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AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Order Number: EK-AS140-UG. Compaq Computer Corporation It covers operation, firmware, initial troubleshooting, and component installation. A01 This manual is for anyone who manages, operates, or services the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system.
AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Order Number: EK-AS140-UG. Compaq Computer Corporation It covers operation, firmware, initial troubleshooting, and component installation. A01 This manual is for anyone who manages, operates, or services the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system.
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... this manual generates, uses, and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the agreement. © 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. AlphaServer, DIGITAL, OpenVMS, and StorageWorks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. The software described in which... OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. This publication contains information protected by Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. FCC Notice: The equipment described in accordance with the limits for a Class A ...
... this manual generates, uses, and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the agreement. © 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. AlphaServer, DIGITAL, OpenVMS, and StorageWorks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. The software described in which... OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. This publication contains information protected by Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. FCC Notice: The equipment described in accordance with the limits for a Class A ...
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... on a PC 3-32 3-2 LFU Command Summary 3-42 4-1 Summary of Console Terminals 1-10 2-1 Environmental Requirements 2-2 2-2 Acoustics - Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 2-4 2-3 Schallemissionswerte - Tables 1 AlphaServer DS 20 Documentation xii 1-1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 1-7 1-2 Rear Panel Ports and Slots 1-9 1-3 Comparison of SRM Console Commands 4-3 4-2 Syntax for SRM Console Commands 4-5 4-3 Special...
... on a PC 3-32 3-2 LFU Command Summary 3-42 4-1 Summary of Console Terminals 1-10 2-1 Environmental Requirements 2-2 2-2 Acoustics - Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 2-4 2-3 Schallemissionswerte - Tables 1 AlphaServer DS 20 Documentation xii 1-1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 1-7 1-2 Rear Panel Ports and Slots 1-9 1-3 Comparison of SRM Console Commands 4-3 4-2 Syntax for SRM Console Commands 4-5 4-3 Special...
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... the System Remotely, provides information on the Remote Console Manager (RCM). • Chapter 7, Installing Components, gives instructions for anyone who manages, operates, or services an AlphaServer DS20 system. Each topic begins with an abstract.
... the System Remotely, provides information on the Remote Console Manager (RCM). • Chapter 7, Installing Components, gives instructions for anyone who manages, operates, or services an AlphaServer DS20 system. Each topic begins with an abstract.
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Table 1 AlphaServer DS20 Documentation Title User and Installation Documentation Kit User's Guide Basic Installation Service Information Service Manual Order Number QZ-014AA-GZ EK-AS140-UG EK-AS140-IN EK-AS140-SV xii Documentation Titles Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer DS20 documentation set.
Table 1 AlphaServer DS20 Documentation Title User and Installation Documentation Kit User's Guide Basic Installation Service Information Service Manual Order Number QZ-014AA-GZ EK-AS140-UG EK-AS140-IN EK-AS140-SV xii Documentation Titles Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer DS20 documentation set.
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The following topics are covered: • System Architecture • System Features • Front Panel Controls and Indicators • Rear Panel Ports and Slots • Console Terminal • System Options Overview 1-1 Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the AlphaServer DS20 system features and capabilities.
The following topics are covered: • System Architecture • System Features • Front Panel Controls and Indicators • Rear Panel Ports and Slots • Console Terminal • System Options Overview 1-1 Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the AlphaServer DS20 system features and capabilities.
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Figure 1-1 System Architecture Command, Address, and Control lines for each Memory Array C chip Probe/ Probe/ Addr. Addr. Control lines for D chips CAPbus P chip 64 bit PCI CMD/ Addr. CMD/ Addr. CPU 1 (optional) P chip 64 bit PCI PAD Bus CPU 0 CPU Data Bus B cache 8 D chips Up to 2 Memory Banks Memory Data Bus 1 or 2 Memory Banks B cache PKW1400-98 1-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.1 System Architecture The AlphaServer DS20 is a high-performance system. Figure 1-1 shows the system architecture.
Figure 1-1 System Architecture Command, Address, and Control lines for each Memory Array C chip Probe/ Probe/ Addr. Addr. Control lines for D chips CAPbus P chip 64 bit PCI CMD/ Addr. CMD/ Addr. CPU 1 (optional) P chip 64 bit PCI PAD Bus CPU 0 CPU Data Bus B cache 8 D chips Up to 2 Memory Banks Memory Data Bus 1 or 2 Memory Banks B cache PKW1400-98 1-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.1 System Architecture The AlphaServer DS20 is a high-performance system. Figure 1-1 shows the system architecture.
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The AlphaServer DS20 is a block diagram showing the various data paths through the switch. System Console Firmware You perform many of these operating systems: • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 ...
The AlphaServer DS20 is a block diagram showing the various data paths through the switch. System Console Firmware You perform many of these operating systems: • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 ...
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... memory errors. System Expansion • Flexible memory architecture. • Six PCI expansion slots. Supports tape, disks, and CD-ROM without use of an expansion slot. 1-4 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Allows recovery from 128 MB to run a fully configured system. Reliability • 64-bit Alpha architecture • Error correction code (ECC) on memory...
... memory errors. System Expansion • Flexible memory architecture. • Six PCI expansion slots. Supports tape, disks, and CD-ROM without use of an expansion slot. 1-4 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Allows recovery from 128 MB to run a fully configured system. Reliability • 64-bit Alpha architecture • Error correction code (ECC) on memory...
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1.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators The controls and indicators on the front panel of the system unit are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-1. Figure 1-2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 8 9 10 7 6 5 4 32 1 IP00190 1-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide The control panel display shows start-up messages during power-up.
1.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators The controls and indicators on the front panel of the system unit are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-1. Figure 1-2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 8 9 10 7 6 5 4 32 1 IP00190 1-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide The control panel display shows start-up messages during power-up.
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Figure 1-3 Rear Panel Ports and Slots 5 4 6 3 2 3 7 9 10 1 8 IP00210A 1-8 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.4 Rear Panel Ports and Slots The ports and slots on the rear of the system unit are shown in Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-2.
Figure 1-3 Rear Panel Ports and Slots 5 4 6 3 2 3 7 9 10 1 8 IP00210A 1-8 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.4 Rear Panel Ports and Slots The ports and slots on the rear of the system unit are shown in Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-2.
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... system? Table 1-3 Comparison of Console Terminals Condition Serial Graphics Terminal Monitor Does the SRM console power-up display prints to this terminal. No Yes 1-10 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide The power-up display print?
... system? Table 1-3 Comparison of Console Terminals Condition Serial Graphics Terminal Monitor Does the SRM console power-up display prints to this terminal. No Yes 1-10 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide The power-up display print?
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... storage options: • One diskette drive • One CD-ROM drive • Up to seven 3½-inch StorageWorks drives or two 5½-inch drives 1-12 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.6 Options Options include storage, PCI and ISA I/O cards, redundant power, and additional memory cards. Figure 1-4 Storage Option Compartments Diskette Drive Compartment CD-ROM...
... storage options: • One diskette drive • One CD-ROM drive • Up to seven 3½-inch StorageWorks drives or two 5½-inch drives 1-12 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.6 Options Options include storage, PCI and ISA I/O cards, redundant power, and additional memory cards. Figure 1-4 Storage Option Compartments Diskette Drive Compartment CD-ROM...
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...SCSI storage expansion • Networking and communications • Graphics • Sound Memory Options You can increase your system's memory to the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system through the DIGITAL FTP archive: ftp.digital.com: /pub/DEC/Alpha/systems/asds20/docs/ For access through the DIGITAL worldwide web ...server: http://www.service.digital.com/alpha/server/ds20.html Users of the Windows NT operating system can obtain information related to 4 gigabytes. More memory allows your sales representative for...
...SCSI storage expansion • Networking and communications • Graphics • Sound Memory Options You can increase your system's memory to the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system through the DIGITAL FTP archive: ftp.digital.com: /pub/DEC/Alpha/systems/asds20/docs/ For access through the DIGITAL worldwide web ...server: http://www.service.digital.com/alpha/server/ds20.html Users of the Windows NT operating system can obtain information related to 4 gigabytes. More memory allows your sales representative for...
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... 90% (20% to allow sufficient air circulation. Fans inside the system unit circulate the air to prevent excessive heat, which can damage the system components. 2-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide
... 90% (20% to allow sufficient air circulation. Fans inside the system unit circulate the air to prevent excessive heat, which can damage the system components. 2-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide
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Figure 2-4 System Connections VGA VTxxx 1 2 ML014165A 2-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 2.7 Connecting the System Connect the system components as shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4 System Connections VGA VTxxx 1 2 ML014165A 2-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 2.7 Connecting the System Connect the system components as shown in Figure 2-4.
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... IP00192 Turning the key to the right unlocks the system unit and allows you to attach the system unit to a post or other fixed object. 2-8 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Figure 2-6 shows the system lock in the unlocked position. Turning the key to open the door. Additional security is locked, the top cover...
... IP00192 Turning the key to the right unlocks the system unit and allows you to attach the system unit to a post or other fixed object. 2-8 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Figure 2-6 shows the system lock in the unlocked position. Turning the key to open the door. Additional security is locked, the top cover...
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Figure 3-1 Location of On/Off Button On/Off Button in ("On" Position) On/Off Button Out ("Off" Position) IP00193 3-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 3.1 Powering Up the System To power up the system, press the On/Off button to the On position.
Figure 3-1 Location of On/Off Button On/Off Button in ("On" Position) On/Off Button Out ("Off" Position) IP00193 3-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 3.1 Powering Up the System To power up the system, press the On/Off button to the On position.
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... (read only) Testing the Network System Temperature is set to a serial terminal (if the console environment variable is 22 degrees C Compaq AlphaServer DS20 Console V5.4-x, Aug 26 1998 16:07:57 P00>>> 3-4 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide dqa -- Adaptec AIC-7895 bus 0, slot 6, function 1 -- pka -- 3.2 Power-Up Display The entire power-up status also displays...
... (read only) Testing the Network System Temperature is set to a serial terminal (if the console environment variable is 22 degrees C Compaq AlphaServer DS20 Console V5.4-x, Aug 26 1998 16:07:57 P00>>> 3-4 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide dqa -- Adaptec AIC-7895 bus 0, slot 6, function 1 -- pka -- 3.2 Power-Up Display The entire power-up status also displays...
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.... Fri Aug 7 20:30:19 EDT 1998 Loading vmunix ... . . DIGITAL UNIX Version V4.0E (sabl28.eng.pko.dec.com) console login: Continued on next page 3-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Refer to bootstrap code DIGITAL UNIX boot - The system is a valid boot block reading 16 blocks from a Local Disk P00>>> show device dkc0...
.... Fri Aug 7 20:30:19 EDT 1998 Loading vmunix ... . . DIGITAL UNIX Version V4.0E (sabl28.eng.pko.dec.com) console login: Continued on next page 3-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Refer to bootstrap code DIGITAL UNIX boot - The system is a valid boot block reading 16 blocks from a Local Disk P00>>> show device dkc0...