Digital Equipment PRIORIS ZX 6000 MP SERIES User manual

PRIORIS ZX
6000 MP SERIES
USER’S GUIDE

Prioris ZX 6000MP Series
User’s Guide
Part Number: ER-930WW-UA. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation

July 1996
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FCC ID: A09-930WW
The FCC wants you to know...
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
All external cables connecting to this basic unit need to be shielded. For
cables connecting to option cards, see the option manual or installation
instructions.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

This equipment is in the 2nd Class category (information equipment to be
used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the
standards set by the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Data
Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at
preventing radio interference in such residential area.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio
interference.
Read the instructions for correct handling.
This equipment meets or exceeds requirements for safety in the U.S. (UL
1950), Canada (CSA C22.2 No. 950), and Europe (EN 60950/IEC 950)
with Nordic requirements.
This equipment meets or exceeds the ergonomic requirements of ZH1/618
and is certified to bear the GS mark by TUV Rheinland of Germany.
This equipment has been tested for radio frequency emissions and has
been verified to meet VDE 0871 Class B.

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Contents
About This Guide
Introduction............................................................................................ ix
Audience ............................................................................................... ix
Support Information............................................................................... x
Organization.......................................................................................... xi
Conventions........................................................................................... xiii
Abbreviations......................................................................................... xiv
Special Notices...................................................................................... xv
1
Introduction
Reliability/Availability ....................................................................... 1-1
Server Expansion............................................................................ 1-2
Server Management........................................................................ 1-3
Server Security................................................................................ 1-3
Server Software and Documentation...................................................... 1-4
Diagnostic Software............................................................................... 1-5
Server Utilities and Technical Support.................................................... 1-5
Important Ergonomic Information........................................................... 1-6

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2
Server Utilities
Introduction............................................................................................ 2-1
SCSI
Select Utility .................................................................................. 2-2
RAID Configuration Utility ...................................................................... 2-2
PHLASH.EXE........................................................................................ 2-3
Using EPP3SMC.EXE........................................................................... 2-3
System Configuration Utility (SCU) ........................................................ 2-4
When to Run the SCU..................................................................... 2-4
Configuring Expansion Boards......................................................... 2-5
Starting the SCU ............................................................................. 2-6
Using the SCU................................................................................. 2-8
SCU Keyboard Function Keys ......................................................... 2-9
Configure Your Computer................................................................ 2-10
Setting the Date and Time............................................................... 2-11
Maintain the System Configuration Diskette..................................... 2-12
3
Server Components
Introduction............................................................................................ 3-1
Disconnecting External Devices and Power ........................................... 3-2
Removing and Installing the Side Panels ............................................... 3-3
Server Front View.................................................................................. 3-6
Server Left Side View............................................................................ 3-8
Server Right Side View.......................................................................... 3-10
Server Rear View................................................................................... 3-12
Main Logic Board Connectors................................................................ 3-14
Main Logic Board Components.............................................................. 3-16
CPU Module Components and Connectors............................................ 3-18
Tools Needed........................................................................................ 3-20
Static Electricity..................................................................................... 3-20
Replacing the Server Battery/Real Time Clock (RTC) ............................ 3-21

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Server Management
Introduction............................................................................................ 4-1
Managing Your Server........................................................................... 4-1
Obtaining Information about Your Server ............................................... 4-2
Obtaining Information Using the SCU .............................................. 4-4
Obtaining Information Using Server Management Software............. 4-4
Server Status......................................................................................... 4-6
Server Status .................................................................................. 4-7
POST OCP Messages........................................................................... 4-9
POST/Boot Codes........................................................................... 4-9
OCP Messages ..................................................................................... 4-11
OCP Status and Error Messages..................................................... 4-12
Server CPU Voltage and Temperature Ranges...................................... 4-14
CPU Voltage Range ........................................................................ 4-14
VRM Voltage Range........................................................................ 4-15
CPU Temperature Warning Levels .................................................. 4-16
5
Upgrading Your Server’s CPU Module Configuration
Introduction............................................................................................ 5-1
Configuration Guidelines........................................................................ 5-1
Server CPU Module Configurations........................................................ 5-2
CPU Module Upgrade Configurations..................................................... 5-2
Upgrading to a New CPU Module Configuration..................................... 5-4
6
Installing Additional Memory
Introduction............................................................................................ 6-1
Server SIMMs Requirements................................................................. 6-2
Memory Configuration Guidelines .......................................................... 6-3
Installing SIMMs (MLB).......................................................................... 6-6
Upgrading Memory ................................................................................ 6-8
Installing SIMMs (Memory Module)........................................................ 6-8
Memory Interleaving Upgrade Path........................................................ 6-12
Supported Memory Configurations......................................................... 6-13
Memory Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 6-14

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Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives
Introduction............................................................................................ 7-1
Tape Drive Configuration Guidelines...................................................... 7-1
SBB Configuration Guidelines................................................................ 7-1
CD-ROM Drive Configuration Guidelines ............................................... 7-2
SCSI Configuration Guidelines............................................................... 7-2
SCSI ID and Termination................................................................. 7-2
Setting IDs and Termination ............................................................ 7-3
Boot Device..................................................................................... 7-4
External Channel............................................................................. 7-4
Storage Backplane.......................................................................... 7-5
Drive ID........................................................................................... 7-5
Cables............................................................................................. 7-6
Storage Backplane ................................................................................ 7-7
Installing Optional Drives ....................................................................... 7-9
Installing a Half-Height 5¼-Inch Device into the Top-Right Drive Bay .... 7-10
Installing a Full-Height 5¼-Inch Device into the Top-Right Drive Bay..... 7-12
Expansion Brackets................................................................... 7-14
Hot-Swap Drive Bay........................................................................ 7-16
SBB LED Status Indicators........................................................ 7-18
External Storage.................................................................................... 7-20
Connecting an External SCSI Bus to the Storage Backplane........... 7-20
Connecting an External Device to a SCSI Controller........................ 7-22
8
Installing Expansion Boards
Introduction............................................................................................ 8-1
ISA/EISA Expansion Board Configuration Guidelines............................. 8-1
PCI Expansion Board Configuration Guidelines...................................... 8-2
Configuring Your EISA/PCI Expansion Boards Using the SCU............... 8-3
Identifying the Server Boot Device................................................... 8-4
Server Bus Scan Order ................................................................... 8-4
Examples of EISA/PCI Scan Order.................................................. 8-6
Identifying PCI Devices in the SCU.................................................. 8-8

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Advanced Menu in the SCU............................................................. 8-10
Locking of Resources................................................................ 8-10
View Additional System Information........................................... 8-10
Set Verification Mode Menu....................................................... 8-11
Maintain SCI File Menu............................................................. 8-11
Installing Expansion Boards................................................................... 8-11
Adding ISA Expansion Boards......................................................... 8-12
Installing ISA Expansion Boards...................................................... 8-12
Installing EISA Expansion Boards.................................................... 8-15
Adding EISA Expansion Boards....................................................... 8-16
Installing PCI Expansion Boards...................................................... 8-17
Adding PCI Expansion Boards......................................................... 8-19
Relocating Expansion Boards.......................................................... 8-20
9
Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters
Introduction............................................................................................ 9-1
SCSI Configuration Guidelines............................................................... 9-1
RAID Configuration Guidelines............................................................... 9-2
Host Adapter Cable Configurations........................................................ 9-3
Single Channel SCSI Configuration ................................................. 9-3
Two Channel SCSI Configuration .................................................... 9-6
Three Channel SCSI Configuration.................................................. 9-8
10
Server Security Features
Introduction............................................................................................ 10-1
Left and Right Door Security Lock.......................................................... 10-2
Left and Right Side Panel Lock.............................................................. 10-3
Supervisor Password............................................................................. 10-4
If You Forget Your Password................................................................. 10-5
Additional Security Features .................................................................. 10-6