HP AlphaServer TS15 User manual

AlphaServer TS15
Owner's Guide
Order Number: EK-TS150-OG. A01
This manual is intended for system managers, qualified self-maintenance
customers, and others who need to perform system management tasks on
AlphaServer TS15 systems.
Hewlett-Packard Company

March 2004
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warranty.
FCC Notice
Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established
Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum. Many
electronic devices, including computers, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and
are, therefore, covered by these rules. These rules place computers and related peripheral devices into
two classes, A and B, depending upon their intended installation. Class A devices are those that may
reasonably be expected to be installed in a business or commercial environment. Class B devices are
those that may reasonably be expected to be installed in a residential environment (i.e., personal
computers). The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference
potential of the device as well as additional operating instructions for the user.
FCC Rating Label
The rating label on the device shows which class (A or B) of the equipment. Class B devices have an
FCC ID on the label. Class A devices do not have an FCC ID on the label. After you determined the
class of the device, refer to the following corresponding statement.
Class A Equipment
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at personal expense.

Class B Equipment
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. 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 or television technician for help.
Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo – United States only
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For questions regarding your product, contact:
•Hewlett-Packard Company
P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113
Houston, Texas 77269-2000
•1-800-652-6672 (For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or
monitored.)
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or telephone:
•Hewlett-Packard Company
P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113
Houston, Texas 77269-2000
•1-281-514-3333

Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods
in order to maintain compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
Mouse Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)
Class A Equipment
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Class B Equipment
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.

European Union Notice
Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has
telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses
are the equivalent international standards and regulations):
• EN55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference
• EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11) – Electromagnetic Immunity
• EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics
• EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3) – Power Line Flicker
• EN60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety
Taiwanese Notice
Japanese Notice

Contents
Preface xv
Chapter 1 System Overview
1.1 System Enclosure Configurations.......................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Common Components ........................................................................................... 1-5
1.3 Top View ............................................................................................................... 1-6
1.4 Rear Ports and Slots............................................................................................... 1-8
1.5 Network Connections ............................................................................................ 1-9
1.6 Operator Control Panel........................................................................................ 1-11
1.6.1 Remote Commands ...................................................................................... 1-12
1.7 System Motherboard............................................................................................ 1-13
1.7.1 CPU .............................................................................................................. 1-14
1.7.2 Memory DIMMS.......................................................................................... 1-14
1.7.3 PCI Busses.................................................................................................... 1-14
1.8 Slots on the PCI Riser Card ................................................................................. 1-15
1.9 Storage Cage Options .......................................................................................... 1-16
1.9.1 Internal Storage Cage ................................................................................... 1-16
1.9.2 Front Access Storage Cage........................................................................... 1-17
1.10 Console Terminal ................................................................................................ 1-18
1.11 Ground and Power Connections .......................................................................... 1-20
1.12 System Access Lock ............................................................................................ 1-21
Chapter 2 Operating the System
2.1 Powering Up the System .......................................................................................2-2
2.2 Power-Up Displays................................................................................................ 2-3
2.2.1 SROM Power-Up Display .............................................................................. 2-4
2.2.2 SRM Console Power-Up Display................................................................... 2-5
2.3 SRM Console......................................................................................................... 2-7
2.3.1 Selecting the Display Device.......................................................................... 2-8
2.4 Displaying the Hardware Configuration................................................................ 2-9
2.4.1 Displaying Boot Environment Variables...................................................... 2-10
2.4.2 Displaying the Logical Hardware Configuration.......................................... 2-11
2.4.3 Displaying the Bootable Devices.................................................................. 2-14
2.4.4 Viewing the Memory Configuration ............................................................ 2-16
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2.5 Setting SRM Environment Variables................................................................... 2-17
2.6 Setting Console Security...................................................................................... 2-18
2.6.1 Setting the Console Password....................................................................... 2-19
2.6.2 Setting the Console to Secure Mode............................................................. 2-20
2.6.3 Turning Off Security During a Console Session .......................................... 2-21
2.6.4 Returning to User Mode ............................................................................... 2-23
2.7 Updating Firmware.............................................................................................. 2-24
2.7.1 Using the Loadable Firmware Update Utility............................................... 2-25
2.7.2 Manually Updating TIG or RMC Booter ..................................................... 2-27
2.7.3 Updating from the CD-ROM........................................................................ 2-28
2.7.4 Updating from an OpenVMS System Disk .................................................. 2-29
2.7.5 Updating from the Network.......................................................................... 2-30
Chapter 3 Booting and Installing an Operating System
3.1 Setting Boot Options.............................................................................................. 3-2
3.1.1 auto_action ..................................................................................................... 3-3
3.1.2 bootdef_dev .................................................................................................... 3-5
3.1.3 boot_file.......................................................................................................... 3-6
3.1.4 boot_osflags.................................................................................................... 3-7
3.1.5 eg*0_inet_init, ei*0_inet_init, ew*0_inet_init ............................................. 3-10
3.1.6 ex*_protocols................................................................................................ 3-11
3.2 Booting Tru64 UNIX........................................................................................... 3-12
3.2.1 Booting Tru64 UNIX over the Network....................................................... 3-14
3.2.2 Setting Up the Watchdog Timer ................................................................... 3-16
3.3 Starting a Tru64 UNIX Installation ..................................................................... 3-17
3.4 Booting OpenVMS .............................................................................................. 3-19
3.5 Booting OpenVMS from the InfoServer.............................................................. 3-21
3.6 Starting an OpenVMS Installation....................................................................... 3-23
Chapter 4 Installing and Configuring Options
4.1 Preparing to Install Options ................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover............................................................... 4-3
4.3 Replacing the Disk in Center Internal Storage Bay ............................................... 4-7
4.4 Status LEDs on Front Access Drives..................................................................... 4-9
4.5 Replacing a Front Access Drive .......................................................................... 4-10
4.6 Accessing the Front Access Storage Cage........................................................... 4-12
4.7 Replacing Bottom Drive – Front Access Cage .................................................... 4-14
4.8 Accessing the Internal Storage Cage ................................................................... 4-16
4.9 Replacing Bottom Drive – Internal Storage Cage ............................................... 4-18
4.10 Replacing Middle Drive – Internal Storage Cage................................................ 4-20
4.11 Replacing DVD/CD-RW Drive – Internal Storage Cage .................................... 4-22
4.12 Memory Configuration and Installation............................................................... 4-24
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4.12.1 Memory Organization................................................................................... 4-24
4.12.2 Physical Layout on the System Motherboard ............................................... 4-24
4.12.3 Configuration Rules...................................................................................... 4-24
4.12.4 Installing and Removing DIMMs................................................................. 4-26
4.13 PCI Configuration and Installation ...................................................................... 4-28
4.13.1 PCI Configuration ........................................................................................ 4-28
4.13.2 PCI Configuration Rules for 66 MHz Modules............................................ 4-29
4.14 Installing a PCI Option Module........................................................................... 4-30
4.14.1 Installing an ATI Radeon Graphics Card ..................................................... 4-32
4.15 External SCSI Expansion .................................................................................... 4-34
4.15.1 Shared SCSI Support.................................................................................... 4-35
4.16 Updating Firmware.............................................................................................. 4-37
4.16.1 Sources of Firmware Updates....................................................................... 4-38
4.16.2 Updating Firmware from the CD-ROM ....................................................... 4-39
Chapter 5 Using Firmware
5.1 SRM Console Overview ........................................................................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Invoking the SRM Console ............................................................................ 5-3
5.2 SRM Command Summary..................................................................................... 5-4
5.3 Getting Help .......................................................................................................... 5-8
5.4 Displaying the Configuration................................................................................. 5-9
5.5 Displaying the Bootable Devices......................................................................... 5-12
5.6 Displaying the Memory Configuration................................................................ 5-13
5.7 Displaying the Power Status ................................................................................ 5-14
5.8 Displaying the SRM Console Version................................................................. 5-14
5.9 Displaying the CPU Status .................................................................................. 5-15
5.10 Displaying the PALcode Version ........................................................................ 5-15
5.11 Booting an Operating System.............................................................................. 5-16
5.12 Testing the System............................................................................................... 5-18
5.13 Starting and Stopping CPU.................................................................................. 5-20
5.13.1 halt (or stop) ................................................................................................. 5-20
5.13.2 continue ........................................................................................................ 5-20
5.14 Updating Firmware.............................................................................................. 5-22
5.15 Forcing a System Crash Dump ............................................................................ 5-24
5.16 Initializing the System ......................................................................................... 5-25
5.17 Reading a File...................................................................................................... 5-27
5.18 Creating a Power-Up Script................................................................................. 5-29
5.19 Setting Console Security...................................................................................... 5-31
5.19.1 Overview of Secure Mode............................................................................ 5-31
5.19.2 Setting the Console Password....................................................................... 5-32
5.19.3 Setting the Console to Secure Mode............................................................. 5-33
5.19.4 Turning Off Security During a Console Session .......................................... 5-34
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5.19.5 Returning to User Mode ............................................................................... 5-37
5.20 Setting and Viewing Environment Variables....................................................... 5-38
5.20.1 com*_baud ................................................................................................... 5-42
5.20.2 console.......................................................................................................... 5-43
5.20.3 eg*0_mode, ei*0_mode, or ew*0_mode ...................................................... 5-44
5.20.4 kbd_hardware_type ...................................................................................... 5-46
5.20.5 language........................................................................................................ 5-47
5.20.6 os_type.......................................................................................................... 5-48
5.20.7 pci_parity...................................................................................................... 5-49
5.20.8 pk*0_fast ...................................................................................................... 5-50
5.20.9 pk*0_host_id ................................................................................................ 5-51
5.20.10 pk*0_soft_term............................................................................................. 5-52
5.20.11 tt_allow_login............................................................................................... 5-54
Chapter 6 Using the Remote Management Console
6.1 RMC Overview...................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2 Operating Modes ................................................................................................... 6-4
6.2.1 Bypass Modes................................................................................................. 6-6
6.3 Terminal Setup ...................................................................................................... 6-9
6.4 SRM Environment Variables for COM1 ............................................................. 6-11
6.5 Entering the RMC................................................................................................ 6-12
6.6 Using the Command-Line Interface..................................................................... 6-14
6.6.1 Displaying the System Status ....................................................................... 6-15
6.6.2 Displaying the System Environment ............................................................ 6-19
6.6.3 Using Power On and Off, Reset, and Halt Functions ................................... 6-20
6.7 Configuring Remote Dial-In................................................................................ 6-22
6.8 Configuring Dial-Out Alert ................................................................................. 6-26
6.9 RMC Firmware Update and Recovery ................................................................ 6-30
6.10 Resetting the RMC to Factory Defaults............................................................... 6-33
6.11 RMC Command Reference.................................................................................. 6-36
6.12 Troubleshooting Tips........................................................................................... 6-45
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
7.1 Diagnostic LEDs on OCP...................................................................................... 7-2
7.2 Error Beep Codes................................................................................................... 7-4
7.3 Power Problems ..................................................................................................... 7-5
7.4 Console-Reported Failures .................................................................................... 7-6
7.5 Boot Problems ....................................................................................................... 7-7
7.6 Thermal Problems and Environmental Status........................................................ 7-9
7.7 Operating System Reported Failures ................................................................... 7-10
7.8 Memory Problems ............................................................................................... 7-11
7.9 PCI Bus Problems................................................................................................ 7-12
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7.10 SCSI Problems..................................................................................................... 7-13
7.11 Fail-Safe Booter Utility ....................................................................................... 7-14
7.11.1 Starting the FSB Automatically.................................................................... 7-14
7.11.2 Starting the FSB Manually ........................................................................... 7-15
7.11.3 Required Firmware....................................................................................... 7-16
7.11.4 Updating Firmware....................................................................................... 7-16
Appendix A Specifications
A.1 Physical Specifications ......................................................................................... A-2
A.2 Environmental Specifications ............................................................................... A-3
A.3 Electrical Specifications ....................................................................................... A-4
A.4 Acoustics .............................................................................................................. A-4
A.5 Regulatory Approvals........................................................................................... A-5
A.6 References ............................................................................................................ A-6
Examples
Example 2–1 Sample SROM Power-Up Display............................................................... 2-4
Example 2–2 SRM Power-Up Display .............................................................................. 2-5
Example 2–3 SRM Console Example................................................................................ 2-7
Example 2–4 Show Boot*................................................................................................ 2-10
Example 2–5 Show Config .............................................................................................. 2-11
Example 2–6 Show Device .............................................................................................. 2-14
Example 2–7 Show Memory............................................................................................ 2-16
Example 2–8 Set Password .............................................................................................. 2-19
Example 2–9 Set Secure .................................................................................................. 2-20
Example 2–10 Login........................................................................................................ 2-21
Example 2–11 Clear Password......................................................................................... 2-23
Example 2–12 Updating the Firmware ............................................................................ 2-25
Example 3–1 Booting Tru64 UNIX from a Local SCSI Disk.......................................... 3-12
Example 3–2 RIS Boot .................................................................................................... 3-14
Example 3–3 Text-Based Installation Display................................................................. 3-17
Example 3–4 Booting OpenVMS from the Local CD-ROM Drive................................. 3-19
Example 3–5 InfoServer Boot.......................................................................................... 3-21
Example 3–6 OpenVMS Installation Menu ..................................................................... 3-23
Example 5–1 Help (or Man) .............................................................................................. 5-8
Example 5–2 Show Config ................................................................................................ 5-9
Example 5–3 Show Device .............................................................................................. 5-12
Example 5–4 Show Memory............................................................................................ 5-13
Example 5–5 Show Power ............................................................................................... 5-14
Example 5–6 Show Version............................................................................................. 5-14
Example 5–7 Show CPU.................................................................................................. 5-15
Example 5–8 Show Pal .................................................................................................... 5-15
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Example 5–9 Tru64 UNIX Boot (Abbreviated)............................................................... 5-16
Example 5–10 Test .......................................................................................................... 5-18
Example 5–11 Halt and Continue .................................................................................... 5-20
Example 5–12 Updating Firmware from a CD ................................................................ 5-22
Example 5–13 Crash ........................................................................................................ 5-24
Example 5–14 Init............................................................................................................ 5-25
Example 5–15 More......................................................................................................... 5-27
Example 5–16 Editing the Nvram Script ......................................................................... 5-29
Example 5–17 Clearing the Nvram Script ....................................................................... 5-29
Example 5–18 Set Password ............................................................................................ 5-32
Example 5–19 Set Secure ................................................................................................ 5-33
Example 5–20 Login........................................................................................................ 5-34
Example 5–21 Clearing the Secure Password.................................................................. 5-36
Example 5–22 Clear Password......................................................................................... 5-37
Example 5–23 Set envar and Show envar ....................................................................... 5-38
Example 5–24 User-Created Environment Variable........................................................ 5-38
Example 6–1 Dial-In Configuration................................................................................. 6-22
Example 6–2 Unsetting the Password.............................................................................. 6-25
Example 6–3 Dial-Out Alert Configuration..................................................................... 6-26
Example 6–4 Loadable Firmware Update Utility ............................................................ 6-31
Example 7–1 Memory Sizing........................................................................................... 7-11
Example 7–2 Running LFU ............................................................................................. 7-16
Figures
Figure 1–1 AlphaServer TS15 Systems Installed in NEBS Cabinet.................................. 1-2
Figure 1–2 Rackmount Details for AlphaServer TS15 System.......................................... 1-3
Figure 1–3 Views of Optional Storage Cages.................................................................... 1-4
Figure 1–4 Top View ......................................................................................................... 1-6
Figure 1–5 Rear Ports and Slots......................................................................................... 1-8
Figure 1–6 Ethernet Network Connection ......................................................................... 1-9
Figure 1–7 Network LED Indicators................................................................................ 1-10
Figure 1–8 Operator Control Panel .................................................................................. 1-11
Figure 1–9 System Motherboard...................................................................................... 1-13
Figure 1–10 Slots on the PCI Riser Card ......................................................................... 1-15
Figure 1–11 Internal Storage Cage Configuration ........................................................... 1-16
Figure 1–12 Front Access Storage Cage Configuration................................................... 1-17
Figure 1–13 Console Terminal Connected to COM1 Port............................................... 1-18
Figure 1–14 VGA Monitor Connected to Optional Video Card ...................................... 1-19
Figure 1–15 Ground and Power Connections .................................................................. 1-20
Figure 2–1 LEDs on the Operator Control Panel ............................................................... 2-2
Figure 4–1 Removing the Front Bezel ............................................................................... 4-3
Figure 4–2 Removing the Enclosure from the Rack .......................................................... 4-4
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Figure 4–3 Removing the Top Cover................................................................................. 4-5
Figure 4–4 Accessing the Center Internal Storage Bay .....................................................4-7
Figure 4–5 Replacing the Disk in the Center Internal Storage Bay ................................... 4-8
Figure 4–6 LEDs on the Front Access Drive (Front View) ............................................... 4-9
Figure 4–7 Replacing a Front Access Disk Drive........................................................... 4-10
Figure 4–8 Replacing a Front Access Tape Drive ........................................................... 4-11
Figure 4–9 Accessing the Front Access Storage Cage..................................................... 4-12
Figure 4–10 Replacing Bottom Drive – Front Access Storage Cage ............................... 4-14
Figure 4–11 Accessing the Internal Storage Cage ........................................................... 4-16
Figure 4–12 Replacing Bottom Drive – Internal Storage Cage ....................................... 4-18
Figure 4–13 Replacing Middle Drive – Internal Storage Cage........................................ 4-20
Figure 4–14 Replacing DVD/CD-RW Drive – Internal Storage Cage ............................ 4-22
Figure 4–15 PCI Riser LED............................................................................................. 4-26
Figure 4–16 Installing a DIMM ....................................................................................... 4-27
Figure 4–17 Removing a DIMM...................................................................................... 4-27
Figure 4–18 Installing a PCI Option Module................................................................... 4-30
Figure 4–19 Installing an ATI Radeon Graphics Card..................................................... 4-32
Figure 4–20 Shared SCSI Operation Jumper ................................................................... 4-35
Figure 4–21 External SCSI Connector............................................................................. 4-36
Figure 4–22 Loadable Firmware Update Utility .............................................................. 4-37
Figure 6–1 Data Flow in Through Mode ........................................................................... 6-4
Figure 6–2 Data Flow in Bypass Mode.............................................................................. 6-6
Figure 6–3 Setup for RMC with VT Terminal................................................................... 6-9
Figure 6–4 Setup for RMC with VGA Monitor ............................................................... 6-10
Figure 6–5 RMC Jumpers (Default Positions)................................................................. 6-35
Figure 7–1 LED Patterns During Power-Up...................................................................... 7-2
Figure 7–2 Circuit Breaker on Power Supply .................................................................... 7-4
Figure 7–3 FSB Switch "On" Setting.............................................................................. 7-15
Tables
Table 1–1 How Physical I/O Slots Map to Logical Slots................................................. 1-15
Table 2–1 How Physical I/O Slots Map to Logical Slots................................................. 2-13
Table 2–2 Device Naming Conventions .......................................................................... 2-15
Table 3–1 OpenVMS Boot Flag Settings........................................................................... 3-8
Table 4-1 Memory Configuration .................................................................................... 4-25
Table 4-2 Comparison of Physical and Logical Slot Numbering..................................... 4-28
Table 5–1 Summary of SRM Console Commands ............................................................ 5-4
Table 5–2 Notation Formats for SRM Console Commands .............................................. 5-5
Table 5–3 Special Characters for SRM Console................................................................ 5-6
Table 5–4 How Physical I/O Slots Map to Logical Slots................................................. 5-11
Table 5–5 Device Naming Conventions .......................................................................... 5-12
Table 5–6 Environment Variable Summary..................................................................... 5-40
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Table 6–1 Status Command Fields .................................................................................. 6-16
Table 6–2 Modem Initialization Commands.................................................................... 6-25
Table 6–3 Elements of Dial String and Alert String ........................................................ 6-29
Table 6–4 Initialization Commands with MODEMDEF Enabled ................................... 6-39
Table 6–5 RMC Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 6-45
Table 7–1 OCP Switches ................................................................................................... 7-3
Table 7–2 OCP LED Indications ....................................................................................... 7-3
Table 7–3 Error Beep Codes.............................................................................................. 7-4
Table 7–4 Troubleshooting Power Problems ..................................................................... 7-5
Table 7–5 Troubleshooting Console-Reported Failures..................................................... 7-6
Table 7–6 Troubleshooting Boot Problems ....................................................................... 7-7
Table 7–7 Operating System Reported Failures............................................................... 7-10
Table 7–8 Troubleshooting Memory Problems................................................................ 7-11
Table A–1 Physical Characteristics – AlphaServer TS15................................................. A-2
Table A–2 NEBS Seismic (Earthquake) Cabinets ............................................................ A-2
Table A–3 Environmental Characteristics – All System Variants .................................... A-3
Table A–4 Electrical Characteristics – All System Variants............................................. A-4
Table A–5 Acoustics......................................................................................................... A-4
Table A–6 Regulatory Approvals ..................................................................................... A-5
Index
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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is for system managers, qualified self-maintenance customers, and others who
need to perform system management tasks on AlphaServer TS15 systems.
How to Use This Guide
Read this guide before operating an AlphaServer TS15 system.
Before using the system, review the warranty. The terms of the warranty agreement with HP
may require that a qualified HP Services representative install the system. Contact your local
HP representative if you have any questions.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured 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 owner’s guide has seven chapters and one appendix.
•Chapter 1, System Overview, gives an overview of the system and describes the
components.
•Chapter 2, Operation, gives basic operating instructions on powering up and
configuring the machine, setting console security, and updating firmware.
•Chapter 3, Booting and Installing an Operating System, describes how to boot a
supported operating system and how to begin an operating system installation.
•Chapter 4, Configuring and Installing Options, shows how to install memory
DIMMs, PCI cards, and other options.
•Chapter 5, Firmware, describes the SRM firmware, which allows you to configure
and boot the installed operating system and verify the configuration of devices. It also
provides a reference to the SRM commands and environment variables.
•Chapter 6, Remote Console Management, describes the function and operation of the
integrated remote management console.
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•Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, gives basic troubleshooting procedures.
•Appendix A, Specifications, provides system specifications.
hp AlphaServer TS15 Documentation Titles
Title Order Number
AlphaServer TS15 600 mm NEBS Rackmount
Installation Guide
EK–TS150–IG. A01
AlphaServer TS15 Owner’s Guide EK–TS150–OG. A01
AlphaServer TS15 Service Guide EK–TS150–SG. A01
AlphaServer TS15 Release Notes EK–TS150–RN. A01
Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
Convention Meaning
NOTE A note calls the reader’s attention to any information that may be of special
importance.
CAUTION A caution contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment.
WARNING A warning contains information essential to protect the safety of personnel.
n Circled numbers provide a link between figures or examples and text.
Italic type Italic type emphasizes important information, indicates variables, and
indicates complete titles of manuals.
Bold text In examples of command usage, bold text identifies what the user types.
Monospace text Used to display onscreen printouts and text entered at the command line.
Information on the Internet
Visit the AlphaServer Web site at http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/ for service tools
and more information about the AlphaServer TS15 system.
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Chapter 1
System Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the system including:
•System Enclosure Configurations
•Common Components
•Front View
•Top View
•Rear Ports and Slots
•Network Connection
•Operator Control Panel
•System Motherboard
•PCI Slots
•Storage Cage Options
•Console Terminal
•Power Connection
•System Access Lock
System Overview 1-1

1.1 System Enclosure Configurations
The AlphaServer TS15 system consists of a rackmountable kit that can be installed in a
600 mm Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) cabinet.
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The following figure shows details of a typical installation in a 19-inch cabinet. Notice that
the slide bracket nis a two-part assembly.
Figure 1–2 Rackmount Details for AlphaServer TS15 System
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CAUTION:Disconnectallpower cablesbefore servicingtoavoid an energyhazard.
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The following figure shows a system with the front cover opened. Items of interest are the
center internal storage bay n, the internal storage cage o, the front access storage cage p,
and the operator control panel q.
Figure 1–3 Views of Optional Storage Cages
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