Digital PRIORIS ZX 6000 MP SERIES User's Guide

PRIORIS ZX6000 MP SERIESUSER’S GUIDE

Contents vAdvanced Menu in the SCU... 8-10Locking of Resources...

Installing Additional Memory6-13Supported Memory ConfigurationsThe following table lists the SIMM combinations supported by the PriorisZX 6000MP Serie

Installing Additional Memory6-14Memory TroubleshootingThe Prioris ZX 6000MP Series server POST can detect memory errorswhen it boots. The error can be

7-17 Installing Optional Disk and Tape DrivesIntroductionThis chapter describes the configuration guidelines that must be followedprior to installing

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-2CD-ROM Drive Configuration Guidelines• The factory installed SCSI CD-ROM drive has its SCSI ID set to 6(in

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-3Setting IDs and Termination• Each device on the channel must be assigned to a unique SCSI IDnumber. The na

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-4Boot Device• The SCSI host adapter with the lowest BIOS address is identifiedby the server as the “primary

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-5Storage Backplane• SBBs must only be installed in the hot-swap bay area.• A maximum of seven SBBs can be

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-6Single/Dual SCSI Bus Target ID Settings (J181 on Storage Backplane)Jumpers Set None W1(1)W2 W3W1+W2W1+W3 W2

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-7DEC00919ABCFigure 7-1. Five Connector SCSI Cable• A jumper cable is supplied to connect the two storage ba

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-8Figure Legend DescriptionA Wide SCSI connectors (68-pin)B Narrow SCSI connectors (50-pin)C Power connectors

Contentsvi11Problem Solving and TroubleshootingIntroduction...

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-9Installing Optional DrivesYour server has three drive bay areas. Optional drives such as a SCSIdisk drive,

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-10Installing a Half-Height 5¼-Inch Deviceinto the Top-Right Drive BayTo install a half-height 5¼-inch device

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-11DEC00409-2Figure 7-3. Installing a Half-Height 5¼-Inch Device Into Top-Right Drive Bay

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-12Installing a Full-Height 5¼-Inch Deviceinto the Top-Right Drive BayTo install a full-height 5¼-inch device

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-13DEC00634-2AFigure 7-4. Installing a Full-Height 5¼-Inch Device Into Top-Right Drive Bay

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-14Expansion BracketsYou can install 3½-inch half-height devices in the top-right drive bay. If youplan to in

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-15DEC00723Figure 7-5. Installing Expansion Brackets

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-16Hot-Swap Drive BayHot-swapping allows you to remove or install an SBB while the serverremains on-line and

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-17AADEC00443-2Figure 7-6. Installing a Device Into the Hot-Swap Drive Bay

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-18SBB LED Status IndicatorsThe hot-swap backplane monitors SBB status to identify error conditionsor failure

Contents viiCSCU FeaturesIntroduction... C-1System - Prioris

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-19SBB Status LEDsActivity Status LED Fault Status LED IndicationOn Off Device is operating properlyFlashing

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-20External StorageYou can use additional SCSI cables and/or host adapters to connectexternal SCSI devices to

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-219. Replace the secondary power supply:a. Place the secondary power supply into the chassis.b. Place th

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-22Connecting an External Device to a SCSI ControllerTo connect an external SCSI bus to a controller:1. Pow

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-23DEC00626Figure 7-8. Example of Connecting an External SCSI Storage Boxto a SCSI Controller

Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives7-24

8-18 Installing Expansion BoardsIntroductionThis chapter contains the configuration guidelines that must be followedprior to installing ISA, EISA or

Installing Expansion Boards8-2EISA Slot 1EISA Slot 2EISA Slot 3EISA Slot 4EISA Slot 5PCI Slot 5PCI Slot 6PCI Slot 7PCI Slot 8PCI Slot 1PCI Slot 2PCI S

Installing Expansion Boards8-3NOTE: It is recommended that you run the SCU after youinstall a PCI video expansion board to reallocate theonboard video

Installing Expansion Boards8-4Identifying the Server Boot DeviceThe server boot device can be defined in the SCU. For a bootable CD-ROM or SBB drive t

Contentsviii 3-9. Main Logic Board Components ... 3-173-10. CPU Module Components and Connectors ..

Installing Expansion Boards8-52. The PCI bus is then scanned in this order:PCI slots 1-4 are fixed to be on PCI bus 0, and are scannedin ascending ord

Installing Expansion Boards8-6Examples of EISA/PCI Scan OrderExample 1:PCI Slot 1 PCI SCSI controller, such as a 2940WDrive at SCSI ID 0EISA Slot 4 EI

Installing Expansion Boards8-7The 3940W contains a PCI bus internally, and that bus is scanned next(PCI bus 1). Channel 1 and then Channel 2 of the 39

Installing Expansion Boards8-8Identifying PCI Devices in the SCUThe SCU automatically scans for PCI devices and assigns resources tothem. PCI devices

Installing Expansion Boards8-9When the number of PCI devices exceeds 10, any additional devices willappear as embedded devices, even if they require a

Installing Expansion Boards8-10Advanced Menu in the SCUThe Advanced menu in the SCU allows you to lock/unlock resources andview system resource assign

Installing Expansion Boards8-11Enter the Advanced menu in the SCU.Select View additional system information menu. Select Boardspecifications to view s

Installing Expansion Boards8-12Adding ISA Expansion BoardsPerform the following steps before installing ISA expansion boards:1. Start the SCU using on

Installing Expansion Boards8-13DEC00699-2Figure 8-3. Removing a Metal Filler Plate

Installing Expansion Boards8-146. Insert the new ISA expansion board into the socket and push itfirmly into place.NOTE: Make sure the ISA expansion bo

ixAbout This GuideIntroductionThis guide describes how to operate, upgrade, configure, and trouble-shoot your Prioris ZX 6000MP (Multi-Processing) Ser

Installing Expansion Boards8-15Installing EISA Expansion BoardsTo install an EISA expansion board:NOTE: Read and fully understand your optional expans

Installing Expansion Boards8-16DEC00699-4Figure 8-5. Installing an EISA Expansion BoardAdding EISA Expansion BoardsPerform the following steps after i

Installing Expansion Boards8-172. Press [Enter] to display the SCU main menu and then [Enter] againto continue.The SCU requests that you load all appr

Installing Expansion Boards8-185. Insert the new PCI expansion board into the socket and push itfirmly into place.NOTE: Make sure the PCI expansion bo

Installing Expansion Boards8-19Adding PCI Expansion BoardsCAUTION: Before installing a PCI video expansion board,make sure the appropriate PCI slot op

Installing Expansion Boards8-20Relocating Expansion BoardsPerform the following steps before relocating an ISA expansion board andafter relocating an

9-19 Connecting SCSI and RAID AdaptersIntroductionThis chapter contains the configuration guidelines that must be followedwhen connecting SCSI or RAI

Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters9-2RAID Configuration Guidelines• Fault management must be supported and enabled by the hostadapter for disk drive h

Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters9-3Host Adapter Cable ConfigurationsThe following sections describe the available host adapter cableconfigurations fo

Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters9-4Figure 9-1 Legend ComponentA Single channel, wide SCSI host adapter (such as a2940W)B Wide SCSI 68-pin-to-narrow S

About This GuidexSupport InformationA variety of support information is available to help you set up, configure,and operate your Prioris ZX 6000MP Ser

Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters9-5DEC00571AGEDCBFFigure 9-1. Single Channel SCSI Configuration

Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters9-6Two Channel SCSI ConfigurationTo connect SCSI devices to two separate SCSI channels, perform thefollowing. Note th

Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters9-7Figure 9-2 Legend ComponentG Cable terminatorH Wide SCSI 68-pin-to-narrow SCSI 50-pin adapter cable to top-rightdr

Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters9-8Three Channel SCSI ConfigurationTo connect SCSI devices to three separate channels, perform thefollowing. Note tha

Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters9-9Figure 9-3 LegendComponentHTerminatorIBackplane, wide SCSI 68-pin connector (makes crossover fromchannel 1 to chan

Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters9-10

10-110 Server Security FeaturesIntroductionServer security is important to prevent theft or accidental loss of softwareand hardware. The Prioris ZX 6

Server Security Features10-2Left and Right Door Security LockYour server has a three-way keylock used to prevent unauthorized accessto the left- and r

Server Security Features10-3Left and Right Side Panel LockYour server has a chassis keylock used to prevent unauthorized removalof the left and right

Server Security Features10-4Supervisor PasswordYour server has a password level that you can set to prevent unauthorizedaccess to your server files. I

About This GuidexiOrganizationThis guide contains the following:• Chapter 1: Introduction— This chapter provides generalinformation about your serve

Server Security Features10-5If You Forget Your PasswordUse the following procedure to erase a password from your server.1. Turn off your server and re

Server Security Features10-6Additional Security FeaturesAdditional server security features are available as options in the SCU andthrough main logic

11-111 Problem Solving and TroubleshootingIntroductionThis chapter provides initial troubleshooting procedures. The tables thatfollow list specific p

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-2Initial TroubleshootingFollow these general procedures to troubleshoot your Prioris ZX 6000MPSeries.• Record a

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-3Server TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause ActionNo response when theserver is turned on.Server is not plugge

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-4Problem Possible Cause ActionPower is on, but there isno screen display.Brightness and contrastcontrols are not

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-5Problem Possible Cause ActionServer operates incorrectlyafter installing optionalexpansion board.Expansion boar

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-6Problem Possible Cause ActionNo response to keyboardcommands.Keyboard might bepassword protected by alocal or r

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-7Disk Drive TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause ActionServer does notrecognize an internalSCSI device.SCSI dev

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-8Problem Possible Cause ActionServer does notrecognize anexternal SCSIdevice.SCSI device jumpersincorrectly set.

About This Guidexii• Chapter 9: Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters— This chapterdescribes how to connect mass storage devices to supported SCSIor RAI

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-9Problem Possible Cause ActionServer does not bootfrom an internal SCSIhard disk drive.SCSI boot hard disk drive

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-10SBB TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause ActionSBB fault LED lit. Disk drive failed. Replace disk drive.SBB a

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-11Monitor TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause ActionMonitor power indicator isnot on.Monitor is turned off.Pow

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-12Problem Possible Cause ActionColor monitor displayingmonochrome.Server was turned onbefore the monitor wasturn

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-13Diskette Drive TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause ActionTarget diskette drivecannot read or writeinformatio

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting11-14RAID TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause ActionSBB fault LED lit. Disk drive failed. Replace disk drive.SBB

A-1 A Technical SpecificationsIntroductionThis appendix provides the following technical characteristics for yourserver:• Server specifications• EI

Technical SpecificationsA-2Performance SpecificationsAttributes SpecificationBus clock EISA PCI7.5/8.33 MHz30/33 MHzData I/O EISA PCI8-bit, 16

Technical Specifications A-3Environmental SpecificationsAttributes SpecificationOperating temperature10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)Storage temperature−20

Technical SpecificationsA-4Power Supply Input Power RequirementsThe 450 W auto-sensing power supply provides five dc voltages: +12 Vdc,−12 V dc, +5 V

About This GuidexiiiConventionsConventionExampleDescriptionReference GuideItalics are typically used for titles, comments, andreferences to other sect

Technical Specifications A-5Power Cord RequirementsThe power cord used with this server must meet the following criteria:• UL and CSA Certified corda

Technical SpecificationsA-6Main Logic Board Switch SettingsThe following table lists the main logic board switch and factory-defaultsettings. Figure A

Technical Specifications A-7Feature Function Setting DescriptionBIOSupgradeDisabledEnabled(1)J35-SW1, offJ35-SW1, on(1)Your main logic board’s flash

Technical SpecificationsA-8DEC00692-6J35ONFigure A-1. Main Logic Board Switch Location

Technical Specifications A-9CPU Module Switch SettingsThe following table lists the CPU module switch and factory defaultsettings. Figure A-2 shows th

Technical SpecificationsA-10Feature Setting DescriptionReserved J19-SW8, up(1)This switch should always be UPpositionInner CPUcore/bus ratioJ19-SW7, d

Technical Specifications A-11Feature Setting DescriptionReserved J19-SW4, up(1)This switch should always be UPpositionOuter CPUcore/bus ratioJ19-SW3,

Technical SpecificationsA-12OuterCPU1 or 3InnerCPU2 or 4J19DEC00693-3UPFigure A-2. CPU Module Switch Location

B-1 B Device MappingIntroductionThis appendix provides a series of tables listing map and addressinformation related to server memory and various mai

Device MappingB-2CPU Memory Address MapAddress Range FunctionSize00000 to 7FFFF Main memory512 KB80000 to 9FFFF Main/PCI/EISA/ISA memory128 KBA0000 to

About This GuidexivAbbreviationsAbbreviation MeaningBIOS Basic input/output systemCPU Central processing unitDIMM Dual in-line memory moduleDMA Direct

Device Mapping B-3CPU I/O Address MapRange (hexadecimal) Function0000 to 0CF7 PCI I/O space0CF8 Configuration space enable register0CF9 Turbo and rese

Device MappingB-4I/O Address MapRange(hexadecimal) Function060 to 064 Keyboard/mouse controller0F0 to 0FF Math co-processor1F0 to 1F7 IDE controller (

Device Mapping B-5DMA Channel AssignmentChannel Controller Function0 1 Refresh1 1 Not used2 1 Diskette controller (if enabled)3 1 Not used4 2 Cascade

Device MappingB-6PCI Configuration Space Address MapPCI Bus No. Device No. Device0 14 OMC0 19 Primary PCI bridge0 2 EISA bridge0 6 PCI slot 1(1)0 7 PC

C-1 C SCU FeaturesIntroductionAfter entering the SCU, you can edit a variety of resources and configureyour server for the most optimized condition.

SCU FeaturesC-2System - Prioris ZX Series ServerMenu Fields Settings CommentsSystem processortypeNot user selectable Displays the type of the processo

SCU Features C-3System Management GroupMenu Fields Settings CommentsSystem reservedresourcesNot user selectableInstalled as adefault(1)Always shown as

SCU FeaturesC-4Diskette Drive GroupMenu Fields Settings CommentsIntegrateddiskettecontrollerEnabled(1)DisabledEnables or disables the onboard diskette

SCU Features C-5 Boot Options GroupMenu Fields Settings CommentsBoot option A: then C: (1)C: then A:C: onlyA: onlyEach time your server boots, it will

SCU FeaturesC-6 Integrated Peripherals GroupMenu Fields Settings CommentsVideo type VGA or EGA(1)CGA 80 columnsMonochromeSets the video controller typ

Prioris ZX 6000MP SeriesUser’s GuidePart Number: ER-930WW-UA. A01Digital Equipment Corporation

About This GuidexvAbbreviation MeaningRTC Real-time clockSBB Storage building blockSCSI Small computer system interfaceSCU System Configuration Utilit

SCU Features C-7Keyboard Features Group Menu Fields Settings CommentsNumLock Auto(1)OffOnSelects the power on state for Numlock. If Auto isselected, t

SCU FeaturesC-8Shadow Options GroupMenu Fields Settings CommentsShadow videoBIOS ROMEnabled(1)DisabledThe main logic board reserves an area ofDRAM for

SCU Features C-9Security Options GroupMenu Fields Settings CommentsSupervisorpasswordNotinstalled(1)InstalledAllows you to set a supervisor password.I

SCU FeaturesC-10Cache Options GroupMenu Fields Settings CommentsInternal cache Enabled(1)DisabledEnables or disables your server’s CPUinternal cache o

SCU Features C-11Menu Fields Settings Comments2nd OPB CPULine Read Pre-FetchDisabledEnabled(1)When enabled, allows the 2nd OPB’s PCImemory read line c

SCU FeaturesC-12EISA or PCI Devices GroupMenu Fields Settings CommentsEISA [slot#] - [device] You can edit resources provided by theexpansion board’s

D-1 D Caring For Your ServerIntroductionThis appendix describes how to:• Clean the outside of the server• Clean the monitor screen• Clean the mouse•

Caring For Your ServerD-2Cleaning the ServerClean the outside of the server periodically with a soft cloth. Use a clothlightly moistened with a mild d

Caring For Your Server D-3Moving the ServerPerform the following steps before shipping or moving the server:1. Back up all files stored on all hard di

Caring For Your ServerD-4Installing the Server at a New LocationAfter moving the server to a new location, follow the instructions in theInstallation

About This GuidexviDEC00421Typical Prioris ZX 6000MP SeriesNOTE: Your monitor, keyboard, and mouse might lookdifferent.

IN-1IndexAaudience, ixBbrakesecuring server, 3-2bus scan orderserver, 8-4Ccaring for your server, D-1CD-ROM driveconfiguration guidelines, 7-2cleani

IndexIN-2device mapping, B-1CPU I/O address, B-3CPU memory address, B-2I/O address, B-4PCI configuration space address, B-6disk driveconfiguration gui

Index IN-3ISA/EISA expansion boardsconfiguration guidelines, 8-1ISA/EISA/PCI expansion boardsremoving metal filler plate, 8-13Kkeyboard function keys

IndexIN-4Rrear viewserver, 3-12replacing server battery/(RTC), 3-21right side viewserver, 3-10SSBB LED status indicators, 7-18SCSIconfiguration guidel

Index IN-5installing ISA expansion boards), 8-12installing optional drives, 7-9installing PCI expansion boards), 8-17installing side panels, 3-5insta

IndexIN-viUutilitiesEPP3SMC.EXE, 2-3PHLASH.EXE, 2-3RAID configuration utility, 2-2SCSISelect configuration utility, 2-2system configuration utility, 2

1-11 IntroductionThe Prioris ZX 6000MP Series are high-performance, highly-scaleablenetwork and application servers featuring the latest in modular C

Introduction1-2Server ExpansionFlexible MemoryArchitectureProvides 4-way interleaved data path with ECCprotection. Server memory can be upgraded from

Introduction1-3Server ManagementServer DiagnosticsAllows local and remote diagnosis of serverproblems.HardwareConfigurationAllows local and remote ser

Introduction1-4Server Software and DocumentationThe following software and documentation are supplied with your server:• ServerWORKS software kit  c

Introduction1-5Diagnostic SoftwareDiagnostic software is shipped with your server on the Quick Launch CD-ROM. This software contains an advanced set o

Introduction1-6Important Ergonomic InformationUnder circumstances of poor posture or poor setup, certain recentscientific articles suggest that injuri

Introduction1-7Adjust So . . .Head Avoid neck strain. Your head should incline downward, but nomore than 15 to 20 degrees.Monitor No higher than the l

Introduction1-8IMPORTANT: If you experience pain or discomfortduring use of the server, take a rest break and review theinstructions for proper ergon

July 1996The information in this document is subject to change without notice andshould not be construed as a commitment by Digital EquipmentCorporati

2-12 Server UtilitiesIntroductionThis chapter describes the utilities supplied with your server. Serverutilities include:• SCSISelect Utility This

Server Utilities2-2SCSISelect UtilityYour Prioris server comes with an Adaptec controller and an onboardSCSISelect configuration utility. This utilit

Server Utilities2-3PHLASH.EXEAll servers have BIOS software in a read-only, non-volatile memory (ROM)chip. This BIOS initializes hardware and boots th

Server Utilities2-44. Press [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Del] and reboot your server.5. Run the SCU and choose the Parallel Port Group.6. Choose either EPP 1.7

Server Utilities2-5Configuring Expansion BoardsEach time you add, remove, or relocate any EISA/ISA/PCI expansionboard, you need to run the SCU to iden

Server Utilities2-6Starting the SCUThe SCU is located on your ServerWORKS Quick Launch CD-ROM disk.The SCU options are shown in Figure 2-1. If this is

Server Utilities2-7Welcome ScreenMain MenuSet Date Set TimeMain SystemConfiguration DisketteConfigureComputerConfigureComputerWith SystemDefaultLearn

Server Utilities2-8Using the SCUTo use the SCU:1. Turn on your server and allow the POST to complete.If POST detects an error refer to Chapter 4, “Ser

Server Utilities2-9SCU Keyboard Function KeysThe following table lists the keyboard function keys used to scroll throughthe menu screens, and select s

Server Utilities2-10Configure Your ComputerThis option provides step-by-step instructions on how to configure yourserver when adding, removing, or rel

FCC ID: A09-930WWThe FCC wants you to know...This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant

Server Utilities2-11Setting the Date and TimeUse these two SCU options to reset the date and time maintained by yourserver’s battery.To access this me

Server Utilities2-12Maintain the System Configuration DisketteSelect this option to maintain Configuration (CFG) files and SystemConfiguration Informa

3-13 Server ComponentsIntroductionThis chapter shows the location of the Prioris ZX 6000MP Series serverinternal components and describes how to prep

Server Components3-2Disconnecting External Devices and PowerBefore removing the side panels, perform the following:1. Secure server using brake (see F

Server Components3-3Removing and Installing the Side PanelsTo remove the side panels, perform the following:WARNING: Removing the side panels activat

Server Components3-41. Unlock side panels.2. Slide panels to rear of server.DEC00405-2Figure 3-2. Unlocking and Removing the Side Panels

Server Components3-5To install the side panels.1. Slide panels to front of server.2. Lock side panels.DEC00405-3Figure 3-3. Installing Side Covers

Server Components3-6Server Front ViewFigureLegendComponentA CD-ROM driveB 3½-inch diskette driveC Front access 5¼-inch or 3½-inch half-height drive ba

Server Components3-7DEC00697-2IGHFEDCBAFigure 3-4. Server Front View

Server Components3-8Server Left Side ViewFigureLegendComponentJ Redundant cooling fansK Cooling fansL Terminator card or CPU module 2M CastersN Five E

This equipment is in the 2nd Class category (information equipment to beused in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to thesta

Server Components3-9UTRONMLJPKSQDEC00697-3Figure 3-5. Server Left Side View

Server Components3-10Server Right Side ViewFigureLegendComponentJ Power interlock switchK Secondary power supplyL Primary power supplyM Storage backpl

Server Components3-11JLORPMQNKDEC00698-2Figure 3-6. Server Right Side View

Server Components3-12Server Rear ViewFigureLegendComponentA KeylockB SCSI knockouts (back panel)C Keyboard and mouse portsD Parallel portE Video portF

Server Components3-13BBBFHGCDEADEC00698-3Figure 3-7. Server Rear View

Server Components3-14Main Logic Board ConnectorsFigureLegendConnectorA EISA expansion slots (1 through 5); slot one is a shared EISA/PCI slotB Primary

Server Components3-155678123412345ABDEFGHIJKLOMPNQSTWVCRDEC00692-2UFigure 3-8. Main Logic Board Connectors

Server Components3-16Main Logic Board ComponentsFigureLegendComponentA Real-time clock/server batteryB 8031 ROMC Dip switch blockD BIOS flash ROM

Server Components3-175678123412345CBADDEC00692-8Figure 3-9. Main Logic Board Components

Server Components3-18CPU Module Components and ConnectorsFigureLegendComponent/ConnectorA Outside CPU voltage regulatorB Outside CPU ZIF socketC Insid

iContentsAbout This GuideIntroduction... ixAudience ...

Server Components3-19OuterCPU1 or 3InnerCPU2 or 4ACDEDEC00693-2BFigure 3-10. CPU Module Components and Connectors

Server Components3-20Tools NeededPrior to installing an option, have the following available:• A Phillips screwdriver• An antistatic wrist strap (re

Server Components3-21Replacing the Server Battery/Real Time Clock (RTC)Your server’s battery runs the server clock and retains any setupinformation wh

Server Components3-229. Reboot and run the SCU:a. Select Configure Computer from the SCU screen.b. Select View and Edit Details from the displayedsc

4-14 Server ManagementIntroductionThe Prioris ZX 6000MP Series server is configured with hardware thatsupports server management, including an 8031 p

Server Management4-2Obtaining Information about Your ServerThe Prioris ZX 6000MP series server provides the following systeminformation for the main l

Server Management4-3The main logic board, CPU module(s), and memory modules each containmemory where specific information and System ID information is

Server Management4-4Obtaining Information Using the SCUYou can use the SCU to check the Serial number, Revision number, andAsset number for the main l

Server Management4-5ServerWORKS Manager allows the Network or Server Administrator toperform the following functions on your server:• Manage Digital

Server Management4-6Server StatusThere are two types of information displayed when your Prioris ZX6000MP Series server is operating:• Normal status m

Contentsii2Server UtilitiesIntroduction... 2-1SCSISelect Util

Server Management4-7Server StatusComponent Possible Failures ResultMain logic boardvoltages: +12, +5,+3.3, and -12VThe voltages are outside of thepowe

Server Management4-8Component Possible Failures ResultCPU temperaturesensingThe temperature exceeds thewarning level.An error message displays for one

Server Management4-9POST OCP MessagesThe following table lists the messages, both normal and error, that willdisplay on the server’s OCP panel during

Server Management4-10POSTCode DescriptionsCountDownCode(1)Normal OCPDisplayOCP ErrorDisplayBeep CodesShadow ROMs 220 Shadow ROMs testTest DRAM refresh

Server Management4-11BootCode DescriptionsNormal OCPDisplayOCP ErrorDisplayBeep CodesDo a complete RAM test3-3-3-3-3Boot the flash program1Boot code w

Server Management4-12OCP Status and Error MessagesStatusNormal OCPDisplayOCP ErrorDisplayDescription ofError Display/ActionCPU ambienttemperatureCPU1

Server Management4-13StatusNormal OCPDisplayOCP ErrorDisplayDescription ofError Display/ActionSystemvoltagesSys voltages OK Sys +12V = xxxVSys +5V =

Server Management4-14Server CPU Voltage and Temperature RangesThe following tables list the CPU and Voltage Regulator Module (VRM)operating voltage an

Server Management4-15VRM Voltage RangeVRMVoltagePower GoodRangeLowerLimitUpperLimit2.1 V +1.95 to 2.25 V <+1.89 V>+2.31 V2.2 V +2.04 to 2.35 V &

Server Management4-16CPU Temperature Warning LevelsWarning Level Upper Limit Backup Fan Activated>85 °C >90 °C >82 °C

Contents iii4Server ManagementIntroduction... 4-1Managing You

5-15 Upgrading Your Server’s CPU ModuleConfigurationIntroductionInstalling a higher-performance CPU module or a second CPU moduleincreases the capabi

Upgrading Your Server’s CPU Module Configuration5-2Server CPU Module ConfigurationsThe following table lists the available CPU module configurations (

Upgrading Your Server’s CPU Module Configuration5-3CPU Slot 1CPU Slot 2DEC00692-9Figure 5-1. CPU Slot Locations

Upgrading Your Server’s CPU Module Configuration5-4Upgrading to a New CPU Module ConfigurationTo upgrade:1. Shut down the operating system software.2.

Upgrading Your Server’s CPU Module Configuration5-5DEC00695-5 Figure 5-2. Removing the Terminator Card

Upgrading Your Server’s CPU Module Configuration5-67. Install the regulators in their appropriate slots on the CPU module.Refer to Appendix A, “Techni

Upgrading Your Server’s CPU Module Configuration5-7DEC00695-3Figure 5-3. Installing a CPU Module

Upgrading Your Server’s CPU Module Configuration5-8

6-16 Installing Additional MemoryIntroductionBy adding more memory, you can run larger and more complicatedsoftware on your server. Your Prioris ZX 6

Installing Additional Memory6-2The Prioris ZX 6000MP Series server provides a four-way interleavedmemory system, with a minimum supported memory of 64

Contentsiv7Installing Optional Disk and Tape DrivesIntroduction...

Installing Additional Memory6-3Memory Configuration GuidelinesThe memory configuration guidelines for the Prioris ZX 6000MP Seriesserver are as follow

Installing Additional Memory6-45678123412345J17J18J20J21Interleave 0Interleave 1J25J26J28J30Interleave 2Interleave 3Bank 0DEC00692-4J22J23Bank 0Bank 1

Installing Additional Memory6-5Figure 6-2. Memory Module 1 and 2 SIMM Bank Locations

Installing Additional Memory6-6Installing SIMMs (MLB)NOTE: Prior to installing additional memory in your PriorisZX 6000MP Series server, refer to the

Installing Additional Memory6-76. Reinstall and lock the left side panel.7. Connect all external devices and restore power to the server.8. Run the SC

Installing Additional Memory6-8Upgrading MemoryYou can upgrade memory on your Prioris ZX 6000MP Series server byadding memory modules. You must add tw

Installing Additional Memory6-9DEC00695-4Figure 6-4. Memory Module Removal

Installing Additional Memory6-106. Install a SIMM into a socket at a 45 degree angle away from theedge connector.Make sure the notch is oriented as sh

Installing Additional Memory6-11ABBDEC00829-2CFigure 6-5. Installing a SIMM (Memory Module)

Installing Additional Memory6-12Memory Interleaving Upgrade PathThe following table details the Prioris ZX 6000MP Series server memoryupgrade path.Mem