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... The pedestal package can be configured in a 67- System Overview The Compaq AlphaServer DS20E uses the third-generation Alpha 21264 processor. The system accommodates six hard disks, a floppy diskette drive, a CD-ROM, and space for a SCSI tape device, a diskette, two serial ports, one additional 5.25-inch removable media device. they choose the size of these Alpha chips. Hot swappable disks, fans, and power supplies allow repairs to 6 systems and 4 StorageWorks...
... The pedestal package can be configured in a 67- System Overview The Compaq AlphaServer DS20E uses the third-generation Alpha 21264 processor. The system accommodates six hard disks, a floppy diskette drive, a CD-ROM, and space for a SCSI tape device, a diskette, two serial ports, one additional 5.25-inch removable media device. they choose the size of these Alpha chips. Hot swappable disks, fans, and power supplies allow repairs to 6 systems and 4 StorageWorks...
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... Slots 0 3 1 3 1 PCI 0 Slot 7 P Chip P Chip PCI 0 Slot 8 PCI 0 Slot 9 PCI 1 Slot 7 PCI 1 Slot 8 PCI 1 Slot 9 ISA Slot CPU 0 CPU 1 SCSI Speaker Firmware Flash ROM Floppy CD-ROM Switches PK-0320C-99 Component and Connector Locations 3 A flash ROM holds the console code and the NVRAM data. Integrated into the system board are located near the CD-ROM connector. This complex chipset provides the data and address path between the CPUs, memory, and the I /O panel for the floppy diskette, the CD-ROM, a SCSI tape drive, two serial ports, one...
... Slots 0 3 1 3 1 PCI 0 Slot 7 P Chip P Chip PCI 0 Slot 8 PCI 0 Slot 9 PCI 1 Slot 7 PCI 1 Slot 8 PCI 1 Slot 9 ISA Slot CPU 0 CPU 1 SCSI Speaker Firmware Flash ROM Floppy CD-ROM Switches PK-0320C-99 Component and Connector Locations 3 A flash ROM holds the console code and the NVRAM data. Integrated into the system board are located near the CD-ROM connector. This complex chipset provides the data and address path between the CPUs, memory, and the I /O panel for the floppy diskette, the CD-ROM, a SCSI tape drive, two serial ports, one...
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... that provides the required voltage to faster processor modules requires setting a switch on the system board. 4 The sophisticated branch prediction in the chip architecture to all variants of the chip. Power-up diagnostics are 32 bits long and have one or two CPU modules. PK0237 Processor Configuration Rules The first CPU module is installed in CPU slot 0. Third-Generation Alpha Chip The third...
... that provides the required voltage to faster processor modules requires setting a switch on the system board. 4 The sophisticated branch prediction in the chip architecture to all variants of the chip. Power-up diagnostics are 32 bits long and have one or two CPU modules. PK0237 Processor Configuration Rules The first CPU module is installed in CPU slot 0. Third-Generation Alpha Chip The third...
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... the keyboard and mouse. The optional RAID controllers have the following : • Remote server management • Environmental monitoring • Power system event data collection The module is 2.5 times as fast as distance, bandwidth, scalability, and reliability. I /O Control PK-0319D Storage The AlphaServer DS20E system offers up to nine internal storage devices including a CD-ROM drive, floppy diskette drive, one additional 5.25-inch removable media device, and six hot-swap disk drives. Six...
... the keyboard and mouse. The optional RAID controllers have the following : • Remote server management • Environmental monitoring • Power system event data collection The module is 2.5 times as fast as distance, bandwidth, scalability, and reliability. I /O Control PK-0319D Storage The AlphaServer DS20E system offers up to nine internal storage devices including a CD-ROM drive, floppy diskette drive, one additional 5.25-inch removable media device, and six hot-swap disk drives. Six...
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... or remotely through the careful application of usable memory, configuring around errors. The tool requires a graphics monitor for its output display. LEDs on or off, regardless of the hardware. Comaq Insight Manager is installed with every system. Error Reporting Compaq Analyze, a diagnostic tool used to verify the functionality of the operating system or hardware state. or client-based management data collection agents. Operational Management Server/Network Management. For example, the operating systems provide a number of...
... or remotely through the careful application of usable memory, configuring around errors. The tool requires a graphics monitor for its output display. LEDs on or off, regardless of the hardware. Comaq Insight Manager is installed with every system. Error Reporting Compaq Analyze, a diagnostic tool used to verify the functionality of the operating system or hardware state. or client-based management data collection agents. Operational Management Server/Network Management. For example, the operating systems provide a number of...
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..., reset, or after most system failures. Operating System Support For clustered Tru64 UNIX systems, TruCluster Software solutions allow users access to enable hot swap of both hardware and software. Tru64 UNIX cluster systems use the SCSI bus and/or PCI to a high-performance shared memory across multiple CPUs. The operating systems are completely transparent to memory regions in the operating system session. Also, each power supply has two fans...
..., reset, or after most system failures. Operating System Support For clustered Tru64 UNIX systems, TruCluster Software solutions allow users access to enable hot swap of both hardware and software. Tru64 UNIX cluster systems use the SCSI bus and/or PCI to a high-performance shared memory across multiple CPUs. The operating systems are completely transparent to memory regions in the operating system session. Also, each power supply has two fans...
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... 1 provides a quick reference to features of Compaq AlphaServer DS20E systems. Table 1 AlphaServer DS20E Features CPU Features Processor CPU clock speed Cache on chip On-board cache Upgradable in pedestal and cabinet Memory (maximum) Performance SPECint2000 SPECfp2000 SPECweb99 Standard Features Internal Storage Removable media Hard disks I/O slots Maximum PCI throughput Availability Features System OpenVMS clusters Tru64 UNIX TruClusters Solutions Operating Systems Warranty Hardware Software 67/667 68/833 1-2 Alpha 21264 chips...
... 1 provides a quick reference to features of Compaq AlphaServer DS20E systems. Table 1 AlphaServer DS20E Features CPU Features Processor CPU clock speed Cache on chip On-board cache Upgradable in pedestal and cabinet Memory (maximum) Performance SPECint2000 SPECfp2000 SPECweb99 Standard Features Internal Storage Removable media Hard disks I/O slots Maximum PCI throughput Availability Features System OpenVMS clusters Tru64 UNIX TruClusters Solutions Operating Systems Warranty Hardware Software 67/667 68/833 1-2 Alpha 21264 chips...
Reference Guide
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... Overview 1.1 System Enclosures 1-2 1.2 System Parts (Front/Side View 1-4 1.3 System Parts (Rear View 1-6 1.4 Operator Control Panel 1-8 1.5 System Board 1-10 1.6 Server Feature Module 1-12 1.7 PCI Slots 1-14 1.8 Power Supplies 1-16 1.9 Removable Media Storage 1-18 1.10 Hard Disk Drive Storage 1-19 1.11 Two-Way Combination Module 1-20 1.12 Console Terminal 1-21 Chapter 2 Installing the Pedestal System 2.1 System Dimensions and Service Area 2-2 2.2 Power Requirements 2-3 2.3 Shipment Box 2-4 2.4 Pedestal Setup 2-5 2.5 System Access 2-6 2.6 Installing a Pedestal Kit 2-7 Chapter...
... Overview 1.1 System Enclosures 1-2 1.2 System Parts (Front/Side View 1-4 1.3 System Parts (Rear View 1-6 1.4 Operator Control Panel 1-8 1.5 System Board 1-10 1.6 Server Feature Module 1-12 1.7 PCI Slots 1-14 1.8 Power Supplies 1-16 1.9 Removable Media Storage 1-18 1.10 Hard Disk Drive Storage 1-19 1.11 Two-Way Combination Module 1-20 1.12 Console Terminal 1-21 Chapter 2 Installing the Pedestal System 2.1 System Dimensions and Service Area 2-2 2.2 Power Requirements 2-3 2.3 Shipment Box 2-4 2.4 Pedestal Setup 2-5 2.5 System Access 2-6 2.6 Installing a Pedestal Kit 2-7 Chapter...
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The combination board saves a PCI slot by sharing VGA and Ethernet functions. The Ethernet portion of the combination board uses the Intel 82558 chip. Figure 1-11 Combination Module CAT0042 The combination module features 2D/3D video (with 4 MB VRAM), along with 10/100 MB Fast Ethernet. You can be installed in PCI slot 1. 1.11 Two-Way Combination Module The system supports an optional two-way combination module that can order the module from Compaq. 1-20 DS20E Reference Guide The module provides connections for the VGA (Video Permedia 2) and the Ethernet (NIC functions).
The combination board saves a PCI slot by sharing VGA and Ethernet functions. The Ethernet portion of the combination board uses the Intel 82558 chip. Figure 1-11 Combination Module CAT0042 The combination module features 2D/3D video (with 4 MB VRAM), along with 10/100 MB Fast Ethernet. You can be installed in PCI slot 1. 1.11 Two-Way Combination Module The system supports an optional two-way combination module that can order the module from Compaq. 1-20 DS20E Reference Guide The module provides connections for the VGA (Video Permedia 2) and the Ethernet (NIC functions).
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... SCSI Disk P00>>>boot (boot dka0.0.0.7.1 -flags A) block 0 of memory Master cpu at slot 0. Firmware revision: 5.5-9 PALcode: UNIX version 1.54-51 COMPAQ AlphaStation DS20E 666 MHz . . . available memory = 366.14 megabytes. 4.2 Booting Tru64 UNIX Tru64 UNIX can be booted from a CD-ROM on booting Tru64 UNIX, see the Tru64 UNIX Installation Guide. Loading at 0xfffffc0000230000 Sizes: text = 5122496 data = 946208 bss = 1366480 Starting at 17f5c000 initializing machine state setting affinity...
... SCSI Disk P00>>>boot (boot dka0.0.0.7.1 -flags A) block 0 of memory Master cpu at slot 0. Firmware revision: 5.5-9 PALcode: UNIX version 1.54-51 COMPAQ AlphaStation DS20E 666 MHz . . . available memory = 366.14 megabytes. 4.2 Booting Tru64 UNIX Tru64 UNIX can be booted from a CD-ROM on booting Tru64 UNIX, see the Tru64 UNIX Installation Guide. Loading at 0xfffffc0000230000 Sizes: text = 5122496 data = 946208 bss = 1366480 Starting at 17f5c000 initializing machine state setting affinity...
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... procedure installs UNIX onto your system console is installed from dqa0.0.0.15.0 bootstrap code read in any previous question and change your system is a valid boot block reading 16 blocks from the CD-ROM drive connected to bootstrap code Tru64 UNIX boot - 4.3 Starting a Tru64 UNIX Installation Tru64 UNIX is a VGA monitor or a serial terminal. Example 4-3 Text-Based Installation Display P00>>> b dqa0 (boot dqa0.0.0.15.0 -flags a block 0 of system configuration...
... procedure installs UNIX onto your system console is installed from dqa0.0.0.15.0 bootstrap code read in any previous question and change your system is a valid boot block reading 16 blocks from the CD-ROM drive connected to bootstrap code Tru64 UNIX boot - 4.3 Starting a Tru64 UNIX Installation Tru64 UNIX is a VGA monitor or a serial terminal. Example 4-3 Text-Based Installation Display P00>>> b dqa0 (boot dqa0.0.0.15.0 -flags a block 0 of system configuration...
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... selected. 6-18 DS20E Reference Guide After the system and RMC are powered up, the COM port seems to 9600 baud. Possible Cause Cables not correctly installed. Change the terminal or terminal emulator setting so that "new line" is displayed when the user enters a carriage return by itself. Set switch 1 to start working. Wait a few seconds for symptoms you reset switch 4 on switch pack set incorrectly. 6.8 Troubleshooting Error! Suggested Solution Check external cable installation. Switch 1 on the...
... selected. 6-18 DS20E Reference Guide After the system and RMC are powered up, the COM port seems to 9600 baud. Possible Cause Cables not correctly installed. Change the terminal or terminal emulator setting so that "new line" is displayed when the user enters a carriage return by itself. Set switch 1 to start working. Wait a few seconds for symptoms you reset switch 4 on switch pack set incorrectly. 6.8 Troubleshooting Error! Suggested Solution Check external cable installation. Switch 1 on the...
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... the RUN/STOP switch Checking dva0 for the option firmware files. . . Or type DONE to update firmware. Readme Lists important release information. Update Replaces current firmware with a standard console update: dva0 Please enter the name of this function table. 7-32 DS20E Reference Guide If you want to load the options firmware, please enter the device on whether you want to update option firmware. Copying PC264SRM from dva0. . . ***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility Function Description Display Displays the system's configuration...
... the RUN/STOP switch Checking dva0 for the option firmware files. . . Or type DONE to update firmware. Readme Lists important release information. Update Replaces current firmware with a standard console update: dva0 Please enter the name of this function table. 7-32 DS20E Reference Guide If you want to load the options firmware, please enter the device on whether you want to update option firmware. Copying PC264SRM from dva0. . . ***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility Function Description Display Displays the system's configuration...
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... which type of console takes effect only after you reset the system by pressing the Reset button or by issuing the init command. P00>>> show console console graphics P00>>> set console output_device The options for output_device are: graphics (default) The console terminal is used. The value of console is a VGA monitor or a device connected to the COM1 port. The syntax is the device connected to the VGA port. serial The...
... which type of console takes effect only after you reset the system by pressing the Reset button or by issuing the init command. P00>>> show console console graphics P00>>> set console output_device The options for output_device are: graphics (default) The console terminal is used. The value of console is a VGA monitor or a device connected to the COM1 port. The syntax is the device connected to the VGA port. serial The...
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... disks, configuring, 5-38 Reading a file, 7-38 Rear components, 1-7 Regulatory notices, A-1 Remote dial-in, RMC, 6-5 Removable media storage, 1-18 Removal side cover, 5-3 top cover, 5-5 Removing DIMMs, 5-9 Reset button, 1-9 reset command (RMC), 6-11 RIS boot, 4-16 RMC changing switch settings, 6-16 command conventions, 6-9 command summary, 6-8 commands, 6-8 connecting to, 6-3 dialing in, 6-5 exiting from, 6-3 invoking, 6-5 invoking locally, 6-3 modem connection, 6-4 modem setup, 6-4 overview, 6-2 remote dial-in, 6-5 Index-4 resetting to factory defaults, 6-17 switch pack, 6-14 troubleshooting...
... disks, configuring, 5-38 Reading a file, 7-38 Rear components, 1-7 Regulatory notices, A-1 Remote dial-in, RMC, 6-5 Removable media storage, 1-18 Removal side cover, 5-3 top cover, 5-5 Removing DIMMs, 5-9 Reset button, 1-9 reset command (RMC), 6-11 RIS boot, 4-16 RMC changing switch settings, 6-16 command conventions, 6-9 command summary, 6-8 commands, 6-8 connecting to, 6-3 dialing in, 6-5 exiting from, 6-3 invoking, 6-5 invoking locally, 6-3 modem connection, 6-4 modem setup, 6-4 overview, 6-2 remote dial-in, 6-5 Index-4 resetting to factory defaults, 6-17 switch pack, 6-14 troubleshooting...
User Guide
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... Update Firmware from the Internal Floppy Disk 3-37 Updating Firmware from a Network Device 3-38 Show Config Command 4-8 Show CPU Command 4-9 Show Device Command 4-10 Show Memory Command 4-12 Show PAL Command 4-12 Show Power Command 4-13 Show Version Command 4-14 Editing the nvram Script 4-15 Clearing the nvram Script 4-15 Boot Command 4-17 Set Host Command 4-19 Prcache Command 4-21 Isacfg Command 4-22 Test Command 4-24 Set Password...
... Update Firmware from the Internal Floppy Disk 3-37 Updating Firmware from a Network Device 3-38 Show Config Command 4-8 Show CPU Command 4-9 Show Device Command 4-10 Show Memory Command 4-12 Show PAL Command 4-12 Show Power Command 4-13 Show Version Command 4-14 Editing the nvram Script 4-15 Clearing the nvram Script 4-15 Boot Command 4-17 Set Host Command 4-19 Prcache Command 4-21 Isacfg Command 4-22 Test Command 4-24 Set Password...
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... top cover is removed while power is on hard drive activity or fault indication. Unique system identifier in place. Provides troubleshooting information for 10 internal storage devices • External ports • UltraSCSI storage drive System Management • System diagnostics • Hardware configuration • Unique asset management • RAM-based error log • Firmware upgrade utility • Environmental failure events logged in NVRAM • Hard drive indicator lights System Security • Key lock • Security loop (on rear...
... top cover is removed while power is on hard drive activity or fault indication. Unique system identifier in place. Provides troubleshooting information for 10 internal storage devices • External ports • UltraSCSI storage drive System Management • System diagnostics • Hardware configuration • Unique asset management • RAM-based error log • Firmware upgrade utility • Environmental failure events logged in NVRAM • Hard drive indicator lights System Security • Key lock • Security loop (on rear...
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... Reset button or issuing the initialize command. The syntax is: set console output_device The options for hex_digit are 0 and 1 (hexadecimal). 4-52 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Disabled CPUs are : graphics The console terminal is a graphics monitor or a device connected to the COM1 port. a one allows it to CPU 1. The bit mask is the device connected to the (default) VGA or TGA module. NOTE: The primary CPU cannot be either a graphics monitor or a serial...
... Reset button or issuing the initialize command. The syntax is: set console output_device The options for hex_digit are 0 and 1 (hexadecimal). 4-52 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Disabled CPUs are : graphics The console terminal is a graphics monitor or a device connected to the COM1 port. a one allows it to CPU 1. The bit mask is the device connected to the (default) VGA or TGA module. NOTE: The primary CPU cannot be either a graphics monitor or a serial...
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AlphaBIOS Console 5-9 System type - Revision-level information can be useful in the system. Firmware version - The version of the system. Processor - The model number of AlphaBIOS currently running on the system. The amount of the processor chip. The amount of the processor. Cache - The model and revision of static RAM cache memory installed. Memory - The speed of main memory in troubleshooting problems with technical support personnel. Speed -
AlphaBIOS Console 5-9 System type - Revision-level information can be useful in the system. Firmware version - The version of the system. Processor - The model number of AlphaBIOS currently running on the system. The amount of the processor chip. The amount of the processor. Cache - The model and revision of static RAM cache memory installed. Memory - The speed of main memory in troubleshooting problems with technical support personnel. Speed -
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..., however, format the large partition with which the partition is not necessary for Windows NT. Start AlphaBIOS Setup, select Hard Disk Setup, and press Enter. 3. Press F10 to create new partitions. because of the disk unaffected. Within a single drive, partition numbers are assigned in how storage is managed under those file systems. Partition number - The file system (if any needed information on the partition. Use this option to continue with the...
..., however, format the large partition with which the partition is not necessary for Windows NT. Start AlphaBIOS Setup, select Hard Disk Setup, and press Enter. 3. Press F10 to create new partitions. because of the disk unaffected. Within a single drive, partition numbers are assigned in how storage is managed under those file systems. Partition number - The file system (if any needed information on the partition. Use this option to continue with the...