ID 7 for any device. Ultra, Wide-SE SCSI IDs 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 26. 1 Write in [...]

189 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs CAUTION: Do not use SCSI device ID 7 for any device. T able 27 Ultra W ide SE SCSI Device Drives and Device ID Ultra Wide SE SCSI Device Drives Device ID (Addr ess) Number (ID 7 not available) 1st Internal Device _____________________________ _____________________________ 2nd Internal Device __________[...]

190 SCSI Connections Connecting to the SCSI Ports Connecting to the SCSI Ports This section describes how to connect to the system SCSI ports (single- ended and fast, wide). SCSI Port Connection The system contains three (3) external SCSI connectors: • Narrow, Single-Ended SCSI Connector • Fast, Wide Differential SCSI Connector • Ultra, Wide [...]

191 SCSI Connections Connecting to the SCSI Ports NOTICE: If no external devices are connected to the SCSI connectors on the back panel, a SCSI terminator must be installed. The last device connected to the SCSI bus must be terminated with a SCSI terminator . If you do not already have a SCSI terminator , you must order a C2905A, 68-pin terminator [...]

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

193 D The Boot Console Interface[...]

194 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[...]

195 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[...]

196 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[...]

197 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[...]

198 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[...]

199 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> [[...]

200 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 Use the shutdown -h command as root user to shut down your sys[...]

201 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[...]

202 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[...]

203 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[...]

204 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 [...]

205 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 28. The path command sets and displays the hardware address of a specified device attached to the I/O bus [...]

206 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths The paths are displayed in Mnemonic Style Notation, as shown in T able 29. 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[...]

207 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths Main Menu: Enter command > path pri sescsi.6.0[...]

208 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 [...]

209 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[...]

210 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[...]

21 1 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 [...]

212 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[...]

213 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[...]

214 The Boot Console Interface Displaying the Current Memory Configuration Displaying the Current Memory Configuration The following sample screen output using the memory command shows a memory configuration table with properly-installed and configured memory (Sample Output 1). T o display the current memory configuration for your system, from [...]

215 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 128MB Configured 1a/b 64MB Configured ---------[...]

216 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[...]

217 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[...]

218 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 SCSI card in slot 1 SCSI card in slot 2 Built-in single-ended SCSI devices Built-in LAN bootp servers NOTICE: Fast wide SCSI adapter option cards in[...]

219 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-volatile 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[...]

220 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 during its power-on self tests. This enables your workstation to complete its boot process quicker . The default fac[...]

221 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[...]

222 The Boot Console Interface Configure and Display LAN Settings (B132L+/B180L Only) Configure and Display LAN Settings (B132L+/B180L Only) The LanConfig command configures and displays the current LAN settings. The hardware system supports 10Base-T , 100Base-T and AUI standards. T o automatically select the network speed (100 Mbits/sec or 10 M[...]

223 The Boot Console Interface Configure and Display LAN Settings (B132L+/B180L Only) 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[...]

224 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[...]

225 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 [...]

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

227 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-[...]

228 Glossary cept that they store data. CD-ROM discs are 120 mm (4.7 inches) in diameter, and use one data surface with a capacity of 600 MB. The data surface contains pits 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 [...]

Glossary 229 combination used as a shorthand way of specifying commands. To enter a control key sequence, you hold down the control 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 d[...]

230 Glossary can use the disk of its partner worksta- tion or other workstations. If necessary, it can also use the computational services of the partner workstation or other work- stations. A diskless workstation boots from its partner workstation. See also disked workstation , node , partner node , workstation . double click To press and release [...]

Glossary 231 pathname . 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 em[...]

232 Glossary iconized. iconify See iconize . 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 [...]

Glossary 233 word. login script The shell program that runs at each login, and sets the login environ- ment for your system. 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.[...]

234 Glossary password The word you enter next to the password prompt at login time. Keep your password secret and change it occa- sionally in order to protect your account from unauthorized use. See also user ac- count . path The hardware address of a device that is attached to the I/O system of your workstation. pathname A series of names separate[...]

Glossary 235 gram used to invoke utility programs. Some examples of HP-UX shells are the Bourne, Korn, Key, and C shells. Some- times referred to as a command interpret- er. See also command interpreter . shell command An instruction you give the system to execute a utility pro- gram or shell script. See also shell script , utility program . shell [...]

236 Glossary system name See internet protocol address . terminal window A terminal window is a type of HP VUE window that emu- lates a complete display terminal. Termi- nal windows are typically used to fool non-client programs into believing they are running in their favorite terminal. When not running programs or execut- ing operating system com[...]

Glossary 237 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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239 Symbols $HOME,, 231 A absolute pathname,, 227 access permissions,, 227 acoustics regulations, 99 active window,, 227 ANSI,, 227 archiving data listing files,, 60 restoring files,, 60 saving to a cassette,, 59 archiving data,, 59 argument,, 227 attachment unit interface (AUI),, 227 audio connectors, 15 controls, 13 conversion formula, 17 electri[...]

240 Index installing, 121 LED code warning conditions high humidity,, 52 media wear,, 52 selft-test,, 52 LED codes,, 51 loading and unloading data cassette,, 56 problems using, 82 troubleshooting,, 62 using device files,, 58, 68 verifying operation,, 57 DDS tape drive,, 229 DDS tape drives operating,, 56 default,, 229 devices boot failures and, 87 [...]

Index 241 power, 12 problems, 77 system, 12 link,, 232 local area network system address,, 232 local area network,, 232 log in,, 232 login directory,, 232 Login Manager,, 232 login script,, 233 M mail, 24 main tray assembly removing, 111 replacing, 112 man commands ftp, 25 rcp, 25 rlogin, 24 telnet, 24 memory, 9 displaying configuration,, 214 insta[...]

242 Index connectors, 18 connectors and terminators, 177 determining bus length, 180 restrictions, 175 SCSI,, 234 security loop, 15 serial I/O connectors, 18 server,, 234 session,, 234 shell command,, 235 shell script,, 235 shell,, 234 shutdown,, 235 SIMM,, 235 Single In-line Memory Module,, 235 single-ended standard SCSI,, 235 slider,, 235 Small C[...]