HP AlphaServer ES80 Quick start guide

HP AlphaServer ES80
Upgrades
Order Number: EK-ES800-UP. C01
This manual is for field service engineers and self-maintenance customers
installing upgrades to HP AlphaServer ES80 systems.
Hewlett-Packard Company

June 2004
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Contents
Preface
Information on the Internet .....................................................................................................x
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 System Components .............................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Upgrade Steps........................................................................................................ 1-3
1.3 Upgrade Kits.......................................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Update Firmware ................................................................................................... 1-6
1.5 Remove System Power .......................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2 Install and Cable the Drawers
2.1 Remove the Side Panel ............................................................................. 2-2
2.2 Install the Brackets ................................................................................................ 2-4
2.3 Install the 2P Drawer(s) ......................................................................................... 2-6
2.4 Install the IP Cables............................................................................................... 2-8
2.5 Connect Ethernet, Ground, and Power Cables..................................................... 2-10
2.6 Install I/O Cable Support ..................................................................................... 2-12
2.7 Install the Bezel ................................................................................................... 2-13
2.8 Replace the Side Panel......................................................................................... 2-14
2.9 Set each Drawer ID.............................................................................................. 2-16
2.10 Restore Power...................................................................................................... 2-18
Chapter 3 Configure and Troubleshoot
3.1 Notify Server Management of New Members....................................................... 3-2
3.2 Set Membership Takes Effect................................................................................ 3-4
3.3 Reset Micros .......................................................................................................... 3-6
3.4 Run Show Cable .................................................................................................... 3-8
3.5 Connect to Partition ............................................................................................. 3-10
3.6 Troubleshooting During Console Power-up ........................................................ 3-11
3.7 Troubleshooting Power during Power-up ............................................................ 3-12
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Chapter 4 Verify with Q-Vet
4.1 Q-Vet Considerations ............................................................................................ 4-2
4.2 Run Q-Vet.............................................................................................................. 4-3
4.2.1 Swap or Pagefile Space .................................................................................. 4-3
4.3 Installing Q-Vet ..................................................................................................... 4-4
4.3.1 Tru64 UNIX ................................................................................................... 4-4
4.3.2 OpenVMS....................................................................................................... 4-5
4.4 Running Q-Vet ...................................................................................................... 4-6
4.4.1 Tru64 UNIX ................................................................................................... 4-6
4.4.2 OpenVMS....................................................................................................... 4-6
4.5 Reviewing Q-Vet Results ...................................................................................... 4-7
4.6 De-Installing Q-Vet ............................................................................................... 4-8
4.6.1 Tru64 UNIX ................................................................................................... 4-8
4.6.2 OpenVMS....................................................................................................... 4-8
4.6.3 Q-Vet Resources............................................................................................. 4-8
Table of Examples
Example 3–1 Power-Up Display......................................................................................... 3-2
Example 3–2 Run Set Membership..................................................................................... 3-4
Example 3–3 Run Reset Micros.......................................................................................... 3-6
Example 3–4 Run Show Cable ........................................................................................... 3-8
Example 3–5 Run Connect ............................................................................................... 3-10
Table of Figures
Figure 1–1 Typical ES80 M8 System ............................................................................. ... 1-2
Figure 1–2 Turn Off Power................................................................................................. 1-7
Figure 2–1 Remove the Side Panel ..................................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2–2 Installing the Brackets ...................................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2–3 Attaching the Ground Wire............................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2–4 Installing the 2P Drawer ................................................................................... 2-6
Figure 2–5 Installing the IP Cables..................................................................................... 2-8
Figure 2–6 Cabling the Drawer......................................................................................... 2-10
Figure 2–7 Installing Drawer-stop Brackets ..................................................................... 2-11
Figure 2–8 Install I/O Cable Support................................................................................ 2-12
Figure 2–9 Install the Bezel .............................................................................................. 2-13
Figure 2–10 Replacing the Side Panel .............................................................................. 2-14
Figure 2–11 Setting Drawer ID......................................................................................... 2-16
Figure 2–12 ID Numbers .................................................................................................. 2-17
Figure 2–13 Restore Power............................................................................................... 2-18
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Table of Tables
Table 1 HP AlphaServer ES80 Documentation ................................................................. x
Table 1–1 Upgrade Steps .................................................................................................... 1-3
Table 1–2 ES80 Upgrade Kits by Model ............................................................................ 1-4
Table 1–3 ES80 Upgrade Kit Contents............................................................................... 1-4
Table 1–4 ES80 Rack Kit Contents .................................................................................... 1-5
Table 1–5 OCP LEDs ......................................................................................................... 1-5
Table 2–1 Recommended Bracket Alignment for 2P Drawers ........................................... 2-3
Table 2–2 Drawer ID ........................................................................................................ 2-17
Table 3–1 Set Membership Commands .............................................................................. 3-3
Table 3–2 Troubleshoot Vaux........................................................................................... 3-12
Table 3–3 Troubleshoot Internal LAN.............................................................................. 3-12
Table 3–4 Troubleshoot with the OCP.............................................................................. 3-13
Table 3–5 Troubleshoot 48V Issues.................................................................................. 3-13
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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is for service providers of HP AlphaServer ES80s who are upgrading an ES80
system.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into small
sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an abstract that
provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration or example. The facing
page contains descriptions, procedures, and syntax definitions.
This manual has 4 chapters.
•Chapter 1, Overview, introduces you to the ES80 system, its upgrade kits and
contents, and the basic steps of the upgrade procedure.
•Chapter 2, Install and cable the drawers, guides you through removing the side
panel, installing cagenuts, brackets, and the 2P drawers for all models.. It details
placement and order of IP (interprocessor), Ethernet, power cables and ground wires for
connecting the new installed CP drawer(s) to the initial system.
•Chapter 3, Configure and Troubleshoot, completes our installation. We assign IP
addresses to the newly installed components, and complete with a software check that
all newly installed components are seen and operating appropriately.
•Chapter 4, Verifying with Q-Vet, gives you the Q-Vet installing, running, removing
procedures to verify the system upgrade.
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Information on the Internet
Visit the AlphaServer Web site for pdf and html versions of AlphaServer
documentation. This site is updated as new revisions and manuals are
produced. Table 1 lists some of the available documentation.
Firmware downloads are available at
ftp://ftp.digital.com/pub/Digital/Alpha/firmware/index.html or at
http://ftp.digital.com/pub/Digital/Alpha/firmware/index.html.
You can reach this from the external hp homepage. One URL may work more
successfully, depending on firewall configurations at your customer site.
Table 1 HP AlphaServer ES80 Documentation
Title Pdf html
HP AlphaServer ES47/ES80/GS1280
Site Preparation Y Y
Installation Information Y Y
User Information Y Y
Server Management Tutorial -- Y
Service Manual Y
1
Y
1
AlphaServer Management Station
Software Installation and User’s Guide
Y Y
CLI Reference Y Y
HP AlphaServer ES47 Trade-up Y
1
Y
1
HP AlphaServer ES80 Upgrade Y
1
Y
1
SRM Console Reference Y Y
Technical Summary Y Y
1
Available for HP field service engineers and self-maintenance customers only.
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Chapter 1
Overview
The AlphaServer ES80 system forms the mid-range of the family of high-
performance ES47/ES80/GS1280 server platforms designed for enterprise-level
applications. The ES80 system is contained in a single cabinet. The ES80
system is built with 2P drawers; a maximum of four 2P drawers can be
connected to create an 8P system with up to 32 Gbytes of memory (64 Gbytes
future), up to 64 PCI/PCI-X slots, and up to eight AGP slots.
ES80 model numbers are based on the number of CPUs in a system.
A Model 2 is a one-drawer system (with 2 CPUs); a Model 4 is a two-drawer
system (with 4 CPUs), a Model 6 is a three-drawer system (with 6 CPUs), and a
Model 8 is a four-drawer system (with 8 CPUs).
This chapter provides an overview of the three ES80 upgrades.
Sections include:
•System components
•Upgrade steps
•Upgrade kits
•Update firmware
•Remove system power
CPU Speeds
AlphaServer ES80 Systems can use two different CPUs:
CPU Speed Part Number
1000 MHz 3X-KN73A-xx
1150 MHz 3X-KN73C-xx
CAUTION: Only one type of CPU may run within a given hard partition. A system may run
CPUs of different speeds in different partitions, as long as all the CPUs within each
partition are the same.
Overview 1-1

1.1 System Components
A typical ES80 system may contain from one to four 2P drawers, AC input box(es, and
a NAT box, and optional I/O drawers, storage shelves, and KVM.
Figure 1-1 Typical ES80 M8 System
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1.2 Upgrade Steps
Here are the basic steps for installing these upgrades.
Table 1-1 Upgrade Steps
Step To do Resource
1 Check firmware levels; update to latest versions.
Backup important data.
Section 1.4
2 Open your upgrade kit(s) and check contents Tables 1-2. 1-3. & 1-4
3 Shut down applications and operating system
partition(s) in an orderly fashion.
Application and
operating system guides
4 Remove power from the cabinet (unplug the
system from its outlet). Wait 5 minutes so that any
residual power is grounded.
Section 1.5
5 Remove the side panel. Chapter 2
6 Install brackets and 2P drawer(s). Chapter 2
7 Cable the drawers, install bezels Chapter 3
8 Power-up systems, create new hardware addresses,
verify the installation, troubleshoot if necessary.
Chapter 3
9 Run Q-Vet. Chapter 4
Overview 1-3

1.3 Upgrade Kits
You may install one to three of the upgrade kits,
bringing an ES80 system up to a maximum of 8 processors.
Table 1-2 ES80 Upgrade Kits by Model
Model upgrade Processor upgrade Upgrade Kit P/N
Model 2 to Model 4 From 2 to 4 processors 3X-BA60B-AB
Model 4 to Model 6 From 4 to 6 processors 3X-BA60B-AC
Model 6 to Model 8 From 6 to 8 processors 3X-BA60B-AD
Table 1-3 ES80 Upgrade Kit Contents
(3X-BA60B -AB, -AC, or -AD)
No. Part number Description
1 3X-BA60B-AA 2P system building block drawer with 2 power
cords
2 17-05036-01 IP Cable assembly, COAX, 55 Ohm, (2)VHDM
1 74-61991-03 Bezel, CD, with opening, with logo
1 CK-BA60A-AA ES80 rack kit (content details in Table 1-4)
(brackets, cagenuts, screws, Ethernet cable)
NOTE that when ordering your ES80 Upgrade, you will be prompted to order CPU and
Memory separately. The CPU and memory are installed into your 2P drawer at the factory.
Your 2P drawer for your installation arrives with your CPU and memory factory-installed
and tested. For more information, see the Quick Specs or the ES47/ES80/GS1280 Memory
Upgrade card.
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Table 1-4 ES80 Rack Kit Contents (3X-BA60B-AA)
Amt P/N Description
2 17-00442-03 Power cord, 2.5M long
1 17-04991-03 Ground wire, 8AWG, #10
1 17-05097-04 Ethernet cable assembly
2 74-62102-01 Plate stop bracket
1 74-62195-01 Right slide bracket
1 74-62196-01 Left slide bracket
2 74-62199-01 Clip, front, mtg
6 90-09984-18 Screws, M5 X 0.8 X 12mm long
16 90-09984-41 Screws, Phillips pan head, SEMS, 18mm
20 90-11476-01 Nut Cage
2 70-41070-01 Cable retainer
1 90-07651-00 Locking washer
1 128557-001 Screw, self-tapping, 5.5mmx12mm
10 90-07031-00 Ties for bundling cables
1 70-41166-01 Wire handle for PCI
1 90-09984-19 Screw M4 X 0.7 X 8mm long
.
Overview 1-5

1.4 Update Firmware
You must update your system to the latest firmware levels before you power down.
Firmware downloads are available online through an ftp site and also a web address. Two
sites are available, to address any firewall challenges.
Download the latest firmware from one of these two sites:
ftp://ftp.digital.com/pub/Digital/Alpha/firmware/index.html
http://ftp.digital.com/pub/Digital/Alpha/firmware/index.html
If you are adding at least one additional 2P drawer (upgrading from a Model 2
to Model 4, for example), then you MUST upgrade your firmware before you
power down your system and begin the hardware upgrades. You cannot
successfully upgrade the hardware without updating the firmware on your
original system.
Please save all console environmental variables before power down
(use
show* or show mbm commands).
1.5 Remove System Power
Perform an orderly shutdown of the operating sytem.
Table 1-5 OCP LEDs
Amber
LED
•
Green
LED
•
Indication
Off Off No Vaux
On Off Vaux on, bulk power off, attention error inside the box
Off On Vaux on, bulk power on, no errors
On On Vaux on, bulk power on, attention error inside the box
•
The top LED is amber and the bottom LED is green.
•
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1. Upgrade your firmware (see Section 1.4)
2. Perform your regular system maintenance. Back up all important data,
systematically shut down your applications.
3. Turn off power to the cabinet at the OCP, turning the 3-position switch to 0.
4. Wait for the orderly shutdown to complete.
5. Unplug the cabinet from its power source.
Figure 1-2 Turn Off Power
Overview 1-7

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Chapter 2
Install and Cable the Drawers
Next we will install the 2P drawer(s) for your upgrade. We will connect the interprocessor
(IP) cables, which are used to connect the dual processor modules in the drawers. And then
we connect Ethernet and power cables.
•Remove the side panel
•Install the brackets
•Install the 2P drawer(s)
•Install the IP cables
•Connect Ethernet, ground, and power cables
•Install I/O Cable Support and 2P Bezel
•Replace the side panel
•Set each drawer ID
•Restore power
Cabling 2-1

2.1 Remove the Side Panel
You must remove the right side panel (as you look at the cabinet
from the front). You need access to the side rails to properly ground each
2P drawer.
Figure 2–1 Remove the Side Panel
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