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Model B132L/B132L+/B160L/B180L Owner ’ s Guide HP Part No. A4190-90023 Edition E0997 Printed in U.S.A..
Hewlett-Packard Co. 1997 Printing History First Printing: Septermber 1997 UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. NOTICE The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Contents iii 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 Sys.
iv Contents Power Cord Connector 19 Monitors 20 Keyboard 20 Pointing Devices 20 Operating System Overview 21 Important Information Y ou Need to Record 22 LANIC ID 22 IP Address and Subnetwork Mask Inf.
Contents v V erifying 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 T roubl.
vi Contents 4 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Diskette 65 Setting the W rite-Protect T ab on a Diskette 65 Inserting and Removing a Diskette 66 Operating the Floppy Drive 67 V .
Contents vii Device V erification 90 A Safety and Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity 1 93 Declaration of Conformity 2 94 Special V ideo Configuration Statements 95 For EN55022 or CISPR .
viii Contents Removing the Main T ray Assembly 1 1 1 Replacing the Main T ray Assembly 1 12 Installing Storage Devices 1 14 Preparing to Install Y our Storage Device 115 Configuring your Storage Devi.
Contents ix Changing Y our Monitor T ype 168 Setting the Monitor T ype from the Boot Console Interface 168 Setting the Monitor T ype at Power On 168 Changing the Console to External T erminal 169 C SC.
x Contents Booting Y our W orkstation 201 Searching for Bootable Media 203 Resetting Y our W orkstation 204 Displaying and Setting Paths 205 Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype 208 The Monitor Co.
Contents xi 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 D.
xii Contents 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 Driv.
Contents xiii 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 Control.
xiv Contents T ables 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 Compre.
1 Preface.
2 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.
3 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 You.
4 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 .
5 Pr oblems, 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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7 1 System Overview.
8 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.
9 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.
10 System Overview 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.
11 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.
12 System Overview 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.
13 System Overview System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs Audio Controls Next to the system LEDs are the following audio controls: NOTICE: The V olume Control, Headphone Jack, and Mic (microphone) Jack features of the CD-ROM are supported through software applications only .
14 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: T o maintain electro-magnetic and radio frequency emissions compliance, verify that all cables are fully seated and properly fastened.
15 System Overview 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.
16 System Overview 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 CO.
17 System Overview System Unit Rear Panel Connectors *T o convert from dB to number of significant bits, use the formula: For example, for 61dB S/N then n=61/6 or approx.
18 System Overview 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.
19 System Overview 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.
20 System Overview Monitors Monitors Y ou 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.
21 System Overview Operating System Overview Operating System Overview Y our B132L/B160L workstation uses the HP-UX operating system, version 10.2 or greater . Y our B132L+/ B180L workstation uses the HP-UX operating system, version 10.2 or greater with Additional Core Enhancements (ACE).
22 System Overview Important Information Y ou Need to Record Important Information You Need to Record Before you begin using your workstation, take a moment to gather the fol- lowing important informa.
23 System Overview Important Information Y ou Need to Record The LANIC ID in this example is 0800091595EE. Y ou may also obtain the system’ s LANIC ID from the information menu in the Boot Console Handler .
24 System Overview Networking Overview Networking Overview Y our 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.
25 System Overview Networking Overview man rlogin ftp The ftp application is a user interface to the File T ransfer Protocol. Use ftp to copy files between your workstation and another computer system on the network.
26 System Overview Networking Overview.
27 2 Using Your CD-ROM Drive.
28 Using Y our 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 Driv.
29 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive 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.
30 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions Controls and Features Figure 3 shows and T able 4 describes the operating controls and features of the CD-ROM drives.
31 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions NOTICE The V olume Control, Headset Jack, and Audio Jack features of the CD- ROM drive are supported through applications only . T able 4 CD-ROM Drive Operating Controls and Featur es Control/Featur e Purpose Headset Jack Y ou can plug mini-headphones with a 3.
32 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive 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.
33 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive 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.
34 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive 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. T o load a disc in the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps: Figure 5 Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive 1 Check that the workstation is powered on.
35 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive 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.
36 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Operating the CD-ROM Drive Loading a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive T o load a disc in the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps: 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.
37 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive 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.
38 Using Y our 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.
39 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Operating the CD-ROM Drive Verifying the CD-ROM Drive Operation T o verify that your workstation can communicate with the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps: 1 In a terminal .
40 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc T o 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.
41 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive 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.
42 Using Y our 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, mak.
43 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc 7 A window with the following message opens: Do you want to remove the disk? Click on Y es . 8 Press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive and remove the CD-ROM disc from the disc tray .
44 Using Y our 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.
45 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive T roubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble with any of these procedures for using your CD-ROM drive, see Chapter 6 of this book, “Solving Problems.
46 Using Y our CD-ROM Drive T roubleshooting.
47 3 Using Your Digital Data Storage (DDS) Tape Drive.
48 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape 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.
49 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape 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 Y our DDS tape drive is either a DDS-DC (early or later model) or a DDS-2 tape drive with a 3.
50 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions Controls and Indicators Figure 10, Figure 1 1, and Figure 12 show the LEDs, and eject button of the DDS-format tape drives.
51 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape 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 .
52 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions 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.
53 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions If the LED indicators on your DDS-format drive display the Media W ear (Caution) condition, follow this procedure: 1 Check the system console for any tape error messages.
54 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape 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 W ear (Caution) signal is displayed on the LED.
55 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive DDS T ape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Data Cassette Y ou can only store or change information on a data cassette when the write- protect tab is in the write position.
56 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive Operating the DDS T ape Drive Operating the DDS Tape Drive This section describes how to perform tasks with your DDS tape drive.
57 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive Operating the DDS T ape Drive Verifying the DDS Tape Drive Operation T o verify that your workstation can communicate with the DDS-format tape dri.
58 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive Operating the DDS T ape 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.
59 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive Operating the DDS T ape 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.
60 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive Operating the DDS T ape 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 Load the data cassette into the tape drive.
61 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive Operating the DDS T ape 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.
62 Using Y our Digital Data Storage (DDS) T ape Drive T roubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble with any of these procedures for using your DDS tape drive, see Chapter 5 of this book, “Solving Problems.
63 4 Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive.
64 Using Y our 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.
65 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive 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 Y ou can only store or change information on a diskette when the write-pro- tect tab is in the write position.
66 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive 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.
67 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Operating the Floppy Drive Operating the Floppy Drive This section describes how to perform tasks with your 3.
68 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive 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.
69 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Operating the Floppy Drive Formatting a New Diskette Y ou must always format a new floppy diskette with the mediainit utility before using it. T o format a new floppy diskette follow these steps: 1 Log in as root .
70 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive 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.
71 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive 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.
72 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive 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.
73 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive 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 .
74 Using Y our 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive T roubleshooting 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 T o order Hewlett-Packard micro flexible diskettes for use in your 3.
75 5 Solving Problems.
76 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.
77 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Common Problems and Solutions The tables in this section list common problems you may encounter with your workstation.
78 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System T able 8 describes possible problems you may encounter when loading and booting the operating system and offers solutions.
79 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems with the 802.3 Network T able 9 describes possible problems you may encounter with the 802.3 net- work and offers solutions. T able 9 Problems with the 802.3 Network Problem Solution Cannot reach other sys- tems on the network.
80 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Using a Hard Disk Drive T able 10 describes possible problems you may encounter using the hard disk drive and offers solutions. T able 10 Pr oblems Using a Hard Disk Drive Problem Solution The disk drive is not accessible or does not respond.
81 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Using the CD-ROM Drive T able 11 describes a possible problem you may encounter when you use the CD-ROM drive and offers a solution. T able 1 1 Problems Using the CD-ROM Drive Problem Solution The CD-ROM drive does not respond to com- mands.
82 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Using the DDS Tape Drive T able 12 describes a possible problem you may encounter using the DDS tape drive and offers solutions. T able 12 Pr oblems Using the DDS T ape Drive Problem Solution The DDS tape drive does not respond to com- mands.
83 Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems Using the Floppy Disk Drive T able 13 describes a possible problem you may encounter using the floppy disk drive and offers a solution. T able 13 Pr oblems Using the Floppy Disk Drive Problem Solution The floppy drive does not respond to commands.
84 Solving Problems 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.
85 Solving Problems LED Error Codes T able 14 LED Err or Codes LED V alue RS-232 Chassis Code Range Description N/A Reserved 7401 No memory found F AUL T Likely cause: SIMMs or pr ocessor boar d N/A R.
86 Solving Problems LED Error Codes FL T A088 - A0FF No console/IPL error F AUL T N/A Reserved N/A Reserved N/A Reserved N/A Power on value. Indicates processor board fault when this value remains for more than a second following power up.
87 Solving Problems 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 .
88 Solving Problems Running System V erification T ests Running System Verification Tests HP-UX uses an on-line diagnostics product called the Support T ools Man- ager that allows system operation verifications.
89 Solving Problems Running System V erification T ests 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 At the CSTM> prompt, you can enter several commands.
90 Solving Problems Device V erification 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 .
91 A Safety and Regulatory Statements.
92 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: .
93 Safety and Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity 1 Declaration of Conformity 1.
94 Safety and Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity 2 Declaration of Conformity 2.
95 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-V ideo connector on the A4248A card.
96 Safety and Regulatory Statements 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.
97 Safety and Regulatory Statements Emissions Regulations VCCI Class 2 ITE.
98 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.
99 Safety and Regulatory Statements Acoustics Acoustics Regulation On Noise Declaration For Machines -3. GSGV Lpa <70dB Lpa<70dB operator position am Arbeitsplatz normal operation normaler Betrieb per ISO 7779 nach DIN 45635 T .
100 Safety and Regulatory Statements Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic charges can damage the integrated circuits on printed circuit boards.
101 Safety and Regulatory Statements Safety Statement Safety Statement This equipment conforms to the following safety standards: • UL 1950 • CSA 950 • IEC 950 • EN 60950.
102 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.
103 Safety and Regulatory Statements W arnings and Cautions Warnings and Cautions.
104 Safety and Regulatory Statements W arnings and Cautions.
105 B Changing Your Workstation’s Hardware Configuration.
106 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration This appendix describes the procedures to change your workstation’ s hard- ware configuration.
107 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Checking the SCSI IDs Checking the SCSI IDs T o 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.
108 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Checking the SCSI IDs After a few moments the ioscan utility lists all of the SCSI I/O devices it could find.
109 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Preparing Y our 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.
11 0 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Preparing Y our Workstation Figure 20 Removing the Floor Stand 6 Lay the system unit on a flat surface, such as a table top. 7 Attach a static-grounding wrist strap to bare metal on the back of the system unit.
111 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Removing the Main T ray Assembly Removing the Main Tray Assembly Perform the following steps to remove the Main T ray Assembly: 1 Shutdown and prepare the workstation as described in Preparing Your Worksta- tion earlier in this appendix.
11 2 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Main T ray 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.
11 3 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Main T ray 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.
11 4 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Installing Storage Devices This section describes how to install storage devices in your workstation.
11 5 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
11 6 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Figure 23 shows the storage device positions in the disk tray . T able 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.
11 7 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Removing the Storage Tray Before removing the Storage T ray Assembly , perform the procedures described in Preparing to Install Y our Storage Device on page 1 15.
11 8 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
11 9 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
120 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Removing the Storage Tray Cover T o 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.
121 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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 dr.
122 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
123 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices Installing a Floppy Drive Perform the following procedure to install a floppy drive in the disk tray: 1 Remove t.
124 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
125 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
126 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
127 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
128 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
129 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 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.
130 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 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.
131 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
132 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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 .
133 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
134 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 5 Reconnect the floppy, SE SCSI, power, CD-ROM audio, and FW SCSI cables as shown in Figure 41.
135 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
136 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Storage Devices 8 The Set Disk Usage and Options window opens. Select File System and click on OK . 9 The following screen messages appear: Task started. Creating the device file..
137 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Additional memory Installing Additional memory Before installing memory modules, perform the procedure described in Removing the Main T ray Assembly on page 1 1 1.
138 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
139 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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 .
140 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
141 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
142 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
143 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Additional memory 3 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.
144 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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. Figure 48 Cache Boards Location 2 To remove a cache board, push the ejector tabs on each side of the board.
145 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Removing Cache Boards Figure 49 Removing a Cache Board.
146 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing Second Level Cache Boards Installing Second Level Cache Boards Before installing second level cache boards, perform the procedure in Removing the Main T ray Assembly on page 1 1 1.
147 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
148 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board Y our 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.
149 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
150 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board 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.
151 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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 T ray Assembly on page 1 1 1.
152 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board 3 Slide the board into the slot, as shown in Figure 54. 4 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.
153 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
154 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
155 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery 1 Remove the main tray as described in Removing the Main Tray Assembly on page 111.
156 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
157 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
158 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
159 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
160 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Replacing the Battery 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.
161 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the Optional EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module Installing the Optional EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module Before you can ins.
162 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the Optional EGRAM (Enhanced Graphics RAM) Module 2 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.
163 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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 T ray Assem- bly on page 1 1 1.
164 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI Controller 3 Connect the FWD SCSI controller to the CPU board by pressing firmly on the .
165 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI Controller 5 Remove the two screws and remove the blank plate from the rear panel, as shown in Figure 66.
166 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration 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.
167 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Installing the Optional Fast Wide Differential SCSI Controller 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.
168 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Changing Y our Monitor T ype Changing Your Monitor Type Y our 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.
169 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Changing Y our Monitor T ype The system queries you to save the new monitor type. If the monitor type displayed is correct, press Y to save this monitor type.
170 Changing Y our Workstation’ s Hardware Configuration Changing Y our Monitor T ype.
171 C SCSI Connections.
172 SCSI Connections This appendix provides information about connecting Small Computer Sys- tem Interface (SCSI) devices to an HP 9000 B132L/ B132L+/ B160L/180L workstation.
173 SCSI Connections SCSI Bus Differences 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.
174 SCSI Connections SCSI Bus Differences T able 18 SCSI Bus Addr esses, ID Numbers, and Arbitration Priorities SE SCSI Address SCSI ID Number Priority 15 . . . . . . 8 7 . . . . . . 0 7 . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . 1 6 . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . .
175 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions 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.
176 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions 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.
177 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions 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.
178 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions CAUTION: Do not mix Narrow , Single-Ended SCSI, Fast, W ide Differential SCSI and Ultra, W ide Single-Ended peripherals on the same bus. Fast Wide Differential SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints FWD SCSI devices do not work with NSE SCSI devices.
179 SCSI Connections SCSI Restrictions CAUTION: Do not mix Narrow , Single-Ended SCSI, Fast, W ide Differential SCSI, and Ultra, W ide Single-Ended SCSI peripherals together on the same bus. Ultra, Wide Single-Ended SCSI Bus Configuration Constraints Ultra W ide-SE SCSI devices do not work with NSE SCSI or FWD SCSI devices.
180 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length 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.
181 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length Subtotals: __________ + __________ T otal NSE SCSI Bus Length = __________ (T otal 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 T able 23.
182 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length 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).
183 SCSI Connections Determining SCSI Bus Length 4 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. 5 Add the subtotals together and write the total on the Total UW -SE SCSI Bus Length line.
184 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs Assigning SCSI Device IDs Before assigning a SCSI device ID to your drive, you need to check your existing SCSI device IDs.
185 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs NSE SCSI Device IDs Before assigning a NSE SCSI device ID to your drive, you need to check your NSE SCSI device IDs.
186 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs 5 Write in the SCSI device ID of any internal drives in Table 25. 6 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.
187 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs 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.
188 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs CAUTION: Do not use SCSI device ID 7 for any device. Ultra, Wide-SE SCSI IDs Before assigning a SCSI device ID to your drive, you need to check your SCSI device IDs. T o check which SCSI device IDs are available and assign an ID to your device, follow these instructions which use T able 26.
189 SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs CAUTION: Do not use SCSI device ID 7 for any device. T able 27 Ultra W ide SE SCSI Device Drives and Device ID Ultra Wide SE SCSI Device Drives Device ID.
190 SCSI Connections 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).
191 SCSI Connections 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 .
192 SCSI Connections Connecting to the SCSI Ports.
193 D The Boot Console Interface.
194 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.
195 The Boot Console Interface 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.
196 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console Interface Features ------ Main Menu ----------------------------------------------------- Command Description ------- ----------- BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>.
197 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console Interface Features ------ Configuration Menu -------------------------------------------- Command Description ------- ----------- AUto [BOot|SEArch] [ON|OFF.
198 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console Interface Features ------ Information Menu ---------------------------------------------- Command Description ----------- ----------- ALL Display all system.
199 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console Interface Features ------ Service Menu -------------------------------------------------- Command Description ------- ----------- ChassisCodes [<proc>.
200 The Boot Console Interface Accessing the Boot Console Interface Accessing the Boot Console Interface T o access the boot console interface, follow these steps: NOTICE: This procedure should be done by a system administrator . 1 Close any files and applications on your workstation.
201 The Boot Console Interface Booting Y our Workstation Booting Your Workstation Usually , you start your workstation by turning it on and waiting for HP-UX to boot automatically .
202 The Boot Console Interface Booting Y our 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.
203 The Boot Console Interface Searching for Bootable Media Searching for Bootable Media T o list devices that contain bootable media, follow the directions in “Access- ing the Boot Console Interfac.
204 The Boot Console Interface Resetting Y our Workstation Resetting Your Workstation T o reset your workstation, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Con- sole Interface” earlier in this .
205 The Boot Console Interface 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.
206 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths The paths are displayed in Mnemonic Style Notation, as shown in T able 29. T o display the current setting for a particular system path, fol.
207 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths Main Menu: Enter command > path pri sescsi.6.0.
208 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Y our system ships from the factory preset to use a monitor with a specific resolution and frequency .
209 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype 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( N A) and the video connector on the right is graphics( N B) .
210 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype Setting the Monitor Type Y ou 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.
21 1 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype T o 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.
212 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype Setting the Monitor Type at Power On If you replace your workstation’s monitor with a different monitor type, and do not set t.
213 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor T ype 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 Turn system power off.
214 The Boot Console Interface 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).
215 The Boot Console Interface Displaying the Current Memory Configuration Memory Information Sample 1 The following sample shows the memory information when memory mod- ules are properly installed a.
216 The Boot Console Interface 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.
217 The Boot Console Interface 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.
218 The Boot Console Interface 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 device.
219 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Security Mode Displaying and Setting the Security Mode The SECure flag is a variable stored in non-volatile memory .
220 The Boot Console Interface 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.
221 The Boot Console Interface 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.
222 The Boot Console Interface 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.
223 The Boot Console Interface Configure and Display LAN Settings (B132L+/B180L Only) Configuration Menu: Enter command > LanConfig AUI NOTE: The LAN setting defaults to LAN-TP(RJ45).
224 The Boot Console Interface 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.
225 The Boot Console Interface Displaying PIM Information Displaying PIM Information The pim command allows you to display the most recent PIM information for the specified fault type.
226 The Boot Console Interface Displaying PIM Information.
227 Glossary absolute pathname The full pathname 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 . access permissions Settings that allow a user or group of users to read, write, or execute files.
228 Glossary 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.
Glossary 229 combination used as a shorthand way of specifying commands. To enter a control key sequence, you hold down the control key while pressing another key. 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.
230 Glossary 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 .
Glossary 231 pathname . file server A workstation whose prima- ry task is to control the storage and re- trieval of data from hard disks. Any number of other workstations can be linked to the file server in order to use it to access data. file system The organized set of files and directories on a hard disk.
232 Glossary iconized. iconify See iconize . iconize To turn a window or shell into an icon. See also icon . Initial System Loader The program that actually controls the loading of the operating system. input device Any of several pieces of hardware equipment used to give infor- mation to a system.
Glossary 233 word. login script The shell program that runs at each login, and sets the login environ- ment for your system. menu bar An area at the top or bottom of a window that contain the titles of the pull-down or pop-up menus for that ap- plication.
234 Glossary 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 . path The hardware address of a device that is attached to the I/O system of your workstation.
Glossary 235 gram used to invoke utility programs. Some examples of HP-UX shells are the Bourne, Korn, Key, and C shells. Some- times referred to as a command interpret- er. See also command interpreter . shell command An instruction you give the system to execute a utility pro- gram or shell script.
236 Glossary system name See internet protocol 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.
Glossary 237 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.
238 Glossary.
239 Symbols $HOME,, 231 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 c.
240 Index installing, 121 LED code warning conditions high humidity,, 52 media wear,, 52 selft-test,, 52 LED codes,, 51 loading and unloading data cassette,, 56 problems using, 82 troubleshooting,, 62.
Index 241 power, 12 problems, 77 system, 12 link,, 232 local area network system address,, 232 local area network,, 232 log in,, 232 login directory,, 232 Login Manager,, 232 login script,, 233 M mail.
242 Index connectors, 18 connectors and terminators, 177 determining bus length, 180 restrictions, 175 SCSI,, 234 security loop, 15 serial I/O connectors, 18 server,, 234 session,, 234 shell command,,.
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