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Technical Reference Guide HP workstation c8000 Document Part Number: 5969-3188 Second Edition July 2004 This manual contains an overview of system specifications, instructions for removing and replacing system components, information on configuring your system using the included tools and interfaces, and detailed troubleshooting information.
Technical Reference Guide HP workstation c8000 Document Part Number: 5969-3188 Second Edition July 2004 This manual contains an overview of system specifications, instructions for removing and replacing system components, information on configuring your system using the included tools and interfaces, and detailed troubleshooting information.
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...particular purpose, and is subject to change without the prior written consent of information. The information in the U.S. Technical Reference Guide HP workstation c8000 Second Edition (July 2004) Document Part Number: 5969-3188 Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to ...loss of life. Ä CAUTION: Text set off in damage to , the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for HP products are registered trademarks or trademarks of this manner indicates that is " without notice. This document contains proprietary information that ...
...particular purpose, and is subject to change without the prior written consent of information. The information in the U.S. Technical Reference Guide HP workstation c8000 Second Edition (July 2004) Document Part Number: 5969-3188 Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to ...loss of life. Ä CAUTION: Text set off in damage to , the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for HP products are registered trademarks or trademarks of this manner indicates that is " without notice. This document contains proprietary information that ...
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... 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 Handler (BCH) HP-UX 11i v1 Capacity: • Minimum 1 GB...
... 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 Handler (BCH) HP-UX 11i v1 Capacity: • Minimum 1 GB...
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Product Information Physical Characteristics Characteristic HP workstation c8000 Weight1 Tower system Minimum: 22.5 kg (49.5 lb) Maximum: 26.6 kg (58.6 lb) Rack system Minimum: 20.5 kg (45.2 lb) Maximum: 24.7 kg (54.4 lb) ...
Product Information Physical Characteristics Characteristic HP workstation c8000 Weight1 Tower system Minimum: 22.5 kg (49.5 lb) Maximum: 26.6 kg (58.6 lb) Rack system Minimum: 20.5 kg (45.2 lb) Maximum: 24.7 kg (54.4 lb) ...
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...Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending on primary power consumptions. Low humidity levels can cause improper disk operation. Components Workstation: typical configuration1 maximum configuration2 Power Consumption 410W 1399 Btu/h 871W 2973 Btu/h Processor 130W 443.6 Btu/h IDE hard disk drive... with optional power dongle) 170.6 Btu/h 1. A typical configuration includes: 1 CPU, 4 GB RAM (4 x 1 GB), 700W power supply, 2 hard drives, 1 medium power AGP, and 1 optical drive. 2. Product Information Power Consumption ...
...Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending on primary power consumptions. Low humidity levels can cause improper disk operation. Components Workstation: typical configuration1 maximum configuration2 Power Consumption 410W 1399 Btu/h 871W 2973 Btu/h Processor 130W 443.6 Btu/h IDE hard disk drive... with optional power dongle) 170.6 Btu/h 1. A typical configuration includes: 1 CPU, 4 GB RAM (4 x 1 GB), 700W power supply, 2 hard drives, 1 medium power AGP, and 1 optical drive. 2. Product Information Power Consumption ...
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Product Information Front Panel The HP workstation c8000 front panel has the features identified in the following figures. ■ A pull-out information card containing the product and serial numbers is on the side ...
Product Information Front Panel The HP workstation c8000 front panel has the features identified in the following figures. ■ A pull-out information card containing the product and serial numbers is on the side ...
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Serial connector A < Diagnostic LEDs = Transfer-of-control (TOC) button Technical Reference Guide 1-9 Serial connector B ; Product Information Rear Panel The HP workstation c8000 rear panel has the following connectors and features: Rear panel, tower configuration 1 Power cord connector 2 Built-In Self Test LED (power supply LED behind ventilation holes) 3 On-board diagnostic LEDs 4 PCI/AGP retention release 5 External SCSI connector (option) 6 Security cable slot 7 Monitor connector (on graphics card) 8 LAN connector and LEDs 9 Three USB connectors -
Serial connector A < Diagnostic LEDs = Transfer-of-control (TOC) button Technical Reference Guide 1-9 Serial connector B ; Product Information Rear Panel The HP workstation c8000 rear panel has the following connectors and features: Rear panel, tower configuration 1 Power cord connector 2 Built-In Self Test LED (power supply LED behind ventilation holes) 3 On-board diagnostic LEDs 4 PCI/AGP retention release 5 External SCSI connector (option) 6 Security cable slot 7 Monitor connector (on graphics card) 8 LAN connector and LEDs 9 Three USB connectors -
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...9632; Lets the bootstrap code know which path (that is, which device) to boot from the system. Technical Reference Guide 2-1 With the workstation turned off, connect the serial cable provided with your system's USB keyboard and graphics monitor by interrupting the normal boot process ■ a serial.... Access via Keyboard and Graphics Monitor When you to view and modify a set of the workstation, and to your remote device. Accessing the BCH You can configure the HP workstation c8000 system with your system. NOTE: If your system, the boot process pauses and gives you are...
...9632; Lets the bootstrap code know which path (that is, which device) to boot from the system. Technical Reference Guide 2-1 With the workstation turned off, connect the serial cable provided with your system's USB keyboard and graphics monitor by interrupting the normal boot process ■ a serial.... Access via Keyboard and Graphics Monitor When you to view and modify a set of the workstation, and to your remote device. Accessing the BCH You can configure the HP workstation c8000 system with your system. NOTE: If your system, the boot process pauses and gives you are...
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The system display is redirected to the workstation with these settings: ❏ Baud rate: 9600 ❏ Bits: 8 ❏ Parity: None ❏ Stop Bits: 1 (one) ❏ Flow Control: XON/XOFF 4. To identify ...IDE 0, master IDE 0, slave IDE 1, master IDE 1, slave 2-2 Technical Reference Guide System Configuration 3. Configure the terminal emulation software with a direct connection. 5. Turn on the workstation. Paths All devices in the HP workstation c8000 are represented by paths in the BCH. Using the terminal emulation software, connect to the serial console device.
The system display is redirected to the workstation with these settings: ❏ Baud rate: 9600 ❏ Bits: 8 ❏ Parity: None ❏ Stop Bits: 1 (one) ❏ Flow Control: XON/XOFF 4. To identify ...IDE 0, master IDE 0, slave IDE 1, master IDE 1, slave 2-2 Technical Reference Guide System Configuration 3. Configure the terminal emulation software with a direct connection. 5. Turn on the workstation. Paths All devices in the HP workstation c8000 are represented by paths in the BCH. Using the terminal emulation software, connect to the serial console device.
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System Configuration The Info PR command displays processor information on the console. For example: Main Menu: Enter command or menu > in pr Model: hp workstation c8000 (model string 9000/785/c8000) PROCESSOR INFORMATION HVERSION SVERSION Processor Processor Speed --------0 1 2 3 -------1000 MHz 1000 MHz 1000 MHz 1000 MHz HVERSION Model -------0x088b 0x088b 0x088b 0x088b SVERSION Model/Op...
System Configuration The Info PR command displays processor information on the console. For example: Main Menu: Enter command or menu > in pr Model: hp workstation c8000 (model string 9000/785/c8000) PROCESSOR INFORMATION HVERSION SVERSION Processor Processor Speed --------0 1 2 3 -------1000 MHz 1000 MHz 1000 MHz 1000 MHz HVERSION Model -------0x088b 0x088b 0x088b 0x088b SVERSION Model/Op...
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... download, unpack, and install the firmware upgrade. 2. Click the release notes for instructions on how to the support page: a. Execute the in the search field (HP workstation c8000). System Configuration Firmware Upgrades To update the system and BMC firmware: 1. Enter the product name in FwrVersion BCH command to download. Select the search result...
... download, unpack, and install the firmware upgrade. 2. Click the release notes for instructions on how to the support page: a. Execute the in the search field (HP workstation c8000). System Configuration Firmware Upgrades To update the system and BMC firmware: 1. Enter the product name in FwrVersion BCH command to download. Select the search result...
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Always replace the cover(s) before turning the workstation on. Pull out on the latch to remove one or both access panels from the system chassis. Å WARNING: Never remove the system access panel(s) ...
Always replace the cover(s) before turning the workstation on. Pull out on the latch to remove one or both access panels from the system chassis. Å WARNING: Never remove the system access panel(s) ...
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...BCH Information menu (page 2-6). 3-10 Technical Reference Guide These modules can install a minimum of 512 MB and a maximum of 32 GB of approved memory modules, see: http://partsurfer.hp.com Removing Memory Modules 1. Press downward and outward on the system. 5. Wait until the power ...Turn off before removing or installing memory. 2. Removing DIMMs 3. Installing or Replacing Parts Memory Modules The HP workstation c8000 has eight memory slots for your system, use . 4. You can be: ■ 256 MB ■ 512 MB ■ 1 GB ■ 2 GB ■ 4 GB DIMMs must be installed in a...
...BCH Information menu (page 2-6). 3-10 Technical Reference Guide These modules can install a minimum of 512 MB and a maximum of 32 GB of approved memory modules, see: http://partsurfer.hp.com Removing Memory Modules 1. Press downward and outward on the system. 5. Wait until the power ...Turn off before removing or installing memory. 2. Removing DIMMs 3. Installing or Replacing Parts Memory Modules The HP workstation c8000 has eight memory slots for your system, use . 4. You can be: ■ 256 MB ■ 512 MB ■ 1 GB ■ 2 GB ■ 4 GB DIMMs must be installed in a...
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... edges. Ä CAUTION: The memory modules are not damaged during removal or installation, power off before removing or installing memory. 2. DIMM Installation Guidelines The HP workstation c8000 has eight memory DIMM slots organized as four a/b pairs: 0a and 0b, 1a and 1b, 2a and 2b, 3a and 3b. ❏ The DIMM... in each a slot must match the DIMM in one direction. Wait until all cables, and turn on the system board turn off the workstation and unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Turn off and unplug the system, disconnect the power cable, and remove the system ...
... edges. Ä CAUTION: The memory modules are not damaged during removal or installation, power off before removing or installing memory. 2. DIMM Installation Guidelines The HP workstation c8000 has eight memory DIMM slots organized as four a/b pairs: 0a and 0b, 1a and 1b, 2a and 2b, 3a and 3b. ❏ The DIMM... in each a slot must match the DIMM in one direction. Wait until all cables, and turn on the system board turn off the workstation and unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Turn off and unplug the system, disconnect the power cable, and remove the system ...
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IDE Drives The HP workstation c8000 supports up to two IDE hard drives, attached to connect the LED activity cable (item 36). one for connecting hard drives, and the other for ...
IDE Drives The HP workstation c8000 supports up to two IDE hard drives, attached to connect the LED activity cable (item 36). one for connecting hard drives, and the other for ...
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... or documentation provided with the drive for Drive 4 NOTE: There is no need to terminate the SCSI chain. Installing or Replacing Parts SCSI Drives The HP workstation c8000 supports up to four SCSI hard drives attached to the hard drive(s). 3. Locate the SCSI cable connected to the SCSI A connector on configuring SCSI drives...
... or documentation provided with the drive for Drive 4 NOTE: There is no need to terminate the SCSI chain. Installing or Replacing Parts SCSI Drives The HP workstation c8000 supports up to four SCSI hard drives attached to the hard drive(s). 3. Locate the SCSI cable connected to the SCSI A connector on configuring SCSI drives...
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... connector from the system board 1. 2. Remove the access panel (page 3-8). Removing the airflow guide and fan Remove the Power Supply Follow the steps in the HP workstation c8000, follow these steps. Place the unit on page 3-25 to remove the power supply. 3-32 Technical Reference Guide Remove the Airflow Guide 1. Grasp the airflow...
... connector from the system board 1. 2. Remove the access panel (page 3-8). Removing the airflow guide and fan Remove the Power Supply Follow the steps in the HP workstation c8000, follow these steps. Place the unit on page 3-25 to remove the power supply. 3-32 Technical Reference Guide Remove the Airflow Guide 1. Grasp the airflow...
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Technical Reference Guide 4-1 4 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify and solve common problems you may encounter when using your HP workstation c8000: ■ E-Support, page 4-2 ■ Troubleshooting Overview, page 4-2 ■ Identifying and Diagnosing Hardware Problems, page 4-2 ■ ...Power Supply, page 4-14 For online access to technical support information and tools, go to: http://www.hp.com/bizsupport Support resources include web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification ...
Technical Reference Guide 4-1 4 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify and solve common problems you may encounter when using your HP workstation c8000: ■ E-Support, page 4-2 ■ Troubleshooting Overview, page 4-2 ■ Identifying and Diagnosing Hardware Problems, page 4-2 ■ ...Power Supply, page 4-14 For online access to technical support information and tools, go to: http://www.hp.com/bizsupport Support resources include web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification ...
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...messages Identifying and Diagnosing Hardware Problems For basic troubleshooting tips, see the HP workstation c8000 Getting Started Guide. NOTE: See Chapter 2, "System Configuration" for you to help you are experiencing, HP also provides software diagnostic tools. If you need further help with a..., and proactive notification services. The lights on removing and replacing system components. 4-2 Technical Reference Guide Troubleshooting Overview The HP workstation c8000 includes several tools to identify the problem you identify the problem: ■ LEDs. If the LEDs and log files...
...messages Identifying and Diagnosing Hardware Problems For basic troubleshooting tips, see the HP workstation c8000 Getting Started Guide. NOTE: See Chapter 2, "System Configuration" for you to help you are experiencing, HP also provides software diagnostic tools. If you need further help with a..., and proactive notification services. The lights on removing and replacing system components. 4-2 Technical Reference Guide Troubleshooting Overview The HP workstation c8000 includes several tools to identify the problem you identify the problem: ■ LEDs. If the LEDs and log files...
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... automatically communicates with an LED activity cable to the built-in controllers. Troubleshooting LEDs Several LEDs are on the front and rear panels of the workstation (see figures on the system. See the following sections for a picture showing where on the rear panel provide additional information about LAN connection and activity...
... automatically communicates with an LED activity cable to the built-in controllers. Troubleshooting LEDs Several LEDs are on the front and rear panels of the workstation (see figures on the system. See the following sections for a picture showing where on the rear panel provide additional information about LAN connection and activity...