HP Hewlett Packard B160L User Manual

Model B132L/B132L+/B160L/B180L  
Owner’s Guide  
HP Part No. A4190-90023  
Edition E0997  
Printed in U.S.A.  
Contents  
Preface 1  
Audience 2  
Safety and Regulatory Statements 2  
Release Document(s) 2  
Related Manuals 3  
Revision History 3  
Documentation Conventions 4  
Problems, Questions, and Suggestions 5  
1 System Overview  
Product Description 9  
System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs 11  
System Power Switch 12  
Power LED 12  
System LEDs 12  
Audio Controls 13  
Removable Storage Devices 13  
System Unit Rear Panel Connectors 14  
Security Loop 15  
Audio Connectors 15  
Keyboard Connectors 17  
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors 17  
HP Parallel I/O Connector 17  
802.3 Network Connectors 17  
Serial I/O Connectors 18  
SCSI Connectors 18  
TOC Button 19  
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Power Cord Connector 19  
Monitors 20  
Keyboard 20  
Pointing Devices 20  
Operating System Overview 21  
Important Information You Need to Record 22  
LANIC ID 22  
IP Address and Subnetwork Mask Information 23  
Networking Overview 24  
Mail 24  
telnet 24  
rlogin 24  
ftp 25  
rcp 25  
NFS 25  
2 Using Your CD-ROM Drive  
CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions 29  
CD-ROM Drive 29  
Controls and Features 30  
CD-ROM Media 32  
Caring for CD-ROM Discs 32  
Operating the CD-ROM Drive 33  
Loading and Unloading a CD-ROM in the Disc Tray 33  
Disc Tray Description 33  
Loading a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive 34  
Unloading a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive 35  
Loading a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive 36  
Unloading a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive 38  
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Verifying the CD-ROM Drive Operation 39  
Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc 40  
Mounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM 40  
Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM 42  
Reading the Busy Light 43  
Troubleshooting 45  
3 Using Your Digital Data Storage (DDS) Tape Drive  
DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions 49  
DDS Drive 49  
Storage Capacities 49  
Controls and Indicators 50  
LEDs 51  
LED Warning Conditions 52  
Data Cassettes 53  
Media Life 53  
Cleaning the Tape Heads 54  
Media Restrictions 54  
Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Data Cassette 55  
Operating the DDS Tape Drive 56  
Loading and Unloading a Data Cassette 56  
Verifying the DDS Tape Drive Operation 57  
Using Device Files 58  
Archiving Data 59  
Writing to a Data Cassette 59  
Restoring Files from a Data Cassette to Your System 60  
Listing the Files on a Data Cassette 60  
Further Command Information 61  
Troubleshooting 62  
Ordering Information 62  
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4 Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive  
Using the Floppy Diskette 65  
Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Diskette 65  
Inserting and Removing a Diskette 66  
Operating the Floppy Drive 67  
Verifying the Floppy Drive Configuration 67  
Using Device Files 68  
Formatting a New Diskette 69  
Transferring Data To and From a Floppy Diskette 70  
Saving Files to a Floppy Diskette 70  
Restoring Files from a Floppy Diskette to Your System 70  
Listing the Files on a Floppy Diskette 71  
For More Information 72  
Configuring the Floppy Driver 73  
Troubleshooting 74  
Ordering Information 74  
5 Solving Problems  
Common Problems and Solutions 77  
Problems with Powering Up the System 77  
Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System 78  
Problems with the 802.3 Network 79  
Problems Using a Hard Disk Drive 80  
Problems Using the CD-ROM Drive 81  
Problems Using the DDS Tape Drive 82  
Problems Using the Floppy Disk Drive 83  
LED Error Codes 84  
Dealing with a Boot Failure 87  
Running System Verification Tests 88  
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Contents  
Device Verification 90  
A Safety and Regulatory Statements  
Declaration of Conformity 1 93  
Declaration of Conformity 2 94  
Special Video Configuration Statements 95  
For EN55022 or CISPR 22 Applications: 95  
Emissions Regulations 96  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 96  
VCCI Class 2 ITE 97  
97  
Emissions Regulations Compliance 98  
Acoustics 99  
Regulation On Noise Declaration For Machines -3. GSGV 99  
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions 100  
Safety Statement 101  
Laser Safety Statement (U.S.A. Only) 102  
Visible LEDs 102  
Warnings and Cautions 103  
B Changing Your Workstation’s Hardware Configuration  
Checking the SCSI IDs 107  
Preparing Your Workstation 109  
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Removing the Main Tray Assembly 111  
Replacing the Main Tray Assembly 112  
Installing Storage Devices 114  
Preparing to Install Your Storage Device 115  
Configuring your Storage Device 115  
Determining Your Storage Devices Position 115  
Removing the Storage Tray 117  
Removing the Storage Tray Cover 120  
Installing a CD-ROM or a DDS-Format Tape Drive 121  
Installing a Floppy Drive 123  
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 2 (Front Position) 126  
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 (Rear Position) 131  
Replacing the Storage Tray Cover 132  
Replacing the Storage Tray 133  
Configuring a Hard Disk Drive 135  
Installing Additional memory 137  
Removing Memory Modules 138  
Installing Memory Modules 141  
Removing Cache Boards 144  
Installing Second Level Cache Boards 146  
Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board 148  
Graphics Adapter Considerations 149  
Special Video Configuration Statements 149  
Graphics Paths 150  
Graphics Configuration Restrictions 150  
Installing the Option Board 151  
Replacing the Battery 155  
Installing the Optional EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module 161  
Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI Controller 163  
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Changing Your Monitor Type 168  
Setting the Monitor Type from the Boot Console Interface 168  
Setting the Monitor Type at Power On 168  
Changing the Console to External Terminal 169  
C SCSI Connections  
SCSI Bus Differences 173  
SCSI Restrictions 175  
Cables 175  
Connectors and Terminators 177  
SCSI Configuration Constraints 177  
Narrow-SE SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints 177  
Fast Wide Differential SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints 178  
Ultra, Wide Single-Ended SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints 179  
Determining SCSI Bus Length 180  
NSE SCSI Bus Length 180  
FWD SCSI Bus Length 181  
Ultra, Wide-SE SCSI Bus Length 182  
Assigning SCSI Device IDs 184  
NSE SCSI Device IDs 185  
FWD SCSI IDs 187  
Ultra, Wide-SE SCSI IDs 188  
Connecting to the SCSI Ports 190  
SCSI Port Connection 190  
D The Boot Console Interface  
Boot Console Interface Features 195  
Accessing the Boot Console Interface 200  
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Contents  
Booting Your Workstation 201  
Searching for Bootable Media 203  
Resetting Your Workstation 204  
Displaying and Setting Paths 205  
Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type 208  
The Monitor Command 208  
Displaying the Current Monitor Configuration 209  
Setting the Monitor Type 210  
Setting the Monitor Type at Power On 212  
Changing the Console to External Terminal 213  
Displaying the Current Memory Configuration 214  
Memory Information Sample 1 215  
Displaying the Status of the System I/O 216  
Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search Flags 217  
Displaying and Setting the Security Mode 219  
Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode 220  
Displaying the LAN Station Address 221  
Configure and Display LAN Settings (B132L+/B180L Only) 222  
Displaying System Information 224  
Displaying PIM Information 225  
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Figures  
System Unit Front Panel Controls 11  
System Unit Rear Panel Connectors 14  
CD-ROM Drive Controls and Features 30  
CD-ROM Disc Tray 33  
Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive 34  
Removing a CD-ROM Disc From a Horizontally Mounted Drive 35  
Releasing the Disc Holder Retainers 36  
Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive 37  
Removing a CD-ROM Disc From a Vertically Mounted Drive 38  
DDS-DC (Early Model) Drive Controls and Indicators 50  
DDS-DC (Later Model) Drive Controls and Indicators 50  
DDS-2 Drive Controls and Indicators 50  
DDS-DC (Early Model) Tape Drive LED Display Codes 51  
DDS-DC (Later Model) and DDS-2 Tape Drive LED Display Codes 52  
Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a DDS Tape 55  
Loading and Unloading a Data Cassette 56  
Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Floppy Diskette 65  
Inserting and Removing a Floppy Diskette 66  
System Unit Front Panel LEDs 84  
Removing the Floor Stand 110  
Removing Main Tray Assembly 111  
Replacing the Main Tray Assembly 112  
Disk Tray Positions (Side View) 116  
Removing the Memory Retainer 117  
Disconnecting the Storage Tray Assembly 118  
Removing the Storage Tray Assembly 119  
Removing the Storage Tray Cover 120  
Removing a Disk Filler Panel 121  
Installing a CD-ROM or DDS Tape 122  
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Removing the Floppy Filler Panel 123  
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive 124  
Connecting the Floppy Drive Data Cable 125  
Disconnecting the Floppy Drive Cable 126  
Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Assembly 127  
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 2 (Front Position) 128  
Replacing the Floppy Drive and Carrier 129  
Connecting the Floppy Drive Data Cable 130  
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 (Rear Position) 131  
Replacing the Storage Tray Cover 132  
Installing the Storage Tray Assembly 133  
Connecting the Storage Tray Cables 134  
Memory Module Location 138  
Removing the Memory Retainer 139  
Removing a Memory Module 140  
Memory Module Location 141  
Removing the Memory Retainer 142  
Installing Memory Modules 143  
Cache Boards Location 144  
Removing a Cache Board 145  
Cache Boards Location 146  
Installing Cache Boards 147  
Option Slots from Outside the System Unit 148  
Removing the Option Board Support Bracket and Blank Plate 151  
Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board 152  
Removing the PCI Adapter 153  
Replacing the Option Board Support Bracket 154  
Removing the Memory Retainer 155  
Disconnecting the Storage Tray Assembly 156  
Removing the Storage Tray Assembly 157  
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Removing the Battery 158  
Installing the Storage Tray Assembly 159  
Connecting the Storage Tray Cables 160  
Installing the Optional EGRAM Module 161  
Installing the Optional FWD SCSI Controller 163  
Removing the Storage Tray Cover 164  
Removing the Blank Plate 165  
Installing the FWD SCSI Cable 166  
Replacing the Storage Tray Cover 167  
Rear Panel SCSI Connectors without Terminators 190  
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Tables  
Audio Electrical Specifications 16  
Serial I/O Pins 18  
Sample LANSCAN COMMAND TABLE 23  
CD-ROM Drive Operating Controls and Features 31  
DDS Tape Drive Capacities Without Data Compression 49  
DDS Tape Drive Capacities With Data Compression 49  
Power Up Problems 77  
Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System 78  
Problems with the 802.3 Network 79  
Problems Using a Hard Disk Drive 80  
Problems Using the CD-ROM Drive 81  
Problems Using the DDS Tape Drive 82  
Problems Using the Floppy Disk Drive 83  
LED Error Codes 85  
Default SCSI IDs 115  
Storage Configurations 116  
SCSI Bus Differences 173  
SCSI Bus Addresses, ID Numbers, and Arbitration Priorities 174  
Narrow-SE SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints 178  
Fast, Wide Differential SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints 178  
Ultra Wide Single-Ended SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints 179  
Bus Length Worksheet for NSE SCSI Bus 181  
Bus Length Worksheet for FW SCSI Bus 182  
Bus Length Worksheet for UW SCSI Bus 183  
Single-Ended SCSI Device IDs 186  
Fast, Wide SCSI Device Drives and Device ID 188  
Ultra Wide SE SCSI Device Drives and Device ID 189  
System Paths 205  
Mnemonic Style Notation 206  
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Preface  
1
This owner’s guide describes how to use your HP 9000 B132L/B132L+/  
B160L/B180L workstation.  
This manual assumes that you have installed your workstation as described  
in the HP 9000 Model B132L/B160L/B180L Hardware Installation Card.  
Audience  
This guide is intended for HP 9000 B132L/B132L+/B160L/B180L worksta-  
tion users.  
Safety and Regulatory Statements  
See Appendix A in the back of this manual for safety and regulatory state-  
ments that apply to this workstation.  
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.  
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Related Manuals  
If you are using HP-UX version 10.20, refer to the following manuals for  
more information:  
HP 9000 Model B132L/B160L/B180L Hardware Installation Card (A4190-  
90010)  
Using Your HP Workstation (A2615-90003)  
Installing and Updating HP-UX (B2355-90050)  
Configuring HP-UX for Peripherals (B2355-90053)  
HP Visual User Environment User’s Guide (B1171-90079)  
Managing Clusters of HP 9000 Computers: Sharing the HP-UX  
File System (B2355-90038)  
HPUX X User Environment User’s Guide  
Precision Architecture RISC HP 9000 Series 700 Diagnostics Manual (92453-  
90010)  
To order manuals, please contact your local sales office.  
Revision History  
The revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below:  
HP Part No.  
Edition  
E0997  
Revision History  
First printing.  
A4190-90023  
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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.  
output  
Information that the system dis-  
plays appears in this type-  
face.  
literal values  
Bold words or characters in for-  
mats and command descriptions  
represent commands or keywords  
that you must use literally. Path-  
names are also in bold.  
KEY  
Text with a line above and a line  
below denotes a key on your key-  
board, or a key or button which is  
drawn on your workstation’s  
graphic display.  
(In this manual we refer to the  
Enter key. On your keyboard the  
key may be labeled either Enter  
or Return.)  
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Problems, Questions, and Suggestions  
If you have any problems, questions, or suggestions with our hardware, soft-  
ware, or documentation, please call 1-888-301-5932 (US & Canada) or con-  
tact the HP Response Center for your country.  
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1
System Overview  
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System Overview  
This chapter introduces the HP 9000 B132L/B132L+/B160L/B180L work-  
stations. Its purpose is to familiarize you with your workstation and its con-  
trols and indicators. The information is presented in the following sections:  
Product Description  
System unit front panel controls and LEDs  
System unit rear panel connectors  
Monitors  
Keyboard  
Pointing devices  
Operating system overview  
Important information you need to note  
Networking overview  
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System Overview  
Product Description  
Product Description  
The B Class workstations have the following key features:  
Processor Performance  
Model B132L - 132 Mhz (33 Mhz GSC)  
Model B132L+ - 132 Mhz (33 Mhz GSC)  
Model B160L - 160 Mhz (40 Mhz GSC)  
Model B180L - 180 Mhz (36 Mhz GSC)  
Operating System  
Model B132L/B160L - Native HP-UX (version 10.20 or greater)  
Model B132L+/B180L - Native HP-UX (version 10.20 or greater + ACE)  
User Interface  
HP VUE graphical user interface  
HP CDE graphical user interface  
Compatibility  
Source and binary code compatible with the Series 700 product family  
Optional Graphics:  
Model B132L/B160L - HP VISUALIZE-24Z, 24-plane graphics  
HP VISUALIZE-8/24, Accelerated 8-plane or 24-plane  
3D graphics  
Model B132L+/B180L - HP VISUALIZE-8/24/48/48XP  
HP VISUALIZE-EG/DualEG  
Main Memory  
Model B132L/B160L - 6 slots of main memory allowing 32 to 768 MBytes  
Model B132L+/B180L - 6 slots of main memory allowing 32 to 768 MBytes  
Second Level Cache  
2 slots allowing 1 MB of second level cache  
Internal Storage Devices  
3.5-inch Slimline Floppy Disk Drive (not a SCSI Device)  
Single-Ended SCSI Hard Disks (up to two)  
Single-Ended SCSI CD-ROM Drive  
Single-Ended SCSI 2.0/4.0/8.0 GB, 4-mm DDS-Format Tape Drive  
Fast, Wide SCSI Hard Disk Drives (requires optional FW SCSI adapter)  
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Product Description  
Model B132L+/B180L only - Ultra-SCSI 2.0/4.0/9.0 GB Hard Disks  
NOTE:  
On the Model 180L, you can install either Fast, Wide Differential SCSI or Ultra,  
Wide Single-Ended SCSI, but not both.  
Standard Network  
Ethernet IEEE 802.3 AUI  
RJ45, UTP Twisted Pair  
Model B132L+/B180L only - 10Base T/100Base T  
Standard I/O  
SE SCSI Connector - 8-bit,5 MB/sec synchronous 1.5 MB/sec asynchronous  
50-pin, high density SCSI connector  
Model B132L/B160L - 68-pin, high density Fast, Wide Differential SCSI  
connector.  
Model B132L+/B180L - 68 pin, high density Ultra, Wide Single-Ended  
SCSI connector.  
Two Serial Interfaces RS232C, 9-pin male  
One Parallel Interface, Centronics, BUSY handshake 25 pin female  
Audio Line-in, Line-out, Mic, and Headphone  
Two PS/2 ports (Keyboard and Mouse)  
EISA/PCI/GSC Option Slots  
Slot 1 - GSC or PCI  
Slot 2 - EISA, GSC, or PCI  
User Interface  
PS/2 Keyboard  
PS/2 Mouse  
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System Overview  
System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs  
System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs  
Before powering on your system, you should become familiar with the  
system unit controls.  
Figure 1 shows the system unit front panel controls.  
Removable  
Storage Devices  
Power Switch  
Power LED  
System LEDs  
Mute  
Volume  
Headset  
Mic  
Figure 1  
System Unit Front Panel Controls  
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System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs  
System Power Switch  
Use the Power switch to power the system unit on and off.  
NOTICE:  
There is no need to manually shut down the HP-UX operating system on  
your workstation before powering it off. When you turn off the power  
switch, your workstation automatically shuts down the operating system  
before terminating the power.  
Power LED  
The Power LED lights when the system unit power is on.  
System LEDs  
The system LEDs indicate the status of your workstation. In the event of a  
system problem, the LEDs are lighted in different patterns to indicate error  
codes. See Chapter 6 for a complete list of the system LED error codes.  
LED 4 - System Heartbeat  
LED 3 - SCSI Bus Activity  
LED 2 - Network Receive  
LED 1 - Network Transmit  
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System Overview  
System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs  
Audio Controls  
Next to the system LEDs are the following audio controls:  
Headset Jack  
Volume Control  
Mic Jack  
Accommodates mini-headphones with a 3.5-mm diame-  
ter miniature stereo plug.  
Adjusts the audio output volume to the headset jack or  
line out.  
Accommodates microphones with a 3.5-mm diameter  
miniature stereo plug.  
Mute Button  
Turns off the audio output to line out and speaker only.  
NOTICE:  
The Volume Control, Headphone Jack, and Mic (microphone) Jack features  
of the CD-ROM are supported through software applications only.  
For more information on the features and electrical specifications, see  
“Audio Connectors” later in this chapter.  
Removable Storage Devices  
The Models B132L/B132L+/B160L/B180L support the following removable  
storage devices:  
CD-ROM Disc Drive  
DDS-Format Tape Drive  
Floppy Diskette Drive  
NOTICE:  
Due to space limitations, a DDS-format tape drive and a CD-ROM drive  
cannot both be mounted in the system at the same time. Also, adding either  
a DDS tape or CD-ROM takes on internal drive bay, leaving only one  
internal drive bay available for a hard disk drive.  
A description of each drive’s controls and indicators is in the chapter  
describing that device, later in this book.  
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System Overview  
System Unit Rear Panel Connectors  
System Unit Rear Panel Connectors  
This section describes the connectors on the system unit’s rear panel  
NOTICE:  
To maintain electro-magnetic and radio frequency emissions compliance,  
verify that all cables are fully seated and properly fastened.  
Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors on the system unit’s rear  
panel.  
Fast, Wide or Ultra, Wide SCSI  
Single-Ended SCSI  
PS/2 Mouse  
PS/2 Keyboard  
Monitor  
Security Loop  
Pullout Card  
Audio Line In  
Audio Line Out  
Power  
TOC  
HP Parallel  
LAN-TP  
LAN-AUI  
Serial 1  
Serial 2  
Figure 2  
System Unit Rear Panel Connectors  
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System Unit Rear Panel Connectors  
Security Loop  
The security loop provides a means of locking the storage tray, with a pad-  
lock or other locking device, to prevent unauthorized removal from the sys-  
tem.  
Audio Connectors  
Your workstation has audio input and output capability through external  
input and output connectors on the rear panel and through an internal  
speaker. The rear panel contains the Audio IN (stereo line-in) and Audio  
OUT (stereo line-out) connectors.  
NOTICE:  
To maintain compliance with FCC/CISPR B you must use fully shielded,  
unbalanced audio cables and plugs.  
The audio connectors are standard stereo audio mini-jacks. Hewlett-Packard  
recommends using gold-plated plugs available through audio retailers for  
best quality recording and playback through the external connectors. The  
following is a summary of the workstation audio features:  
Audio Features  
Programmable sample rates:  
8kHz, 16kHz, 32kHz, 48kHz, 11.025kHz,  
22.05kHz, and 44.1kHz.  
Programmable output attenuation:  
0 to -96dB in -1.5dB steps  
Programmable input gain:  
0 to 22.5dB in 1.5dB steps  
Input monitoring:  
16-bit linear, 8-bit u-law, or A-law coding  
Audio Input  
Line In  
Mono microphone (on the front panel) compatible with  
1.5V phantom supply (bias voltage supplied by the  
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System Unit Rear Panel Connectors  
system).  
CD-ROM audio (if internal CD-ROM is installed)  
Audio Output  
Line-out  
Headphone (on the front panel)  
Built-in mono speaker  
Audio CODEC  
Crystal CS4215  
The audio electrical specification for this workstation are summarized in  
Table 1  
Table 1  
Audio Electrical Specifications  
Frequency Response  
Input Sensitivity/Impedance  
Line In  
25-20,000 Hz  
2.0Vpk/47k ohm  
22mVpk/1k ohm  
Microphone  
Max Output Level/Impedance  
Line Out  
2.8Vpp/47k ohm  
2.75Vpp/50 ohm  
5.88Vpp/48 ohm  
Headphone  
Speaker (internal)  
Output Impedance  
Line Out  
619 ohm  
118 ohm  
Headphone  
Signal to Noise*  
Line Out  
65 dB  
61 dB  
63 dB  
61 dB  
57 dB  
Headphone  
Speaker  
Line In  
Microphone  
THD (w nominal load)  
Line Out  
-73 dB  
-70 dB  
-68 dB  
-75 dB  
Headphone  
Speaker  
Line In  
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Table 1  
Audio Electrical Specifications  
Microphone  
-73 dB  
*To convert from dB to number of significant bits, use the formula:  
dB  
[20log10]  
dB  
6
-------------------------- ------  
n=  
For example, for 61dB S/N then n=61/6 or approx. 10 significant bits, or in other  
words, about 6 bits of noise.  
Keyboard Connectors  
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors  
The PS/2 connectors provide an interface for a keyboard and a mouse to the  
system. Consult the documentation that accompanies each input device for  
specific information concerning its use.  
HP Parallel I/O Connector  
The 25-pin HP Parallel I/O interface uses Centronics interface protocols to  
support peripheral devices such as printers and plotters. Consult the docu-  
mentation that accompanies each peripheral device for specific information  
concerning its use.  
802.3 Network Connectors  
Your workstation has built-in LAN-AUI and LAN-TP (Twisted Pair) con-  
nectors for the 802.3 (ETHERNET) network. Connections to ThinLAN net-  
works require an external transceiver. Your workstation will autoselect the  
correct network setting. The Models B132L+/B180L allow you to also manu-  
ally select your LAN configuration.  
NOTE:  
Only one of the network connectors can be used at one time.  
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System Unit Rear Panel Connectors  
Serial I/O Connectors  
You can attach a variety of pointing devices (such as a mouse or trackball),  
or peripheral devices to the Serial Input/Output (SIO) ports on the B132L/  
B132L+/B160L/B180L workstation. Peripheral devices include printers,  
plotters, modems, and scanners. Consult the documentation that accompa-  
nies each pointing or peripheral device for specific information concerning  
its use.  
The SIO ports are programmable. You can set functions such as bit rate,  
character length, parity, and stop bits. The SIO ports are used as an interface  
for serial asynchronous devices to the CPU. The ports operate at up to a  
460.8K baud rate.  
Table 2 shows the SIO connector pin listings. The serial connectors are 9-pin  
D-sub connectors. Signal names are those specified in the EIA RS-232 stan-  
dard.  
Table 2  
Serial I/O Pins  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DCD  
RXD  
TXD  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
Data Carrier Detect  
Receive Data  
Transmit Data  
Data Terminal Ready  
Ground  
Data Set Ready  
Request To Send  
Clear To Send  
Ring Indicator  
SCSI Connectors  
Use the narrow single-ended SCSI, and fast, wide differential SCSI, or ultra  
wide, single-ended SCSI connectors to connect external SCSI devices such  
as DDS-format tape drives, disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Consult the  
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System Unit Rear Panel Connectors  
documentation that accompanies each SCSI device for specific information  
concerning its use. Refer to Appendix C for information about connecting  
SCSI devices to your workstation.  
NOTICE:  
When attaching external SCSI devices, be sure to terminate the last device  
on the external SCSI bus with the appropriate terminator. If there are no  
external SCSI devices, attach a SCSI terminator to the back of the system.  
TOC Button  
The TOC (transfer of control) button resets the system and transfers control  
from the default device to an auxiliary device.  
Power Cord Connector  
Plug the workstation’s power cord into the power cord connector to provide  
ac power to the system.  
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Monitors  
Monitors  
You can use one of the following HP monitors with your workstation:  
17-inch, 1280x1024 color monitor (A4330)  
20-inch, 1280x1024 color monitor (A4331)  
Before using your monitor you should become familiar with its controls,  
connectors, and indicators. For this information, consult the documentation  
that was packaged with your monitor.  
The built-in monitor connector is an Enhanced Video Connector. An EVC to  
DB adapter (HP Part Number 8120-6861) is required to use older monitor  
types.  
Keyboard  
The B132L/B132L+/B160L/B180L uses a PS/2 keyboard which connects to  
the PS/2 interface connector on the rear of your workstation.  
Pointing Devices  
You can use an HP three-button mouse, a trackball, or other options as point-  
ing devices using the PS/2 connector or the Serial ports. For instructions on  
using your particular pointing device, see the manual that came with it.  
For general information on using three-button mice and on the various cur-  
sor shapes associated with different areas of HP VUE or CDE while using a  
mouse, see Using Your HP Workstation.  
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System Overview  
Operating System Overview  
Operating System Overview  
Your B132L/B160L workstation uses the HP-UX operating system, version  
10.2 or greater. Your B132L+/B180L workstation uses the HP-UX operating  
system, version 10.2 or greater with Additional Core Enhancements (ACE).  
Instant Ignition systems, (systems with preloaded software), have X-win-  
dows and Hewlett-Packard’s graphical user interface, HP VUE version 3.0,  
installed and configured.  
Please refer to the “Instant Ignition System Configuration Information”  
sheet that shipped with your system for details on configuration.  
If you have any questions about Instant Ignition, refer to Using Your HP  
Workstation for more information.  
NOTICE:  
When you power on your workstation, a selftest is performed before the  
system boots.  
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Important Information You Need to Record  
Important Information You Need to Record  
Before you begin using your workstation, take a moment to gather the fol-  
lowing important information and note it in the appropriate subsection for  
future use:  
LANIC ID  
SCSI device ID(s)  
Device file used for each SCSI device  
Internet Protocol (IP) address  
Subnetwork mask  
NOTICE:  
For help with these, refer to Using your HP Workstation.  
LANIC ID  
Locate the contents label that comes with the workstation shipping carton.  
Find the LANIC ID listed there and write it down in the space provided:  
LANIC ID ____________________________________________  
You can also get your LANIC ID by using the lanscan command in a termi-  
nal window. To do this, follow these steps:  
1
2
Turn your workstation and monitor on, if you have not already done so. Figure 1  
of this chapter shows the location of the power switch on the workstation. See the  
documentation that came with your monitor for the location of the monitor power  
switch. Boot the HP-UX operating system.  
In a terminal window, enter the following at the prompt:  
/usr/sbin/lanscan  
You will see a table similar to Table 3.  
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Important Information You Need to Record  
Table 3  
Sample LANSCAN COMMAND TABLE  
Hardware Station Dev Hardware Net-Interface  
NetMgt Encapsulation  
Path  
Address  
lu  
State  
UP  
Name Unit State ID  
lan0 UP  
Methods  
2.0.2  
0x0800091595EE 0  
4
ETHER IEEE8023  
The LANIC ID in this example is 0800091595EE.  
You may also obtain the system’s LANIC ID from the information menu in  
the Boot Console Handler. For detailed information see Appendix D.  
IP Address and Subnetwork Mask Information  
Get the IP address and the subnet mask information for your workstation  
from either your System Administrator or your Network Administrator and  
note them here:  
IP address ____________________________________________________  
subnet mask __________________________________________________  
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Networking Overview  
Networking Overview  
Your workstation is capable of many more tasks than are described in this  
owner’s guide. This section gives an overview of some of the networking  
capabilities of your system and directs you to the appropriate source for  
more information.  
Mail  
Electronic mail allows you to send and receive mail messages on your work-  
station. For information on setting up and using electronic mail on your  
workstation, contact your system administrator and also see the Using Your  
HP Workstation manual that came with your workstation.  
telnet  
The telnet application uses the TELNET protocol to communicate with  
another computer system on the network. The telnet application allows you  
to log on to the remote system from your workstation. If your system has  
man pages installed, you may read the online telnet man page by entering  
the following at a command-line prompt:  
man telnet  
rlogin  
The rlogin application also allows you to log on to another computer system  
on the network from your workstation. For more information on rlogin, see  
the Using Your HP Workstation manual that came with your workstation and  
read the online man page by entering the following at a command-line  
prompt:  
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Networking Overview  
man rlogin  
ftp  
The ftp application is a user interface to the File Transfer Protocol. Use ftp to  
copy files between your workstation and another computer system on the  
network. For more information, see the Using Your HP Workstation manual  
that came with your workstation and read the online man page by entering  
the following at a command-line prompt:  
man ftp  
rcp  
The rcp application allows you to remotely copy files from another computer  
system on a network to your workstation. For more information, see the  
Using Your HP Workstation manual that came with your workstation and  
read the online man page by entering the following at a command-line  
prompt:  
man rcp  
NFS  
The Network File System (NFS) allows your workstation to access files on  
remote computer systems as if they were on your local system. The file sys-  
tem on the remote computer system does not have to be compatible with  
your workstation’s file system. For more information, see Installing and  
Administering NFS Servers and HP-UX System Administration Tasks manu-  
als.  
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Networking Overview  
26  
2
Using Your CD-ROM Drive  
27  
Using Your CD-ROM Drive  
This chapter describes how to use your CD-ROM drive. It is divided into the  
following sections:  
CD-ROM drive and CD-ROM media descriptions  
Operating the CD-ROM Drive  
Mounting and unmounting a CD-ROM disc  
Troubleshooting  
NOTICE  
NOTICE  
Be sure you read and understand the information on mounting and  
unmounting CD-ROM discs before you begin using your CD-ROM disc  
drive.  
This chapter provides an overview of the optional CD-ROM drive and  
media, and describes how to use the CD-ROM drive. We assume the CD-  
ROM drive is set to the factory default address of SCSI ID 2.  
Some procedures in this chapter require you to log in as root. If you cannot  
log in as root, contact your system administrator.  
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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. The drive supports the ISO 9660 and High  
Sierra format standards. You can access information from the drive like any  
other disk drive, except that you cannot write to the drive. The drive contains  
a semiconductor laser for reading data optically, and includes an embedded  
controller with a SCSI interface.  
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CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions  
Controls and Features  
Figure 3 shows and Table 4 describes the operating controls and features of  
the CD-ROM drives.  
Emergency  
Busy  
Indicator  
Eject Hole  
Headset  
Jack  
Volume  
Control  
Eject  
Button  
Thumbwheel  
Figure 3  
CD-ROM Drive Controls and Features  
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CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions  
Table 4  
CD-ROM Drive Operating 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  
Busy Indicator  
Use the volume control to adjust the audio output volume to  
the headset jack.  
The Busy Indicator lights during a data access operation and  
blinks during a data transfer. The indicator blinks initially  
and then stays lit when there is one of the following:  
A defective disc  
A disc insertion error (for example, an upside-down disc)  
Eject Button  
Press the Eject Button to open the Disc Tray and insert or  
remove a disc. When the drive is in use, you must press the  
eject button for more than one second to open the Disc Tray.  
Emergency Eject  
By inserting the end of a paper clip you can open the Disc  
Tray when the workstation does not have power.  
NOTICE  
The Volume Control, Headset Jack, and Audio Jack features of the CD-  
ROM drive are supported through applications only.  
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CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions  
CD-ROM Media  
CD-ROM discs are 120 mm (4.7 in.) in diameter, and use one data surface  
with a capacity of approximately 600 megabytes. The data surface contains  
pits and flat spots arranged in a continuous spiral track, which is read at a  
constant speed. You may access files and data stored on a CD-ROM disc, but  
you may not write files or data to a CD-ROM disc.  
CD-ROM data discs are identical to audio compact discs (CDs) except that  
they store computer data and information.  
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. Over time, dust reduces the reliability of  
the read head in the CD-ROM drive.  
Caring for CD-ROM Discs  
Observe the following guidelines to help prevent data loss and prolong the  
life of your CD-ROM discs and drive:  
Use CD-ROM discs in a clean environment to prevent dust particles from  
scratching disc surfaces.  
Store CD-ROM discs in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture and heat  
damage.  
Don’t try to clean the surface of a CD-ROM disc with cleaning solvents,  
as some cleaning solvents may damage the disc.  
NOTICE:  
You must mount the disc after loading it into the drive. Refer to the section  
“Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc,” later in this chapter, for  
instructions about mounting a disc.  
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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.  
Disc Tray Description  
This CD-ROM is designed to be used in either the horizontal or vertical  
position, depending on whether your system unit is horizontal or vertical (in  
the floor stand). The disc tray has four spring-loaded disc holders that hold  
the disc in place when the CD-ROM drive is in the vertical position. When  
the drive is in the horizontal position, the disc holders are not used and are  
held out of the way by four disc holder retainers. Figure 4 shows the CD-  
ROM disc tray, and disc holders.  
Disc  
Holder  
Disc  
Holder  
Disc  
Holder  
Figure 4  
CD-ROM Disc Tray  
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Operating the CD-ROM Drive  
Loading a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive  
This CD-ROM drive has an automatic loading/ejecting feature. To load a  
disc in the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps:  
Figure 5  
Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive  
1
2
Check that the workstation is powered on.  
To open the disc tray, press and release the load/eject button on the CD-ROM  
drive.  
3
4
Be sure the disc holders are held away from the disc by the disc holder retainers.  
Hold the disc by the edges with the label side up and place it in the disc tray as  
shown in Figure 5.  
5
To close the disc tray, push the front of the disc tray gently towards the drive until  
it closes by itself.  
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Operating the CD-ROM Drive  
Unloading a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive  
Perform the following steps to unload a disc from the CD-ROM drive:  
Figure 6  
Removing a CD-ROM Disc From a Horizontally Mounted 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.  
NOTICE:  
You must unmount the disc before eject it from the drive. Refer to the  
subsection, “Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM,” for instructions  
on unmounting a disc.  
2
Wait until the drive has fully ejected the disc tray. Be sure the disc holders are  
held away from the disc by the disc holder retainers, Then remove the disc from  
the tray as shown in Figure 6. Be careful to touch only the edges of the disc.  
3
To close the Disc Tray, push the front of the disc tray gently towards the drive  
until it closes by itself.  
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Operating the CD-ROM Drive  
Loading a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive  
To load a disc in the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps:  
Disc  
Holder D  
Disc  
Holder C  
Disc  
Holder A  
Disc  
Holder B  
Figure 7  
Releasing the Disc Holder Retainers  
1
Make sure the three disc holders are disengaged from the disc holder retainers, as  
shown in Figure 7.  
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Operating the CD-ROM Drive  
2
Hold the disc with the label side away from the tray and place the edge of the disc  
onto disc holders A and B as shown in Figure 8.  
Figure 8  
Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive  
3
Press down gently against the spring tension of disc holders A and B, and swing  
the top of the disc in until it is held by disc holders C and D.  
4
To close the disc tray, push the front of the disc tray gently towards the drive until  
it closes by itself.  
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Using Your CD-ROM Drive  
Operating the CD-ROM Drive  
Unloading a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive  
Perform the following steps to unload a disc from the CD-ROM drive:  
Figure 9  
Removing a CD-ROM Disc From a Vertically Mounted 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.  
NOTICE:  
You must unmount the disc before eject it from the drive. Refer to the  
subsection, “Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM,” for instruction on  
unmounting a disc.  
2
Press down gently against the spring tension of disc holders A and B and swing  
the top of the disc away from disc holders C and D as shown in Figure 9.  
3
4
Remove the disc from disc holders A and B.  
To close the Disc Tray, push the front of the disc tray gently towards the drive  
until it closes by itself.  
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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:  
/usr/sbin/ioscan -d sdisk RETURN  
After a few moments the ioscan utility lists all of the SCSI I/O devices it could  
find. The list appears similar to the following:  
H/W Path  
Class  
Description  
============================================  
bc  
8
bc  
ext_bus  
I/O Adapter  
8/12  
GSC built-in Fast/Wide SCSI Interface  
8/12.0  
8/12.0.0  
8/12.5  
8/12.5.0  
8/12.6  
8/12.6.0  
8/16  
target  
disk  
QUANTUM LPS1080WD  
target  
disk  
DEC  
DEC  
DSP3210SW  
DSP3210SW  
target  
disk  
ba  
Core I/O Adapter  
Built-in SCSI  
8/16/5  
8/16/5.2  
ext_bus  
target  
8/16/5.2.0 disk  
TOSHIBA CD-ROM XM-4101TA  
SEAGATE ST3600N  
8/16/5.4  
target  
8/16/5.4.0 disk  
8/16/5.6  
target  
8/16/5.6.0 disk  
MICROP 2112  
10  
bc  
I/O Adapter  
10/12  
ext_bus  
target  
disk  
GSC add-on Fast/Wide SCSI Interface  
10/12.4  
10/12.4.0  
SEAGATE ST31200W  
If ioscan does not see your CD-ROM drive it returns the following message:  
ioscan: No hardware found  
If you receive this message, go to Chapter 6, “Solving Problems.”  
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Using Your CD-ROM Drive  
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. Mounting a disc with  
file system information on it gives the disc a pathname that allows your  
workstation to communicate electronically with it. You must unmount the  
CD-ROM disc before removing it from the drive.  
CAUTION:  
To use a CD-ROM disc as a mounted file system, you must mount the CD-ROM disc  
every time you load it into the drive. You must also unmount the CD-ROM disc  
every time you unload it from the drive. Failure to mount or unmount a disc can cause  
a system error condition that can require rebooting the system.  
If your workstation is running HP VUE, follow these instructions to mount  
and unmount a CD-ROM disc as a file system. If you’re using something  
other than HP VUE, use the instructions for mounting and unmounting a  
CD-ROM disc that come with that product. For more information on config-  
uring your CD-ROM drive, see the System Administration Tasks manual or  
online help.  
The procedures in this chapter require you to log in as root. If you cannot  
log in as root, contact your system administrator.  
Mounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM  
Use the following procedure to mount a CD-ROM disc:  
1 Log in as root. If you need information on logging in or setting up a user  
account, see Using Your HP Workstation.  
2 Load the CD-ROM disc into the disc tray and gently push the tray into the  
drive.  
3 In a terminal window, enter the following command:  
sam RETURN  
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Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc  
4 The System Administration Manager window opens. Double-click on  
Peripheral Devices ->.  
5 The Peripheral Devices window opens. Double-click on Disks and File  
Systems ->.  
6 The Disks and File Systems window opens. Double-click on CD-ROM,  
Floppy, and Hard Disks.  
The following screen message appears:  
Scanning the system’s hardware...  
The CD-ROM, Floppy, and Hard Disks window opens containing a list of  
drives currently configured on this system. Disks that are unmounted will have  
the word “unused” in the Use column.  
7 From the Actions menu, click on Add a Hard Disk Drive  
8
The Select a Disk to Add... window opens with a list of unused disks. Highlight  
the CD-ROM disc you want to mount.  
9 Click on OK.  
10 The Set Disk Usage and Options... window opens. Select File System  
and click on OK.  
11 The following screen messages appear:  
Task started.  
Creating the device file...  
Mounting file system...  
Modifying “/etc/checklist”...  
Task completed.  
Click on OK.  
Now you can access the CD-ROM disc as you would any other mounted file  
system.  
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Using Your CD-ROM Drive  
Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc  
Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM  
Use the following procedure to unmount a CD-ROM disc:  
NOTICE:  
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.  
CAUTION:  
If you wish to use a CD-ROM disc as a mounted file system, you must mount  
the CD-ROM disc every time you load it into the drive. You must also  
unmount the CD-ROM disc every time you unload it from the drive. Failure  
to mount or unmount a disc may cause a system error condition that may  
require rebooting the system.  
1 Log in as root. If you need information on logging in or setting up a user  
account, see Using Your HP Workstation.  
2 In a terminal window, enter the following command:  
sam RETURN  
3 The System Administration Manager window opens. Double-click on  
Peripheral Devices ->.  
4 The Peripheral Devices window opens. Double-click on Disks and File  
Systems ->.  
5 The Disks and File Systems window opens. Double-click on CD-ROM,  
Floppy, and Hard Disks.  
The following screen message appears:  
Scanning the system’s hardware...  
The CD-ROM, Floppy, and Hard Disks window opens containing a list of  
drives currently configured on this system.  
6 Highlight the disc you want to unmount and click on Remove a Hard  
Disk Drive from the Actions menu.  
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Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc  
7 A window with the following message opens:  
Do you want to remove the disk?  
Click on Yes.  
8 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.  
The CD-ROM drive performs the self test when one of the following hap-  
pens:  
You load a disc and close the Disc Tray.  
You turn on the workstation with a disc already loaded in the CD-ROM  
drive.  
For the self test, the busy light operates in the following sequence:  
1 Light On - The busy light goes on when the disc loads into the  
drive.  
2 Light Flashing - The light flashes six times while a read test is per-  
formed on the disc.  
3 Light Off - The light goes off when the self test is complete.  
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Using Your CD-ROM Drive  
Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc  
The busy light stays on after the self test when one of the following condi-  
tions exist:  
A defective disc.  
A disc insertion error (for example, an upside-down disc).  
The busy light goes off when one of the following conditions exist:  
A CD-ROM drive power failure exists.  
The drive is idle on the SCSI bus.  
The busy light flashes during normal activity with the system.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
If you have trouble with any of these procedures for using your CD-ROM  
drive, see Chapter 6 of this book, “Solving Problems.”  
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Troubleshooting  
46  
3
Using Your Digital Data Storage (DDS)  
Tape Drive  
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Using Your Digital Data Storage (DDS) Tape Drive  
This chapter 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:  
DDS tape drive and data cassette descriptions  
Operating the DDS tape drive  
Ordering information  
CAUTION:  
Use only data cassettes labeled DDS (Digital Data Storage). Never use audio  
cassettes labeled DAT (Digital Audio Tape) in your DDS-format drive.  
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DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions  
DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions  
This section describes basic information needed for using your DDS tape  
drive and data cassettes.  
DDS Drive  
Your DDS tape drive is either a DDS-DC (early or later model) or a DDS-2  
tape drive with a 3.5-inch form factor, data compression, and a single-ended  
SCSI interface. Both drives incorporate data compression capability and are  
high-capacity, high transfer-rate devices for data storage on tape. With com-  
pression, the DDS-DC drives can store up to 4 GB of data on a 90 meter tape  
and the DDS-2 drive can store up to 8 GB of data on a 120 meter tape.  
Storage Capacities  
The maximum storage capacities of different DDS drives with and without  
data compression are shown in the following tables;  
Table 5  
DDS Tape Drive Capacities Without Data Compression  
Full Height 5 1/4  
DDS Tape Drive  
DDS-DC  
Tape Drives  
DDS-2  
Tape Drive  
Tape Length  
60 meter  
90 meter  
120 meter  
1.3 GB  
1.3 GB  
2.0 GB  
1.3 GB  
2.0 GB  
4.0 GB  
Not Supported  
Not Supported  
Not Supported  
Table 6  
DDS Tape Drive Capacities With Data Compression  
Full Height 5 1/4  
DDS Tape Drive  
DDS-DC  
Tape Drives  
DDS-2  
Tape Drive  
Tape Length  
60 meter  
90 meter  
120 meter  
2.6 GB  
2.6 GB  
4.0 GB  
2.6 GB  
4.0 GB  
8.0 GB  
Not Supported  
Not Supported  
Not Supported  
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DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions  
Controls and Indicators  
Figure 10, Figure 11, and Figure 12 show the LEDs, and eject button of the  
DDS-format tape drives.  
Cassette LED  
Drive LED  
Eject Button  
Figure 10  
Figure 11  
Figure 12  
DDS-DC (Early Model) Drive Controls and Indicators  
Tape Clean  
DCLZ  
Tape LED  
Clean/Attention LED  
Eject Button  
DDS-DC (Later Model) Drive Controls and Indicators  
Tape Clean  
Tape LED  
Clean/Attention LED  
DDS-2 Drive Controls and Indicators  
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Eject Button  
Using Your Digital Data Storage (DDS) Tape Drive  
DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions  
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.  
Figure 13 lists the LED codes and their meanings for the DDS-DC early  
model drive. Figure 14 lists the LED codes and their meanings for the DDS-  
DC later model and DDS-2 drives.  
Key  
OFF  
Cassette  
Drive  
Meaning  
Read/Write States  
Write-Protect States  
Error States  
Cassette (un)loading  
Green  
Amber  
Cassette loaded/online  
Cassette loaded/activity  
Pulsing Green  
Cassette loaded/offline  
Pulsing Amber  
Pulsing Green  
and Amber  
Cassette (un)loading  
Cassette loaded/online  
Cassette loaded/activity  
Cassette loaded/offline  
Media wear (caution)  
High humidity  
Self-test (normal)  
Self-test (failure)  
Figure 13  
DDS-DC (Early Model) Tape Drive LED Display Codes  
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DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions  
Key  
OFF  
Tape  
Clean/  
Attention  
Meaning  
Steady Green  
Steady Amber  
Activity — load or unload  
Activity — read or write  
Cartridge loaded  
Cleaning needed  
Fault  
Flashing Green  
1/2 sec on, 1/2 sec off  
Pulsing Amber  
Any  
Any  
Fast Flash Green  
1/4 sec on 1/4 sec off  
Figure 14  
DDS-DC (Later Model) and DDS-2 Tape Drive LED Display Codes  
LED Warning Conditions  
The following sections describe actions to take if the LEDs indicate a warn-  
ing condition.  
High Humidity If the LEDs display the high humidity signal, the humidity is  
too high. The drive does not perform any operations until the humidity  
drops.  
Self-Test (Failure) If the LEDs display the self-test (failure) signal, a fault  
was diagnosed during the self tests. Note the pattern of the pulses and con-  
tact your local service representative.  
Media Wear (Caution) Hewlett-Packard DDS drives continually monitor the  
number of errors they have to correct when reading and writing to a tape to  
determine tape wear and tape head cleanliness. If excessive tape wear or  
dirty tape heads are suspected, the drive warns you by displaying the Media  
Wear (Caution) signal on the LED indicators.  
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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:  
1
2
3
Check the system console for any tape error messages. A hard error during a read  
or write operation may have occurred.  
Clean the heads with a cleaning cassette (HP92283K) as described in “Cleaning  
the Tape Heads,” later in this chapter.  
Repeat the operation you performed when the Media Wear (Caution) signal dis-  
played. If the Media Wear (Caution) signal still displays, then the data cassette  
should be replaced.  
4
5
If you are performing a backup from disk to tape, discard the data cassette and  
back up your files using a new data cassette.  
If you are performing a restore from tape to disk, complete the restore, back up  
the files to a new data cassette, then discard the data cassette.  
Data Cassettes  
Media Life  
HP DDS data cassettes are currently specified to 2000 passes over any part  
of the tape under optimal environmental conditions (50% relative humidity,  
22 degrees C). During a tape operation, any one area of the tape may have  
multiple passes over the heads. This translates into approximately 200 to  
300 backups or restores.  
Under certain conditions, the life of your data cassette is less. Replace your  
data cassettes after 100 backups or restores if your operating conditions meet  
any of the following criteria:  
The relative humidity in your operating environment is consistently less than  
50%.  
You know that the backup software you are using makes multiple passes over sec-  
tions of the tape during backups or restores.  
You notice that when you do backups and restores the tape stops and starts fre-  
quently.  
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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.  
NOTICE:  
Only use HP Cleaning Cassettes (HP92283K) to clean the tape heads. Do  
not use swabs or other means of cleaning the tape heads.  
Follow this procedure to clean the tape heads:  
1
Insert the cleaning cassette into the drive. The tape automatically loads the cas-  
sette and cleans the heads. At the end of the cleaning cycle, the drive ejects the  
cassette.  
2
Write the current date on the label on the cleaning cassette so that you know how  
many times you have used it. Discard the cleaning cassette after you have used it  
25 times.  
Media Restrictions  
If you interchange media between other DDS-format tape drives, note that  
data cassettes with compressed data can only be read by tape drives that  
have data compression capabilities. This includes data cassettes that contain  
both compressed and noncompressed data.  
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DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions  
Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Data Cassette  
You can only store or change information on a data cassette when the write-  
protect tab is in the write position. So, before trying to write to the data cas-  
sette, make sure that the write-protect tab is in the write position, as shown  
in Figure 15.  
Push tab right  
for write.  
Push tab  
left for  
write-protect.  
Figure 15  
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 15.  
NOTICE:  
The write-protect tab should always be in the write position for transferring  
data to a cassette.  
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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 16.  
Eject Button  
Figure 16  
Loading and Unloading a Data Cassette  
2
Push the data cassette about three quarters of the way into the drive. The drive  
automatically pulls the data cassette the rest of the way in. When the LEDs on the  
front of the drive stop flashing, the drive has loaded the data cassette.  
3
To remove the data cassette, press and release the eject button on the front of the  
drive, as shown in Figure 16. The LEDs on the drive flash on and off. Ten to twen-  
ty seconds later, the data cassette slides partway out of the drive. Remove the cas-  
sette from the drive.  
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Operating the DDS Tape Drive  
Verifying the DDS Tape Drive Operation  
To verify that your workstation can communicate with the DDS-format tape  
drive, as root user, enter the following:  
/usr/sbin/ioscan -d stape  
After a few moments the ioscan utility returns a message similar to the fol-  
lowing:  
H/W Path  
Class  
Description  
============================================  
bc  
8
bc  
I/O Adapter  
8/16  
ba  
Core I/O Adapter  
Built-in SCSI  
8/16/5  
8/16/5.3  
ext_bus  
target  
8/16/5.3.0 tape  
HP HP35480A  
If ioscan does not see your tape drive, it will return the following message:  
ioscan: No hardware found  
If you receive this message, go to Chapter 5, “Solving Problems.”  
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Operating the DDS Tape Drive  
Using Device Files  
Device files are special files that tell your system which system hardware  
pathway to use when communicating with a specific device, and what kind  
of device it is.  
To determine what device files are available for use with your tape drive, use  
the following procedure:  
1
In a terminal window, enter the following command:  
sam RETURN  
2
The System Administration Manager window opens. Double-click on Periph-  
eral Devices ->.  
3
4
5
6
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.  
A window opens with a list of the device files for the selected tape drive with an  
explanation of each one.  
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Operating the DDS Tape Drive  
Archiving Data  
This section describes how to transfer data to and from a DDS-format data  
cassette (saving and restoring) using the HP-UX tar command and your tape  
drive’s device file.  
The tar command allows you to save files to a data cassette, restore files  
from a data cassette to your system, or list the files on your data cassette.  
Writing to a Data Cassette  
Use the following instructions to save files to a data cassette:  
1
2
3
Check that the write-protect tab on the data cassette is in the write position.  
Load the data cassette into the tape drive.  
In a terminal window, enter the following command line to write to the tape:  
tar -cvf /dev/rmt/devicefile pathname  
where devicefile is one of the device files listed from sam and pathname is the  
pathname of the file or directory containing files that you want to write to the  
tape. To use the data compression mode, use one of the device file names that  
sam listed as supporting compression.  
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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:  
1
2
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.  
3
Enter the following command line to restore data:  
tar -xvf /dev/rmt/devicefile pathname  
where devicefile is one of the device files listed from sam and pathname is the  
pathname of the file or directory containing files that you want to restore from  
the tape. If pathname is not specified, everything on the data cassette is restored.  
If the tape was made using data compression, use one of the device file names  
that sam listed as supporting compression.  
Listing the Files on a Data Cassette  
Use the following instructions to list the files on a data cassette:  
1
2
Load the data cassette into the tape drive.  
In a terminal window, enter the following command line to receive a file listing  
of the data cassette:  
tar -tvf /dev/rmt/devicefile  
where devicefile is one of the device files listed from sam. If the tape was made  
with data compression, use one of the device file names that sam listed as sup-  
porting compression.  
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Operating the DDS Tape Drive  
Further Command Information  
For additional information on using tar and a complete list of the command  
arguments, refer to the tar man page by typing the following:  
man tar  
The man utility looks up man pages on the system.  
You may also communicate with the tape drive with the cpio, ftio, mt, and  
fbackup commands. For more information on these commands, enter the  
following in a terminal window:  
man command  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
If you have trouble with any of these procedures for using your DDS tape  
drive, see Chapter 5 of this book, “Solving Problems.”  
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  
HP92300A - Box of five 120-meter DDS data cassettes  
(not supported on the DDS-DC drives)  
HP92283K - Package of two head-cleaning cassettes  
HP92283L - Lockable storage box for 12 cassettes  
CAUTION:  
Use only data cassettes labeled as DDS (Digital Data Storage) cassettes. Never use  
audio cassettes labeled DAT (Digital Audio Tape) in your DDS-format drive.  
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Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive  
63  
Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive  
This chapter describes how to perform tasks that allow you to archive to or  
transfer data from the optional 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. The information is  
organized into the following sections:  
Using the floppy diskette  
Operating the floppy drive  
Troubleshooting  
Ordering information  
The instructions in this chapter assume you are using HP-UX version 9.05 or  
later operating system with HP VUE version 3.0 or later interface.  
NOTICES:  
When examples of user input are given in this chapter, enter them at the  
command-line prompt in an HP VUE terminal window or HP-UX shell.  
Some procedures in this chapter require you to log in as root. If you cannot  
log in as root, contact your system administrator.  
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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. So, before trying to write to the diskette,  
make sure that the write-protect tab is in the write position, as shown in Fig-  
ure 17.  
Push tab up  
for write.  
Push tab  
down for  
write-protect  
Figure 17  
Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Floppy Diskette  
To protect files on a diskette from being overwritten, set the write-protect tab  
to the write-protect position, as shown in Figure 17.  
NOTICE:  
The write-protect tab should always be in the write position for formatting  
a new diskette and transferring data to a diskette.  
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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 18.  
Figure 18  
Inserting and Removing a Floppy Diskette  
2
Push the diskette into the floppy drive until it clicks into place.  
3
To remove the diskette, push the eject button (Figure 18), then take out the dis-  
kette.  
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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.  
1
Enter the following at a command prompt:  
/sbin/ioscan  
After a few moments the ioscan utility lists all of the I/O devices it could find. If  
there is a floppy drive in the list, that listing appears similar to the following:  
H/W Path  
Class  
Description  
=========== ============ ===================  
8
bc  
I/O Adapter  
8/0  
graphics  
pc  
Graphics  
8/16/10  
Built-in Floppy Drive  
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Operating the Floppy Drive  
Using Device Files  
Device files are special files that tell your system which system hardware  
pathway to use when communicating with a specific device and what kind of  
device it is.  
To determine what device files are available for use with your floppy drive,  
use the following procedure:  
1 In a terminal window, enter the following command:  
sam RETURN  
2 The System Administration Manager window opens. Double-click on  
Disks and File Systems->.  
3 The Disks and File Systems window opens.  
4
In the list of drives, click on the floppy drive listing to select it.  
5 From the Actions menu, click on View More Information  
A window opens with a list of information for the floppy drive, including the  
device files.  
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Operating the Floppy Drive  
Formatting a New Diskette  
You must always format a new floppy diskette with the mediainit utility  
before using it. To format a new floppy diskette follow these steps:  
1
2
Log in as root.  
Make sure that the write-protect tab on the floppy diskette is in the write position,  
as shown in Figure 17.  
3
4
Insert the diskette into the floppy disk drive.  
In a terminal window, execute mediainit with an interleave of 2 by entering the  
following:  
mediainit -i 2 devicefile  
where devicefile is the device file as listed by sam.  
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Operating the Floppy Drive  
Transferring Data To and From a Floppy Diskette  
This section describes how to transfer data to and from your floppy diskette  
(saving and restoring) using the HP-UX tar command with your floppy  
drive’s device file.  
The tar (tape file archiver) command saves files to a floppy diskette, restores  
files from a floppy diskette, or lists files on a floppy diskette.  
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:  
1
2
3
Check that the write-protect tab on the floppy diskette is in the write position.  
Load the formatted floppy diskette into the disk drive.  
In a terminal window, enter the following command line to write to the diskette:  
tar -cvf devicefile pathname  
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 write to the diskette.  
Restoring Files from a Floppy Diskette to Your System  
Use the following instructions to restore files from a floppy diskette to your  
system:  
1
2
Load the floppy diskette into the disk drive.  
In a terminal window, use the cd command to change to the directory you want  
the files to reside in:  
cd directory_path  
where directory_path is the pathname of the directory.  
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Operating the Floppy Drive  
3
Enter the following command line:  
tar -xvf devicefile pathname  
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.  
If you don’t specify pathname, everything on the floppy diskette is restored.  
Listing the Files on a Floppy Diskette  
Use the following instructions to list the files on a floppy diskette:  
1
2
Load the floppy diskette into the disk drive.  
In a terminal window, enter the following command line:  
tar -tvf devicefile  
where devicefile is the device file as listed by sam.  
All files on the floppy diskette are listed.  
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Operating the Floppy Drive  
For More Information  
For more information on using tar and a complete list of the command argu-  
ments, refer to the tar man page by typing the following in a terminal win-  
dow:  
man tar  
The man utility looks up man pages on the system.  
You can mount the floppy drive as a file system using the SAM utility. Be  
sure to unmount the drive before removing it as a file system. For more  
information about how to mount and unmount the floppy drive, see the man-  
ual Using HP-UX (B2910-90001).  
For more information on copying data to or from your system to other  
media, including your floppy diskette, refer to the cpio man page by typing  
the following in a terminal window:  
man cpio  
For more information on copying to or from DOS files, refer to the doscp  
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  
For more information on using your floppy disk drive and floppy diskettes,  
refer to the floppy man page by typing the following in a terminal window:  
man floppy  
For more information on using the mediainit command, refer to the medi-  
ainit man page by typing the following in a terminal window:  
man mediainit  
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Operating the Floppy Drive  
Configuring the Floppy Driver  
If you reload software or rebuild the Instant Ignition system on your work-  
station, you need to reconfigure the HP-UX Kernel to add the floppy driver.  
Use the SAM utility to add the flexible disk driver and build a new HP-UX  
kernel.  
For more information about how to reconfigure the kernel using SAM, see  
the following manuals:  
System Administration Tasks HP 9000 Series 700 Computers (B2355-90040)  
Using HP-UX (B2910-90001)  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
If you have trouble with any of these procedures for using your floppy disk  
drive, see Chapter 6 of this book, “Solving Problems.”  
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  
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5
Solving Problems  
75  
Solving 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. When calling for service, always have your system’s model  
number and serial number ready.  
This chapter is divided into the following sections:  
Common problems and solutions  
Interpreting LED error codes  
Dealing with a boot failure  
Running system verification tests  
The instructions in this chapter assume you are using HP-UX version 10.2 or  
later operating system with HP VUE version 3.0 or later interface.  
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Common Problems and Solutions  
Common Problems and Solutions  
The tables in this section list common problems you may encounter with  
your workstation. The tables also tell you what to do to help solve the prob-  
lems.  
Problems with Powering Up the System  
Table 7 describes possible problems you may encounter when powering up  
the system and offers possible solutions.  
Table 7  
Power Up Problems  
Problem  
Solution  
The power LED does not Make sure all AC power cables are connected securely to  
light.  
the system.  
Make sure the power cord is plugged into a working AC  
outlet.  
Make sure the power switch is set to the ON position.  
The power LED lights,  
Press the brightness control on the monitor to adjust it. If  
but the screen is blank or the screen is still blank, turn off the system and monitor  
flickers.  
power switches. When the system is completely powered  
off, check the video cable connections.  
Go to the section “Changing Your Monitor Type” in Appen-  
dix B for information about displaying and setting your  
workstation’s monitor configuration.  
If the problem persists, contact your system administrator or call your designated service  
representative.  
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Common Problems and Solutions  
Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System  
Table 8 describes possible problems you may encounter when loading and  
booting the operating system and offers solutions.  
Table 8  
Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System  
Problem  
Solution  
The power LED is lit,  
and text appears on the  
screen, but more than two  
minutes have passed with  
no sign of system activ-  
ity.  
Make sure that all SCSI devices are set to the proper SCSI  
ID. (See Appendix C for default SCSI ID settings.)  
Check that all SCSI devices are correctly cabled. Check that  
the SCSI bus is correctly terminated. (See Appendix C for  
information on SCSI cabling and termination).  
The system stops or  
hangs while booting.  
Follow the instructions in “Dealing With a Boot Failure” in  
this chapter.  
If problem persists, contact your system administrator or call your designated service  
representative.  
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Common Problems and Solutions  
Problems with the 802.3 Network  
Table 9 describes possible problems you may encounter with the 802.3 net-  
work and offers solutions.  
Table 9  
Problems with the 802.3 Network  
Problem  
Solution  
Cannot reach other sys-  
tems on the network.  
Applications that rely on  
the network will not run.  
Check the network connector on the back of the system unit.  
Make sure that the network cable or transceiver is fastened  
securely to the connector.  
Network Auto-Negotia-  
tion fails. Systems can-  
not connect or establish  
link.  
The following can cause Auto-Negotiation failure:  
Non-Category 5 cabling. Cabling must be installed by  
certified installers.  
(Models 132L+/B180)  
Improper cable termination.  
Maximum cable lengths exceeded.  
Incompatibility/Interoperability problems between LAN  
devices.  
Check the cabling and interfaces for proper installation and  
operation. If you know the speed/duplex settings for the  
connection device, you can also manually set the worksta-  
tion LAN interface setting using the Boot Console Iterface,  
see “Configure and Display LAN Settings (B132L+/B180L  
Only)” on page 222.  
When the workstation fails to establish a link using the  
LAN-TP(RJ45) connector, the workstation automatically  
switches from the LAN-TP(RJ45) connector to the AUI  
connector. You can manually set the LAN interface to the  
AUI connector using the Boot Console Interface, see “Con-  
figure and Display LAN Settings (B132L+/B180L Only)”  
on page 222.  
If problem persists, contact your system administrator or call your designated service  
representative.  
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Common Problems and Solutions  
Problems Using a Hard Disk Drive  
Table 10 describes possible problems you may encounter using the hard disk  
drive and offers solutions.  
Table 10  
Problems Using a Hard Disk Drive  
Problem  
Solution  
The disk drive is not  
accessible or does not  
respond.  
Make sure that all the SCSI devices are set to the proper  
SCSI ID. (See Appendix C for default SCSI ID settings.)  
Check that all SCSI devices are correctly cabled. Check that  
the SCSI bus is correctly terminated. (See Appendix C for  
information on SCSI cabling and termination.)  
Make sure that the system can communicate with the drive  
as described in “Checking the SCSI IDs” in Appendix B.  
Follow the instructions in “Dealing With a Boot Failure” in  
this chapter.  
If problems persist, contact your system administrator or call your designated service  
representative.  
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Common Problems and Solutions  
Problems Using the CD-ROM Drive  
Table 11 describes a possible problem you may encounter when you use the  
CD-ROM drive and offers a solution.  
Table 11  
Problems Using the CD-ROM Drive  
Problem  
Solution  
The CD-ROM drive  
does not respond to com-  
mands.  
Re-enter the commands and make sure that you have typed  
them correctly.  
Verify that the CD is mounted.  
Make sure that the system can communicate with the drive  
as described in “Checking the SCSI IDs” in Appendix B.  
Follow the instructions in the section “Running the System  
Verification Tests” in this chapter to verify that the CD-  
ROM drive is functioning properly.  
If problems persist, contact your system administrator or call your designated service  
representative  
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Common Problems and Solutions  
Problems Using the DDS Tape Drive  
Table 12 describes a possible problem you may encounter using the DDS  
tape drive and offers solutions.  
Table 12  
Problems Using the DDS Tape Drive  
Problem  
Solution  
The DDS tape drive does Re-enter the commands and make sure that you have typed  
not respond to com-  
mands.  
them correctly.  
Make sure that you specified the correct device file name for  
commands that require a device file name.  
Make sure the write-protect tab is set to write if you are try-  
ing to copy data to a data cassette.  
Make sure that the system can communicate with the drive  
as described in “Checking the SCSI IDs” in Appendix B.  
Follow the instructions in the section "Running the System  
Verification Tests" in this chapter to verify that the tape  
drive is functioning properly.  
If the problem persists, contact your system administrator or call your designated service  
representative.  
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Common Problems and Solutions  
Problems Using the Floppy Disk Drive  
Table 13 describes a possible problem you may encounter using the floppy  
disk drive and offers a solution.  
Table 13  
Problems Using the Floppy Disk Drive  
Problem  
Solution  
The floppy drive does not Re-enter the commands and make sure that you have typed  
respond to commands.  
them correctly.  
Make sure that you specified the correct device file for com-  
mands that require a device file name.  
Make sure that the write-protect tab is set to write if you are  
trying to copy data to a floppy diskette.  
Use a new floppy diskette.  
Follow the instructions in the section "Running the System  
Verification Tests" in this chapter to verify that the floppy  
drive is functioning properly.  
If the problem persists, contact your system administrator or call your designated service  
representative.  
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LED Error Codes  
LED Error Codes  
This section contains information about the error codes displayed by the  
LEDs on the system’s front panel.  
If an error occurs during the power-up diagnostics tests, the diagnostics use  
the front panel LEDs to display a code for the failing component.  
Figure 19 shows the location of the system unit’s front panel LEDs. The four  
amber LEDs indicate system status and error codes.  
Table 14 shows the LED error codes as they appear on the front panel LEDs.  
Use these LED codes to determine the failing component.  
Figure 19  
System Unit Front Panel LEDs  
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LED Error Codes  
Table 14  
LED Error Codes  
LED Value  
RS-232 Chassis  
Code Range  
Description  
N/A  
Reserved  
7401  
No memory found FAULT  
Likely cause: SIMMs or processor board  
N/A  
Reserved  
FLT 7000-7F00  
Memory Error Fault  
Likely Cause: Memory SIMMs  
System console will indicate which SIMM  
fault occurred on  
FLT 1030-4099  
Processor board FAULT (includes PDH  
which could be on I/O board.)  
FLT 5000 - 500F  
FLT 8000 - 8FFF*  
FLT CD00 - CDFF  
I/O System FAULT  
*Except backplane faults listed below  
FLT 8500, 8501  
FLT 8C00-8CFF  
Backplane FAULT (includes PCI)  
Any INIT/TEST  
code  
INITIALIZATION and TESTING  
Note: These two LED codes will alternate  
to indicate forward progress: 0111, 1000,  
0111,...  
Any fault not in  
this table including  
FLT 1000-101C  
Unknown FAULT  
FLT CBF0 - CBFF HPMC FAULT  
FLT 1001  
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LED Error Codes  
Table 14  
LED Error Codes  
LED Value  
RS-232 Chassis  
Code Range  
Description  
FLT A088 - A0FF  
No console/IPL error FAULT  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Power on value. Indicates processor  
board fault when this value remains for  
more than a second following power up.  
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Dealing with a Boot Failure  
Dealing with a Boot Failure  
If your usual boot device (typically a disk) is not responding as it should,  
you must try to boot from the disk (or another boot device) by selecting it  
manually.  
To boot a device manually, follow these steps:  
1
Follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface,” in Appendix D  
of this book.  
NOTICE:  
Your workstation automatically shuts down the operating system  
before it terminates the power.  
2
At the Main Menu prompt, type the following:  
Main Menu: Enter command > search ipl  
This causes your workstation to search exhaustively for bootable media.  
The search command looks for bootable media on your workstation.  
3
4
Boot from one of the listed devices by typing the following at the prompt:  
Main Menu: Enter command > boot device  
where device is the hardware path to the device, specified in mnemonic style  
notation, such as sescsi.6.0  
If your workstation still fails to boot, there is either something wrong with the file  
system or with the hardware. If you suspect a file system failure, see the manual  
Using HP-UX for help on dealing with file system failures. If you think that some-  
thing is wrong with the hardware, continue reading this chapter for more trouble-  
shooting information.  
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Running System Verification Tests  
Running System Verification Tests  
HP-UX uses an on-line diagnostics product called the Support Tools Man-  
ager that allows system operation verifications.  
Three interfaces are available with the Support Tools Manager: a command  
line interface (accessed through the cstm command), a menu-driven inter-  
face (accessed through the mstm command), and the graphical user interface  
(accessed through the xstm command).  
For more information on these user interfaces, see the on-line man pages by  
entering the following at the command line prompt:  
man cstm  
man mstm  
man xstm  
To access the Support Tools Manager, perform the following steps:  
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Running System Verification Tests  
1
At a command line prompt, enter the following:  
cstm  
The following message appears:  
Support Tool Manager Version A.01.00  
Type ‘help’ for a list of available commands.  
CSTM>  
2
3
At the CSTM>prompt, you can enter several commands. To see what commands  
are available, type the help command.  
To verify the system operation, type the following at the CSTM> prompt:  
CSTM>verify all  
Messages similar to the following appear:  
Verification has started on device (CPU).  
Verification has started on device (FPU).  
CSTM>Verification of (FPU) has completed.  
CSTM>Verification of (CPU) has completed.  
4
5
Press Enter to return to the CSTM>prompt after all test results are reported.  
To exit the Support Tools Manager, enter the following:  
CSTM>exit  
If any tests failed, further diagnosis is necessary by qualified service personnel.  
Contact your designated service representative.  
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Device Verification  
Device Verification  
The ioscan command scans the system and lists the devices that it can find.  
The following command line reports the device files for the devices it finds:  
/usr/sbin/ioscan -fun  
Enter the following command for more information on the ioscan command:  
man ioscan  
The insf command installs device special files for devices that it finds con-  
nected to the system. Enter the following command line to run the insf com-  
mand:  
/usr/sbin/insf  
Enter the following command for more information on the insf command:  
man insf  
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A
Safety and Regulatory Statements  
91  
Safety and Regulatory Statements  
This appendix contains safety and regulatory statements pertaining to your  
B132L/B132L+/B160L/B180L workstation. It provides information on the  
following topics:  
Declaration of conformity  
Special video configuration statements  
Emissions regulations  
Emissions regulations compliance  
Datacom users statement  
Acoustics  
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions  
Safety statements  
Laser safety statements  
Warnings and cautions  
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Safety and Regulatory Statements  
Declaration of Conformity 1  
Declaration of Conformity 1  
93  
Safety and Regulatory Statements  
Declaration of Conformity 2  
Declaration of Conformity 2  
94  
Safety and Regulatory Statements  
Special Video Configuration Statements  
Special Video Configuration Statements  
The following statements apply only to those applications which include a  
cable connected to the S-Video connector on the A4248A card. No modifi-  
cation to the regulatory statements is necessary for applications which  
include cables connected to other connectors on the card but not to the S-  
Video connector.  
For EN55022 or CISPR 22 Applications:  
WARNING:  
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause  
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate  
measures.  
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Emissions Regulations  
Emissions Regulations  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
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 and the Cana-  
dian Department of Communications. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-  
tion. 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 guaran-  
tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-  
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception  
(determined by turning the equipment off and on), you can correct the inter-  
ference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Ask the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.  
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.  
Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference.  
This device must accept interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Cables used with this device must be properly shielded to comply with the re-  
quirements of the FCC.  
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Safety and Regulatory Statements  
Emissions Regulations  
VCCI Class 2 ITE  
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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.  
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Acoustics  
Acoustics  
Regulation On Noise Declaration For Machines -3. GSGV  
Lpa <70dB  
Lpa<70dB  
operator position  
normal operation  
per ISO 7779  
am Arbeitsplatz  
normaler Betrieb  
nach DIN 45635 T.19  
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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.  
Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated electrostatic charge is dis-  
charged from your body to ground.  
Connect all equipment together, including the static-free mat, static strap, routing  
nodes, and peripheral units.  
Keep uninstalled printed circuit boards in their protective antistatic bags.  
Handle printed circuit boards by their edges, once you have removed them from  
their protective antistatic bags.  
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Safety Statement  
Safety Statement  
This equipment conforms to the following safety standards:  
UL 1950  
CSA 950  
IEC 950  
EN 60950  
101  
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.  
This means that the mass-storage system does not produce hazardous laser  
radiation. Because laser light emitted inside the mass-storage system is com-  
pletely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser  
beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.  
Visible LEDs  
The visible LED on this product is classified as “Class 1 LED PRODUCT” in  
accordance with EN 60825-1.  
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Warnings and Cautions  
Warnings and Cautions  
103  
Safety and Regulatory Statements  
Warnings and Cautions  
104  
B
Changing Your Workstation’s  
Hardware Configuration  
105  
Changing Your Workstation’s Hardware Configuration  
This appendix describes the procedures to change your workstation’s hard-  
ware configuration. It presents the information in the following sections:  
Checking the SCSI IDs  
Preparing your workstation  
Removing the main tray assembly  
Replacing the main tray assembly  
Installing storage devices  
Installing additional memory  
Installing cache boards  
Installing an EISA, GSC, or PCI option board  
Installing an optional System Graphics RAM (EGRAM) board  
Changing your monitor type  
CAUTION:  
Always wear a properly grounded wrist strap when reconfiguring your  
workstation.  
Use the following tools to remove or replace hardware parts when changing  
your configuration:  
Light-duty flat blade screwdriver with 150 mm (6 in.) blade  
Needlenose pliers  
Torx screwdriver  
Also, read the ESD Precautions in Appendix A of this guide.  
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Checking the SCSI IDs  
Checking the SCSI IDs  
To determine which SCSI IDs are currently in use on your system, use the  
ioscan command in a terminal window:  
1
Click on the Terminal Control on the Front Panel of your Workspace.  
A terminal window opens.  
2
3
Move the mouse cursor into the terminal window and single-click the left mouse  
button.  
Enter the following at the prompt:  
/usr/sbin/ioscan -f  
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Checking the SCSI IDs  
After a few moments the ioscan utility lists all of the SCSI I/O devices it could  
find. The list appears similar to the following:  
H/W Path  
Class  
Description  
==============================================  
bc  
8
8/0  
8/12  
bc  
Pseudo Bus Converter  
Processor  
GSC Fast/Wide SCSI  
unknown  
ext_bus  
Interface  
8/12.6  
8/12.6.0  
8/12.7  
8/12.7.0  
8/16  
8/16/0  
8/16/1  
8/16/4  
8/16/5  
8/16/5.6  
8/16/5.6.0  
8/16/5.7  
8/16/5.7.0  
8/16/6  
8/16/7  
8/16/10  
8/16/10.2  
8/20  
target  
disk  
target  
ctl  
HP  
C3325W  
Initiator  
ba  
Core I/O Adapter  
Built-in Parallel Interface  
Built-in Audio  
Built-in RS-232C  
Built-in SCSI  
ext_bus  
audio  
tty  
ext_bus  
target  
disk  
target  
ctl  
Quantum VP32210  
Initiator  
Built-in LAN  
lan  
ps2  
pc  
Built-in Keyboard/Mouse  
Built-in Floppy Drive  
HP_PC_FDC_FLOPPY  
Core I/O Adapter  
Built-in RS-232C  
EISA Bus Adapter  
Graphics  
floppy  
ba  
8/20/2  
8/20/5  
8/24  
tty  
ba  
graphics  
62  
63  
processor  
memory  
Processor  
Memory  
4
You can find out the SCSI IDs currently in use by looking under the H/W Path  
heading. For example, the SCSI disk above is listed at address 8/16/5.6.0 which  
indicates a SCSI address 6.  
NOTICE:  
Never use SCSI address 7 for any SCSI device. Address 7 is reserved for  
the SCSI controller.  
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Preparing Your Workstation  
Preparing Your Workstation  
This section describes how to prepare your workstation for changing its con-  
figuration. Use the following procedure to prepare your workstation:  
1
Shut down your workstation by typing the shutdown -h command as root user.  
NOTE:  
When you press the power button, the workstation automatically shuts down the  
operating system before it powers off the system. However, this is not the  
recommended method for shutting down your system.  
2
3
When the workstation has completed shutting down, turn off the system unit, turn  
off the monitor, and any peripheral devices connected to the workstation.  
Unplug the power cord of the system unit, the monitor, and any peripheral devic-  
es from ac wall outlets.  
4
5
Unplug the power cord from the back of the system unit.  
Remove the floor stand from the system unit (if used), as shown in Figure 20.  
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Preparing Your Workstation  
Figure 20  
Removing the Floor Stand  
6
7
Lay the system unit on a flat surface, such as a table top.  
Attach a static-grounding wrist strap to bare metal on the back of the system unit.  
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Removing the Main Tray Assembly  
Removing the Main Tray Assembly  
Perform the following steps to remove the Main Tray Assembly:  
1
2
3
4
Shutdown and prepare the workstation as described in Preparing Your Worksta-  
tion earlier in this appendix.  
Disconnect all cables and connectors from the front and rear connectors of the  
system unit.  
Attach a static-grounding wrist strap to bare metal on the back panel of the system  
unit.  
Remove the four thumbscrews on the rear of the system unit, as shown in Figure  
21.  
Thumbscrews  
Thumbscrews  
Figure 21  
Removing Main Tray Assembly  
5
6
Place one hand on the top of the system unit and push, while pulling the handle  
on the rear panel with your other hand. See Figure 21.  
Slide the main tray assembly out of the chassis.  
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Replacing the Main Tray Assembly  
Replacing the Main Tray Assembly  
Perform the following steps to replace the main tray assembly:  
1
Align the main tray assembly with the chassis, aligning the tray with the ridges  
on the bottom of the case, and slide it into place, as shown in Figure 22.  
Thumbscrews  
Thumbscrews  
Figure 22  
Replacing the Main Tray Assembly  
2
Slide the main tray in until it is fully seated in the chassis.  
Tighten the four thumbscrews, as shown in Figure 22.  
3
NOTICE:  
To maintain regulatory agency compliance, verify that the main tray is  
fully seated and all four thumb screws are completely tightened.  
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Replacing the Main Tray Assembly  
4 Reconnect the power cables and any other cables or terminators that you  
disconnected when opening the workstation.  
5 Power on the monitor, any peripheral devices, and the system unit.  
If you installed a new hard disk drive, go to Configuring a Hard Disk Drive  
on page 135.  
If you installed a new removable media device, refer to the following chap-  
ters for information on using the device:  
Chapter 2 - Using Your CD-ROM Drive  
Chapter 3 - Using Your Digital Data Storage (DDS) Tape Drive  
Chapter 4 - Using Your 3.5-inch Floppy Drive  
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Installing Storage Devices  
Installing Storage Devices  
This section describes how to install storage devices in your workstation.  
Before installing a new storage device, perform the following procedures as  
described earlier in this appendix:  
Checking the SCSI IDs  
Preparing Your Workstation  
Removing the Main Tray Assembly  
CAUTION:  
NOTICE:  
All storage devices are susceptible to mechanical and electrostatic shock. When  
handling the devices, always wear the static-grounding wrist strap that came in the  
storage device kit. Always handle the drive carefully.  
Do not use SCSI ID 7 for any of your storage devices’ SCSI addresses. The  
host SCSI controllers use SCSI ID 7.  
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Installing Storage Devices  
Preparing to Install Your Storage Device  
This section describes information that you need to consider and procedures  
that you need to perform before installing any storage device.  
Configuring your Storage Device  
Table 15 lists the recommended SCSI IDs for internal storage devices. If an  
existing device already uses one of the suggested IDs, select an alternate ID.  
Table 15  
Default SCSI IDs  
Fast, Wide SCSI and Ultra Wide SCSI  
1st Hard Disk Drive  
2nd Hard Disk Drive  
ID 6  
ID 5  
Note: The Fast, Wide SCSI and Ultra Wide controller  
is set to SCSI ID 7.  
Single-Ended SCSI  
CD-ROM Drive  
DDS Drive  
ID 2  
ID 3  
ID 6  
ID 5  
1st Hard Disk Drive  
2nd Hard Disk Drive  
Notes: The floppy drive is NOT a SCSI device.  
Each SCSI controller uses SCSI ID 7.  
NOTICE:  
The floppy disk drive is not a SCSI device.  
Set the jumpers and SCSI IDs according to the installation instructions that  
came with your device. Narrow Single-Ended SCSI can use addresses in the  
range 0 through 7, with 7 reserved for the controller. Fast, Wide Differential  
and Ultra, Wide Single-Ended SCSI can use addresses in the range 0 through  
15, with 7 reserved for the controller.  
Determining Your Storage Devices Position  
Each storage device is restricted as to where in the storage tray it may be  
installed. Before installing a storage device, use Figure 23 and Table 16 to  
determine which disk tray position is correct for your device.  
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Installing Storage Devices  
Figure 23 shows the storage device positions in the disk tray. Table 16 lists  
what devices are supported in the different disk tray positions. The numbers  
in the table’s left column refer to the position numbers in Figure 23.  
3
1
Front  
2
Figure 23  
Table 16  
Disk Tray Positions (Side View)  
Storage Configurations  
Disk Tray  
Supported Devices  
Conditions  
Position  
3
Floppy Drive  
The floppy drive is not a SCSI  
device.  
2
1
CD-ROM  
The CD-ROM drive and the  
DDS tape drive are single-  
ended SCSI devices.  
DDS-Tape  
Single-Ended SCSI Disk  
Fast Wide SCSI Disk *  
Ultra Wide SCSI Disk  
Single-Ended SCSI Disk  
Fast Wide SCSI Disk *  
Ultra Wide SCSI Disk  
* Fast Wide SCSI devices are supported only with the optional  
Fast Wide SCSI controller.  
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Installing Storage Devices  
Removing the Storage Tray  
Before removing the Storage Tray Assembly, perform the procedures  
described in Preparing to Install Your Storage Device on page 115.  
NOTICE:  
The Storage Tray Assembly does not have to be removed from the system  
unit to access a hard disk drive or the 3.5-inch floppy drive.  
If you are installing a hard disk or floppy drive, proceed directly to  
Removing the Storage Tray Cover on page 120.  
Perform the following steps to remove the storage tray assembly from the  
Main Tray:  
1
Pull the tab and slide the memory retainer toward the front of the main tray to re-  
move it, as shown in Figure 24.  
Figure 24  
Removing the Memory Retainer  
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Installing Storage Devices  
2
Disconnect the power, SCSI and CD Audio cables from the system board and the  
backplane, as shown in Figure 25.  
When disconnecting the floppy cable use the following procedure:  
a
Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked position.  
b
While holding the locking ring in the unlocked position, pull the cable out of  
the connector.  
3
4
Remove SCSI terminators from rear panel SCSI connectors (if necessary).  
Remove the storage tray retaining screw, as shown in Figure 25.  
FWSCSI  
Storage Tray  
Power  
SESCSI  
CD Audio  
Locking Ring  
Rear Panel SCSI Connectors  
Retaining Screw  
Floppy Connector  
Figure 25  
Disconnecting the Storage Tray Assembly  
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Installing Storage Devices  
5
Hold the storage tray with both hands and slide it toward the front of the main tray  
approximately an inch, then lift it straight up to remove it.  
Figure 26  
Removing the Storage Tray Assembly  
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Installing Storage Devices  
Removing the Storage Tray Cover  
To remove the storage tray cover press in the two cover locking tabs then lift  
the front end of the cover and slide it forward off of the pins in the rear, as  
shown in Figure 27.  
Figure 27  
Removing the Storage Tray Cover  
Proceed to one of the following subsections to install your storage device in  
the disk tray:  
Installing a CD-ROM or a DDS-Format Tape Drive  
Installing a Floppy Drive  
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 2 (Front Position)  
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 (Rear Position)  
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Installing Storage Devices  
Installing a CD-ROM or a DDS-Format Tape Drive  
Perform the following procedure to install a CD-ROM or DDS tape drive in  
the disk tray:  
1
Remove the disk filler panel from the bottom location of the storage tray bezel by  
using a coin or other flat, blunt, object to pry it from the front., as shown in  
Figure 28.  
Figure 28  
Removing a Disk Filler Panel  
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Installing Storage Devices  
2
From the front of the storage tray, line up the slides on the CD-ROM or DDS tape  
drive with the slots in the storage tray, and slide it into place, as shown in Figure  
29.  
Figure 29  
Installing a CD-ROM or DDS Tape  
3
Push the CD-ROM or tape drive in about half way.  
4
5
6
7
8
Connect the single-ended SCSI data cable and the power cable to the drive.  
Push the drive in all of the way until you hear and feel the slides snap into place  
Connect the CD-ROM audio cable to the CD-ROM drive.  
Feed the CD-ROM audio cable out of the storage tray opening.  
Proceed to the section entitled Replacing the Storage Tray Cover on page 132.  
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Installing Storage Devices  
Installing a Floppy Drive  
Perform the following procedure to install a floppy drive in the disk tray:  
1
Remove the floppy filler panel from the top location of the bezel by using a coin  
or other flat, blunt, object to pry it from the front, as shown in Figure 30.  
Figure 30  
Removing the Floppy Filler Panel  
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Installing Storage Devices  
2
Set the floppy drive in the floppy support tray. Be sure to line up the alignment  
pin in the tray with the hole in the floppy drive, as shown in Figure 31.  
Figure 31  
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive  
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Installing Storage Devices  
3
Connect the floppy data cable to the floppy drive and the system board as shown  
in, Figure 32.  
When connecting the floppy data cable, use the following procedure, as shown  
in Figure 32:  
a
Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked position.  
b
While holding the locking ring in the unlocked position, insert the cable into  
the connector.  
c
Press down on the locking ring evenly on both ends until it snaps into the  
down, or locked, position.  
Figure 32  
Connecting the Floppy Drive Data Cable  
Proceed to the section entitled Replacing the Storage Tray Cover on page 132.  
4
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Installing Storage Devices  
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 2 (Front Position)  
Perform the following procedure to install a hard disk drive:  
1
Disconnect the cable from the floppy disk drive, as shown in  
Figure 33.  
a
Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked position.  
b
While holding the locking ring in the unlocked position, pull the cable out of  
the connector.  
Figure 33  
Disconnecting the Floppy Drive Cable  
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Installing Storage Devices  
2
Lift the rear of the floppy disk carrier, push the carrier toward the rear of the disk  
tray, then lift the front of the floppy disk carrier from the Storage Tray, as shown  
in Figure 34.  
Figure 34  
Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Assembly  
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Installing Storage Devices  
3
Align the four feet on the bottom of the disk drive carrier with the square holes in  
the storage tray, as shown in Figure 35.  
Figure 35  
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 2 (Front Position)  
4
Set the drive in the storage tray.  
5
6
Connect the power connector and the appropriate SCSI connector to the drive.  
Push the drive toward the rear of the tray until the locking tab on the drive carrier  
snaps into place, as shown in Figure 35.  
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7
Replace the floppy and its carrier by setting the mounting pins near the front of  
the storage tray in place first, then push the carrier toward the front of the storage  
tray slightly and set the rear mounting pins in place.  
Figure 36  
Replacing the Floppy Drive and Carrier  
8
Push down firmly on the rear of the floppy carrier to ensure that it is fully locked  
in place.  
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9
Connect the cable to the floppy drive.  
When connecting the floppy data cable, use the following procedure, as shown  
in Figure 37:  
a
Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked, position.  
b
While holding the locking ring in the unlocked position, insert the cable into  
the connector until the blue line is even with the locking ring.  
c
Press down on the locking ring evenly on both ends until it snaps into the  
down, or locked, position.  
Figure 37  
Connecting the Floppy Drive Data Cable  
10 Proceed to the section entitled Replacing the Storage Tray Cover on page 132.  
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Installing Storage Devices  
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 (Rear Position)  
Perform the following procedure to install a hard disk drive in position 1:  
1
Align the four feet on the bottom of the drive carrier with the square holes in the  
storage tray, as shown in Figure 38.  
Figure 38  
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 (Rear Position)  
2
Set the drive in the storage tray.  
3
4
Connect the power connector and the appropriate SCSI connector to the drive.  
Push the drive toward the rear of the tray until the locking tab on the drive carrier  
snaps into place, as shown in Figure 38.  
5
Proceed to the section entitled Replacing the Storage Tray Cover on page 132.  
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Installing Storage Devices  
Replacing the Storage Tray Cover  
Perform the following procedure to replace the storage tray cover, as shown  
in Figure 39:  
1 Slide the cutouts on the rear of the cover onto the pins on the storage tray.  
2 Swing the cover into place.  
3 Press down on the front edge of the cover to make sure that the locking  
tabs on the storage tray fully engage the cover.  
Figure 39  
Replacing the Storage Tray Cover  
4
If you removed the storage tray, continue with the next section Replacing the  
Storage Tray on page 133.  
If you did not remove the storage tray, follow the instructions in Replacing the  
Main Tray Assembly on page 112.  
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Installing Storage Devices  
Replacing the Storage Tray  
When replacing the storage tray, use the following procedure:  
1
Align the pins on the back panel of the main tray with the holes on the rear of the  
storage tray and slide the storage tray onto the pins, as shown in Figure 40.  
Retaining Screw  
Figure 40  
Installing the Storage Tray Assembly  
2
Lower the front of the storage and move it slightly forward to align the pins on  
its side with the slots on the main tray, as shown in Figure 40.  
3
4
Slide the storage tray towards the rear of the main tray until the pins are fully seat-  
ed in the main tray slots, as shown in Figure 40.  
Replace and tighten the storage tray retaining screw, as shown in Figure 40.  
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Installing Storage Devices  
5
Reconnect the floppy, SE SCSI, power, CD-ROM audio, and FW SCSI cables as  
shown in Figure 41. Reconnect rear-panel SCSI connector terminators, if neces-  
sary.  
When connecting the floppy cable to the system board, use the following proce-  
dure:  
a
Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked, position.  
b
While holding the locking ring in the unlocked position, insert the cable into  
the connector until the blue line is even with the locking ring.  
c
Press down on the locking ring evenly on both ends until it snaps into the  
down, or locked, position.  
FWSCSI  
Storage Tray  
Power  
SESCSI  
CD Audio  
Floppy Connector  
Figure 41  
Connecting the Storage Tray Cables  
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Installing Storage Devices  
Configuring a Hard Disk Drive  
This section describes how to add a hard disk drive to your system as a file  
system using SAM. If you installed a new hard disk drive, follow these  
instructions to make your new disk usable as a file system. For more infor-  
mation about configuring a hard disk drive, refer to the System Administra-  
tion Tasks manual.  
This procedure requires you to log in as root. If you cannot log in as root,  
contact your system administrator.  
1 In a terminal window, enter the following at the prompt:  
/usr/sbin/sam  
2 The System Administration Manager window opens. Double-click on  
Peripheral Devices ->.  
3 The Peripheral Devices window opens. Double-click on  
Disks and File Systems ->.  
4 The Disks and File Systems window opens. Double-click on  
CD-ROM, Floppy, and Hard Disks.  
The following screen message appears:  
Scanning the system’s hardware...  
The CD-ROM, Floppy, and Hard Disks window opens, containing a list of  
drives currently configured on this system.  
5
6
From the Actions menu, click on Add a Hard Disk Drive.  
The Select a Disk to Add window opens with a list of unused disks. Highlight the  
hard disk drive you want to add to your system.  
7
Click on OK.  
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8
9
The Set Disk Usage and Options window opens. Select File System and click on  
OK.  
The following screen messages appear:  
Task started.  
Creating the device file...  
Modifying “/etc/checklist”...  
Task completed.  
Click on OK.  
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Installing Additional memory  
Installing Additional memory  
Before installing memory modules, perform the procedure described in  
Removing the Main Tray Assembly on page 111.  
When you have completed changing your workstation’s memory configura-  
tion perform the procedure described in Replacing the Main Tray Assembly  
on page 112.  
Take a moment to read over the following important notes about installing  
memory.  
Before you attempt to install additional memory modules in your B132L/  
B132L+/B160L/B180L workstation, use the information described in Appendix  
D, “Boot Console Interface,” to determine the current memory configuration for  
this workstation.  
Read over the steps involved in installing memory modules before you begin.  
You must insert memory modules in pairs of equal size.  
Modules should be inserted in the lowest numbered memory pair first then in nu-  
merical order. For example, install memory in 0A and 0B first, then 1A and 1B,  
and 2A and 2B. You must also install the largest memory modules first. For ex-  
ample, install 64 Mbyte module pairs, then 32 Mbyte module pairs, then 16  
Mbyte module pairs, and so on. Note that the B180L supports the use of 128  
Mbyte modules. Refer to Figure 42 for memory pair numbering and location.  
When you have finished installing additional memory modules, use the Boot  
Console Interface to verify that they are seen by the workstation.  
You may need to remove existing memory modules and move them to a dif-  
ferent location when changing your workstation’s memory configuration.  
Use the following procedure to remove memory modules. Use the procedure  
in the subsection entitled Installing Memory Modules on page 141 to install  
memory modules.  
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Installing Additional memory  
Removing Memory Modules  
Perform the following steps to remove memory modules:  
1
Locate the memory modules on the CPU board, as shown in Figure 42.  
Memory Module Connectors  
White Ejector Tabs  
0B  
0A  
1B  
1A  
2B  
2A  
Figure 42  
Memory Module Location  
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Installing Additional memory  
2
Pull the tab on the memory retainer and slide it toward the front of the main tray  
to remove it, as shown in Figure 43  
Figure 43  
Removing the Memory Retainer  
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Installing Additional memory  
3
To remove a memory module, push the ejector tabs on each side of the module.  
Lift the memory module up and out of the connector and place it on a static-free  
surface. Figure 44 shows how to remove a memory module.  
Figure 44  
Removing a Memory Module  
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Installing Additional memory  
Installing Memory Modules  
Perform the following steps to install memory modules:  
1
Locate the memory connectors on the CPU board, as shown in Figure 45.  
Memory Module Connectors  
White Ejector Tabs  
0B  
0A  
1B  
1A  
2B  
2A  
Figure 45  
Memory Module Location  
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Installing Additional memory  
2
Pull the tab on the memory retainer and slide it toward the front of the main tray  
to remove it, as shown in Figure 46.  
Figure 46  
Removing the Memory Retainer  
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Installing Additional memory  
3
4
Close the ejector tabs on each side of the memory connector to lessen the force  
required to seat the memory module, as shown in Figure 47.  
Line up the memory module with the guides making sure that the notched end of  
the memory module is toward the white ejector tab (front of the main tray), as  
shown in Figure 47.  
White Ejector Tab  
Figure 47  
Installing Memory Modules  
5
6
7
Press firmly and evenly on the memory module to ensure that it is fully seated.  
Install the memory retainer.  
To verify that this installation was successful, follow the steps in Appendix D,  
“The Boot Console Interface,” on displaying memory information. If you have  
only replaced a faulty memory module, you must issue the pdt clear command in  
the service menu of the Boot Console Interface. Answer yes (y) to the prompt  
Continue? (Y/N) >.”  
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Removing Cache Boards  
Removing Cache Boards  
Follow these steps to remove the cache boards from the workstation.  
1
Locate the cache boards on the CPU board, as shown in Figure 48.  
Cache Board Connectors  
Figure 48  
Cache Boards Location  
2
To remove a cache board, push the ejector tabs on each side of the board. Lift  
the cache board up and out of the connector and place it on a static free sur-  
face.  
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Removing Cache Boards  
Figure 49  
Removing a Cache Board  
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Installing Second Level Cache Boards  
Installing Second Level Cache Boards  
Before installing second level cache boards, perform the procedure in  
Removing the Main Tray Assembly on page 111.  
Follow these steps to install second level cache boards into your worksta-  
tion.  
1
Locate the cache board connectors on the CPU board, as shown in Figure 50.  
Cache Board Connectors  
Figure 50  
Cache Boards Location  
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Installing Second Level Cache Boards  
2
Open the ejector tabs on each side of the cache connector and line the cache board  
up with the guides making sure that the keying notches along the connector edge  
of the board are away from the memory modules, as shown in Figure 51.  
Keying Notches  
Figure 51  
Installing Cache Boards  
NOTICE:  
You must install cache boards in pairs of equal size.  
3
Press firmly and evenly on the cache board to ensure that it is fully seated. The  
ejector tabs will close and engage the notches on the sides of the cache board as  
you push down.  
4
Perform the procedure in Replacing the Main Tray Assembly on page 112.  
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Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board  
Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board  
Your workstation includes two option slots. Option slot 1 supports either  
PCI or GSC option boards. Option slot 2 supports either PCI, EISA, or GSC  
option boards.  
Figure 52 shows the physical layout of the option slots.  
Option Slot 1  
Option Slot 2  
Figure 52  
Option Slots from Outside the System Unit  
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Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board  
Graphics Adapter Considerations  
If you are installing a graphics option, read the information in this section  
first.  
Special Video Configuration Statements  
The following statements apply only to those applications which include a  
cable connected to the S-Video connector on the A4248A card. No modifi-  
cation to the regulatory statements is necessary for applications which  
include cables connected to other connectors on the card but not to the S-  
Video connector.  
For EN55022 or CISPR 22 Applications:  
WARNING:  
NOTICE:  
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause  
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate  
measures.  
For FCC Applications:  
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 instruction manual, 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 his own  
expense.  
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Graphics Paths  
graphics(0) is the built-in 8-plane graphics adapter.  
graphics(1) and graphics(2) are graphics adapters installed in option slots 1  
and 2.  
When a dual display graphics adapter (an adapter which has two video out-  
put connectors) is installed, the video connector on the left (when looking at  
the system from the rear) is graphics(NA) and the video connector on the  
right is graphics(NB), where N is the slot number in which the graphics  
adapter is installed. A and B denote the two video output connectors on the  
dual display adapter.  
For example, a Dual Visualize Enhanced Graphics Card (A4451A) installed  
in option slot 2 would be graphics(2A) and graphics(2B).  
Graphics Configuration Restrictions  
The system supports only four graphics displays at a time. A “display” is a  
video output port or connector. For example, the Dual Visualize Enhanced  
Graphics Card (A4451A) is a dual display card. It has two external video  
connectors so it accounts for two of the maximum of four displays. Install-  
ing two of these cards accounts for four displays, which is the maximum  
supported by the system.  
The built-in graphics adapter accounts for one graphics display  
(graphics(0)). If four displays are installed in the option slots, the built-in  
graphics adapter is automatically disabled.  
NOTICE:  
The A4077A Color Graphics Card, A4078A Dual Color Graphics Card,  
A4079B HCRX-8Z graphics adapter, and the A4071B HCRX-24 graphics  
adapter with the A4072A Z Accelerator attached are not supported in the  
B Class workstations.  
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Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board  
Installing the Option Board  
Before installing option boards you must perform the procedure described in  
Removing the Main Tray Assembly on page 111.  
Follow these steps to install a PCI, EISA, or GSC option board into your  
workstation:  
1
Push in the locking tab and slide the option board support bracket toward the rear  
of the main tray to remove it, as shown in Figure 53.  
2
Remove the blank plate retaining screw, then remove the blank plate, as shown  
in Figure 53.  
Blank Plate  
Support Bracket  
Figure 53  
Removing the Option Board Support Bracket and Blank Plate  
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3
4
Slide the board into the slot, as shown in Figure 54.  
Press in firmly on both ends of the option board at the same time to make sure  
that it is firmly seated in the backplane connector.  
5
Use the blank plate retaining screw to secure the option board, as shown in  
Figure 54.  
Figure 54  
Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board  
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Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board  
6
If you are installing an EISA or GSC option board, you must use a ballpoint pen  
tip, or other blunt instrument, to remove the PCI adapter from the correct slot po-  
sition on the option board support bracket, as shown in Figure 55.  
Figure 55  
Removing the PCI Adapter  
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Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board  
7
Place the option board support bracket over the edge of the option board and slide  
it into the slot on the power supply until the locking tab snaps into place, as shown  
in Figure 56.  
Figure 56  
Replacing the Option Board Support Bracket  
8
Replace the main tray assembly as described in Replacing the Main Tray Assem-  
bly on page 112.  
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Replacing the Battery  
Replacing the Battery  
1
Remove the main tray as described in Removing the Main Tray Assembly on  
page 111.  
2
Pull the tab on the memory retainer and slide it toward the front of the main tray  
to remove it, as shown in Figure 57  
Figure 57  
Removing the Memory Retainer  
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Replacing the Battery  
3
Disconnect the cables from the system board and the optional fast, wide SCSI  
adapter, as shown in Figure 58.  
When disconnecting the floppy cable use the following procedure:  
a
Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked position.  
b
While holding the locking ring in the unlocked position, pull the cable out of  
the connector.  
4
Remove the storage tray retaining screw, as shown in Figure 58.  
FWSCSI  
SESCSI  
Storage Tray  
Power  
CD Audio  
Floppy Connector  
Figure 58  
Disconnecting the Storage Tray Assembly  
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Replacing the Battery  
5
Hold the storage tray with both hands and slide it toward the front of the main tray  
approximately an inch, then lift it straight up to remove it.  
Figure 59  
Removing the Storage Tray Assembly  
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Replacing the Battery  
6
Lift the clip and slip the battery out of its holder, as shown in Figure 60.  
NOTICE:  
Note the orientation of the battery. Make sure that you put the new battery  
in place with the positive (+) side facing up.  
Figure 60  
Removing the Battery  
7
Insert the new battery in the holder with the positive (+) side facing up. (Only use  
HP part number 1420-0314 or equivalent.)  
CAUTION:  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with  
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.  
ATTENTION:  
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie.  
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type  
recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rébut les batteries usagées  
conformément aux instructions du fabricant.  
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Replacing the Battery  
8
Align the pins on the back panel of the main tray with the holes on the rear of the  
storage tray and slide the storage tray onto the pins, as shown in Figure 61.  
Figure 61  
Installing the Storage Tray Assembly  
9
Lower the front of the storage tray and move it slightly forward or backward to  
align the pins on its sides with the slots on the main tray, as shown in Figure 61.  
10 Slide the storage tray towards the rear of the main tray until the pins are fully seat-  
ed in the main tray slots, as shown in Figure 61.  
11 Replace and tighten the storage tray retaining screw, as shown in Figure 61.  
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12 Reconnect the floppy, SE SCSI, power, CD-ROM audio, and FW SCSI cables as  
shown in Figure 62.  
When connecting the floppy cable to the system board, use the following proce-  
dure:  
a
Lift the locking ring on the connector to the up, or unlocked, position.  
b
While holding the locking ring in the unlocked position, insert the cable into  
the connector with the locking ring.  
c
Press down on the locking ring evenly on both ends until it snaps into the  
down, or locked, position.  
FWSCSI  
Storage Tray  
Power  
SESCSI  
CD Audio  
Floppy Connector  
Figure 62  
Connecting the Storage Tray Cables  
13 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Main Tray Assembly on page 112.  
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Installing the Optional EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module  
Installing the Optional EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics  
RAM) Module  
Before you can install the EGRAM module you must perform the following  
procedures:  
Removing the Main Tray Assembly on page 111  
Removing the Storage Tray on page 117  
Perform the following procedure to install the EGRAM module:  
1
Install the standoffs into the four holes on the CPU board, as shown in  
Figure 63.  
Figure 63  
Installing the Optional EGRAM Module  
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Installing the Optional EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module  
2
3
Line up the connector on the EGRAM module and the connector on the CPU  
board while at the same time aligning the standoffs to the holes in the EGRAM  
module, as shown in Figure 63.  
Connect the EGRAM board to the CPU board. Press down firmly on the connec-  
tor area and near the standoffs to make sure that the module is fully seated and  
that the standoffs are fully engaged with the EGRAM module.  
4
5
Follow the instructions in Replacing the Storage Tray on page 133  
Follow the instructions in Replacing the Main Tray Assembly on page 112  
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Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI Controller  
Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI  
Controller  
Before you can install the FWD SCSI controller (B132L/B160L only) you  
must perform the procedure described in Removing the Main Tray Assem-  
bly on page 111.  
NOTE:  
You cannot use both the Ultra, Wide-SE SCSI and the Fast Wide Differential  
SCSI option at the same time.  
Perform the following procedure to install the FWD SCSI controller:  
1
2
Install the three standoffs, as shown in Figure 64.  
Line up the connector on the FW SCSI controller and the connector on the CPU  
board while at the same time aligning the standoffs to the holes in the FWD SCSI  
controller, as shown in Figure 64.  
Figure 64  
Installing the Optional FWD SCSI Controller  
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3
4
Connect the FWD SCSI controller to the CPU board by pressing firmly on the  
connector area and near the standoffs to make sure that the FWD SCSI controller  
is fully seated and that the standoffs are fully engaged with the FWD SCSI con-  
troller.  
Remove the storage tray cover by pressing in the two cover locking tabs then lift-  
ing the front end of the cover and sliding it forward off of the pins in the rear, as  
shown in Figure 65.  
Figure 65  
Removing the Storage Tray Cover  
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5
Remove the two screws and remove the blank plate from the rear panel, as shown  
in Figure 66.  
Blank Plate  
Figure 66  
Removing the Blank Plate  
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Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI Controller  
6
Connect the end of FWD SCSI cable to the FWD SCSI controller making sure  
that the red line on the cable is toward the rear (away from the fans) of the main  
tray, as shown in Figure 67.  
Red Line  
To FWD SCSI Controller  
External Connector  
Ferrite Bead  
Cable Clip  
Figure 67  
Installing the FWD SCSI Cable  
7
8
9
Set the ferrite bead into the slot on the side of the storage tray. Make sure that the  
cable is dressed so that it will not be damaged by the storage tray cover  
Use the two hex standoffs to install the external connector on the end of the FWD  
SCSI cable into the rear panel of the storage tray, as shown in Figure 67.  
Secure the cable in the cable clip so that it does not interfere with the disk drives,  
as shown in Figure 67.  
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10 Slide the cutouts on the rear of the storage tray cover onto the pins on the  
storage tray and swing the cover into place, as shown in Figure 68.  
11 Press down on the front edge of the cover to make sure that the locking  
tabs on the storage tray fully engage the cover.  
Figure 68  
Replacing the Storage Tray Cover  
12 If you are not connecting any external devices to the external FWD SCSI connec-  
tor you must connect the FWD SCSI terminator.  
13 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Main Tray Assembly on page 112  
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Changing Your Monitor Type  
Changing Your Monitor Type  
Your system ships from the factory preset to use a monitor with a specific  
resolution and frequency. If you replace your monitor with a different type,  
you must reconfigure your workstation to support it.  
There are two ways to reconfigure your workstation to support a different  
monitor type:  
Setting the Monitor Type from the Boot Console Interface  
To change your workstation’s graphics parameters before you replace your  
monitor, go to “Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type” in Appendix D.  
Setting the Monitor Type at Power On  
If you replace your workstation’s monitor with a different monitor type, and  
do not set the workstation’s graphics parameters by using the monitor com-  
mand before doing so, you need to perform the following:  
Wait 2 seconds after the Num Lock light flashes near the end of the boot  
sequence, then press Tab (only press Tab once) to initiate the automatic  
monitor selection process.  
The system cycles through the supported monitor types. Until the system  
tries a monitor type that is compatible with your monitor, the display is  
unreadable.  
When you are able to read the information displayed, press the Enter key to  
stop the system from trying other monitor types. The system displays infor-  
mation similar to the following:  
MONITOR INFORMATION  
Path  
Slot Head Type  
---- ---- ---- --------- ---- -----  
12 1280x1024 72Hz  
Size  
Freq Class  
----  
GRAPHICS(0)  
0
1
This is type 12 of 15 types.  
Press [RETURN] to select this monitor type:  
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Changing Your Monitor Type  
The system queries you to save the new monitor type. If the monitor type  
displayed is correct, press Y to save this monitor type.  
MONITOR INFORMATION  
Path  
Slot Head Type  
---- ---- ---- --------- ---- -----  
12 1280x1024 72Hz  
Size  
Freq Class  
----  
GRAPHICS(0)  
0
1
This is type 12 of 15 types.  
Press [RETURN] to select this monitor type:  
Press [y] to save this monitor type:  
If this is not the correct monitor type, press any other key to continue the  
search.  
Changing the Console to External Terminal  
In the event that your console stops displaying to your graphics device, use  
the following procedure to display to console to an external terminal:  
1
2
3
Turn system power off.  
Disconnect the PC keyboard connector from the system rear panel.  
Connect a serial terminal to the Serial 1 connector (the top serial connector) on  
the system rear panel.  
4
Power on the system.  
The system will now display the console to the terminal connected to the  
Serial 1 port.  
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C
SCSI Connections  
171  
SCSI Connections  
This appendix provides information about connecting Small Computer Sys-  
tem Interface (SCSI) devices to an HP 9000 B132L/B132L+/B160L/180L  
workstation. It presents the information in the following sections:  
SCSI bus differences  
SCSI restrictions  
Determining SCSI bus length  
Assigning SCSI device IDs  
Connecting to the SCSI ports  
NOTICES  
When attaching external SCSI devices, be sure to terminate the last device  
on the external SCSI bus.  
If no external devices are connected to the external SCSI connectors on the  
rear panel of the workstation, a SCSI terminator must be installed.  
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SCSI Bus Differences  
A Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) bus is an IEEE standard bus for  
connecting your workstation to internal and external SCSI devices running  
at different speeds, singly or in combination. Examples of these SCSI  
devices are 4-mm DDS-format tape drives, CD-ROM drives, and Winches-  
ter hard disk drives.  
There are three types of SCSI buses available with this workstation - a nar-  
row single-ended SCSI (NSE SCSI) bus, and a fast, wide differential SCSI  
(FWD SCSI) bus or an ultra, wide, single-ended SCSI bus. Table 17 shows  
the specification differences between these SCSI buses, and Table 18 shows  
the SCSI addresses, ID numbers, and arbitration priorities for each.  
CAUTION:  
Do not mix single-ended, fast, wide and ultra, wide-SE SCSI devices on any one bus  
type. Doing this will cause a system failure.  
Table 17  
SCSI Bus Differences  
Device  
Physical  
Location  
Controller  
Embedded  
or Optional  
Data Bus  
Width  
Maximum  
Addresses* Cable Length  
Maximum  
Transfer Rate  
Single-Ended  
8 bits  
8
6.0 meters  
(19.6 feet)  
Internal and Embedded  
external  
Up to 5 Mbytes  
per second  
Fast, Wide  
16 bits  
16  
25 meters  
(82 feet)  
Internal  
and  
external  
Optional  
Up to 20 Mbytes  
per second  
Ultra, Wide-SE  
Internal  
and  
external  
16 bits  
16**  
2.0 meters  
(6.56 feet)  
Embedded  
Up to 40 Mbytes  
per second  
* Address 7 is reserved for host controller use on both buses.  
** Only 2 external devices allowed (total of 4 devices).  
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Table 18  
SCSI Bus Addresses, ID Numbers, and Arbitration Priorities  
SCSI ID Number  
SE SCSI  
Address  
Priority  
15 . . . . . . 8  
7 . . . . . . 0  
7
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SCSI Restrictions  
This section describes the SCSI restrictions that apply to your workstation in  
the following areas:  
Cables  
Connectors and Terminator  
SCSI configuration constraints  
Cables  
All SCSI devices ship without cables. Only SCSI cables approved by HP  
can be used to connect your workstation and any SCSI devices. HP offers  
the following SCSI cables for externally connected Narrow Single-Ended  
SCSI devices:  
K2296 cable with 0.9 meter (3 feet) length  
K2297 cable with 1.5 meter (5 feet) length  
HP offers the following SCSI cables for externally connected Fast, Wide  
Differential SCSI devices:  
C2911A cable with 0.9 meter (3 feet) length  
C2924A cable with 2.5 meter (8.2 feet) length  
C2925A cable with 10.0 meter (32.8 feet) length  
C2926A cable with 20.0 meter (65.6 feet) length  
HP offers the following SCSI cables for externally connected Ultra, Wide  
Single-Ended SCSI devices:  
C2978A cable with 0.5 meter (1.64 feet) length  
C2979A cable with 1.5 meter (5 feet) length  
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CAUTION:  
SCSI cables approved by HP are designed to function within the SCSI tolerances for  
HP devices. Use of other cables can result in significant problems with system  
operation.  
The NSE SCSI definition limits the total cable length of NSE SCSI cables to  
6 meters (19.6 feet).  
The FWD SCSI definition limits the total cable length of FWD SCSI cables  
to 25 meters (82 feet).  
The ultra, wide-SE SCSI definition limits the total cable length of ultra,  
wide-SE SCSI cables to 3 meters (9.84 feet).  
Always use the shortest possible cable(s) for your configuration.  
If you are daisy-chaining NSE SCSI devices together, use the following  
cables:  
92222A cable with 0.5 meter (1.6 feet) length  
92222B cable with 1.0 meter (3.2 feet) length  
92222C cable with 2.0 meter (6.6 feet) length  
If you are daisy-chaining FWD SCSI devices together, use the following  
cables:  
C2911A cable with 0.9 meter (3 feet) length  
C2924A cable with 2.5 meter (8.2 feet) length  
C2925A cable with 10.0 meter (32.8 feet) length  
C2926A cable with 20.0 meter (65.6 feet) length  
If you are daisy-chaining ultra, wide-SE SCSI devices together, use the fol-  
lowing cables:  
C2978A cable with 0.5 meter (1.6 feet) length  
C2979A cable with 1.5 meter (5 feet) length  
NOTICE  
See “Determining SCSI Bus Length” later in this Appendix to determine  
the total length of your cables.  
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Connectors and Terminators  
Any NSE SCSI device connecting to the system must use a 50-pin high-den-  
sity thumb screw connector on the end connecting to the systems external  
connector.  
Any FWD SCSI device connecting to the system must use a 68-pin high-  
density thumb screw connector on both ends.  
Any ultra, wide-SE SCSI device connecting to the system must use a 68-pin  
high-density thumb screw connector on both ends.  
NOTICE:  
If no external devices are connected to any SCSI connector on the  
back panel, a SCSI terminator must be installed. The last device  
connected to the SCSI bus must be terminated with a SCSI  
terminator. All of the devices listed ship without terminators. If you  
do not already have a SCSI terminator, you must order a C2905A,  
68-pin terminator for the FWD SCSI bus, a C2904A, 50-pin high  
density terminator for the NSE SCSI bus or a C2972A, 68-pin  
terminator for the ultra, wide-SE SCSI bus from Hewlett-Packard.  
SCSI Configuration Constraints  
You are limited to the number of same-type SCSI devices per system. Before  
adding another SCSI device, determine if the system can support the addi-  
tional device.  
This workstation offers the following types of SCSI bus, each with its own  
configuration constraints:  
NSE SCSI bus  
Optional FWD SCSI bus  
Ultra, wide-SE SCSI  
Narrow-SE SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints  
For the narrow-SE SCSI bus, HP-UX supports only one of each type of  
removable disk drive and two of the same type tape devices per system.  
Table 19 shows configuration constraints for each NSE SCSI device type. If  
the system has an internal CD-ROM drive, tape drive or hard disks con-  
nected to the SE SCSI bus, you must count them as SE SCSI devices.  
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Table 19  
Narrow-SE SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints  
Maximum Number of Each  
Type of Device Allowed  
NSE SCSI Devices  
Hard Disk Drives (two internal)  
7
1
2
2
1
1
7
CD-ROM Drives (one internal)  
4-mm DDS Tape Drives (one internal)  
9-track Tape Drives  
650-MB Magneto-Optical Drives  
Magneto-Optical Autochangers (see notice below)  
Maximum Number of NSE SCSI Devices  
NOTICE: Magneto-Optical Autochangers use three NSE SCSI drive address. Each ad-  
dress must be accounted for in the maximum number of SE SCSI devices al-  
lowed.  
CAUTION:  
Do not mix Narrow, Single-Ended SCSI, Fast, Wide Differential SCSI and Ultra,  
Wide Single-Ended peripherals on the same bus.  
Fast Wide Differential SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints  
FWD SCSI devices do not work with NSE SCSI devices.  
Table 20 shows the configuration constraints for each FWD SCSI device  
type.  
Table 20  
Fast, Wide Differential SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints  
Maximum Number of Each Type  
FWD SCSI Devices  
of Device Allowed  
FWD SCSI Disk Drive (two internal)  
15  
7
FWD SCSI Disk Arrays (addressed as single  
drive)  
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SCSI Restrictions  
CAUTION:  
Do not mix Narrow, Single-Ended SCSI, Fast, Wide Differential SCSI, and Ultra,  
Wide Single-Ended SCSI peripherals together on the same bus.  
Ultra, Wide Single-Ended SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints  
Ultra Wide-SE SCSI devices do not work with NSE SCSI or FWD SCSI  
devices. Table 20 shows the configuration constraints for each Ultra SCSI  
device type.  
Table 21  
Ultra Wide Single-Ended SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints  
Maximum Number of Each  
Ultra, Wide-SE SCSI Devices  
Type of Device Allowed  
Ultra, wide-SE SCSI Disk Drive (two internal)  
2
1
Ultra, wide-SE SCSI Disk Arrays (addressed as single  
drive)  
CAUTION:  
Do not mix Narrow, Single-Ended SCSI, Fast, Wide Differential SCSI and Ultra,  
Wide Single-Ended SCSI peripherals together on the same bus.  
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Determining SCSI Bus Length  
This section helps you to determine the total length of the NSE SCSI bus and  
the FWD SCSI bus and the Ultra, wide-SE bus.  
NSE SCSI Bus Length  
Follow these instructions to calculate your total NSE SCSI bus length  
(including the system unit, external NSE SCSI devices, and NSE SCSI inter-  
connect cables) using Table 22:  
1
Find all of your external NSE SCSI devices in the first column. In the third col-  
umn, write the NSE SCSI bus lengths (from the second column) that correspond  
to your devices.  
NOTICE  
In the third column, the length for the System Unit is already listed. This  
number must always be used for the system unit.  
2
In the fourth column, write down the lengths of the NSE SCSI interconnect cables  
you are using for your installation. (Cable lengths are listed in subsection  
“Cables” in the section on “SCSI Restrictions.”  
3
4
Add all of the numbers in the third column and write that number on the subtotal  
line at the bottom of the column. Do the same for the fourth column.  
Add the subtotals together and write the total in the Total NSE SCSI Bus Length  
box.  
NOTICE  
The total length of the NSE SCSI bus must not exceed 6 meters (19.6 feet).  
If the number you write for Total NSE SCSI Bus Length is greater than 6  
meters (19.6 feet), try configuring your installation with shorter cables.  
If you have problems, call your designated service representative.  
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Table 22  
Bus Length Worksheet for NSE SCSI Bus  
External  
Cable Length  
meters (feet)  
NSE SCSI  
Device  
Internal NSE SCSI Bus  
Length meters (feet)  
Device Internal Length  
meters (feet)  
System Unit  
A2655A  
C1520B  
C1521B  
C1700C  
C1701C  
C1704C  
C1705C  
C2213A  
C2217T  
1.5 (4.9)  
0.3 (1.0)  
0.2 (0.7)  
0.2 (0.7)  
1.1 (3.6)  
0.3 (1.0)  
0.0 (0.0)  
0.0 (0.0)  
1.5 (4.9)  
1.3 (4.3)  
1.5  
(4.9)  
N/A  
Subtotals:  
__________  
+ __________  
Total NSE SCSI Bus Length  
= __________  
(Total NSE SCSI bus length not to exceed 6 meters [19.6 feet])  
FWD SCSI Bus Length  
Follow these instructions to calculate your total bus length for the FWD  
SCSI bus on your system, using Table 23.  
1
2
List all of your internal FWD SCSI disk drives in the first column.  
In the third column, write the lengths of the internal FWD SCSI bus that corre-  
spond to your devices.  
3
4
In the fourth column, write down the lengths of the FWD SCSI interconnect ca-  
bles you are using for your installation. (Cable lengths are listed in subsection  
“Cables” in the section on “SCSI Restrictions.”)  
Add all of the numbers in the third column and write the sum on the subtotal line  
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at the bottom of the column. Do the same for the fourth column.  
5
Add the subtotals together and write the total on the Total FWD SCSI Bus Length  
line.  
NOTICE:  
The total length of the FWD SCSI bus must not exceed 25 meters (82 feet).  
If the number you write for Total FWD SCSI Bus Length is greater than 25  
meters, try configuring your installation with shorter cables.  
If you have problems, call your designated service representative.  
Table 23  
Bus Length Worksheet for FW SCSI Bus  
External  
FWD SCSI  
Device  
Internal FWD SCSI Bus  
Length meters(feet)  
Device Internal Length  
meters(feet)  
Cable  
Length  
meters(feet)  
System Unit  
C3034T  
1.5 (4.9)  
1.0 (3.3)  
1.0 (3.3)  
1.0 (3.3)  
1.5 (4.9)  
N/A  
C3035T  
C3036T  
Subtotals: ______________  
+ ________  
Total FWD SCSI Bus Length = ______________  
(Total FWD SCSI bus length not to exceed total of 25 meters [82 feet])  
Ultra, Wide-SE SCSI Bus Length  
Follow these instructions to calculate your total bus length for the UW-SE SCSI bus  
on your system, using Table 23.  
1
2
List all of your internal UW-SE SCSI disk drives in the first column.  
In the third column, write the lengths of the internal UW-SE SCSI bus that corre-  
spond to your devices.  
3
In the fourth column, write down the lengths of the UW-SE SCSI interconnect  
cables you are using for your installation. (Cable lengths are listed in subsection  
“Cables” in the section on “SCSI Restrictions.”)  
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4
5
Add all of the numbers in the third column and write the sum on the subtotal line  
at the bottom of the column. Do the same for the fourth column.  
Add the subtotals together and write the total on the Total UW-SE SCSI Bus  
Length line.  
NOTICE:  
The total length of the UW-SE SCSI bus must not exceed 3 meters (9.84  
feet). If the number you write for Total UW-SE SCSI Bus Length is greater  
than 3 meters, try configuring your installation with shorter cables.  
If you have problems, call your designated service representative.  
Table 24  
Bus Length Worksheet for UW SCSI Bus  
External  
UWSE SCSI  
Internal UWSE SCSI Bus  
Length meters(feet)  
Device Internal Length  
meters(feet)  
Cable  
Length  
Device  
meters(feet)  
System Unit  
1.5 (4.9)  
1.0 (3.3)  
1.0 (3.3)  
1.0 (3.3)?  
1.5 (4.9)  
N/A  
Device _______  
Device _______  
Device _______  
Subtotals: ______________  
+ ________  
TotalUW-SE SCSI Bus Length = ______________  
(Total UW-SE SCSI bus length not to exceed total of 3 meters [9.84 feet])  
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Assigning SCSI Device IDs  
Before assigning a SCSI device ID to your drive, you need to check your  
existing SCSI device IDs. To determine which SCSI device IDs are available  
for your device, use the ioscan command in a terminal window:  
1
In a terminal window, enter the following at the prompt:  
/usr/sbin/ioscan -f  
After a few moments, the ioscan utility lists all of the SCSI I/O devices it could  
find. The list appears similar to the following:  
H/W Path  
Class  
Description  
===========================================================  
8
bc  
Pseudo Bus Converter  
Processor  
8/0  
unknown  
ext_bus  
target  
disk  
8/12  
GSC Fast/Wide SCSI Interface  
8/12.6  
8/12.6.0  
8/12.7  
8/12.7.0  
8/16  
HP C3325W  
target  
ctl  
ba  
ext_bus  
audio  
tty  
Initiator  
Core I/O Adapter  
Built-in Parallel Interface  
Built-in Audio  
8/16/0  
8/16/1  
8/16/4  
8/16/5  
8/16/5.6  
8/16/5.6.0  
8/16/5.7  
8/16/5.7.0  
8/16/6  
8/16/7  
8/16/10  
8/16/10.2  
8/20  
8/20/1  
8/20/2  
8/20/5  
8/24  
62  
63  
Built-in RS-232C  
Built-in SCSI  
ext_bus  
target  
disk  
Quantum VP32210  
target  
ctl  
Initiator  
Built-in LAN  
Built-in Keyboard/Mouse  
Built-in Floppy Drive  
HP_PC_FDC_FLOPPY  
Core I/O Adapter  
Built-in HIL  
Built-in RS-232C  
EISA Bus Adapter  
Graphics  
Processor  
Memory  
lan  
ps2  
pc  
floppy  
ba  
hil  
tty  
ba  
graphics  
processor  
memory  
2
Determine which SCSI IDs are currently in use by looking under the H/W Path  
heading.  
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NSE SCSI Device IDs  
Before assigning a NSE SCSI device ID to your drive, you need to check  
your NSE SCSI device IDs. To check what SCSI device IDs are available  
and assign an ID to your device, follow these instructions which use Table  
25:  
1
2
Write in the NSE SCSI device ID of any internal drives in Table 25  
Write in the type of external drives (SE SCSI, FW SCSI or Ultra SCSI) currently  
connected to your system under the heading “External Device Drives” and each  
drive’s SCSI device ID under the heading “Device ID.”  
3
Add your new drive to the table if it is an external device. If it is an internal drive,  
continue to Step 4.  
NOTICE:  
The C1700A Magneto-Optical Autochanger uses three SCSI addresses,  
and accounts for three of the seven devices allowed on the NSE SCSI bus.  
4
Check to see which SCSI device IDs are not used. You can use ID numbers 0  
through 6 if they are not already in use. If the default ID on your drive does not  
conflict with any existing drive IDs, use that ID. If your default address conflicts  
with an existing drive ID, you need to assign a new SCSI device ID to your drive.  
See the drive installation documentation for information on changing the device  
ID.  
CAUTION:  
Do not use SCSI device ID 7 for any device. It is reserved for the built-in SCSI bus  
controller  
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Table 25  
Single-Ended SCSI Device IDs  
External Device ID  
(Address) Number  
(Only 0 through 6  
Available)  
Internal Device ID  
(Address) Number  
(Only 0 through 6  
Available)  
SCSI Device Drives  
Internal System Drives:  
____________________  
____________________  
N/A  
System SCSI Drive(s)  
CD-ROM Drive (if present, uses ID  
No.2)  
____________________  
N/A  
4-mm DDS Tape Drive  
(if present, uses ID No.1)  
____________________  
External Device Drives  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
____________________  
____________________  
____________________  
____________________  
____________________  
____________________  
____________________  
____________________  
1st __________________________  
2nd __________________________  
3rd __________________________  
4th ___________________________  
5th ___________________________  
6th __________________________  
7th __________________________  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
NOTICE: You can have no more than 7 single-ended SCSI devices (internal and external) con-  
nected to the system.  
5
6
Write in the SCSI device ID of any internal drives in Table 25.  
Write in the type of external single-ended drives currently connected to your  
workstation under the heading “External Device Drives” and each drive’s SCSI  
device ID under the heading “Device ID.”  
7
Add your new drive to the table if it is an external device. If it is an internal drive,  
continue to Step 8.  
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NOTICE:  
The C1700A Magneto-Optical Autochanger uses three SCSI IDs, and  
accounts for three of the seven devices allowed on the SCSI bus  
8
Check to see which SCSI device IDs are not used. You may use ID numbers 0  
through 6 if they are not already in use. If the default ID on your drive does not  
conflict with any existing drive IDs, use that ID. If your default address conflicts  
with an existing drive ID, you need to assign a new SCSI device ID to your drive.  
Refer to the drive’s installation documentation for information on changing the  
device ID.  
CAUTION:  
Do not use SCSI device ID 7 for any device. It is reserved for the built-in SCSI bus  
controller.  
FWD SCSI IDs  
Before assigning a SCSI device ID to your drive, you need to check your  
SCSI device IDs. To check which SCSI device IDs are available and assign  
an ID to your device, follow these instructions which use Table 26.  
1
Write in the type of internal drives currently connected to your system under the  
heading “Fast, Wide SCSI Device Drives” and each drive’s SCSI device ID un-  
der the heading “Device ID.”  
2
3
Add your new drive to the table.  
Check to see what SCSI device IDs are not used. You may use ID numbers 0  
through 6 and 8 through 15 if they are not already in use. If the default ID on your  
drive does not conflict with any existing drive IDs, use that ID. If your default  
address conflicts with an existing drive ID, assign a new fast, wide differential  
SCSI device ID to your drive. Refer to the drive’s installation documentation for  
information on changing the device ID.  
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CAUTION:  
Do not use SCSI device ID 7 for any device.  
Table 26  
Fast, Wide SCSI Device Drives and Device ID  
Device ID (Address) Number (ID 7  
Fast, Wide SCSI Device Drives  
1st Internal Device _____________________________  
not available)  
_____________________________  
2nd Internal Device ____________________________ _____________________________  
NOTICE: You can have no more than 15 SCSI devices connected to a fast, wide bus.  
Ultra, Wide-SE SCSI IDs  
Before assigning a SCSI device ID to your drive, you need to check your  
SCSI device IDs. To check which SCSI device IDs are available and assign  
an ID to your device, follow these instructions which use Table 26.  
1
Write in the type of internal drives currently connected to your system under the  
heading “Ultra SCSI Device Drives” and each drive’s SCSI device ID under the  
heading “Device ID.”  
2
3
Add your new drive to the table.  
Check to see what SCSI device IDs are not used. You may use ID numbers 0  
through 6 and 8 through 15 if they are not already in use. If the default ID on your  
drive does not conflict with any existing drive IDs, use that ID. If your default  
address conflicts with an existing drive ID, assign a new ultra, wide single-ended  
SCSI device ID to your drive. Refer to the drive’s installation documentation for  
information on changing the device ID.  
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CAUTION:  
Do not use SCSI device ID 7 for any device.  
Table 27  
Ultra Wide SE SCSI Device Drives and Device ID  
Device ID (Address) Number (ID 7  
not available)  
Ultra Wide SE SCSI Device Drives  
1st Internal Device _____________________________  
_____________________________  
2nd Internal Device ____________________________ _____________________________  
NOTICE: You can have no more than 4 SCSI devices connected to an Ultra, Wide SE SCSI bus.  
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Connecting to the SCSI Ports  
Connecting to the SCSI Ports  
This section describes how to connect to the system SCSI ports (single-  
ended and fast, wide).  
SCSI Port Connection  
The system contains three (3) external SCSI connectors:  
Narrow, Single-Ended SCSI Connector  
Fast, Wide Differential SCSI Connector  
Ultra, Wide Single-Ended SCSI Connector  
Figure 69 shows the two SCSI connectors. SCSI cables connect to these  
ports with a high-density thumb screw connector.  
FW SCSI or  
UW SCSI Connector  
SE SCSI Connector  
Figure 69  
Rear Panel SCSI Connectors without Terminators  
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Connecting to the SCSI Ports  
NOTICE:  
If no external devices are connected to the SCSI connectors on the  
back panel, a SCSI terminator must be installed. The last device  
connected to the SCSI bus must be terminated with a SCSI  
terminator.  
If you do not already have a SCSI terminator, you must order a  
C2905A, 68-pin terminator for the FWD SCSI bus, a C2904A, 50-  
pin high density terminator for the NSE SCSI bus or a C2972A, 68-  
pin high density terminator for the Ultra, Wide, Single-Ended SCSI  
bus.  
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The Boot Console Interface  
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The Boot Console Interface  
This appendix describes the different features of the boot console interface  
and how to use them. It presents the information in the following sections:  
Boot console interface features  
Accessing the boot console interface  
Booting your workstation  
Searching for bootable media  
Resetting your workstation  
Displaying and setting paths  
Displaying and setting the monitor type  
Displaying the current memory configuration  
Displaying the status of the System I/O  
Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search flags  
Displaying and setting the Security mode  
Displaying and setting the Fastboot mode  
Displaying the LAN station address  
Configure and display LAN setting  
Displaying system information  
Displaying PIM information  
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Boot Console Interface Features  
Boot Console Interface Features  
There are times when you want to interact directly with the hardware of your  
workstation before it boots the operating system. Your workstation provides  
a menu-driven boot console interface that allows you to perform special  
tasks, display information, and set certain system parameters, even if the  
operating system is unavailable.  
Here are some of the things you can do:  
Boot your workstation  
Search for bootable media  
Reset your workstation  
Display and set boot paths  
Display and set your monitor type  
Display memory configuration information  
Display the status of the EISA, GSC, and PCI slots  
Set Auto Boot and Auto Search  
Set Fastboot  
Display LAN information  
Display system information  
Display PIM information  
NOTICE:  
All of the tasks in the boot console interface should be performed by a  
system administrator.  
The boot console menus follow, showing the various tasks you can perform  
and the information available.  
The shortened version of all commands is indicated by the uppercase letters.  
Help is available for all the menus and commands by using either help, he,  
or ? and the menu or command you want help on.  
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Boot Console Interface Features  
------ Main Menu -----------------------------------------------------  
Command  
Description  
-------  
-----------  
BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>]  
Boot from specified path  
PAth [PRI|ALT|CON|KEY][<path>]Display or modify a path  
SEArch [DIsplay|IPL] [<path>] Search for boot devices  
COnfiguration [<command>]  
INformation [<command>]  
SERvice [<command>]  
Access Configuration menu/commands  
Access Information menu/commands  
Access Service menu/commands  
DIsplay  
Redisplay the current menu  
Display help for menu or command  
Restart the system  
HElp [<menu>|<command>]  
RESET  
------  
Main Menu: Enter command >  
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Boot Console Interface Features  
------ Configuration Menu --------------------------------------------  
Command  
Description  
-------  
-----------  
AUto [BOot|SEArch] [ON|OFF]  
BootID [<proc>] [<boot ID>]  
BootINfo  
Display or set specified auto flag  
Display or modify processor boot ID  
Display boot-related information  
Seconds allowed for boot attempt  
Config/deconfig processor  
BootTimer [0 - 200]  
CPUconfig {<proc>] [ON|OFF]  
DEfault  
Set the system to predefined values  
Display or set boot tests execution  
Display or set LAN configuration  
Change the current monitor type  
Display or modify a path  
FastBoot [ON|OFF]  
LanConfig  
MOnitor [LIST|<path> <type>]  
PAth [PRI|ALT|CON|KEY] [<path>]  
SEArch [DIsplay|IPL] [<path>]  
SECure [ON|OFF]  
Search for boot devices  
Set/show security mode  
TIme [c:y:m:d:h:m:[s]  
Read or set real time clock in GMT  
BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>]  
Boot from specified path  
Redisplay the current menu  
Display help for menu or command  
Restart the system  
DIsplay  
HElp [<menu>|<command>]  
RESET  
MAin  
Return to Main Menu  
------  
Configuration Menu: Enter command >  
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Boot Console Interface Features  
------ Information Menu ----------------------------------------------  
Command  
Description  
-----------  
ALL  
-----------  
Display all system information  
Display boot-related information  
Display cache information  
Display revisions of VLSI and firmware  
Display coprocessor information  
Display firmware version  
BootINfo  
CAche  
ChipRevisions  
COprocessor  
FwrVersion  
IO  
Dispay I/O interface information  
Display built-in system LAN address  
Display memory information  
Display processor information  
Display selftest warning messages  
LanAddress  
MEmory  
PRocessor  
WArnings  
BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>] Boot from specified path  
DIsplay Redisplay the current menu  
HElp [<menu>|<command> Display help for menu or command  
RESET  
MAin  
Restart the system  
Return to Main Menu  
------  
Information Menu: Enter command >  
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Boot Console Interface Features  
------ Service Menu --------------------------------------------------  
Command  
Description  
-------  
-----------  
ChassisCodes [<proc>]  
CLEARPIM  
Display chassis codes  
Clear (zero) the contents of PIM  
Read EEPROM locations  
Read memory locations  
Display or clear  
EepromRead [<addr>] {<len>]  
MemRead <addr> [<len>] [a]  
PDT [CLEAR]  
the Page Deallocation Table  
PIM [<proc> [HPMC|LPMC|TOC]] Display PIM information  
BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>]  
Boot from specified path  
Redisplay the current menu  
Display help for menu or command  
Restart the system  
DIsplay  
HElp [<menu>|<command>]  
RESET  
MAin  
Return to Main Menu  
------  
Service Menu: Enter command >  
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Accessing the Boot Console Interface  
Accessing the Boot Console Interface  
To access the boot console interface, follow these steps:  
This procedure should be done by a system administrator.  
NOTICE:  
1
2
Close any files and applications on your workstation.  
Use the shutdown -h command as root user to shut down your system. When  
shutdown is complete, press the power switch on the front panel of the system  
unit.  
NOTICES:  
There is no need to manually shut down the HP-UX operating system on  
your workstation before powering it off. When you turn off the power  
switch, your workstation automatically shuts down the operating system  
before terminating the power.  
Make sure that you do not unplug the system’s power cord or otherwise  
interrupt power to the system unit at this time.  
3
When the system has completely shut down, power on your workstation.  
If Autoboot is turned off, the boot sequence automatically stops at the boot  
console Main Menu.  
If Autoboot is turned on, you will see the following messages:  
Processor is starting Autoboot process. To discontinue,  
press any key within 10 seconds.  
If Autoboot and Autosearch are both turned on, you will see the following mes-  
sages:  
Processor is booting from first available device.To  
discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds.  
NOTICE:  
If you are using a power-saving monitor, you will have less than 10  
seconds from the time this message appears to press a key.  
4
Press a key. You will then see the message:  
Boot terminated  
The Main Menu of the boot console appears.  
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Booting Your Workstation  
Booting Your Workstation  
Usually, you start your workstation by turning it on and waiting for HP-UX  
to boot automatically. However, you may not always want the usual  
sequence to occur.  
For example, you may want to start your workstation from an operating sys-  
tem that is stored on a device that is different from your usual boot device. If  
your normal operating system kernel or the disk on which it resides becomes  
damaged or unusable, you may wish to boot from a different disk or perhaps  
another type of device, such as a DDS-format tape drive.  
Here are some situations and examples:  
If you know which device you want to boot from, and you know that it contains  
a bootable operating system, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Con-  
sole Interface” earlier in this appendix, and then type the following at the prompt:  
Main Menu: Enter command > boot device  
where device is the hardware path to the device, specified in Mnemonic Style  
Notation.  
For example, if you wish to boot an operating system that is stored on a DDS-  
format tape in a drive that is located at ‘‘sescsi.1.0’’, follow the directions in  
“Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this appendix, and then type  
the following command at the prompt:  
Main Menu: Enter command > boot sescsi.1.0  
The operating system on the specified device is used to start your workstation.  
If you wish to interact with the Initial System Loader (ISL) before booting your  
workstation, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” ear-  
lier in this appendix, and then type the following at the prompt:  
Main Menu: Enter command > boot device  
You are prompted:  
Interact with ISL (Y,N,Q)>  
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Booting Your Workstation  
Answering yes (y) causes the ISL to be loaded from the specified device. After a  
short time, the following prompt appears on your screen:  
ISL>  
ISL is the program that actually controls the loading of the operating system. By  
interacting with ISL, you can choose to load an alternate version of the HP-UX  
operating system. If you do not want ISL to be loaded, you must enter n.  
For example, if the usual kernel (/stand/vmunix) on your root disk (fwscsi.6.0)  
has become corrupted, and you wish to boot your workstation from the backup  
kernel (/stand/vmunix.prev), type the following at the ISL>prompt:  
ISL>hpux /stand/vmunix.prev  
If you do not know which media in your file systems have bootable oper-  
ating systems, you can find them with the search IPL command.  
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Searching for Bootable Media  
Searching for Bootable Media  
To list devices that contain bootable media, follow the directions in “Access-  
ing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this appendix, and then type the  
following at the prompt:  
Main Menu: Enter command > search ipl  
The search command searches all buses. The search may turn up more  
devices than there are lines on your display. If you are using a text terminal,  
you may control the progress of the search from your terminal’s keyboard by  
performing the following steps:  
To hold the display temporarily, press Ctrl S.  
To continue the display, press Ctrl Q.  
To halt the search, press any other key  
These flow-control commands do not work with a bitmapped display, but  
such a display can show more than forty lines of text, so you are unlikely to  
need them.  
To search for devices of just one type that actually contain bootable media,  
follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in  
this appendix, and then type the following at the prompt:  
Main Menu: Enter command > search ipl device_type  
Where device_type is one of the following:  
fwscsi is the optional fast, wide differential SCSI bus, or the built-in ultra, wide-  
SE SCSI bus (Model B180L only).  
sescsi is the built-in single-ended SCSI bus.  
lan is all connections to the built-in LAN.  
gscn is an optional fast, wide SCSI interface in slot number n.  
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Resetting Your Workstation  
Resetting Your Workstation  
To reset your workstation, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Con-  
sole Interface” earlier in this appendix, and then type the following at the  
prompt:  
Main Menu: Enter command > reset  
To reset your workstation to its predefined values, follow the directions in  
"Accessing the Boot Console Interface" earlier in this appendix, and then  
type the following at the prompt to access the Configuration Menu:  
Main Menu: Enter command > co  
When the Configuration Menu appears, type the following at the prompt:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > default  
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Displaying and Setting Paths  
Displaying and Setting Paths  
A path is the hardware address of a device that is attached to the I/O system  
of your workstation. The path command sets the system paths shown in  
Table 28.  
The path command sets and displays the hardware address of a specified  
device attached to the I/O bus of your workstation.  
Table 28  
System Paths  
Path Type  
Device  
primary or pri  
Your workstation’s default boot device (usually the root disk)  
alternate or alt  
Your workstation’s alternate boot device (usually a DDS-format  
tape device)  
console or con  
Your workstation’s primary display device  
keyboard or key Your workstation’s primary ASCII input device  
To display the current settings for the system paths, type the following at the  
prompt:  
Main Menu: Enter command > path  
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Displaying and Setting Paths  
The paths are displayed in Mnemonic Style Notation, as shown in Table 29.  
Table 29  
Mnemonic Style Notation  
I/O Type  
Specification Format  
Built-in FWSCSI  
Built-in UWSCSI  
Built-in SCSI  
Optional  
fwsci.scsi_address.logical_unit_number  
fwsci.scsi_address.logical_unit_number  
sescsi.scsi_address.logical_unit_number  
gscn.scsi_address.logical_unit_number  
pcin.scsi_address.logical_unit_number  
lan.server_address.init_timeout.io_timeout  
Optional  
Built-in LAN  
To display the current setting for a particular system path, follow the direc-  
tions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this appendix, and  
then type the following at the prompt:  
Main Menu: Enter command > path path_type  
where path_type is one of the path types listed in Table 28.  
For example, to get the path to the primary boot device, follow the directions  
in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter, and then  
type the following at the prompt:  
Main Menu: Enter command > path primary  
To set a system path to a new value, follow the directions in “Accessing the  
Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter, and then type the following  
at the prompt:  
Main Menu: Enter command > path path_type path  
where path_type is one of the path types listed in Table 28 and path is the  
specification of the path in Mnemonic Style Notation (as described in Table  
29). For example, to set the primary boot path to a SCSI disk with an ID of  
6.0, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier  
in this appendix, and then type the following at the prompt:  
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Displaying and Setting Paths  
Main Menu: Enter command > path pri sescsi.6.0  
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Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type  
Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type  
Your system ships from the factory preset to use a monitor with a specific  
resolution and frequency. If you replace your workstation’s monitor with a  
different type of monitor, you must reconfigure your workstation to support  
the new monitor.  
The Monitor Command  
The monitor command lets you change your workstation’s graphics config-  
uration. This command is available in Configuration Menu of the boot con-  
sole interface.  
NOTICE:  
The monitor command lets you change your workstation’s graphics  
configuration before you replace your monitor. For information  
about changing the configuration after you replace your monitor,  
refer to “Changing Your Monitor Type” in Appendix B.  
To display the current graphics and console information, enter the following  
command;  
monitor  
The correct usage for setting the graphics configuration is:  
monitor graphics_path type  
where valid graphics_path parameters are:  
graphics(0) - The built-in 8-plane graphics adapter.  
graphics(1) and graphics(2) - Graphics adapters installed in option slots 1  
and 2.  
and type is the numerical monitor type  
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Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type  
When a dual display graphics adapter (an adapter which has two video out-  
put connectors) is installed, the video connector on the left (when looking at  
the system from the rear) is graphics(NA) and the video connector on the  
right is graphics(NB). Where N is the slot number in which the graphics  
adapter is installed.  
For example, a Dual Visualize Enhanced Graphics Card (A4451A) installed  
in option slot 1 would be graphics(1A) and graphics(1B).  
NOTICE:  
There are graphics configuration restrictions of which you must be  
aware when adding graphics adapters or reconfiguring your graphics  
devices. For details on graphics configuration restrictions, see the  
subsection “Graphics Configuration Restrictions” in Appendix B.  
Displaying the Current Monitor Configuration  
To display the current monitor configuration for your system from the Con-  
figuration Menu of the boot console interface, follow the directions in  
“Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this appendix. Once you  
are in the Boot Console Interface Main Menu, enter:  
Main Menu: Enter command > configuration  
This places you in the Configuration Menu. From here, enter:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor  
The screen displays a list of the current graphics adapters and there monitor  
types configured for your workstation.  
MONITOR INFORMATION  
Path  
Slot Head  
---- ---- --------  
1 f8000000  
HPA  
Resolution Freq Type Class  
---------- ---- ---- -----  
-----------  
GRAPHICS(0)  
0
1280x1024 72Hz  
12  
Configuration Menu: Enter command >  
In this example, only the built-in graphic adapter graphics(0) is configured.  
The monitor type for graphics(0) is set to type 12, which is a 1280 by 1024  
monitor that uses a frequency of 72 Hz.  
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Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type  
Setting the Monitor Type  
You can set the monitor type for a graphics adapter by entering the follow-  
ing:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(n) tt  
Where n is the number of the graphics adapter and tt is the monitor type.  
To display a list of supported monitors, enter the following command;  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor list  
A list of valid monitor types similar to the following is displayed;  
MONITOR INFORMATION  
Path  
Slot Head Type  
Size  
Freq Class  
----  
---- ---- ---- --------- ---- -----  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
GRAPHICS(0)  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1 1280x1024 75Hz VESA  
2 1280x1024 75Hz VESA,Double buffered  
3 1280x1024 75Hz VESA,Greyscale  
4 1280x1024 75Hz VESA,Double buffered,Greyscale  
5 1024x768 75Hz VESA  
6
7
800x600 75Hz VESA  
640x480 75Hz VESA  
8 1600x1200 75Hz VESA  
9 1600x1200 75Hz VESA,Greyscale  
10 1200x1600 75Hz VESA  
11 1200x1600 75Hz VESA,Greyscale  
12 1280x1024 72Hz  
13 1280x1024 72Hz Double buffered  
14  
640x480 60Hz  
15 --------user defined-------  
Configuration Menu: Enter command >  
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Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type  
To set the monitor type for graphics(0) to monitor type 2, enter the follow-  
ing;  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(0) 2  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(0) 2  
This will take effect on the next reboot.  
MONITOR INFORMATION  
Path  
Slot Head  
---- ---- --------  
1 f8000000  
HPA  
Resolution Freq Type Class  
---------- ---- ---- -----  
-----------  
GRAPHICS(0)  
0
1280x1024 72Hz  
2
The boot console displays a message that tells you that your new monitor  
selection will take affect the next time you reboot your system.  
The boot console also displays the new monitor information.  
Trying to change the monitor type to a number not listed for that graphics  
device fails and gives you the following warning message:  
Value of monitor type n out of range (n - nn)  
Trying to change the monitor type on an empty slot fails and gives you the  
following warning message:  
No such graphics card.  
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Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type  
Setting the Monitor Type at Power On  
If you replace your workstation’s monitor with a different monitor type, and  
do not set the workstation’s graphics parameters by using the monitor com-  
mand before doing so, you need to perform the following:  
If your keyboard connects to the PS/2 connector on your system, wait 2 sec-  
onds after the Num Lock light flashes near the end of the boot sequence,  
then press Tab to initiate the automatic monitor selection process.  
NOTICE:  
It takes approximately one to two minutes after powering on the  
workstation before the Num Lock light flashes.  
The system cycles through all of the available monitor types one at a time.  
When you can see a message similar to the following clearly and legibly,  
select that monitor type by pressing Enter.  
MONITOR INFORMATION  
Path  
Slot Head  
---- ----  
Type  
----  
n
Size  
---------- ---- -----  
nnnnxnnnn nnHz  
Freq Class  
-----------  
GRAPHICS(0)  
0
1
Press [RETURN] to select this monitor type (type n of n types).  
The system queries you to confirm your selection. Press Y to save this mon-  
itor type.  
If you press any key other than Y, the following message is displayed:  
Monitor type not saved.  
At this point, the new monitor type is active, but not saved. Because you  
didn’t save the monitor type, the next time you reboot the system the original  
monitor type will be used.  
Next, the following message is displayed:  
To select a new Graphics Monitor Type press the <TAB> key now, otherwise EXIT by  
entering any other key (or will time out in 15 seconds)...  
To restart the monitor selection process, press TAB.  
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Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type  
Changing the Console to External Terminal  
In the event that your console stops displaying to your graphics device, use the fol-  
lowing procedure to display to console to an external terminal:  
1
2
3
Turn system power off.  
Disconnect the PC keyboard connector from the system rear panel.  
Connect a serial terminal to the Serial 1 connector (the top serial connector) on  
the system rear panel.  
4
Power on the system.  
The system will now display the console to the terminal connected to the Serial 1  
port.  
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Displaying the Current Memory Configuration  
Displaying the Current Memory Configuration  
The following sample screen output using the memory command shows a  
memory configuration table with properly-installed and configured memory  
(Sample Output 1).  
To display the current memory configuration for your system, from the  
Information Menu of the boot console interface, follow the directions in  
“Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this appendix. Once you  
are in the Boot Console Interface Main Menu, type:  
Main Menu: Enter command > information  
This places you in the Information Menu. From here type:  
Information Menu: Enter command > memory  
The screen displays status and configuration information for the memory  
DIMMs installed in your workstation. The first listing below shows the  
memory information for a system with correctly installed and configured  
memory modules. The second listing shows the information for a system  
that has memory modules incorrectly installed of configured.  
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Displaying the Current Memory Configuration  
Memory Information Sample 1  
The following sample shows the memory information when memory mod-  
ules are properly installed and configured  
MEMORY INFORMATION  
MEMORY STATUS TABLE  
Slot  
----  
0a/b  
1a/b  
Size(a+b)  
---------  
128MB  
Status  
------  
Configured  
Configured  
64MB  
---------  
192MB  
TOTAL  
Active, installed memory (bytes) :  
201326592 of Standard DRAM  
Memory  
HVERSION SVERSION  
-------- ----------  
0x0710 0x0900  
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Displaying the Status of the System I/O  
Displaying the Status of the System I/O  
The IO command lets you identify all built-in I/O devices and optional I/O  
devices installed in the option slots. It is available in the Information Menu.  
To use the IO command from the Information Menu of the boot console  
interface, type:  
Information Menu: Enter command > IO  
Information about the built-in and optional I/O devices is displayed, similar  
to the example below.  
I/O MODULE INFORMATION  
IODC IODC  
HVER SVER Vers Dep  
------------ ------- ------------------------- ---------- ---- ---- ---- ----  
Path  
Decimal Type  
Location  
8
8/0  
FWSCSI  
8/16  
8/16/0  
8/16/1  
SERIAL_1  
SESCSI  
LAN  
8
Bus Converter  
Bus Bridge  
A DMA I/O  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
built-in  
5040 0000 0x00 0x00  
6800 0a00 0x00 0x00  
03b0 8980 0x96 0x00  
03b0 8100 0x00 0x00  
03b0 7400 0x00 0x00  
03b4 7b00 0x00 0x00  
03b0 8c00 0x01 0x00  
03b0 8200 0x96 0x00  
03b0 8a00 0x02 0x00  
03b0 8400 0x00 0x00  
03b0 8400 0x00 0x00  
03b0 8300 0x00 0x00  
0170 8e00 0x00 0x00  
0170 7300 0x00 0x00  
0170 8c00 0x00 0x00  
0170 9000 0x00 0x00  
0160 8500 0x01 0x00  
5011 0c00 0x00 0x00  
5011 0c00 0x00 0x00  
8/0  
8/12  
8/16  
8/16/0 Parallel  
8/16/1 Audio  
8/16/4 RS232  
8/16/5 SE SCSI  
8/16/6 LAN  
8/16/7 Keyboard  
8/16/8 Mouse  
8/16/10 Floppy  
8/20  
8/20/1 HIL  
Bus Adapter  
PS2  
8/16/8  
8/16/10  
8/20  
HIL  
SERIAL_2  
EISA  
GRAPHICS(0) 8/24  
8/63  
10/63  
Bus Adapter  
8/20/2 RS232 Port  
8/20/5 Bus Adapter  
INTERNAL_EG_X128  
Bus Converter  
Bus Converter  
8/63  
10/63  
EISA Cards  
Path  
----  
Type  
----  
EISA ID  
-------  
20/5/1  
Unknown EISA card or slot empty  
PCI Cards  
Slot  
Path  
Bus Class  
-------- -------------------------------- --- ------------------  
built-in 8/0/19/0  
built-in 8/0/20/0  
0 SCSI  
0 Ethernet  
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Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search Flags  
Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search Flags  
auto boot and auto search are variables stored in your workstation’s non-  
volatile memory. (Nonvolatile memory retains its contents even after power  
is turned off.) If you reset these flags to new value, the change takes effect  
the next time you reboot the workstation.  
auto boot boots the operating system whenever your workstation is turned  
on.  
To examine the state of the auto boot and auto search flags, type the fol-  
lowing at the prompt:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > auto  
If auto boot is set to on, your workstation automatically attempts to boot the  
operating system when turned on. If auto boot is set to off, your workstation  
enters the boot administration mode of the boot console user interface.  
The state of the auto search flag determines how your workstation seeks a  
boot device during autoboot. If auto search is set to on, your workstation  
will search for other boot devices if the primary boot device is not available.  
If auto search is off, your workstation will default to the boot administration  
mode if it can’t see the primary boot device.  
To change the state of the auto boot or auto search flags, type the following  
at the prompt:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > auto boot state  
or  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > auto search state  
where state is on or off.  
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Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search Flags  
Autosearch searches for devices in the following order:  
Primary boot path  
Alternate boot path  
Built-in fast, wide SCSI devices  
SCSI card in slot 1  
SCSI card in slot 2  
Built-in single-ended SCSI devices  
Built-in LAN bootp servers  
NOTICE:  
Fast wide SCSI adapter option cards installed in the option slots are not  
searched unless they are referenced by the primary or alternate boot paths.  
EISA cards are not searched.  
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Displaying and Setting the Security Mode  
Displaying and Setting the Security Mode  
The SECure flag is a variable stored in non-volatile memory. (Non-volatile  
memory retains its contents even after power is turned off.) If you reset this  
flag to a new value, the change takes effect the next time you reboot the  
workstation.  
When the SECure flag is set to on, autoboot and autosearch are enabled  
and cannot be stopped. The system boots from the default boot paths regard-  
less of user intervention.  
To display the current setting for the SECure flag, enter the following com-  
mand:  
secure  
To set the SECure flag on or off, enter one of the following:  
secure on  
secure off  
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Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode  
Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode  
When fastboot is enabled (set to on), your workstation does a quick check  
of the memory and skips I/O interface testing during its power-on self tests.  
This enables your workstation to complete its boot process quicker. The  
default factory setting is for fastboot to be enabled (on).  
The fastboot mode allows your workstation to boot quickly by performing a  
less extensive check of the system’s memory.  
When fastboot is disabled (set to off), more extensive memory testing and  
I/O interface testing is performed during the self tests, causing the boot pro-  
cess to take longer.  
If you are experiencing difficulty in booting your workstation, set fastboot  
to off and reboot the system. The more extensive testing may reveal the error  
condition.  
To display the status of fastboot, type the following at the prompt:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > fastboot  
To disable fastboot, type the following at the prompt:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > fastboot off  
To enable fastboot, type the following at the prompt:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > fastboot on  
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Displaying the LAN Station Address  
Displaying the LAN Station Address  
It is sometimes necessary to supply a LAN station address of your worksta-  
tion to other users. For example, if your workstation is to become a member  
of a cluster, the cluster administrator needs to know your LAN station  
address in order to add your workstation to the cluster.  
A LAN station address of your workstation is the label that uniquely identi-  
fies the LAN connection for your workstation at the link level (the hardware  
level).  
To display your workstation’s LAN station addresses, type the following at  
the prompt:  
Information Menu: Enter command > lanaddress  
The LAN station address is displayed as a twelve-digit number in hexadeci-  
mal notation, similar to the following:  
LAN Station Addresses:  
080009-789abc  
The address is for the system’s built-in LAN.  
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Configure and Display LAN Settings (B132L+/B180L Only)  
Configure and Display LAN Settings (B132L+/B180L  
Only)  
The LanConfig command configures and displays the current LAN settings.  
The hardware system supports 10Base-T, 100Base-T and AUI standards.  
To automatically select the network speed (100 Mbits/sec or 10 Mbits/sec) and data  
transfer operation (full or half duplex), operating in compliance with IEEE 802.3u,  
(this is the default and recommended setting) type the following at the prompt:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > LanConfig AUTO  
To select 10 Mbits/sec network speed and half duplex mode, type the following at  
the prompt:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > LanConfig 10/Half_dx  
To select 10 Mbits/sec network speed and full duplex mode, type the following at  
the prompt:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > LanConfig 10/Full_dx  
To select 100 Mbits/sec network speed and half duplex mode, type the following at  
the prompt:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > LanConfig 100/Half_dx  
To select 100 Mbits/sec network speed and full duplex mode, type the following at  
the prompt:  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > LanConfig 100/Full_dx  
To select the AUI port (10 Mbits/sec, half duplex only), type the following at the  
prompt:  
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Configure and Display LAN Settings (B132L+/B180L Only)  
Configuration Menu: Enter command > LanConfig AUI  
NOTE:  
The LAN setting defaults to LAN-TP(RJ45). If that setting fails, the system tries the  
LAN-AUI setting. Also note that the new lan configuration settings take effect at the  
next BOot or SEArch command  
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Displaying System Information  
Displaying System Information  
The all command allows you to display the system’s processor revision and  
speed, cache size, memory size, flag settings, and the boot and console  
paths. To display system information from the Information Menu, type the  
following at the prompt:  
Information Menu: Enter command > all  
This information is paged to allow you to view it as necessary.  
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Displaying PIM Information  
Displaying PIM Information  
The pim command allows you to display the most recent PIM information  
for the specified fault type. To display PIM information for a specific fault,  
from the Service Menu, type the following at the prompt:  
Service Menu: Enter command > pim processor_number  
You can use pim in the following ways:  
pim - gives all fault types  
pim 0 - HPMC information on processor  
pim 0 fault_type - fault type information on processor  
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Displaying PIM Information  
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Glossary  
absolute pathname The full pathname ly speaking, a pixmap of depth one, ca-  
of a file, including all the directories  
leading to it, starting with the root direc-  
tory (“/”) and ending with the filename  
itself. See also file, filename, path-  
name.  
pable of representing 2-color images.  
boot Short for bootstrap service. A ser-  
vice provided by a short program, stored  
in the read-only memory of your work-  
station, that loads the operating system  
(or any complex program) into main  
access permissions Settings that allow  
a user or group of users to read, write, or memory. Partner workstations provide  
execute files. See also file access per-  
missions.  
bootstrap service to diskless worksta-  
tions. See also boot ROM.  
active window The window that is re-  
ceiving input from the keyboard at the  
present time. If there is no active win-  
boot console interface The interactive  
firmware that enables you to interact  
with the hardware of your workstation  
dow, anything you type is lost. Only one before the workstation boots the operat-  
window can be active at a time. The ac- ing system. The boot console interface  
tive window is said to have the “key-  
board focus.”  
allows you to perform special tasks, dis-  
play information, and set certain system  
parameters.  
ANSI The American National Stan-  
dards Institute, a non-profit organization, boot ROM A read-only memory that is  
made up of various expert committees,  
that publishes standards for use by na-  
tional industries. ANSI has adopted the  
IEEE standards for local area networks.  
incorporated into a workstation for the  
purpose of starting the operating system,  
testing the terminal, and producing a  
standard display.  
argument The part of a command line  
that identifies the file or directory to be  
acted on.  
bootstrap service See boot.  
byte A fundamental character-code  
unit, usually consisting of 8 bits.  
attachment unit interface (AUI) A  
transceiver cable that conforms to IEEE  
802.3 specifications.  
CDE The Hewlett-Packard Common  
Desktop Environment.  
back up v. To make a copy of the file  
system on a tape or disk that can be  
stored separately from the original files.  
Also called “backing up the system” or  
simply “system backup.”  
CD-ROM Compact Disc Read-Only  
Memory. See also CD-ROM disc, CD-  
ROM drive.  
CD-ROM disc CD-ROM discs are  
identical to the audio compact discs  
(CDs) used to record stereo music, ex-  
bitmap Generally speaking, an array of  
data bits used for graphic images. Strict-  
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cept that they store data. CD-ROM discs  
are 120 mm (4.7 inches) in diameter, and  
use one data surface with a capacity of  
600 MB. The data surface contains pits  
and flat spots arranged in a continuous  
spiral track, which is read at a constant  
speed.  
cluster. See also cluster, cluster client,  
cluster server.  
cluster server A workstation that pro-  
vides file access, login access, file trans-  
fer, printing, and other services across a  
network to a defined cluster of systems  
(cluster nodes) connected via a LAN.  
See also cluster, cluster client, cluster  
node, host.  
CD-ROM drive A random-access,  
read-only, mass-storage device that uses  
removable CD-ROM discs. The drive  
contains a semiconductor laser for read-  
ing data optically and an embedded con-  
troller with a SCSI interface.  
command An instruction that you enter  
into the system at a prompt, to execute a  
program or perform a task. See also shell  
command.  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) The  
part of a workstation that interprets and  
executes instructions.  
command argument Information you  
provide on a command line to describe  
the object (usually a file or directory) to  
be operated on by the command.  
child directory See subdirectory.  
click To press and release a mouse but- command interpreter A program that  
ton. The term comes from the fact that  
pressing and releasing most mouse but-  
tons makes a clicking sound.  
reads lines of text from standard input  
(typed at the keyboard or read from a  
file) and interprets them as requests to  
execute other programs. An HP-UX  
command interpreter is called a shell.  
See also shell.  
cluster A group of workstations con-  
nected via a Local Area Network (LAN).  
One workstation, the cluster server, per-  
forms as a file-system server for the clus- command option Information you pro-  
ter clients. See also cluster client,  
cluster node, cluster server.  
vide on a command line to indicate any  
special action you want the command to  
take. See also default.  
cluster client A cluster node that does  
not have a local HP-UX file system. Its  
file system resides on the cluster server.  
See also cluster, cluster node, cluster  
server.  
configuration The arrangement of a  
workstation or network as defined by the  
nature, number, and chief characteristics  
of its functional units. More specifically,  
the term configuration may refer to a  
hardware configuration or a software  
configuration.  
cluster node A member of a group of  
workstations connected via a Local Area  
Network (LAN). One workstation, the  
cluster server, performs as a server to the  
control key sequence A keystroke  
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combination used as a shorthand way of settes.  
specifying commands. To enter a control  
key sequence, you hold down the control  
key while pressing another key.  
default Most commands give you a  
choice of one or more options. If you  
don’t specify an option, the command  
automatically assigns one. This automat-  
ic option is called the default. See also  
command option.  
cpu See Central Processing Unit.  
CRX color graphics Expanded graph-  
ics capability offering 24-plane color,  
24-plane Z-buffered color, or 48-plane  
Z-buffered color capability.  
dialog box A special type of HP VUE  
screen that is called by the user from a  
window. Dialog boxes contain controls  
and settings. To display an example of a  
dialog box, click the Style Manager but-  
ton on the Workspace, then click on Col-  
or.  
current directory See current work-  
ing directory.  
current session The work and process-  
es that have been created since you  
logged into the system (and before you  
log out again). See also session.  
directory A special type of object that  
contains information about the objects  
beneath it in the HP-UX organizational  
structure. Basically, it is a file that stores  
names and links to files and other direc-  
tories. See also file.  
current working directory The direc-  
tory in which a relative path name search  
begins, as well as the directory in which  
you are currently working. It is also  
called the working directory or current  
directory.  
disk A thin, round plate with a magnetic  
surface coating on which data is stored  
by magnetic recording. See also floppy  
diskette, hard disk, CD-ROM disc.  
cursor The small blinking box dis-  
played in whatever screen is active at a  
particular time. The cursor marks your  
current typing position on the screen and  
indicates which program (HP VUE ter-  
minal window or shell) will receive your  
commands.  
disked workstation A workstation that  
has its own hard disk drive. See also  
diskless workstation, node, partner  
node, workstation.  
diskette See floppy diskette.  
daisy-chaining A method of connect-  
ing devices where the signal passes from diskless booting Loading the operating  
one device to the next in serial fashion  
along a bus.  
system into local memory from the disk  
of a partner workstation.  
DDS tape drive A device that stores  
diskless workstation A workstation  
data on Digital Data Storage (DDS) cas- that has no disk. A diskless workstation  
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can use the disk of its partner worksta-  
tion or other workstations. If necessary,  
it can also use the computational services  
of the partner workstation or other work-  
stations. A diskless workstation boots  
from its partner workstation. See also  
disked workstation, node, partner  
node, workstation.  
default search paths. See also environ-  
ment.  
ETHERNET The LAN developed  
jointly by Digital Equipment Corpora-  
tion, Intel, and Xerox Corporation, upon  
which the IEEE 802.3 network is based.  
fast, differential SCSI An 8-bit wide  
bus with high-power receivers and driv-  
ers, which allows a cable length of up to  
25 meters and a speed of up to 10 MB per  
second. See also fast-wide SCSI, single-  
ended standard SCSI, Small Comput-  
er System Interface.  
double click To press and release a  
mouse button twice in rapid succession.  
drag To press and hold down a mouse  
button while moving the mouse (and the  
pointer on the screen). See also drop.  
drive See CD-ROM drive, DDS tape  
fast-wide SCSI A 16-bit wide bus with  
high-power receivers and drivers, which  
allows a cable length of up to 25 meters  
and a speed of up to 20 MB per second.  
See also fast, differential SCSI, single-  
ended standard SCSI, Small Comput-  
er System Interface.  
drive, floppy drive, hard disk drive.  
drop To release an icon that has been  
“dragged” to a new position. See also  
drag.  
EISA (Extended Industry Standard  
Architecture) An industry standard bus  
architecture based on and compatible  
with that used by IBM in their AT series  
computers.  
file The basic named unit of data stored  
on disk. See also directory, filename.  
file access permissions The access  
rights given to a particular file or directo-  
ry. Every file and directory has a set of  
access permissions, a code that deter-  
mines whether a process can perform a  
requested operation on the file (such as  
opening the file or writing to it). See also  
access permissions.  
environment The conditions under  
which your commands are executed.  
These conditions include your worksta-  
tion characteristics, home directory, and  
default search paths. See also environ-  
ment variables.  
File Manager The HP VUE application  
that allows you to manage your files and  
directories, and to set viewing preferenc-  
es.  
environment variables The set of de-  
fined shell variables (some of which are  
PATH, TERM, SHELL, EXINIT,  
HOME) that define the conditions under  
which your commands are executed.  
These conditions include your worksta-  
tion characteristics, home directory, and  
filename The name given to a particular  
file. See also absolute pathname, file,  
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pathname.  
tion that provides online help.  
file server A workstation whose prima- $HOME The environment variable rep-  
ry task is to control the storage and re-  
trieval of data from hard disks. Any  
number of other workstations can be  
resenting the home directory. This is the  
directory in which you are placed after  
you log in. Typically, this is /users/  
linked to the file server in order to use it login, or /home/login, where login is  
to access data.  
your username. See also home directo-  
ry.  
file system The organized set of files  
and directories on a hard disk.  
home directory A shorthand way of re-  
ferring to a frequently used directory, al-  
most always the login directory.  
firmware The control software that is  
embedded in ROM and is always resi-  
dent despite the status of the operating  
system. It handles the booting of the sys-  
tem, initialization of I/O, and starts the  
loading of the operating system.  
host See cluster server.  
host name See internet protocol ad-  
dress.  
floppy diskette A thin, record-shaped  
plate that stores data on its magnetic sur-  
faces. The system uses heads (similar to  
heads in tape recorders) to read and write  
data on concentric disk tracks.  
HP-UX cluster See cluster node, clus-  
ter server.  
HP Visual User Environment A user  
interface that draws a graphical layer  
over the complexities of the other layers  
of the system (the hardware, operating  
system, and X Window system), en-  
abling you to control your workstation  
floppy drive A device that stores data  
on a flexible diskette.  
hard disk A type of disk that is rigid as by directly manipulating graphical ob-  
opposed to a floppy diskette, which is  
flexible.  
jects instead of by typing commands at a  
command-line prompt.  
hard disk drive A device that stores  
data on a hard disk. The hard disk is a  
permanent part of the drive and cannot  
be removed.  
HP VUE See HP Visual User Envi-  
ronment.  
icon A small, graphic representation of  
an object. Objects can be “iconized”  
(turned into icons) to clear a cluttered  
workspace. Icons can be restored to their  
original appearance when needed. What-  
ever processes are executing in an object  
continue to execute when the object is  
HCRX color graphics Accelerated 8-  
plane or 24-plane graphics. See also  
CRX color graphics.  
Help Manager The HP VUE applica-  
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iconized.  
resources. The kernel controls the rest of  
the operating system.  
iconify See iconize.  
LAN See local area network.  
iconize To turn a window or shell into  
an icon. See also icon.  
LAN station address See local area  
network station address.  
Initial System Loader The program  
that actually controls the loading of the  
operating system.  
link n. A special object that contains the  
name of another object. When you spec-  
ify a link as a pathname or part of a path-  
name, the system substitutes the  
input device Any of several pieces of  
hardware equipment used to give infor-  
mation to a system. Examples are the  
keyboard and the mouse. See also out-  
put device.  
pathname that the link contains.  
v. To join together two or more objects.  
local area network (LAN) A data  
communications system that allows a  
number of independent devices to com-  
municate with each other. The systems  
and clusters that share data, hardware,  
and software resources via Networking  
Services software.  
input window The window that dis-  
plays a program’s prompt and any com-  
mands typed but not yet executed.  
internet protocol address (IP ad-  
dress) A string of characters that  
uniquely identifies a workstation in a  
network. Also referred to as the IP ad-  
dress, the system name, and the host  
name.  
local area network system address  
The label that uniquely identifies the lo-  
cal area network (LAN) connection for  
your workstation at the hardware level.  
invisible filename A filename in which  
the first character is a dot (.). Invisible  
filenames are not displayed by the listing  
commands such as ls and ll without add  
options, such as -a.  
log in To initially sign on to the system  
so that you may begin to use it. This cre-  
ates your first user process. See also  
username.  
IP address See internet protocol ad-  
login directory The directory in which  
you are placed when you log in, usually  
your home directory. See also home di-  
rectory.  
dress.  
ISL See Initial System Loader.  
Login Manager The program that con-  
trols the initial startup of HP VUE and  
accepts the user’s username and pass-  
kernel The part of the operating system  
that is an executable piece of code re-  
sponsible for managing the computer’s  
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word.  
workstation, diskless workstation,  
workstation.  
login script The shell program that runs  
at each login, and sets the login environ- node name A unique identifying name  
ment for your system.  
given to a workstation in a cluster. See  
also cluster, node.  
menu bar An area at the top or bottom  
of a window that contain the titles of the nonvolatile memory System memory  
pull-down or pop-up menus for that ap-  
plication.  
that retains its contents even after work-  
station power is turned off.  
minimize button In HP VUE, a push  
object Any file, directory, or link in the  
button on the window frame that turns a network. See also directory, file, link,  
screen into an icon. See also icon,  
iconize.  
pathname.  
operating system The program that su-  
pervises the execution of other programs  
on your workstation. For example, the  
entire HP-UX system, including the ker-  
nel and all HP-UX commands. See also  
kernel.  
mouse pointer See pointer.  
name A character string associated with  
a file, directory, or link. A name can in-  
clude various alphanumeric characters,  
but never a slash (/) or null character. See  
also pathname.  
option See command option.  
network Two or more workstations  
sharing information. See also cluster,  
workstation.  
output device Any of several pieces of  
hardware used for receiving messages  
from the workstation. Display screens  
and printers are examples of output de-  
vices. See also input device.  
network controller A printed circuit  
board that passes bit streams between the  
network and the main memory of the  
workstation. Coupled with the network  
transceiver, the controller also handles  
signal processing, encoding, and net-  
work media access.  
output window The window that dis-  
plays a process response to your com-  
mand.  
parent directory A directory that con-  
tains other directories, each of which is  
then called a subdirectory. See also sub-  
directory.  
node A network computer (worksta-  
tion). Each node in the network can use  
the data, programs, and devices of other  
network nodes. Each node contains main  
memory and has its own disk or shares  
one with another node. See also disked  
partner node A workstation that shares  
its disk with a diskless node. See also  
diskless workstation.  
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password The word you enter next to  
the password prompt at login time. Keep  
your password secret and change it occa-  
sionally in order to protect your account  
from unauthorized use. See also user ac-  
count.  
number assigned to all processes by the  
operating system. Also referred to as a  
PID. See also PID.  
program A unit of executable code, in  
binary or “source” form. Most HP-UX  
commands and routines consist of pro-  
grams.  
path The hardware address of a device  
that is attached to the I/O system of your  
workstation.  
prompt A message or symbol displayed  
by the system to let you know that it is  
ready for your input.  
pathname A series of names separated  
by slashes that describe the path of the  
operating system from some starting  
point in the network to a destination ob-  
ject. Pathnames begin with the name of  
the starting point, and include every di-  
rectory name between the starting point  
and the destination object. A pathname  
ends with the name of the destination ob-  
ject. See also name, object.  
push button A graphic control that  
simulates a real-life push button. Use the  
pointer and mouse to push the button and  
immediately start an action.  
RAM Random access memory.  
ROM Read-only memory.  
root See superuser.  
permissions A set of rights (read, write,  
execute) associated with an object in the  
file system. Determines who may use the  
object.  
scroll bar A vertical or horizontal bar  
located on the side or bottom of a win-  
dow that allows the user to view infor-  
mation that does not fit within the  
window.  
PID Process Identification. Also re-  
ferred to as a process ID. See also pro-  
cess ID.  
SCSI See Small Computer System In-  
pointer Sometimes called the “mouse  
pointer,” the pointer shows the mouse lo-  
cation on the screen. The pointer’s shape  
depends on its location. In the HP VUE  
Workspace, the pointer is an X. On a  
window frame, the pointer is an arrow.  
terface.  
server A program that controls all ac-  
cess to input and output devices.  
session The time between when you log  
in and when you log out. Also called a  
work session or a login session. See also  
current session.  
process A computing environment in  
which you may execute programs; a pro-  
gram currently running in the system.  
shell A command-line interpreter pro-  
process ID A unique identification  
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gram used to invoke utility programs.  
nation. See also fast, differential SCSI,  
Some examples of HP-UX shells are the fast-wide SCSI, single-ended standard  
Bourne, Korn, Key, and C shells. Some- SCSI.  
times referred to as a command interpret-  
er. See also command interpreter.  
standalone A workstation that is not  
part of a cluster. See also cluster.  
shell command An instruction you  
give the system to execute a utility pro-  
gram or shell script. See also shell  
script, utility program.  
Style Manager The HP VUE applica-  
tion that provides the ability to custom-  
ize various aspects of your system,  
including colors, fonts, the keyboard, the  
mouse, session startup and termination  
behavior, and access to other worksta-  
tions.  
shell script A file that contains com-  
mands that the system can interpret and  
run in a shell.  
shutdown The process of taking the  
system from multi-user state to system  
administration state.  
subdirectory A directory that is located  
in, or anywhere on a path below, another  
directory. The directory above the subdi-  
rectory is called the parent directory. The  
subdirectory is also referred to as the  
child directory. See also parent directo-  
ry.  
SIMM See Single In-line Memory  
Module.  
single-ended standard SCSI An 8-bit  
wide SCSI bus with standard receivers  
and drivers, which limits total cable  
length to 6 meters. See also fast, differ-  
ential SCSI, fast-wide SCSI, Small  
Computer System Interface.  
superuser A user with permission to  
enter the top-level directory and make  
changes to files and programs that users  
are not allowed to change. To “become  
superuser” or “become root” means to  
let the system know that you are now as-  
suming the role of system administrator.  
You can do this either by logging into the  
system as root, or by typing su at a com-  
mand-line prompt. You must know the  
root password to become root.  
Single In-line Memory Module A  
memory board.  
slider One of the components of a scroll  
bar. The slider is the object that is  
dragged along the scroll area to cause a  
change.  
system administrator The person re-  
sponsible for system and network instal-  
lation, updating, maintenance, and  
security at your site.  
Small Computer System Interface  
(SCSI) An IEEE standard for interfac-  
ing a computer to multiple, disparate  
high-speed peripherals such as a floppy  
disk or a CD-ROM, singly or in combi-  
system call Invocation of a kernel pro-  
cess by a user program.  
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Glossary  
system name See internet protocol  
recognizes as uniquely yours. Also  
known as your login name. The user-  
name is also the name that identifies you  
to the mail system and other software re-  
quiring secure entry.  
address.  
terminal window A terminal window  
is a type of HP VUE window that emu-  
lates a complete display terminal. Termi-  
nal windows are typically used to fool  
non-client programs into believing they  
are running in their favorite terminal.  
When not running programs or execut-  
ing operating system commands, termi-  
nal windows display the command-line  
prompt. See also HP Visual User Envi-  
ronment.  
utility See utility program.  
utility program A program provided  
with the operating system to perform a  
frequently required task, such as printing  
a file or displaying the contents of a di-  
rectory. See also command, shell com-  
mand.  
title bar The rectangular area between  
the top of the window and the window  
frame, that contains the title of the win-  
dow object.  
window A rectangular area of the  
screen for viewing information. HP VUE  
allows you to create several types of win-  
dows on the screen. Each window is a  
separate computing environment in  
which you may execute programs, edit  
text, or read text. See also Workspace  
Manager.  
transceiver A device that transmits and  
receives signals.  
user account The system administrator  
defines a user account for every person  
authorized to use the system. Each user  
account contains the name the computer  
uses to identify the person (user ID), and  
the person’s password. User accounts  
also contain project and organization  
names, to help the system determine who  
can use the system and what resources  
each person or organization can use. See  
also user ID, password.  
Window Manager The HP VUE pro-  
gram that controls the size, placement,  
and operation of windows.  
working directory See current work-  
ing directory.  
Workspace What the screen becomes  
when you start HP VUE. Although you  
can hide the workspace under terminal  
windows or other graphic objects, you  
can never position anything behind the  
workspace. All windows and graphic ob-  
jects appear stacked on the workspace.  
See also HP Visual User Environment,  
terminal window.  
user ID The name the computer uses to  
identify you. Your system administrator  
assigns you a user ID. Enter your user ID  
during the login procedure when the sys-  
tem displays the login prompt. See also  
user account.  
Workspace Manager The program  
that controls the size, placement, and op-  
username The name that the system  
236  
Glossary  
eration of windows on the HP VUE  
Workspace. The Workspace Manager is  
a special Window Manager. See also  
Window Manager.  
workstation A compact, graphics-ori-  
ented computer having high speed and  
high memory capacity. A workstation  
usually includes a keyboard, a monitor,  
and a system unit. See also node, disked  
workstation, diskless workstation.  
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Glossary  
238  
Index  
Symbols  
boot,, 227  
bootable media  
searching for,, 203  
bootstrap service,, 227  
bus length  
determining, 180, 181, 182  
fast-wide differential SCSI, 181, 182  
single-ended SCSI-2, 180  
byte,, 227  
eisa,, 216  
$HOME,, 231  
fastboot,, 220, 222, 223  
lanaddress,, 221  
mediainit,, 69  
memory,, 214  
path,, 205  
pim,, 225  
reset,, 204  
search,, 203  
tar,, 59  
A
absolute pathname,, 227  
access permissions,, 227  
acoustics  
regulations, 99  
active window,, 227  
ANSI,, 227  
archiving data  
listing files,, 60  
restoring files,, 60  
saving to a cassette,, 59  
archiving data,, 59  
argument,, 227  
attachment unit interface (AUI),, 227  
audio  
connectors, 15  
controls, 13  
conversion formula, 17  
electrical specifications, 16  
features, 15  
headset jack, 13  
inputs, 15  
mic jack, 13  
mute button, 13  
configuration  
C
cables  
changing your workstation, 109  
SCSI device constraints, 177  
configuration,, 228  
connections  
SCSI devices, 172  
SCSI ports, 190  
connectors  
audio, 15  
HP parallel I/O, 17  
keyboard, 17  
mouse, 17  
network, 17  
power cord, 19  
PS/2, 20  
rear panel, 14  
SCSI devices, 18, 177  
serial I/O, 18  
control key sequence,, 228  
controls  
audio, 13  
TOC button, 19  
cpu,, 229  
CRX color graphics,, 229  
current directory,, 229  
current working directory,, 229  
cursor,, 229  
SCSI devices and, 175  
cautions and warnings, 103  
CD-ROM disc  
busy light during self test,, 43  
mounting and unmounting,, 40  
mounting using SAM,, 40  
unmounting using SAM,, 42  
CD-ROM disc,, 227  
CD-ROM discs  
caring for,, 32  
CD-ROM drive  
controls and features,, 29  
description,, 29  
installing, 121  
problems using, 81  
troubleshooting,, 45  
verifying operation,, 39  
CD-ROM drive,, 228  
CD-ROM media,, 32  
CD-ROM,, 227  
Central Processing Unit (CPU),, 228  
child directory,, 228  
click,, 228  
cluster client,, 228  
cluster node,, 228  
cluster server,, 228  
cluster,, 228  
command argument,, 228  
command interpreter,, 228  
command option,, 228  
command,, 228  
outputs, 16  
volume control, 13  
auto boot,, 217  
auto boot, changing state,, 217  
auto search,, 217  
auto search, changing state,, 217  
auto-negotiation failure, 79  
B
back up,, 227  
battery  
replacing the, 155  
bitmap,, 227  
boot console  
accessing,, 200  
features,, 195  
menus,, 195  
boot console interface,, 227  
boot failure  
dealing with, 87  
boot ROM,, 227  
D
daisy-chaining,, 229  
data cassettes  
cleaning heads,, 54  
media life,, 53  
media restrictions,, 54  
ordering information,, 62  
setting write-protect tab,, 55  
DDS tape drive  
commands  
all,, 224  
auto,, 217  
boot,, 201  
cd,, 70  
controls and indicators,, 49  
239  
Index  
installing, 121  
LED code warning conditions  
regulations compliance, 98  
environment variables,, 230  
environment,, 230  
H
hard disk drive  
configuring, 135  
high humidity,, 52  
installing in front position, 126  
installing in rear position, 131  
problems using, 80  
hard disk drive,, 231  
hard disk,, 231  
HCRX color graphics,, 231  
Help Manager,, 231  
home directory,, 231  
host name,, 231  
ETHERNET,, 230  
media wear,, 52  
selft-test,, 52  
F
fast, differential SCSI,, 230  
fastboot  
LED codes,, 51  
loading and unloading data cassette,, 56  
problems using, 82  
troubleshooting,, 62  
using device files,, 58, 68  
verifying operation,, 57  
DDS tape drive,, 229  
DDS tape drives  
operating,, 56  
default,, 229  
devices  
boot failures and, 87  
installing storage, 114  
internal storage, 9  
pointing, 18  
removable storage, 13  
dialog box,, 229  
directory,, 229  
disk,, 229  
disked workstation,, 229  
diskette,, 229  
diskettes  
ordering information,, 74  
diskless booting,, 229  
diskless workstation,, 229  
documentation conventions, 4  
double click,, 230  
drag,, 230  
disabling,, 220  
displaying status,, 220, 222  
enabling,, 220  
fastboot,, 220  
host,, 231  
HP Visual User Environment,, 231  
HP VUE,, 231  
fast-wide SCSI,, 230  
Federal Communications Commission  
(FCC), 96  
file access permissions,, 230  
File Manager,, 230  
file server,, 231  
file system,, 231  
file,, 230  
filename,, 230  
HP-UX cluster,, 231  
I
icon,, 231  
iconify,, 232  
iconize,, 232  
IDs  
checking SCSI, 107  
Initial System Loader,, 232  
input  
floor stand  
removing, 110  
floppy disk drive  
disconnecting cables, 126  
installing, 123  
problems using, 83  
removing, 127  
floppy diskette  
formatting,, 69  
inserting and removing,, 66  
listing files,, 71  
restoring files from,, 70  
saving files to,, 70  
setting write-protect,, 65  
transferring data,, 70  
floppy diskette,, 231  
floppy drive  
audio, 15  
input device,, 232  
input window,, 232  
internet protocol address,, 232  
invisible filename,, 232  
IP address,, 232  
ISL,, 232  
K
kernel,, 232  
drive,, 230  
drop,, 230  
L
LAN  
E
auto-negotiation, 222  
cabling, 79  
setting, 222  
operating,, 67  
EISA, 10  
verifying configuration,, 67  
floppy drive,, 231  
floppy driver  
configuring,, 73  
ftp, 25  
EISA boards, 10  
installing, 148  
EISA slots  
displaying status,, 216  
EISA,, 230  
electrostatic discharge, 100  
emissions  
regulations, 96  
settings, 79  
LAN station address,, 221, 232  
LAN station address,displaying,, 221  
LAN,, 232  
LANIC ID, 22  
LEDs  
G
GSC option boards, 10  
installing, 148  
error codes, 84  
240  
Index  
power, 12  
problems, 77  
system, 12  
link,, 232  
network controller,, 233  
network,, 233  
networking  
electrostatic discharge, 100  
problems  
loading and booting, 78  
networking, 79  
ftp, 25  
local area network system address,, 232  
local area network,, 232  
log in,, 232  
login directory,, 232  
Login Manager,, 232  
login script,, 233  
mail, 24  
NFS, 25  
overview, 24  
problems, 79  
rcp, 25  
rlogin, 24  
telnet, 24  
NFS, 25  
node name,, 233  
node,, 233  
operating system, 78  
power up, 77  
solving, 77  
using CD-ROM drive, 81  
using DDS tape drive, 82  
using floppy disk drive, 83  
using hard disk drive, 80  
process ID,, 234  
M
mail, 24  
main tray assembly  
removing, 111  
process,, 234  
processor performance, 9  
program,, 234  
nonvolatile memory,, 217, 233  
replacing, 112  
prompt,, 234  
man commands  
ftp, 25  
push button,, 234  
O
object,, 233  
rcp, 25  
rlogin, 24  
operating system, 9  
overview, 21  
R
RAM,, 234  
telnet, 24  
memory, 9  
problems loading and booting, 78  
operating system,, 233  
option boards  
installing, 151  
option,, 233  
ordering information  
cleaning cassettes,, 62  
data cassettes,, 62  
diskettes,, 74  
output device,, 233  
output window,, 233  
rcp, 25  
regulations  
displaying configuration,, 214  
installing additional, 137  
installing modules, 141  
nonvolatile,, 217  
removing modules, 138  
menu bar,, 233  
minimize button,, 233  
monitor  
displaying type,, 208, 209  
setting type at power on, 212  
setting type,, 210  
monitors  
changing type of, 168  
setting type at power on, 168  
setting type from boot console interface,  
168  
types of, 20  
mouse, 20  
emissions, 96  
emissions compliance, 99  
regulatory and safety statements, 92  
related manuals, 3  
release documents, 2  
revision history, 3  
rlogin, 24  
ROM,, 234  
root,, 234  
P
S
parent directory,, 233  
partner node,, 233  
password,, 234  
path  
safety  
laser, 102  
standards, 101  
safety and regulatory statements, 92  
SAM  
using to configure a hard disk drive, 135  
scroll bar,, 234  
displaying,, 205  
setting,, 206  
path,, 205, 234  
pathname,, 234  
permissions,, 234  
PID,, 234  
PIM information,displaying,, 225  
pointer,, 234  
power cord connector, 19  
power switch, 12  
precautions  
connector, 17  
mouse pointer,, 233  
SCSI devices  
assigning IDs, 184  
bus differences, 173  
cables, 175  
checking IDs, 107  
configuration constraints, 177  
connecting to ports, 190  
connections, 172  
N
name,, 233  
network, 10  
auto-negotiation failure, 79  
connector, 17  
241  
Index  
connectors, 18  
title bar,, 236  
TOC button, 19  
trackball, 20  
connectors and terminators, 177  
determining bus length, 180  
restrictions, 175  
transceiver,, 236  
SCSI,, 234  
security loop, 15  
serial I/O  
U
user account,, 236  
user ID,, 236  
user interface, 9, 10  
username,, 236  
utility program,, 236  
utility,, 236  
connectors, 18  
server,, 234  
session,, 234  
shell command,, 235  
shell script,, 235  
shell,, 234  
shutdown,, 235  
SIMM,, 235  
W
warnings and cautions, 103  
Window Manager,, 236  
window,, 236  
working directory,, 236  
Workspace Manager,, 236  
Workspace,, 236  
Single In-line Memory Module,, 235  
single-ended standard SCSI,, 235  
slider,, 235  
Small Computer System Interface (SCSI),,  
235  
standalone,, 235  
workstation  
storage devices  
booting,, 201  
configuring, 115  
determining position of, 115  
installing, 114  
changing the hardware configuration of,  
106  
features, 9  
removable, 13  
storage tray  
removing, 117  
preparing to change configuration, 109  
resetting to predefined parameters, 204  
resetting,, 204  
replacing, 133  
security loop, 15  
storage tray cover  
removing, 120  
Workstation,, 237  
replacing, 132  
Style Manager,, 235  
subdirectory,, 235  
superuser,, 235  
system administrator,, 235  
system call,, 235  
system information,displaying,, 224  
system name,, 236  
system verification tests  
running, 88  
T
tar command, additional information,, 61  
telnet, 24  
terminal window,, 236  
tests  
running system verification, 88  
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