Digital Equipment Prioris Series User manual

Server
PriorisTM
Installation
WITH ServerWORKSTM QUICK LAUNCH
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hank ou
... for purchasing a Digital Prioris server.
The Prioris family represents
Digital’s continued commitment to
Uncompromising Quality, backed by
award-winning Customer Service and Support.
The following procedures will help you easily set up
your server’s hardware and software.
Before you Begin
Select a suitable area for assembly and use.
Ensure that your workspace:
■ Is located next to electrical outlets and a telephone
jack
■ Is free from excessive heat, dust, and direct sunlight
■ Allows at least 7 inches of clearance on all sides for
proper air flow
See “Technical Specifications” in your User’s Guide for
temperature and humidity information.
If you do not wish to install the server yourself, contact
Digital Customer Service.A Customer Service Techni-
cian can install the server for you.
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ServerWORKS Quick Launch
ServerWORKS Quick Launch delivers unparal-
leled achievement in streamlining the installation
and configuration of hardware components and
network operating system software on Digital’s
PriorisTM line of servers.Quick Launch combines
an intuitive interface and versatile, time saving
features to produce a consistent and accurate in-
stallation optimized for Digital’s extremely powerful
and highly acclaimed Prioris servers.
In addition to its automated yet extensible method
of express installations for Network Operating
Systems, Quick Launch provides a comprehen-
sive archive of server documentation, trouble-
shooting assistance, and indispensable configura-
tion utilities; all on one bootable CD!

Installation Guide 3
Unpack your server and check the parts
Unpack and identify your server’s components.
Prioris server
Keyboard
Mouse
Power cord
Server keys
Server software and documentation kits
IDE connector cable
The ServerWORKS software kit includes:
■ ServerWORKS Quick Launch kit: ServerWORKS
Quick Launch CD-ROM disk and Reference Guide.
■ ServerWORKS Manager kit: ServerWORKS Man-
ager software and documentation.
The Prioris Server documentation kit includes:
■ This Installation Guide, User’s Guide, Documenta-
tion Overview, Options Manuals, Warranty and
Service Information, Diagnostic User’s Guide, and
Registration Card.
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Install any internal options
If you have options to install, install them now.
1. Unlock side panel
2. Remove side panel
3. Install options
Refer to these chapters in the User’s Guide for detailed
information on:
■ ExpandingYour Server
■ Server Utilities
Also, refer to the documentation that came with the op-
tion kit for specific installation instructions.
NOTES
ISA cards should be installed after you run the System
Configuration Utility (SCU) in Step 7 or 8.
Before touching any circuit board or component, wear
an anti-static wrist strap, properly grounded to the server
chassis, or touch the metal frame to discharge any static
electricity.
If your server was not pre-configured at the factory, you
need the following minimum requirements to proceed
with the server installation:
■ 16 MB of RAM
■ SVGA monitor
■ 540 MB minimum hard disk drive
■ Two or three button mouse
■ CD-ROM drive attached to the bootable SCSI con-
troller
■ Keyboard
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Connect the cables
1. Connect the mouse and keyboard cables into the
corresponding connectors at the back of the server.
2. Place your monitor near your server. Connect the
monitor signal cable to the back of the monitor and
then connect it to the matching connector at the back
of your server.
3. Connect the monitor power cord to the back of the
monitor and then connect it to the matching connec-
tor at the back of your server or into a wall outlet.
NOTE
Some large screen monitors (17-inch diagonal and over)
require more power than the server’s auxiliary ac outlet
can supply.These monitors will have power cords that
must be connected directly into a wall outlet.
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Connecting to your network
10Base-T (Twisted-Pair)
Your Prioris server is shipped network ready with con-
nectors and onboard circuitry for both 10Base-T
(Twisted-Pair) and 10Base-2 (EtherNet ThinWire) net-
work cabling.
Contact your network administrator before connecting to
either network type.
10Base-2 (ThinWire)
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Connect the power cord
Connect the ac power cord to the server, then to your
power outlet.
CAUTION
If your server has a voltage select switch, the
switch must match the voltage supplied by your
outlet.In North American countries, 115 V ac
current is common. In other countries, 230V ac
current is common.Make sure that the voltage
select switch is set to the correct voltage.If it is
not set correctly, you can damage your server.
The voltage select switch is located above the
monitor power outlet.
Do not attempt to modify or use an external
100 V ac (Japan only) or 115 V ac power cord
for 220-240 V ac input power. Modifying either
power cord can cause severe equipment
damage.
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Turn on the monitor and then the server
1. Turn on the monitor.
2. Turn on the server.
3. Adjust the monitor contrast and brightness to obtain a
readable screen display.
NOTE
Refer to your User’s Guide for BIOS and Power-on-self-
test (POST) messages.
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Run the Quick Launch CD-ROM program
Use the Quick Launch CD-ROM disk to complete the
server installation.Follow these steps to configure your
server and install an operating system.
NOTE
This procedure assumes that no additional EISA, PCI,
or ISA cards have been installed in your server. If you
installed optional expansion card(s), you need to per-
form the instructions on the next page.
1. Locate the Quick Launch CD-ROM disk in your
ServerWORKS software kit.Boot your server and in-
sert the CD-ROM disk. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to re-
boot your server.
2. When prompted, enter the MS-DOS partition size.
Quick Launch then creates an MS-DOS partition on
the hard disk drive using the FDISK utility.Afterwards,
your server automatically reboots.
The Quick Launch main menu appears and all utili-
ties and related files (SCU, diagnostics, RAID, etc.)
are installed onto the MS-DOS partition.
3. Select
Install Software
from the Quick Launch main
menu.
Choose
Express
for unattended operating
system installation of Microsoft Windows NT or No-
vell NetWare or choose
Conventional
for a traditional
operating system installation (SCO UNIX, OS/2, Mi-
crosoft Windows NT, or Novell NetWare).
Refer to the Quick Launch Reference Guide included
with the ServerWORKS software kit for detailed installa-
tion procedures.
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If you installed optional expansion cards
Make sure you are familiar with using:
■ The System Configuration Utility (SCU)
■ The SCSI
Select
Utility
Refer to your User’s Guide and SCSI manuals for any
additional information.
Use the Quick Launch CD-ROM disk to complete the
server installation.Follow these steps to configure your
server and install an operating system.
1. Locate the Quick Launch CD-ROM disk in your
ServerWORKS software kit.Power on your server
and insert the CD-ROM disk. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to
reboot your server.
2. Use the SCU, when displayed, to configure the EISA
option cards you installed or to enable the PCI cards.
If you installed ISA cards, check the current card
configuration to avoid IRQ or address conflicts before
manually setting jumpers and switches.
Your server automatically reboots after you save and
exit the SCU.
3. When prompted, enter the MS-DOS partition size.
Quick Launch then
creates
an MS-DOS partition on
the hard disk drive using the FDISK utility.After-
wards, your server automatically reboots.
The Quick Launch main menu appears and all utili-
ties and related files (SCU, diagnostics, RAID, etc.)
are installed onto the MS-DOS partition.
4. Select
Install Software
from the Quick Launch main
menu.
Choose
Express
for unattended operating
system installation of Microsoft Windows NT or No-
vell NetWare or choose
Conventional
for a traditional
operating system installation (SCO UNIX, OS/2, Mi-
crosoft Windows NT, or Novell NetWare).
Refer to the Quick Launch Reference Guide included
with the ServerWORKS software kit for detailed installa-
tion procedures.
NOTE
If you installed additional SCSI cards, make sure the
MS-DOS partition resides on the drive you want it to be
on.If not, shut down your server, change the order of
your cards and reconfigure your server.
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7 Express operating system installation
Express Installation Microsoft Windows NT Server & Novell NetWare
You will be asked to provide the following information before you can
Express
install Microsoft Windows NT or Novell
NetWare.
Windows NT Server
Full Name______________________________________
Organization Name ______________________________
Server Name ___________________________________
Product ID _____________________________________
NT Server Type _________________________________
License________________________________________
Time Zone _____________________________________
Work Group Name_______________________________
Network
■ Install NWLink
■ Install NetBEUI
■ Install TCPIP
Novell NetWare
Server Name____________________________________
Organization Name_______________________________
Frame Type _____________________________________
Administrator Password ___________________________
Time Zone______________________________________
Fill in the information as required.Have your Microsoft
Windows NT or Novell Netware software kit ready. Fol-
low the instructions on the screen to begin your operat-
ing system installation.
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Creating server utility and device driver diskettes
Use the method described in Step 7 or 8 to boot the
Quick Launch CD-ROM disk and configure your server.
From the Quick Launch main menu, select
Install Soft-
ware.
Choose the
Conventional
method to create operat-
ing system-specific device driver and server utility disk-
ettes from image files located on the Quick Launch CD-
ROM disk.You will need these diskettes to traditionally
install Windows NT, Novell NetWare, SCO UNIX, OS/2,
and other operating systems.
If you prefer, you can create the required diskettes from
Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups based work-
stations using these procedures:
1. Locate the Quick Launch CD-ROM disk in your
ServerWORKS software kit.Insert the CD-ROM disk
into the CD-ROM drive.
2. From the Windows Program Manager, select
File
,
then
Run
.
3. Enter:
qlaunch.exe
4. Select
Install Software
from the ServerWORKS
Quick Launch main menu.
5. Select
Conventional
and then your server’s operating
system. Select your server’s model name to view the
list of available disk images.
For more information, refer to the ServerWORKS Quick
Launch Reference Guide and the on-line help in the
ServerWORKS Quick Launch program.
The following is a list of device drivers you might need:
■ SCSI—enables your server to operate using the on-
board Adaptec controller or allows you to choose
from several other supported Adaptec options.
■ Mouse—enables your server to operate using a
Logitech mouse.
■ Video—enables your server to operate using the
onboard Cirrus video controller or other supported
video cards.
■ Network—enables your server to operate using the
onboard Digital EtherNet controller or allows you to
choose from several other Digital supported network
interface cards.
The following is a list of bootable server utilities:
■ SCU—enables you to make a bootable SCU disk-
ette for use when configuring your server and add-
ing options.
■ Diagnostics—enables you to make a bootable
diskette for use when troubleshooting your server.
■ RAID—enables you to make a bootable RAID Con-
figuration Utility diskette for use when configuring an
optional external RAID array.
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Register your server and review your documentation
Register
1. Record the server’s model number and serial number
here.
■ Server Model Description:
________________________________________
(located on the front of the server)
■ Server Model Number and Serial Number:
________________________________________
(located on the back of the server)
2. Send in the registration card contained in your Prioris
Server documentation kit.
Warranty
■ 3-year on-site hardware warranty.
■ Refer to your Warranty and Service Information for
specific warranty terms and conditions.
If You Need Help
If you have questions about your server hardware, soft-
ware, or warranty, please contact Digital’s Customer
Service organization.
BeforeYou Call Digital
1. Run the diagnostics shipped with your server to
isolate the problem.You can run the diagnostics from
the MS-DOS partition created by Quick Launch or
you can create a diagnostics diskette from the Quick
Launch “Install Software” Conventional button.
2. Have the server’s model number and serial number
available before you call.
3. Record any error messages and be prepared to de-
scribe the sequence of events that led to your prob-
lem.
4. Call 1-800-354-9000.
For Technical Information
Technical information is available 24 hours a day on the
Digital bulletin board service (BBS).For access call:
US Digital BBS
■ 1-508-496-8800
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Install the ServerWORKS software
After your server and network operating system installa-
tion is complete, install Digital’s ServerWORKS Manager
to:
■ Access an easy-to-use server management inter-
face
■ Monitor critical PC server statistics
■ Obtain an easy-to-read topology map of the network
■ Manage server fault conditions
■ Support distributed SNMP network devices from
anywhere on the LAN
NOTE
Refer to the ServerWORKS Manager README FIRST
letter and User’s Guide in the ServerWORKS software
kit for installation information.
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Prioris and ServerWorks are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation
SCO UNIX is a trademark of The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.
OS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
MS-DOS, Windows NT, Windows 3.1 & Windows for Workgroups are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
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