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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4
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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7
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

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Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
Introduction............................................................................................ 11-1
Initial Troubleshooting............................................................................ 11-2
Server Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 11-3
Disk Drive Troubleshooting.................................................................... 11-7
SBB Troubleshooting............................................................................. 11-10
Tape Drive Troubleshooting................................................................... 11-10
Monitor Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 11-11
CD-ROM Troubleshooting...................................................................... 11-12
Diskette Drive Troubleshooting.............................................................. 11-13
RAID Troubleshooting............................................................................ 11-14
A
Technical Specifications
Introduction............................................................................................ A-1
Server Specifications............................................................................. A-1
Performance Specifications............................................................. A-2
Server Dimensions.......................................................................... A-2
Environmental Specifications........................................................... A-3
EISA Expansion Slots............................................................................ A-3
PCI Local Bus Expansion Slots.............................................................. A-3
Power Supply Input Power Requirements.............................................. A-4
Power Supply Output Specifications ...................................................... A-4
Power Cord Requirements..................................................................... A-5
Main Logic Board Switch Settings.......................................................... A-6
CPU Module Switch Settings ................................................................. A-9
B
Device Mapping
Introduction............................................................................................ B-1
CPU Memory Address Map............................................................. B-2
CPU I/O Address Map..................................................................... B-3
I/O Address Map............................................................................. B-4
Server Interrupt Levels.................................................................... B-4
DMA Channel Assignment............................................................... B-5
PCI Configuration Space Address Map............................................ B-6

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C
SCU Features
Introduction............................................................................................ C-1
System - Prioris ZX Series Server................................................... C-2
System Management Group............................................................ C-3
Diskette Drive Group....................................................................... C-4
Boot Options Group......................................................................... C-5
Integrated Peripherals Group........................................................... C-6
Keyboard Features Group ............................................................... C-7
Shadow Options Group ................................................................... C-8
Security Options Group................................................................... C-9
Cache Options Group...................................................................... C-10
Advanced Control Group ................................................................. C-10
EISA or PCI Devices Group............................................................. C-12
D
Caring For Your Server
Introduction............................................................................................ D-1
Cleaning the Server............................................................................... D-2
Cleaning the Screen .............................................................................. D-2
Cleaning the Mouse............................................................................... D-2
Moving the Server.................................................................................. D-3
Packing the Server.......................................................................... D-3
Installing the Server at a New Location............................................ D-4
Figures
Typical Prioris ZX 6000MP Series................................................ xvi
1-1. Providing a Comfortable Working Environment ............................. 1-8
2-1. SCU Main Menu Options.............................................................. 2-7
3-1. Server Brake ................................................................................ 3-2
3-2. Unlocking and Removing the Side Panels..................................... 3-4
3-3. Installing Side Covers................................................................... 3-5
3-4. Server Front View......................................................................... 3-7
3-5. Server Left Side View................................................................... 3-9
3-6. Server Right Side View................................................................. 3-11
3-7. Server Rear View.......................................................................... 3-13
3-8. Main Logic Board Connectors....................................................... 3-15

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3-9. Main Logic Board Components..................................................... 3-17
3-10. CPU Module Components and Connectors................................... 3-19
3-11. Replacing the Server Battery/RTC................................................ 3-22
4-1. Prioris ZX 6000MP Series Server Component Information............ 4-3
5-1. CPU Slot Locations....................................................................... 5-3
5-2. Removing the Terminator Card..................................................... 5-5
5-3. Installing a CPU Module................................................................ 5-7
6-1. MLB SIMM Interleave and Bank 0 Locations................................. 6-4
6-2. Memory Module 1 and 2 SIMM Bank Locations ............................ 6-5
6-3. Installing a SIMM (MLB)................................................................ 6-7
6-4. Memory Module Removal............................................................. 6-9
6-5. Installing a SIMM (Memory Module).............................................. 6-11
7-1. Five Connector SCSI Cable.......................................................... 7-7
7-2. Storage Backplane ....................................................................... 7-8
7-3. Installing a Half-Height 5¼-Inch Device Into Top-Right Drive Bay.. 7-11
7-4. Installing a Full-Height 5¼-Inch Device Into Top-Right Drive Bay.. 7-13
7-5. Installing Expansion Brackets ....................................................... 7-15
7-6. Installing a Device Into the Hot-Swap Drive Bay............................ 7-17
7-7. External SCSI Bus Connections.................................................... 7-21
7-8. Connecting an External SCSI Storage Box to a SCSI Controller ... 7-23
8-1. Expansion Board Slot Locations.................................................... 8-2
8-2. EISA/PCI Scan Order................................................................... 8-7
8-3. Removing a Metal Filler Plate ....................................................... 8-13
8-4. Installing an ISA Expansion Board................................................ 8-14
8-5. Installing an EISA Expansion Board.............................................. 8-16
8-6. Installing a PCI Expansion Board.................................................. 8-18
9-1. Single Channel SCSI Configuration............................................... 9-5
9-2. Two Channel SCSI Configuration.................................................. 9-7
9-3. Three Channel SCSI Configuration............................................... 9-9
10-1. Front Panel Security Doors Lock................................................... 10-2
10-2. Left and Right Side Panel Lock..................................................... 10-3
A-1. Main Logic Board Switch Location................................................. A-8
A-2. CPU Module Switch Location ........................................................ A-12

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About This Guide
Introduction
This guide describes how to operate, upgrade, configure, and trouble-
shoot your Prioris ZX 6000MP (Multi-Processing) Series. This guide will
also help to familiarize you with all aspects of the server and provide a
reference tool for questions you might have in the future.
If you are initially setting up your server, refer to the
Server Installation
Guide
.
The
Server Installation Guide identifies all the components that were
shipped from the factory as well as how to connect the mouse, keyboard,
monitor, and ac power.
The
Server Installation Guide shows how to turn your server on for the first
time and access the ServerWORKS Quick Launch program. You must run
the ServerWORKS Quick Launch program to initially configure your
server, create utility and device driver diskettes, and install an operating
system.
Audience
This guide is written specifically for anyone responsible for operating,
configuring, and expanding the Prioris ZX 6000MP Series.

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Support Information
A variety of support information is available to help you set up, configure,
and operate your Prioris ZX 6000MP Series. This information comes in the
form of README information, on-line help, electronic books, or as printed
material.
If you want to... Refer to the...
Set up your server Server Installation Guide to unpack, install
internal components, connect external
devices and power, and access the
ServerWORKS Quick Launch program.
Load the supplied
ServerWORKS software
ServerWORKS Quick Launch Reference
Guide
.
README information contained on the
ServerWORKS Quick Launch CD-ROM
disk.
Locate the major internal
components of your Prioris ZX
6000MP Series
Side Panel Labels on your server’s side
panels.
Upgrade and configure your
server after installing optional
components (for example, a
CPU module, memory, mass
storage devices, SCSI or RAID
adapters, etc.)
Information supplied in this User’s Guide.
Supplied SCSI, RAID, and other options
documentation.
Run diagnostics ServerWORKS Quick Launch Reference
Guide
and the Quick Launch program on
the supplied CD-ROM disk.
Supplied diagnostics documentation.

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Organization
This guide contains the following:
• Chapter 1:
Introduction — This chapter provides general
information about your server. For example: features, server
software and support documentation, diagnostic software, server
utilities and technical support, and providing a comfortable working
environment.
• Chapter 2:
Server Utilities — This chapter describes the server utilities
that are supplied on the ServerWORKS Quick Launch CD-ROM disk.
• Chapter 3:
Server Components — This chapter provides general
information about your server’s components. For example:
procedures for removing the side panels, removing the server
components, and information about the System Configuration Utility
(SCU).
• Chapter 4:
Server Management — This chapter describes how to
manage your server using a network manager, specifically Digital’s
ServerWORKS manager. It also provides a list and description of
error messages that might display and error codes that might
sound if a failure occurs.
• Chapter 5:
Upgrading Your Server’s CPU Module Configuration —
This chapter describes how to upgrade your server with higher-
performance CPU modules.
• Chapter 6:
Installing Additional Memory — This chapter describes
how to install additional memory on the main logic board and
optional memory modules.
• Chapter 7:
Installing Optional Disk and Tape Drives — This chapter
describes how to install optional disk and tape drives and an
external storage box.
• Chapter 8:
Installing Expansion Boards — This chapter describes
how to install ISA, EISA, and PCI expansion boards.

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• Chapter 9: Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters — This chapter
describes how to connect mass storage devices to supported SCSI
or RAID adapters.
• Chapter 10:
Server Security Features — This chapter describes
the various security features that are available to prevent server or
data theft.
• Chapter 11:
Problem Solving and Troubleshooting — This chapter
describes initial and advanced troubleshooting solutions.
• Appendix A:
Technical Specifications — This appendix lists server
operating specifications. Main logic board and CPU module switch
information is also included.
• Appendix B:
Device Mapping — This appendix provides a series of
tables listing mapping and address information related to server
memory and various main logic board devices (keyboard controller,
interrupt controller, Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller, etc.).
• Appendix C:
SCU Features — This appendix lists the available SCU
resource and configuration options.
• Appendix D:
Caring For Your Server — This appendix provides
suggestions for cleaning and moving your server.

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Conventions
Convention
Example Description
Reference Guide Italics are typically used for titles, comments, and
references to other sections of this document or other
documents.
c:\windows>
SCU.BAT
Monospaced text indicates information that your server
or software displays. For example, a directory path or
error message.
Monospaced text can also indicate a command that you
need to enter to run an application or utility.
[Enter] Square brackets surrounding text represents a keyboard
key.
[Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del] Aplus sign indicates that the keys shown should be
pressed at the same time.

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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
BIOS Basic input/output system
CPU Central processing unit
DIMM Dual in-line memory module
DMA Direct memory access
DRAM Dynamic random access memory
ECC Error correction code
ECP Extended capabilities port
EISA Extended industry standard architecture
EPP Enhanced parallel port
FRU Field replaceable unit
IDE Integrated drive electronics
h An h suffix to a numerical value denotes hexadecimal
numbers. For example, 0F8h equals 0F8 hexadecimal.
I/O Input/output
ISA Industry standard architecture
MS-DOSMicrosoft Disk Operating System
PCI Peripheral component interconnect
POST Power-on self test
RAID Redundant array of independent devices
RAM Random access memory
ROM Read only memory
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Abbreviation Meaning
RTC Real-time clock
SBB Storage building block
SCSI Small computer system interface
SCU System Configuration Utility
SIMM Single in-line memory module
SMP Symmetrical multi-processor
VGA Video graphics array
Windows NT Microsoft Windows NT operating system software
ZIF Zero insertion force
Special Notices
Three kinds of special notices are used in this guide to emphasize specific
information.
WARNING: Indicates the presence of a hazard that
can cause personal injury if the hazard is not avoided.
CAUTION: Indicates the presence of a hazard that
might cause damage to hardware or that might corrupt
software.
NOTES: Used to provide additional information.