HP Workstation c8000 Technical Reference Guide
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... on the DVD for metallic particulate contamination before any adjustment to , raised floor tiles, worn air conditioning parts, heating ducts, rotor brushes in household waste. Remove the Power Protection Device cables before installation of any connection to cool down your computer room. Always replace the side cover before opening the system access panels or touching internal components. This type of contamination may enter the data center environment...
... on the DVD for metallic particulate contamination before any adjustment to , raised floor tiles, worn air conditioning parts, heating ducts, rotor brushes in household waste. Remove the Power Protection Device cables before installation of any connection to cool down your computer room. Always replace the side cover before opening the system access panels or touching internal components. This type of contamination may enter the data center environment...
HP Workstation c8000 Technical Reference Guide
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... Diagnosing Hardware Problems 4-2 LEDs 4-3 BCH Error and Warning Messages 4-12 Displaying PIM Information 4-12 Clearing the FPL and SEL Logs 4-12 Troubleshooting the VGA Monitor 4-13 Troubleshooting the Power Supply 4-14 Running HP Diagnostics 4-15 Resetting the BMC Password 4-17 Ultra ATA / IDE Guidelines Ultra ATA Jumpers A-1 Ultra ATA Cables A-1 Cable Layout A-1 Drive Installation Guidelines A-2 Device Classes A-3 Attach Sequence Rules by Class Priority A-3 Attach Sequence Worksheet A-4 Additional Drive Application Notes A-6 SMART A-7 Jumpers A-7 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive...
... Diagnosing Hardware Problems 4-2 LEDs 4-3 BCH Error and Warning Messages 4-12 Displaying PIM Information 4-12 Clearing the FPL and SEL Logs 4-12 Troubleshooting the VGA Monitor 4-13 Troubleshooting the Power Supply 4-14 Running HP Diagnostics 4-15 Resetting the BMC Password 4-17 Ultra ATA / IDE Guidelines Ultra ATA Jumpers A-1 Ultra ATA Cables A-1 Cable Layout A-1 Drive Installation Guidelines A-2 Device Classes A-3 Attach Sequence Rules by Class Priority A-3 Attach Sequence Worksheet A-4 Additional Drive Application Notes A-6 SMART A-7 Jumpers A-7 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive...
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... Panel, page 1-7 ■ Rear Panel, page 1-9 System Features The HP workstation c8000 is available in several different configurations. May include the following : ■ Boot Console Handler (BCH) Information menu (page 2-6). ■ Features and overview at: http://www.hp.com/workstations/risc/c8000 ■ Supported accessories and components at: http://partsurfer.hp.com Feature Processor Firmware Operating system Main memory Hard drive(s) Description One or two HP PA-8800 processor modules 8 MB flash EEPROM Configured using Boot Console...
... Panel, page 1-7 ■ Rear Panel, page 1-9 System Features The HP workstation c8000 is available in several different configurations. May include the following : ■ Boot Console Handler (BCH) Information menu (page 2-6). ■ Features and overview at: http://www.hp.com/workstations/risc/c8000 ■ Supported accessories and components at: http://partsurfer.hp.com Feature Processor Firmware Operating system Main memory Hard drive(s) Description One or two HP PA-8800 processor modules 8 MB flash EEPROM Configured using Boot Console...
HP Workstation c8000 Technical Reference Guide
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... 2-1 ■ "Firmware Upgrades" on the rear panel of to Serial Port A. 2. The BCH: ■ Lets the bootstrap code know which path (that is, which device) to boot from the system. With the workstation turned off, connect the serial cable provided with your remote device. Perform the specified action to change the boot device or change the console. NOTE: If your system has a plug-in serial card (installed in slot 6), connect to the card's serial port instead of the workstation, and...
... 2-1 ■ "Firmware Upgrades" on the rear panel of to Serial Port A. 2. The BCH: ■ Lets the bootstrap code know which path (that is, which device) to boot from the system. With the workstation turned off, connect the serial cable provided with your remote device. Perform the specified action to change the boot device or change the console. NOTE: If your system has a plug-in serial card (installed in slot 6), connect to the card's serial port instead of the workstation, and...
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...] Display or clear the PDT PIM [] [HPMC|LPMC|TOC]] Display PIM information ScRoll [ON|OFF] Display or change scrolling ability SCSI [ [ []]] Display or set SCSI controller values SErial [ON|OFF] [A/B] Display/enable/disable core serial ports The SCSI command is for displaying/setting the SCSI controller parameters like initiator ID and speed. The management features have been built into the system board and include diagnostics (local and remote), console support, configuration management, hardware management, and troubleshooting. 2-8 Technical Reference Guide Service...
...] Display or clear the PDT PIM [] [HPMC|LPMC|TOC]] Display PIM information ScRoll [ON|OFF] Display or change scrolling ability SCSI [ [ []]] Display or set SCSI controller values SErial [ON|OFF] [A/B] Display/enable/disable core serial ports The SCSI command is for displaying/setting the SCSI controller parameters like initiator ID and speed. The management features have been built into the system board and include diagnostics (local and remote), console support, configuration management, hardware management, and troubleshooting. 2-8 Technical Reference Guide Service...
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... for instructions on how to confirm that the upgrade was successful. Select download drivers/software. Technical Reference Guide 2-9 d. e. System Configuration Firmware Upgrades To update the system and BMC firmware: 1. Execute the in the search field (HP workstation c8000). Follow the menu prompts to navigate to download. b. Enter the product name in FwrVersion BCH command to download, unpack, and install the firmware upgrade. 2. c. Choose the firmware release you need to the support page: a. Download, unpack, and install the firmware upgrade...
... for instructions on how to confirm that the upgrade was successful. Select download drivers/software. Technical Reference Guide 2-9 d. e. System Configuration Firmware Upgrades To update the system and BMC firmware: 1. Execute the in the search field (HP workstation c8000). Follow the menu prompts to navigate to download. b. Enter the product name in FwrVersion BCH command to download, unpack, and install the firmware upgrade. 2. c. Choose the firmware release you need to the support page: a. Download, unpack, and install the firmware upgrade...
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...7 Slot 1 PCI connector (half-length 33 MHz 32 Bit) 8 LAN connector 9 Rear USB connectors (3) 10 Serial B connector 11 Serial A (console) connector 12 Diagnostic LEDs 13 Transfer of the main access panel. For a comprehensive system board diagram, see the label on the inside of Control (TOC) button 14 On-board LEDs 15 Chassis fan connector 16 Input power connector-CPU 1 (option) 17 Input power connector-CPU 0 18 Processor power module-CPU 0 19 Processor power module-CPU 1(option) 20 Processor-CPU 0 21 Processor-CPU 1 (option) 31 Primary IDE 0 connector 22 Processor fan connector-CPU 0 32...
...7 Slot 1 PCI connector (half-length 33 MHz 32 Bit) 8 LAN connector 9 Rear USB connectors (3) 10 Serial B connector 11 Serial A (console) connector 12 Diagnostic LEDs 13 Transfer of the main access panel. For a comprehensive system board diagram, see the label on the inside of Control (TOC) button 14 On-board LEDs 15 Chassis fan connector 16 Input power connector-CPU 1 (option) 17 Input power connector-CPU 0 18 Processor power module-CPU 0 19 Processor power module-CPU 1(option) 20 Processor-CPU 0 21 Processor-CPU 1 (option) 31 Primary IDE 0 connector 22 Processor fan connector-CPU 0 32...
HP Workstation c8000 Technical Reference Guide
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... replacement hard drive. No termination is used by jumpering pins on the system board. External SCSI Devices You can use external devices. Remove knockout panel Technical Reference Guide 3-23 To get this functionality with an SCSI or IDE controller card, connect the card with IDE and SCSI drives connected to change the SCSI ID of the current hard drive for a picture showing where on the system board to the hard drive activity LED connector on the disk drive. ■ If you are adding...
... replacement hard drive. No termination is used by jumpering pins on the system board. External SCSI Devices You can use external devices. Remove knockout panel Technical Reference Guide 3-23 To get this functionality with an SCSI or IDE controller card, connect the card with IDE and SCSI drives connected to change the SCSI ID of the current hard drive for a picture showing where on the system board to the hard drive activity LED connector on the disk drive. ■ If you are adding...
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Installing or Replacing Parts Replace the Power Supply Using the figure on page 3-34 as a guide: 1. Plug the memory fan connector into place. 4. Push the power supply up and slide it towards the back of the chassis until it boots properly with the new processor. 3-38 Technical Reference Guide Connect the remaining power supply power cables to verify that it snaps into the system chassis. Replace the Airflow Guide Using the figure on page 3-38 as a guide: 1. Plug in the...
Installing or Replacing Parts Replace the Power Supply Using the figure on page 3-34 as a guide: 1. Plug the memory fan connector into place. 4. Push the power supply up and slide it towards the back of the chassis until it boots properly with the new processor. 3-38 Technical Reference Guide Connect the remaining power supply power cables to verify that it snaps into the system chassis. Replace the Airflow Guide Using the figure on page 3-38 as a guide: 1. Plug in the...
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... need further help with a hardware failure, the system LEDs and logs will help identify specific hardware problems. ❏ LAN Activity LEDs ❏ Hard Disk Activity LED ❏ System Status and Diagnostic LEDs ❏ System Board LED ■ The BCH Error and Warning Messages provide additional detailed information about : ■ Identifying and diagnosing hardware problems ■ Monitor troubleshooting ■ System logs and error messages Identifying and Diagnosing Hardware Problems For basic troubleshooting tips, see the HP workstation c8000 Getting Started Guide...
... need further help with a hardware failure, the system LEDs and logs will help identify specific hardware problems. ❏ LAN Activity LEDs ❏ Hard Disk Activity LED ❏ System Status and Diagnostic LEDs ❏ System Board LED ■ The BCH Error and Warning Messages provide additional detailed information about : ■ Identifying and diagnosing hardware problems ■ Monitor troubleshooting ■ System logs and error messages Identifying and Diagnosing Hardware Problems For basic troubleshooting tips, see the HP workstation c8000 Getting Started Guide...
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... CPU. Install a video adapter. Technical Reference Guide 4-7 PCI/disk fan not functioning properly. CPU1 temperature exceeds limit. CPU1 cooling fan not functioning properly. External air temperature too high. No video adapter present. If a processor fan has failed, you must replace the CPU. CPU0 cooling fan not functioning properly. See the installation instructions shipped with the video adapter. Replace the fan that is blocking the system's airflow and locate your system in an air-conditioned room. Troubleshooting...
... CPU. Install a video adapter. Technical Reference Guide 4-7 PCI/disk fan not functioning properly. CPU1 temperature exceeds limit. CPU1 cooling fan not functioning properly. External air temperature too high. No video adapter present. If a processor fan has failed, you must replace the CPU. CPU0 cooling fan not functioning properly. See the installation instructions shipped with the video adapter. Replace the fan that is blocking the system's airflow and locate your system in an air-conditioned room. Troubleshooting...
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.... Uncorrectable memory error. LED1 LED2 Unknown Faults LED3 LED4 Fault Unknown fault. Reseat the DIMMs. If the error persists, replace them. System firmware hang. Troubleshooting Faults (System LED is Blinking Red) The following tables provide additional information about each specific fault associated with the various possible Diagnostic LED lighting sequences when the system LED is red (fast blink 1.5Hz). Solution Contact your HP Support Engineer. 4-8 Technical Reference Guide
.... Uncorrectable memory error. LED1 LED2 Unknown Faults LED3 LED4 Fault Unknown fault. Reseat the DIMMs. If the error persists, replace them. System firmware hang. Troubleshooting Faults (System LED is Blinking Red) The following tables provide additional information about each specific fault associated with the various possible Diagnostic LED lighting sequences when the system LED is red (fast blink 1.5Hz). Solution Contact your HP Support Engineer. 4-8 Technical Reference Guide
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...; each processor power module is plugged in this LED starts blinking, which means that can be viewed through the small holes in the system case just above the Diagnostic LEDs. If this LED is off when you may have to the system board Technical Reference Guide 4-11 If this does not work, make sure: • the processor(s) are properly connected to replace the system board. Contact your HP Support Engineer. A few...
...; each processor power module is plugged in this LED starts blinking, which means that can be viewed through the small holes in the system case just above the Diagnostic LEDs. If this LED is off when you may have to the system board Technical Reference Guide 4-11 If this does not work, make sure: • the processor(s) are properly connected to replace the system board. Contact your HP Support Engineer. A few...
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... disconnect the power cord from the power outlets. 2. Remove the access panel. 4. Place a jumper on ). There is about a 5-second delay before touching. Ä CAUTION: When the workstation is turned off the workstation and any external devices. The passwords are discharged of the system board between the chassis fan connector and the input power connector (CPU 0). 7. Failure to start blinking green. Remove the power supply. 6. Reinstall the power supply. 9. Unplug the AC power cord and remove the jumper. 11. The...
... disconnect the power cord from the power outlets. 2. Remove the access panel. 4. Place a jumper on ). There is about a 5-second delay before touching. Ä CAUTION: When the workstation is turned off the workstation and any external devices. The passwords are discharged of the system board between the chassis fan connector and the input power connector (CPU 0). 7. Failure to start blinking green. Remove the power supply. 6. Reinstall the power supply. 9. Unplug the AC power cord and remove the jumper. 11. The...
HP Workstation c8000 Technical Reference Guide
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... 6 and 8 through 15 are equipped with LVD SCSI devices on the SCSI bus are at the rear bulkhead of the system with your jumper. The drive probably displays a diagram of UATA/IDE and SCSI hard drives. When installing and operating SCSI devices, you what blocks to the power supply. The controller identifies a SCSI device by its SCSI ID number rather than its location. To set the SCSI ID.
... 6 and 8 through 15 are equipped with LVD SCSI devices on the SCSI bus are at the rear bulkhead of the system with your jumper. The drive probably displays a diagram of UATA/IDE and SCSI hard drives. When installing and operating SCSI devices, you what blocks to the power supply. The controller identifies a SCSI device by its SCSI ID number rather than its location. To set the SCSI ID.
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... rear panel rack-mount 1-10 tower 1-9 S safety i-iii, 3-5 SCSI 3-19, 3-22 SCSI controller 1-2 SCSI drives connector pin assignments C-3 SEL log 4-12 serial interface connector pin assignments C-1 serial ports description 1-2 set-up 2-1 SMART A-7 software diagnostic tools 4-2 system board 3-39 faults 4-9, 4-11 faults and warnings 4-5 warnings 4-6 T temperature 1-6 faults 4-10 faults and warnings 4-5 warnings 4-7 terminal emulation 4-13 tools 3-5 troubleshooting 4-1 E-Support 4-2 identifying problems 4-2 power supply 4-14 U Ultra ATA cables A-1 SMART A-7 upgrades, firmware 2-9 USB 1-2 connector...
... rear panel rack-mount 1-10 tower 1-9 S safety i-iii, 3-5 SCSI 3-19, 3-22 SCSI controller 1-2 SCSI drives connector pin assignments C-3 SEL log 4-12 serial interface connector pin assignments C-1 serial ports description 1-2 set-up 2-1 SMART A-7 software diagnostic tools 4-2 system board 3-39 faults 4-9, 4-11 faults and warnings 4-5 warnings 4-6 T temperature 1-6 faults 4-10 faults and warnings 4-5 warnings 4-7 terminal emulation 4-13 tools 3-5 troubleshooting 4-1 E-Support 4-2 identifying problems 4-2 power supply 4-14 U Ultra ATA cables A-1 SMART A-7 upgrades, firmware 2-9 USB 1-2 connector...
HP Workstation c8000 Getting Started Guide
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how to restore your system safely and avoid injury or discomfort. ■ OS Recovery Instructions - basic troubleshooting; how to the original shipping configuration (instructions accompany CD/DVD). ■ One-Year Limited Warranty and Technical Support - warranty statements. ■ Technical Reference Guide - how to set up today at www.hp.com/go /subscriberschoice viii HP workstation c8000 - information on supported accessories and components, visit: http://partsurfer.hp.com Subscriber's Choice...
how to restore your system safely and avoid injury or discomfort. ■ OS Recovery Instructions - basic troubleshooting; how to the original shipping configuration (instructions accompany CD/DVD). ■ One-Year Limited Warranty and Technical Support - warranty statements. ■ Technical Reference Guide - how to set up today at www.hp.com/go /subscriberschoice viii HP workstation c8000 - information on supported accessories and components, visit: http://partsurfer.hp.com Subscriber's Choice...
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... you experience a problem. HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started 4-1 Topics include: ■ System does not start properly ■ Keyboard problems ■ Mouse problems ■ Monitor remains blank when the system is on ■ Unknown Password(s) ■ Troubleshooting with the LEDs ■ Software Diagnostics Tools ■ Restoring the OS ■ Where to get help you get your region. Support resources include web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities...
... you experience a problem. HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started 4-1 Topics include: ■ System does not start properly ■ Keyboard problems ■ Mouse problems ■ Monitor remains blank when the system is on ■ Unknown Password(s) ■ Troubleshooting with the LEDs ■ Software Diagnostics Tools ■ Restoring the OS ■ Where to get help you get your region. Support resources include web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities...
HP C8000 Workstation Installation Instructions for HP-UX 11i v 1.0
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... prerequisite operating system software and all patches on the hp C8000 Core Graphics Software CD must be necessary to a directory based on re-configuring an existing graphics card (for installing the full drivers from running the following command as root: /usr/sbin/ioscan -fun -C disk ✎ If ioscan reports multiple CD and/or DVD-ROM devices, it will be installed before using the workstation. Execute the "install" script by entering: ./install This...
... prerequisite operating system software and all patches on the hp C8000 Core Graphics Software CD must be necessary to a directory based on re-configuring an existing graphics card (for installing the full drivers from running the following command as root: /usr/sbin/ioscan -fun -C disk ✎ If ioscan reports multiple CD and/or DVD-ROM devices, it will be installed before using the workstation. Execute the "install" script by entering: ./install This...
hp workstations - hp-ux 11.x graphics administration guide
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... Maximum Very Short ( The Recovery Time is the amount of time that the screen takes to return to a usable state when the screen saver is a description of power savings achieved in the given state. configuring X Windows on HP-UX (HP Visualize graphics cards) X Server configuration Table 2-1 The following table is turned off (by pressing a key or the moving the mouse). The Power Savings column indicates (roughly...
... Maximum Very Short ( The Recovery Time is the amount of time that the screen takes to return to a usable state when the screen saver is a description of power savings achieved in the given state. configuring X Windows on HP-UX (HP Visualize graphics cards) X Server configuration Table 2-1 The following table is turned off (by pressing a key or the moving the mouse). The Power Savings column indicates (roughly...
