Compaq ProSignia 200 6/233 Operating and safety instructions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ProSignia 200 6/233 Server
Setup and Installation Guide
Third Edition (October 1997)
292988-003
Compaq Computer Corporation

Notice
The information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR
EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR
USE OF THIS MATERIAL. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND COMPAQ
COMPUTER CORPORATION DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, GOOD TITLE AND AGAINST
INFRINGEMENT.
This publication contains information protected by copyright. No part of this publication may be
photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer
Corporation.
1997 Compaq Computer Corporation.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement.
The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Compaq, Compaq Insight Manager, ProLiant, SmartStart, ROMPaq, and QuickLock registered with the
United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Netelligent, ProSignia, and SoftPaq are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer
Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
ProSignia 200 6/233 Setup and Installation Guide



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iii
Compaq ProSignia 200 6/233 Setup and Installation Guide
Contents
Preface
Using the Setup and Installation Guide...........................................................................ix
Text Conventions..............................................................................................................x
Symbols in Text...............................................................................................................xi
Symbols on Equipment....................................................................................................xi
For More Information.................................................................................................... xii
Online Help ........................................................................................................... xiii
Compaq CDs ..........................................................................................................xiv
Other Hardcopy Documents....................................................................................xv
Compaq Web Site....................................................................................................xv
Compaq Authorized Reseller or Service Provider.................................................xvi
Customer Support........................................................................................................ xvii
Getting Product Updates.............................................................................................. xvii
Chapter 1
Compaq ProSignia 200 6/233 Features
Industry Support........................................................................................................... 1-1
Comprehensive Customer Support............................................................................... 1-2
Standard Features ......................................................................................................... 1-2
Front Panel Components....................................................................................... 1-2
Rear Panel Connectors .......................................................................................... 1-3
Network Controller ............................................................................................... 1-5
Drive Positions...................................................................................................... 1-5
Processor Board..................................................................................................... 1-6
System Memory .................................................................................................... 1-7
Expansion Slots..................................................................................................... 1-7
IDE Enhanced Disk Controller ............................................................................. 1-7
Network Controller ............................................................................................... 1-8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv
Compaq ProSignia 200 6/233 Features
Continued
Video Controller.................................................................................................... 1-8
ROM...................................................................................................................... 1-8
Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 1-8
Warranty................................................................................................................ 1-8
Server Management and Configuration ....................................................................... 1-9
Compaq SmartStart ............................................................................................... 1-9
Compaq Insight Manager...................................................................................... 1-9
Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2).............................................................. 1-10
Security Features ........................................................................................................ 1-10
Getting Additional Configuration Information ..........................................................1-11
Ordering ECC Memory Upgrades.............................................................................. 1-11
Chapter 2
Server Installation Overview
Overview of Installing the Server................................................................................. 2-2
Selecting a Site and Unpacking the Server .................................................................. 2-3
Installing Hardware Options and Setting Switches...................................................... 2-4
Locating Materials........................................................................................................ 2-4
Removing the Side Access Panel......................................................................... 2-5
Replacing the Side Access Panel .........................................................................2-6
Chapter 3
Installing Hardware Options
Pre-Failure Warranty.................................................................................................... 3-2
Insight Manager Alert ........................................................................................... 3-2
Using the Power Switch Security Feature.................................................................... 3-2
Disabling the Power Switch Security Feature....................................................... 3-3
Installing Expansion Boards......................................................................................... 3-5
Removing the Expansion Backplane Brace.......................................................... 3-6
Removing an Expansion Slot Cover ..................................................................... 3-7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v
Compaq ProSignia 200 6/233 Setup and Installation Guide
Installing Hardware Options
Continued
Installing an Expansion Board ..............................................................................3-8
Replacing the Expansion Backplane Brace......................................................... 3-10
Installing a Processor in Your ProSignia 200 6/233 Server....................................... 3-11
Removing the System Board Tray...................................................................... 3-11
Replacing the Processor...................................................................................... 3-13
Removing the Processor...................................................................................... 3-13
Installing the Processor ....................................................................................... 3-15
Installing a Memory Upgrade on the Video Graphics Board ............................. 3-17
Adding Memory to the ProSignia 200 6/233 ............................................................. 3-19
Installing SIMMs................................................................................................. 3-20
Configuring Mass Storage Devices............................................................................ 3-22
Removable Media Storage.................................................................................. 3-22
Drive Installation Guidelines .............................................................................. 3-22
Installing Drives into the ProSignia 200 6/233 Server............................................... 3-24
Chapter 4
Cabling Guidelines
IDE Cabling Guidelines ............................................................................................... 4-1
IDE Standard Cables............................................................................................. 4-1
IDE Cabling Scenarios.......................................................................................... 4-3
Device Installation Rules ...................................................................................... 4-4
SCSI Cabling Guidelines.............................................................................................. 4-5
SCSI Cable Connectors......................................................................................... 4-6
Determining Cabling Needs.................................................................................. 4-7
Internal Cabling Guidelines ..................................................................................4-8
Internal Cabling Guidelines ................................................................................4-15
Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices .................................................4-17
Completing the Installation Process........................................................................... 4-20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi
Chapter 5
Server Configuration and Utilities
Resolving Resource Conflicts ..................................................................................... 5-2
Starting the System Configuration Utility.................................................................... 5-3
System Configuration Utility Main Menu.................................................................... 5-3
System Configuration Menu ................................................................................ 5-4
System Partition ................................................................................................... 5-6
Creating a New System Partition......................................................................... 5-7
Verifying the System Partition............................................................................. 5-7
Upgrading the System Partition ...........................................................................5-8
Configuration Backup ................................................................................................. 5-8
Configuration Backup and Configuration History Files....................................... 5-8
Configuring PCI Boards Automatically..................................................................... 5-10
Removing Boards...................................................................................................... 5-10
Installing an Operating System ................................................................................. 5-10
Loading Compaq Device Drivers............................................................................... 5-11
Compaq NetWare and IntranetWare Device Drivers.......................................... 5-12
Windows NT Device Drivers from Compaq ...................................................... 5-14
SCO OpenServer and SCO UnixWare Device Drivers from Compaq............... 5-15
SCO OpenServer................................................................................................. 5-16
UnixWare ............................................................................................................ 5-16
IBM OS/2 Device Drivers from Compaq ........................................................... 5-16
Banyan VINES Device Drivers from Compaq.................................................. 5-17
Diagnostics and Other Utilities ................................................................................. 5-18
Appendix A
Electrostatic Discharge
Grounding Methods..................................................................................................... A-1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vii
Compaq ProSignia 200 6/233 Setup and Installation Guide
Appendix B
Installing a New Battery
System Board Battery Replacement.............................................................................B-1
System Board Battery Install........................................................................................B-2
Placing the Battery .......................................................................................................B-3
Riser Board Battery Replacement................................................................................B-3
Riser Board Battery Installation...........................................................................B-4
Battery Placement on Riser Board.......................................................................B-5
Appendix C
Power Cord Set Requirements
General Requirements ..................................................................................................C-1
Country-Specific Requirements ...................................................................................C-2
Appendix D
Switches and Jumpers
Setting System Board Switches.................................................................................. D-1
Switch Bank Switch SW1 Settings ...................................................................... D-2
Setting NIC Switches Using Switch SW2 ........................................................... D-2
Switch Bank Switch SW 3 Settings ..................................................................... D-3
SCSI Device Jumper Settings...................................................................................... D-4
Jumper Settings........................................................................................................... D-5
Appendix E
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice.............................................................E-1
Modifications.........................................................................................................E-1
Cables....................................................................................................................E-2
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the
FCC Logo-United States only......................................................................................E-2
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)................................................................................E-2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
viii
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Continued
European Union Notice................................................................................................E-3
Japanese Notice ............................................................................................................E-3
Laser Devices ...............................................................................................................E-4
Laser Safety Warnings ..........................................................................................E-4
Compliance with CDRH Regulations...................................................................E-4
Compliance with International Regulations..........................................................E-4
Laser Product Label...............................................................................................E-5
Laser Information..................................................................................................E-5
Battery Replacement Notice.........................................................................................E-6
Battery Recycling Notice .............................................................................................E-6
Appendix F
Specifications and Connector Interfaces
ProSignia 200 6/233 Specifications .............................................................................F-1
Connector Interfaces.....................................................................................................F-2
Index

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ix
Compaq ProSignia 200 6/233 Setup and Installation Guide
Preface
Using the Setup and
Installation Guide
This Setup and Installation Guide contains detailed information about the
Compaq ProSignia 200 6/233 server. A summary of each chapter follows:
■ Chapter 1 Compaq ProSignia 200 6/233 Features
This chapter provides a brief summary of the standard features of the
ProSignia 200 6/233 server. It describes two valuable software
programs, SmartStart and Compaq Insight Manager, which Compaq
provides for you for use with your ProSignia 200 6/233 server.
■ Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview
This chapter provides instructions for first-time installation.
■ Chapter 3 Installing Hardware Options
This chapter provides instructions for installing options for Compaq
ProSignia 200 6/233 servers.
■ Chapter 4 Cabling Guidelines
This chapter provides detailed information on how to cable your server
for a variety of configurations.
■ Chapter 5 Server Configuration and Utilities
This chapter tells how to use the Compaq System Configuration Utility
software program to complete configuration changes. The chapter also
includes information about required Compaq network drivers.
■ Appendix A Electrostatic Discharge
This section suggests ways to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) and
the damage it can cause.
■ Appendix B Installing a New Battery
This section contains information on replacing the system and riser
board batteries.
■ Appendix C Power Cord Set Requirements
This appendix contains requirements for the power cord set now
available with the ProSignia 200 6/233 servers. A table lists power cord
set requirements for each country.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
x
Preface
■ Appendix D Switches and Jumpers
This appendix provides the correct settings for the switches on the
System board and riser boards.
■ Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Notices
This appendix includes regulatory notices required by various agencies.
■ Appendix F Specifications and Connector Interfaces
This appendix provides detailed specifications for easy reference.
■ Index
Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
Text Conventions
Convention Use
Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+)
between two keys indicates that they
should be pressed simultaneously.
USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface
and in uppercase.
FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.
Menu Options, Command Names,
Dialog Box Names These appear in initial capital letters.
COMMANDS, DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES These always appear in uppercase.
Type When you are instructed to type
information, type the information without
pressing the Enter key.
Enter When you are instructed
to enter
information, type the information and
then press the Enter key.