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HP Model 748 - VME Workstation Owner's Manual

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Model 748 Workstation
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HP Part No. A4511-90604
Edition E0897
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  • Page 1 Model 748 Workstation Owner’s Guide This guide contains installation instructions HP Part No. A4511-90604 Edition E0897 Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett-Packard.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface xi Audience xii Release Document(s) xii Related Manuals xii Revision History xiii Documentation Conventions xiv Questions, Suggestions, or Problems xv 1 Product Description The Model 748 Ruggedized Workstation 1-3 Features 1-5 Model 748 Physical Dimensions and Power Requirements 1-7 Board Computer Configurations 1-8 Conversion Cables 1-8...
  • Page 4 Contents 2 Power Budget Power Budgeting 2-3 3 VME Card Installation VME Overview 3-3 VME Installation Outline 3-5 Installing VME Accessory Card Hardware 3-6 Installation Procedures 3-6 For More Information 3-7 4 EISA Card Installation EISA Accessory Card Configuration Files 4-3 Hardware Installation 4-4 Tools Required 4-4 Procedure 4-4...
  • Page 5 Contents Current SCSI Addresses and Devices 6-6 Installing Mass Storage Devices 6-7 Installing a Device in the Mass Storage Module 6-8 Configuring for a Hard Disk Drive 6-11 Software Installation of the Hard Disk Drive Upgrade 6-11 The factory-set SCSI bus address for the disk drive 6-11 7 Using Mass Storage Devices Using your CD-ROM Drive 7-2 CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions 7-3...
  • Page 6 Contents Verifying the DDS Tape Drive Operation 7-23 Using Device Files 7-23 Archiving Data 7-24 Writing to a Data Cassette 7-24 Restoring Files from a Data Cassette to Your System 7-25 Listing the Files on a Data Cassette 7-25 Further Command Information 7-25 Ordering Information 7-27 Using the Floppy Diskette 7-28 Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Diskette 7-28...
  • Page 7 Contents 10 Dealing With Problems Interpreting the LED Indicators 10-3 Managing a Boot Failure 10-4 Boot Program Initializes Hardware 10-4 Recovering from a System Panic 10-5 Procedures for Recovering from a System Panic 10-7 Dealing with Network Failures 10-11 A Safety and Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity A-3 Special Video Configuration Statements A-4 Emissions Regulations A-5...
  • Page 8 Contents Figures Model 748 Front View 1-3 Model 748 Rear View 1-4 Board Computer Front Panel 1-4 Model 744 Memory Slots 2-4 Installing a VME Card 3-6 Removing the EISA Tray 4-5 Card Retainer Screw 4-6 Sliding the EISA Module Back into the VMEbus Chassis 4-7 Removing the PCI Module 5-4 Card Retainer Captive Screw 5-5 Removing the Card Retainer and Slot Cover Plate 5-6...
  • Page 9 Contents Tables Conversions to Standard Cabling 1-8 Model 744/132L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet 2-5 Model 744/165L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet 2-5 Model 744 Current Requirements Worksheet 2-7 Model 743 Current Requirements Worksheet 2-8 Internal Device Current Requirements 2-9 Upper Power Supply Current Budgeting Worksheet 2-10 Lower Power Supply Current Budgeting Worksheet 2-11 Supported Mass Storage Products 6-3...
  • Page 10 Contents...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface...

  • Page 12: Audience

    This owner’s guide describes how to install and use the Model 748 worksta- tion. Audience This guide is intended for Model 748 workstation users. Release Document(s) Please refer to the Release Document(s) you received with your system or system software for additional information that we may not have been able to include in this guide at the time of its publication.

  • Page 13: Revision History

    Revision History The revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below: HP Part No. Edition Revision History A4500-90601 E0996 First printing. A4505-90601 E0297 Updated with PCI information A4511-90604 E0897 Updated with 744/165L infor- mation, and new removable media information xiii...

  • Page 14: Documentation Conventions

    Documentation Conventions Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide uses the following symbolic conventions. user-supplied values Italic words or characters in for- mats and command descriptions represent values that you must supply. sample user input In examples, information that the user enters appears in color.

  • Page 15: Questions, Suggestions, Or Problems

    Questions, Suggestions, or Problems If you have any questions, suggestions, or problems with our hardware, soft- ware, or documentation, please contact the HP Response Center for your country.

  • Page 17: Product Description

    Product Description...
  • Page 18 Product Description This chapter introduces the Model 748 workstation. Its purpose is to famil- iarize you with the workstation features, controls, and indicators. The major sections within this chapter are: • Features • Model 748 Physical Dimensions and Power Requirements •...

  • Page 19: The Model 748 Ruggedized Workstation

    VME and PCI or EISA cards. In combination with the Model 743 or Model 744 board computer as the system controller, the Model 748 is exceptionally flexible and responsive, being based on Hewlett-Packard’s PA- RISC technology. Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3 show a front view of the Model 748, a rear view, and the front panel of the board computer.

  • Page 20: Model 748 Rear View

    Product Description The Model 748 Ruggedized Workstation Removable Media Devices (rear facing) Figure 1-2 Model 748 Rear View Figure 1-3 Board Computer Front Panel...

  • Page 21: Features

    Product Description Features Features The Model 748 has the following general features: • Two-slot 6U VME configuration for the processor and its options • Six available 6U VME slots for user installed devices • Input/Output (processor dependent): On-Board graphics GSC graphics: 8-plane, HP GSC mezzanine card (optional) HCRX graphics: 24 or 8-plane (optional) RS-232C (2) AUI (LAN)
  • Page 22 Product Description Features • Option board trays for up to four user installed devices, PCI tray, or EISA tray • Two 350 Watt power supplies...

  • Page 23: Model 748 Physical Dimensions And Power Requirements

    Product Description Model 748 Physical Dimensions and Power Requirements Model 748 Physical Dimensions and Power Requirements • Height: 323.85 mm (12.75 in.) • Width: 425.45 mm (16.75 in.) • Depth: 419.1 mm (16.5 in.) • Power: fully loaded, 90 A @120V ac NOTE: Power requirements depend on the RAM, graphics, and SCSI hardware.

  • Page 24: Board Computer Configurations

    Product Description Board Computer Configurations Board Computer Configurations Memory, interface, graphics, and operating system configurations depend on the processor you selected when ordering your Model 748. Please refer to the owner’s guide for your processor for memory configuration details. Conversion Cables The high-density I/O connectors for the board computers require conver- sions to standard cabling.

  • Page 25: Power Budget

    Power Budget...
  • Page 26 Power Budget This chapter discusses the power budgeting for the Model 748 workstation.

  • Page 27: Power Budgeting

    Power Budget Power Budgeting Power Budgeting If your workstation's application requires several accessory cards and mass storage devices, power budgeting may be required. Power budgeting ensures that the power needed for the following internal devices does not exceed the power available: •...

  • Page 28: Model 744 Memory Slots

    Power Budget Power Budgeting can use three memory banks concurrently. • When used as a pair in slots 0, 1, or 2, the 32 MB cards can have two active memory banks. • The 16, 64, and 128MB cards each have only one memory bank that is active at any one time.

  • Page 29: Model 744/132L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet

    Power Budget Power Budgeting Table 2-1 Model 744/132L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet First Memory Second Third Inactive Totals Active Card Active Active Banks (+5V) Size Bank Bank Bank 1.15 A 1.15 A 1.15 A 0.05A x ___ _________ 32 MB 64 MB 2.6 A 0.1 A x ___...
  • Page 30 Power Budget Power Budgeting 3 Write in the board computer’s concurrent requirements in the line provid- ed for VME slots 1 and 2 in the Lower Power Supply Worksheet (Table 2-7). 4 Determine each device’s current requirements from the Internal Device Requirements table and the VME accessory card’s specifications sheet (Table 2-5).

  • Page 31: Model 744 Current Requirements Worksheet

    Power Budget Power Budgeting Table 2-3 Model 744 Current Requirements Worksheet +5V dc +12V dc -12V dc Each Model 744 Board Computer Amps Amps Amps 0.1A 0.1A If 132 MHz, current for +5V dc is 4.7A ______ If 165 MHz, current for +5V dc is 6.3A RAM cards (see Table 2-1 or Table 2-2) ________ Graphics subsystems...

  • Page 32: Model 743 Current Requirements Worksheet

    Power Budget Power Budgeting Table 2-4 Model 743 Current Requirements Worksheet +5V dc +12V dc -12V dc Each Model 743 Board Computer Amps Amps Amps If 64 MHz, current for +5V dc is 6.1A If 100 MHz, current for +5V dc is 7.5A 0.1A 0.1A RAM cards x 0.2A each =...

  • Page 33: Internal Device Current Requirements

    1.0 A 4 GB SE hard drive 1.0 A 1.0 A 9 GB FWD hard drive 1.2 A 0.9 A Hewlett-Packard EISA Cards: HP 25525A SCSI DIFF 3.1 A 0.05 A HP 25525B EISA SCSI 3.06 A 5 mA 5 mA HP 25560A HPIB 3.1 A...

  • Page 34: Upper Power Supply Current Budgeting Worksheet

    Power Budget Power Budgeting Table 2-6 Upper Power Supply Current Budgeting Worksheet +5V dc +12V dc -12V dc Location Device Amps Amps Amps VME Slot 8 VME Slot 7 VME Slot 6 VME Slot 5 VME Slot4 VME Slot 3 or PMC cards in Expansion Adapter...

  • Page 35: Lower Power Supply Current Budgeting Worksheet

    Power Budget Power Budgeting Table 2-7 Lower Power Supply Current Budgeting Worksheet +5V dc +12V dc -12V dc -5.2V dc Location Device Amps Amps Amps Amps Mass Storage Device 1 Mass Storage Device 2 Mass Storage Device 3 Mass Storage Device 4 VME Slot 2 Model 743/744...
  • Page 36 Power Budget Power Budgeting 2-12...

  • Page 37: Vme Card Installation

    VME Card Installation...
  • Page 38 VME Card Installation This chapter describes installing a VME card into the Model 748 worksta- tion. The major sections within this chapter are: • VME Overview • VME Installation Outline • Installing VME Accessory Card Hardware...

  • Page 39: Vme Overview

    VME Card Installation VME Overview VME Overview VME (Versa Module Eurocard) cards use a VME bus protocol which allows various kinds of microprocessors to communicate with one another. The pro- tocol is microprocessor independent, implements a reliable mechanical stan- dard, and allows independent vendors to build compatible products. One feature of VME is that multiple CPUs can be configured into the same VME backplane.
  • Page 40 VME Card Installation VME Overview 9.05 VME Configuration and Driver Development Guide (Part Number A2636 90020). Documentation for creating these drivers for HP-UX 10.x is contained in the VME Services for HP-UX 10 (Part Number A4412 90021). CAUTION: If you need to remove the VME tray module from the cardcage, the PCI or EISA tray module must be removed first.

  • Page 41: Vme Installation Outline

    VME Card Installation VME Installation Outline VME Installation Outline VMEbus physical slot numbers are: 1 to 8 • The system controller board computer (Model 743/744) occupies the bot- tom two slots (slots 1 and 2). • Slots 3 through 8 are the accessible slots in the VME module. These slots are numbered on the backplane of the VME module.

  • Page 42: Installing Vme Accessory Card Hardware

    VME Card Installation Installing VME Accessory Card Hardware Installing VME Accessory Card Hardware You’ll need these tools to access the VME cards: • Small flat-tipped screwdriver • Medium flat-tipped screwdriver • Static-free work space Installation Procedures CAUTION: When removing the VME module, the PCI/EISA module must be removed first.

  • Page 43: For More Information

    VME Card Installation Installing VME Accessory Card Hardware 4 Refer to your VME card installation manual, and then set any hardware configurations that may be required for your application. 5 Slide the VME accessory card into the slot, and then tighten its screws. 6 Plug in the power cords, and then turn on your workstation and boot the operating system.
  • Page 44 VME Card Installation Installing VME Accessory Card Hardware...

  • Page 45: Eisa Card Installation

    EISA Card Installation...
  • Page 46 EISA Card Installation This chapter describes installing an EISA card in the Model 748 worksta- tion. The major sections within this chapter are: • EISA Accessory Card Configuration Files • Hardware Installation...

  • Page 47: Eisa Accessory Card Configuration Files

    EISA Card Installation EISA Accessory Card Configuration Files EISA Accessory Card Configuration Files Four EISA slots are available in the Model 748. The man page eisa_config(1M) has current information on installing your EISA card(s) on HP-UX using the eisa_config utility. The configuration for EISA cards is determined when the system reads a file in the following directory: /etc/eisa...

  • Page 48: Hardware Installation

    EISA Card Installation Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Tools Required You’ll need the following items to access the EISA cards in the Model 748 • Medium flat-tipped screwdriver. • Static-free work area. Procedure 1 Stop any application programs, and then shut down your workstation. 2 Turn the workstation off, and unplug the power cord(s).

  • Page 49: Removing The Eisa Tray

    EISA Card Installation Hardware Installation Slot 1 Slot 2 Screws Slot 4 Slot 3 Figure 4-1 Removing the EISA Tray 5 Note that the slots are numbered from 1 to 4. Cards for slots 1 and 2 are installed component side down; cards for slots 3 and 4 are installed component side up.

  • Page 50: Card Retainer Screw

    EISA Card Installation Hardware Installation Card Retainer Captive Screw Figure 4-2 Card Retainer Screw 6 Remove the slot cover plate by pulling it out of the EISA module. 7 Refer to your EISA card installation manual, and then set any configura- tions that may be required for your application.

  • Page 51: Sliding The Eisa Module Back Into The Vmebus Chassis

    EISA Card Installation Hardware Installation Figure 4-3 Sliding the EISA Module Back into the VMEbus Chassis 11 Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the power for the VMEbus chas- sis and boot the operating system. 12 Verify the installation by running the Support Tools Manager, as de- scribed in your board computer’s owner’s guide.
  • Page 52 EISA Card Installation Hardware Installation...

  • Page 53: Pci Card Installation

    PCI Card Installation...
  • Page 54 PCI Card Installation This chapter describes installing a PCI card in the Model 748 workstation’s PCI tray. The PCI tray accommodates up to four user installed PCI cards. The PCI cards must be standard +5 Vdc bus signalling cards. Your system must be running version 10.20 or later of the HP-UX operating system.

  • Page 55: Hardware Installation

    PCI Card Installation Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 1 Stop any application programs, then shut down your workstation. 2 Turn the workstation off, and unplug the power cord(s). WARNING: To avoid electrical shock, make sure you unplug the power cable from the wall outlet and the system unit before proceeding any further.

  • Page 56: Removing The Pci Module

    PCI Card Installation Hardware Installation 3 Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, unscrew the captive screws inside the PCI module handles five to seven turns (until each screw pops out). 4 Grasp the PCI module handles and pull the PCI module out of the chassis, as shown in Figure 5-1.

  • Page 57: Card Retainer Captive Screw

    PCI Card Installation Hardware Installation NOTICES: This PCI tray only supports option cards with +5 Vdc bus signalling. If your workstation application requires several accessory cards and mass storage devices, power budgeting may be required. This ensures the power needed for these internal devices does not exceed the power available in the system.

  • Page 58: Removing The Card Retainer And Slot Cover Plate

    PCI Card Installation Hardware Installation Card Retainer Slot Cover Plate Figure 5-3 Removing the Card Retainer and Slot Cover Plate 6 Remove the slot cover plate by pulling it out of the PCI module, as shown in Figure 5-3. 7 Refer to your PCI card installation manual, and set any configuration switches or jumpers that may be required for your application.

  • Page 59: Installing A Pci Option Card

    PCI Card Installation Hardware Installation 8 Install the PCI card in the slot, as shown in Figure 5-4. Make sure its con- nector is completely seated in the PCI backplane. Figure 5-4 Installing a PCI Option Card 9 Replace the PCI card retainer, and then tighten its screw...

  • Page 60: Installing The Pci Module Into The Vmebus Chassis

    PCI Card Installation Hardware Installation 10 Slide the PCI module into the VMEbus chassis, as shown in Figure 5-5, and tighten its handle screws. Figure 5-5 Installing the PCI Module into the VMEbus Chassis 11 Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the power for the VMEbus chas- sis and boot the operating system.
  • Page 61 PCI Card Installation Hardware Installation 15 From the Drivers menu, select GSCtoPCI Driver. 16 Go to the Actions menu and select Create a New Kernel. 17 When the new kernel is built, SAM asks if you want to move the kernel into place and reboot.
  • Page 62 PCI Card Installation Hardware Installation 5-10...

  • Page 63: Installing And Configuring Mass Storage Devices

    Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices...
  • Page 64 Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices This chapter describes installing the mass storage drives in your Model 748 workstation. The major sections within this chapter are: • Hardware Installation for Drives • Finding the Status of Existing SCSI Bus Addresses •...

  • Page 65: Hardware Installation For Drives

    Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Hardware Installation for Drives Hardware Installation for Drives The following products are supported for mass storage in the Model 748i. The mass storage module can hold up to four drives. All products include installation hardware for either a 3.5-in. or 5.25-in. mass storage bay: Table 6-1 Supported Mass Storage Products Description...

  • Page 66: Module Orientations

    Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Hardware Installation for Drives Module Orientations The Model 748i uses two mass storage modules, each with a capacity of four drives. The standard module holds up to four single-ended SCSI devices, and the optional module hold up to two fast-wide-differential SCSI devices and up to two single-ended SCSI devices.

  • Page 67: Optional Mass Storage Module: Typical Device Positions

    Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Hardware Installation for Drives Figure 6-2 Optional Mass Storage Module: Typical Device Positions...

  • Page 68: Finding The Status Of Existing Scsi Bus Addresses

    Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Finding the Status of Existing SCSI Bus Addresses Finding the Status of Existing SCSI Bus Addresses Before you install a new SCSI drive, to ensure that the SCSI bus address of your device is currently unused, you can use SAM, or you can use the ioscan tool to help determine which devices are currently connected.

  • Page 69: Installing Mass Storage Devices

    Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices Removing the Mass Storage Module 1 Determine what SCSI bus addresses are in use by following the procedure in the previous section. Be sure to write down this information. 2 Shut down your system by typing shutdown -h 0 Enter and responding to the confirmation message.

  • Page 70: Installing A Device In The Mass Storage Module

    Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing a Device in the Mass Storage Module Remove the new device from its shipping box 2 Ensure that the hardware SCSI bus address selected on the device is not already used by the system.

  • Page 71: Device Installation In The Mass Storage Module

    Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices Figure 6-3 Device Installation in the Mass Storage Module 8 Tighten the mounting screws. 9 Replace the individual SCSI and power connectors. 10 Replace the mass-storage module in the Model 748i. 11 Tighten the captive screws for the mass storage module.
  • Page 72 Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices 15 Press 6 followed by Enter to look at the HARDWARE INFORMATION screen. 16 Ensure that the new device is listed in HARDWARE INFORMATION 6-10...

  • Page 73: Configuring For A Hard Disk Drive

    Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Configuring for a Hard Disk Drive Configuring for a Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drive upgrades can be installed to accommodate local file systems and swap space on your workstation. Software Installation of the Hard Disk Drive Upgrade After hardware installation has been completed, you’ll need to ensure that your operating system is prepared to exchange data with the device.
  • Page 74 Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Configuring for a Hard Disk Drive NOTE: SAM does not support the following: • Changing the hardware address of a disk drive containing the root file system. • Changing the hardware address of a disk array. •...
  • Page 75 Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Configuring for a Hard Disk Drive moved, the drivers needed for a hard disk should currently be in the kernel.) You will be given an information screen suggesting things to try if the device still cannot be found.
  • Page 76 Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Configuring for a Hard Disk Drive SCSI describe of /dev/rdsk/c201d5s0 vendor: Quantum product id: XXXXXXX type: direct access size: 200000 Kbytes bytes per sector: 512 After mounting a new disk on a directory, an ll listing of the directory should give you at least one file or directory entry.

  • Page 77: Using Mass Storage Devices

    Using Mass Storage Devices...

  • Page 78: Using Your Cd-Rom Drive

    Using Mass Storage Devices Using your CD-ROM Drive Using your CD-ROM Drive This section describes how to use your CD-ROM drive. It is divided into the following subsections: • CD-ROM drive and CD-ROM media descriptions • Operating the CD-ROM Drive •...

  • Page 79: Cd-Rom Drive And Cd-Rom Media Descriptions

    Using Mass Storage Devices CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions This section describes basic information needed for using the CD-ROM drive and CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM Drive The CD-ROM drive is a random access read-only mass storage device that uses removable CD-ROM discs.

  • Page 80: Cd-Rom Media

    Using Mass Storage Devices CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions Table 7-1 CD-ROM Controls and Features Control/Feature Purpose Headset Jack You can plug mini-headphones with a 3.5-mm diameter miniature stereo plug into this jack. Volume Control Use the volume control to adjust the audio output volume to the headset jack.
  • Page 81 Using Mass Storage Devices CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions CAUTION: Handle CD-ROM discs by the edges only. Always be sure a CD-ROM disc is either in the CD-ROM drive or its protective case when not in use. This will lessen the chance of exposing the disc surface to dust.

  • Page 82: Operating The Cd-Rom Drive

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the CD-ROM Drive Operating the CD-ROM Drive This section describes how to perform tasks with your CD-ROM drive. Loading and Unloading a CD-ROM in the Disc Tray This subsection describes how to load or unload a CD-ROM disc in the CD- ROM drive.

  • Page 83: Placing A Cd-Rom Disc In A Drive

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the CD-ROM Drive Loading a CD-ROM Disc This CD-ROM drive has an automatic loading/ejecting feature. To load a disc in the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps: Figure 7-3 Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Drive Check that the workstation is powered on.

  • Page 84: Removing A Cd-Rom Disc From A Drive

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the CD-ROM Drive Unloading a CD-ROM Disc Perform the following steps to unload a disc from the CD-ROM drive: Figure 7-4 Removing a CD-ROM Disc From a Drive 1 Press the eject button to eject the disc tray from the drive. If the drive is in use, you must press the eject button for more than one second to eject the disc tray.

  • Page 85: Verifying The Cd-Rom Drive Operation

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the CD-ROM Drive Verifying the CD-ROM Drive Operation To verify that your workstation can communicate with the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps: 1 In a terminal window, enter the following command: /etc/ioscan -d sdisk Enter (For HP-UX 9.x) /usr/sbin/ioscan -d sdisk Enter (For HP-UX 10.x) After a few moments the ioscan utility lists all of the SCSI I/O devices it could find.
  • Page 86 Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the CD-ROM Drive If ioscan does not see your CD-ROM drive it returns the following mes- sage: ioscan: No hardware found If you receive this message, go to Chapter 10, “Dealing With Problems.” 7-10...

  • Page 87: Mounting And Unmounting A Cd-Rom Disc

    Using Mass Storage Devices Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc To access information on a CD-ROM disc, you must first mount the disc. This applies to file system information only. If you wish to load a music CD, for example, you would not need to mount the disc.
  • Page 88 Using Mass Storage Devices Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc The system responses you receive depend on the release of HP-UX. 4 The System Administration Manager window opens. Double-click on Peripheral Devices ->. The Peripheral Devices window opens. Double-click on Disks and File Systems ->.

  • Page 89: Unmounting A Cd-Rom Disc Using Sam

    Using Mass Storage Devices Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM Use the following procedure to unmount a CD-ROM disc: NOTE: Before you unmount a CD-ROM disc, make sure that your working directory (the directory in which a relative path name search begins) is set to some directory other than the one under which the disc was mounted.

  • Page 90: Reading The Busy Light

    Using Mass Storage Devices Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive and remove the CD-ROM disc from the disc tray. Reading the Busy Light The CD-ROM busy light shows the status of the drive during the self test and during activity with the host system.

  • Page 91: Dds Tape Drive And Data Cassette Descriptions

    Using Mass Storage Devices DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions This section describes how to use the optional Digital Data Storage (DDS) tape drive. It also describes how to maintain and care for the drive. This chapter provides information on the following: •...

  • Page 92: Dds Tape Drive Capacities Without Data Compression

    Using Mass Storage Devices DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions Storage Capacities The maximum storage capacities of different DDS drives with and without data compression are shown in Table 7-2 and Table 7-3. Table 7-2 DDS Tape Drive Capacities Without Data Compression Full Height 5 1/4 DDS-DC DDS-2...

  • Page 93: Tape Drive Controls And Indicators

    Using Mass Storage Devices DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions Tape Clean DCLZ Tape LED Clean/Attention LED Eject Button Figure 7-5 Tape Drive Controls and Indicators LEDs This section describes the LED codes that are displayed. The two LEDs on the front panels of the DDS drives indicate different activ- ities or problems that occur.

  • Page 94: High Humidity

    Note the pattern of the pulses and con- tact your local service representative. Hewlett-Packard DDS drives continually monitor the Media Wear (Caution) number of errors they have to correct when reading and writing to a tape to determine tape wear and tape head cleanliness.

  • Page 95: Data Cassettes

    Using Mass Storage Devices DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions If the LED indicators on your DDS-format drive display the Media Wear (Caution) condition, follow this procedure: Check the system console for any tape error messages. A hard error during a read or write operation may have occurred.

  • Page 96: Setting The Write-Protect Tab On A Data Cassette

    Using Mass Storage Devices DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions Cleaning the Tape Heads Clean the heads of your tape drive after every 25 hours of tape drive use or if the Media Wear (Caution) signal is displayed on the LED. NOTE: Only use HP Cleaning Cassettes (HP92283K) to clean the tape heads.

  • Page 97: Setting The Write-Protect Tab On A Dds Tape

    Using Mass Storage Devices DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions Push tab right for write. Push tab left for write-protect. Figure 7-7 Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a DDS Tape To protect information on a data cassette from being overwritten, set the write-protect tab to the write-protect position, as shown in Figure 7-7.

  • Page 98: Operating The Dds Tape Drive

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the DDS Tape Drive Operating the DDS Tape Drive This section describes how to perform tasks with your DDS tape drive. Loading and Unloading a Data Cassette Follow these steps to load and unload a data cassette from the DDS tape drive: 1 Insert the data cassette into the drive, as shown in Figure 7-8.

  • Page 99: Verifying The Dds Tape Drive Operation

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the DDS Tape Drive Verifying the DDS Tape Drive Operation To verify that your workstation can communicate with the DDS-format tape drive, enter the following: /usr/sbin/ioscan -d stape (for HP-UX 10.x) /etc/ioscan -d stape (for HP-UX 9.x) After a few moments the ioscan utility returns a message similar to the fol- lowing: H/W Path Class...

  • Page 100: Archiving Data

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the DDS Tape Drive 2 The System Administration Manager window opens. Double-click on Peripheral Devices ->. 3 The Peripheral Devices window opens. Double-click on Tape Drives ->. The Tape Drives window opens. In the list of tape drives, click on the desired tape drive to select it. From the Actions menu, click on Show Device Files.

  • Page 101: Restoring Files From A Data Cassette To Your System

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the DDS Tape Drive Restoring Files from a Data Cassette to Your System Use the following instructions to restore files from a data cassette to your system: Load the data cassette into the tape drive. In a terminal window, use cd to change to the directory you want the files to reside in.
  • Page 102 Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the DDS Tape Drive You may also communicate with the tape drive with the cpio, ftio, mt, and fbackup commands. For more information on these commands, enter the fol- lowing in a terminal window: man command Enter 7-26...

  • Page 103: Ordering Information

    Using Mass Storage Devices Ordering Information Ordering Information To order Hewlett-Packard data cassettes and cleaning cassettes for use in your DDS tape drive, use the following order numbers: • HP92283A - Box of five 60-meter DDS data cassettes • HP92283B - Box of five 90-meter DDS data cassettes •...

  • Page 104: Using The Floppy Diskette

    Using Mass Storage Devices Using the Floppy Diskette Using the Floppy Diskette This section describes basic information needed for using your floppy dis- kettes. Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Diskette You can only store or change information on a diskette when the write-pro- tect tab is in the write position.

  • Page 105: Inserting And Removing A Diskette

    Using Mass Storage Devices Using the Floppy Diskette Inserting and Removing a Diskette Follow these steps to insert and remove a diskette from the floppy disk drive: 1 Insert the diskette into the drive, as shown in Figure 7-10. Eject Button Figure 7-10 Inserting and Removing a Floppy Diskette 2 Push the diskette into the floppy drive until it clicks into place.

  • Page 106: Operating The Floppy Drive

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the Floppy Drive Operating the Floppy Drive This section describes how to perform tasks with your 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. Verifying the Floppy Drive Configuration To verify that your workstation can communicate with the floppy drive, use the ioscan command to see which devices are currently in use on your sys- tem.

  • Page 107: Formatting A New Diskette

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the Floppy Drive sam Enter 2 The System Administration Manager window opens. Double-click on Disks and File Systems->. The Disks and File Systems window opens. In the list of drives, click on the floppy drive listing to select it. From the Actions menu, click on View More Information A window opens with a list of information for the floppy drive, including...

  • Page 108: Saving Files To A Floppy Diskette

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the Floppy Drive You need to set the write protect tab to the write position to transfer data to the diskette. The write-protect tab can be in either position when restoring data from a diskette or listing the files on a diskette. Saving Files to a Floppy Diskette Use the following instructions to save files to a floppy diskette: Check that the write-protect tab on the floppy diskette is in the write posi-...

  • Page 109: Listing The Files On A Floppy Diskette

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the Floppy Drive 3 Enter the following command line: tar -xvf devicefile pathname Enter where devicefile is the device file as listed by sam and pathname is the pathname of the file or directory containing files that you want to restore from the diskette.

  • Page 110: Configuring The Floppy Driver

    Using Mass Storage Devices Operating the Floppy Drive man cpio Enter For more information on copying to or from DOS files, refer to the man page by typing the following in a terminal window: man doscp For more information on listing the contents of DOS directories, refer to the dosls man page by typing the following in a terminal window: man dosls Enter For more information on using your floppy disk drive and floppy diskettes,...

  • Page 111: Ordering Information

    Using Mass Storage Devices Ordering Information Ordering Information To order Hewlett-Packard micro flexible diskettes for use in your 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, use the following order number: HP-92192X High-Density Micro Flexible Disks (1.44MB Formatted Capacity) - box of ten diskettes...
  • Page 112 Using Mass Storage Devices Ordering Information 7-36...

  • Page 113: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables...
  • Page 114 Connecting Cables For information on connecting the Model 743 or Model 744 board computer in your Model 748 workstation to any of the following connections, see the owner’s guide that came with your board computer: • connecting a single monitor, multi-display system, or text-only terminal •...

  • Page 115: Scsi Connections

    Connecting Cables Fast-wide-differential external connector/terminator Single-ended external connector/terminator Fast-wide-differential internal connector (two shown) Single-ended internal connector Figure 8-1 SCSI Connections...
  • Page 116 Connecting Cables...

  • Page 117: Power-On/Power-Off

    Power-On/Power-Off...

  • Page 118: Powering On The System

    Power-On/Power-Off Powering On the System Powering On the System Before powering on the system, ensure that power cords are connected to both power supplies, and that the power cords are connected to site power. 1 Switch the power switches on both power supplies to the 1 (ON) position (see Figure 9-1).

  • Page 119: Card Cage Power Switch

    Power-On/Power-Off Powering On the System Main Card Cage Switch Figure 9-2 Card Cage Power Switch...

  • Page 120: Powering Off The System

    Power-On/Power-Off Powering Off the System Powering Off the System Before powering off the system, you must shutdown the operating system. Please refer to the owner’s guide for your board computer or your operating system for instructions on shutting down the operating system. 1 Once the operating system is shut down, press the switch on the front of the card- cage to remove power from the entire card cage.

  • Page 121: Dealing With Problems

    Dealing With Problems 10-1...
  • Page 122 Dealing With Problems This chapter contains information to help you determine what’s wrong with your system when you have problems. If you have a problem that isn’t listed in this chapter, or if your problem persists, contact your designated service representative.

  • Page 123: Interpreting The Led Indicators

    Dealing With Problems Interpreting the LED Indicators Interpreting the LED Indicators For information about the board computer’s LED displays, please refer to the owner’s guide shipped with your board computer. 10-3...

  • Page 124: Managing A Boot Failure

    Dealing With Problems Managing a Boot Failure Managing a Boot Failure The boot program is located in the firmware of the Model 743/744. You can configure the behavior of the boot process by interacting with the boot con- sole handler. See the appropriate owner’s guide for your board computer for procedures to deal with the boot console handler.

  • Page 125: Recovering From A System Panic

    Dealing With Problems Recovering from a System Panic Recovering from a System Panic A system panic simply means that the operating system encountered a con- dition that it did not know how to respond to, so it halted your system. System panics are rare and not always the result of a catastrophe.

  • Page 126: Summary Of Possible Causes Of Panics Problem Area And Action

    Dealing With Problems Recovering from a System Panic NOTE: It is important to maintain an up-to-date backup of the files on your system so that, in the event of a disk head crash or similar situation, you can recover your data. How frequently you update these backups depends on how much data you can afford to lose.

  • Page 127: Procedures For Recovering From A System Panic

    Dealing With Problems Recovering from a System Panic Other problems may result from faulty configuration of the Mode Configura- tion area of the Boot Console Handler. If you have boot problems, check that the following areas use their default values: •...
  • Page 128 Dealing With Problems Recovering from a System Panic If the hardware failure appears to be associated with a peripheral, ensure that its cables are tightly connected to their proper locations and that the device is powered on, and in an “online” state. If there is an error indicated on the device’s display: 1 Record the error message(s) in your log book.
  • Page 129 Dealing With Problems Recovering from a System Panic Proceed to Step 3, Rebooting Your System. Step 2d: Recovering from Other Situations When you suspect the problem was something other than the above (or when you do not know where to classify it), proceed to Step 3, Rebooting Your System.
  • Page 130 Dealing With Problems Recovering from a System Panic If the reason your system panicked was because of a corrupted file system, fsck will report the errors and any corrections it makes. If the problems were associated with your root file system, fsck will ask you to reboot your sys- tem when it’s finished.

  • Page 131: Dealing With Network Failures

    Dealing With Problems Dealing with Network Failures Dealing with Network Failures If the program you have been running uses resources from a local area net- work (LAN) and it stops unexpectedly, the following may help locate the source of the problem: Table 10-3 Problems with the Network Problem...
  • Page 132 Dealing With Problems Dealing with Network Failures 10-12...

  • Page 133: A Safety And Regulatory Statements

    Safety and Regulatory Statements...

  • Page 134: Declaration Of Conformity

    Safety and Regulatory Statements This appendix contains safety and regulatory statements pertaining to your Model 748 workstation. It provides information on the following topics: Declaration of conformity • Special video configuration statements • Emissions regulations • Emissions regulations compliance • Datacom users statement •...
  • Page 135 Safety and Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 136 Safety and Regulatory Statements Special Video Configuration Statements Special Video Configuration Statements For EN55022 or CISPR 22 Applications: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause WARNING: radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 137 Hewlett-Packard’s system certification tests were conducted with HP-sup- ported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as those you receive with your computer. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. VCCI Class A ITE...
  • Page 138 Safety and Regulatory Statements Emissions Regulations Compliance Emissions Regulations Compliance Any third-party I/O device installed in HP system(s) must be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the preceding Emissions Regulations state- ments. In the event that a third-party noncompliant I/O device is installed, the customer assumes all responsibility and liability arising therefrom.
  • Page 139 Safety and Regulatory Statements Acoustics Acoustics Regulation On Noise Declaration For Machines -3. GSGV Lpa <70dB Lpa<70dB operator position am Arbeitsplatz normal operation normaler Betrieb per ISO 7779 nach DIN 45635 T.19...
  • Page 140 Safety and Regulatory Statements Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic charges can damage the integrated circuits on printed circuit boards. To prevent such damage from occurring, observe the following pre- cautions during board unpacking, installation, and configuration: Stand on a static-free mat.

  • Page 141: Safety Statement

    Safety and Regulatory Statements Safety Statement Safety Statement This equipment conforms to the following safety standards: UL 1950 • CSA 950 • IEC 950 • EN 60950 •...

  • Page 142: Laser Safety Statement (U.s.a. Only

    Safety and Regulatory Statements Laser Safety Statement (U.S.A. Only) Laser Safety Statement (U.S.A. Only) The CD ROM mass-storage system is certified as a Class-1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radia- tion Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.

  • Page 143: Warnings And Cautions

    Safety and Regulatory Statements Warnings and Cautions Warnings and Cautions A-11...
  • Page 144 Safety and Regulatory Statements Warnings and Cautions A-12...
  • Page 145 Glossary absolute path name The name of a file that contains the appropriate program for which lists all the directories leading to booting the operating system. it, starting with root (“/”) and ending with the file base name itself. If the path boot ROM A EEPROM memory name indicates a directory, leave the which is incorporated into a system for...
  • Page 146 Glossary click To press and release a mouse but- identified by entering the command pwd. ton rapidly. device driver A software program that cluster A group of workstations con- provides the communication interface nected via a LAN. One computer, the between the operating system kernel and ++cluster server++, performs as a file- a hardware device.
  • Page 147 ++host name++ domains associated with cluster client and shared by other nodes different networks. in the cluster. HP-HIL Hewlett-Packard Human In- login Your login name, the name by terface Link. which you are known to the workstation. This may be any group of characters, so HP-IB Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus long as it meets system rules.
  • Page 148 Glossary mount directory The directory in an path name A sequence of directory existing file system that is the root direc- names, separated by slashes, which spec- tory of a mounted auxiliary file system. ify the location of any file or directory. multiuser state The condition of the PDC Processor-Dependent Code.
  • Page 149 Glossary root directory The highest level direc- (Bourne, Korn, Key, Posix or C), provid- tory of the hierarchical file system, from ing a working environment interface for which all other files branch. In HP-UX, the user. The shell takes command input the slash (/) character refers to the “root from the keyboard and interprets it for directory.”...
  • Page 150 Glossary data for a program. The standard input VME Versa Module Eurocard. A data file is often called stdin, and is automati- protocol for optional microprocessor cally opened by the shell for reading on cards allowing multiple CPUs to be con- file descriptor 0 for every command in- figured into the same computer back- voked.
  • Page 151 Index LED code warning conditions acoustics hard drive, 6-11 high humidity,, 7-18 regulations, A-7 HP-UX kernel, 3-3 adapter cables, 1-8 media wear,, 7-18 archiving data selft-test,, 7-18 listing files,, 7-25 installation, 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 LED codes,, 7-17 restoring files,, 7-25 interpreting LEDs, 10-3 loading and unloading data cassette,, 7- saving to a cassette,, 7-24...
  • Page 152 Index release documents, xii revision history, xiii safety laser, A-10 standards, A-9 safety and regulatory statements, A-2 SCSI addresses, 6-6, 6-11 SCSI connectors, 8-3 system panic, 10-5 tar command, additional information,, 7- VME, 3-1 VME card installation, 3-1, 3-6 VME driver configuration, 3-4 VME driver writing, 3-4 VME overview, 3-3 VME slots, 3-3...

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