Prioris ZX 5000 MP Series Server

This document is a comprehensive user guide for the Digital Equipment Corporation Prioris ZX 5000 MP Series Server, published in January 1996. It details how to operate, upgrade, configure, and troubleshoot the server, targeting users responsible for its management and expansion.

Key aspects covered include:

• Introduction: An overview of the server's high-performance, scalable features, including modular CPU options (up to four Pentium processors), ECC memory (expandable up to 384 MB per module), dual Adaptec 7870 Fast Wide SCSI-2 controllers, PCI RAID adapter, hot-swap drive bays, and extensive EISA/PCI expansion slots. It also introduces essential software like ServerWORKS Quick Launch and Manager, and supported operating systems.
• Server Utilities: Explains the use of tools like SCSISelect for configuring SCSI devices, a RAID Configuration Utility for RAID-ready servers, a Flash Memory Update Program for BIOS updates, and the System Configuration Utility (SCU) for configuring hardware and BIOS settings.
• Expanding Your Server: Provides detailed procedures for installing or replacing various hardware components, such as CPU modules, memory modules (SIMMs), the real-time clock battery, video memory, ISA, EISA, and PCI expansion boards. It also covers adding mass storage devices, configuring SCSI cables and IDs, replacing cooling fans, and installing an optional redundant power supply.
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Offers initial and advanced troubleshooting steps for common issues related to the server, disk drives, monitor, and CD-ROM, including possible causes and recommended actions.
• Server Security Features: Describes physical security mechanisms like door and side panel locks, as well as software-based administrative and user passwords and other BIOS security options.
• Appendices: Contains technical specifications (performance, dimensions, environmental, power requirements), a list of POST beep codes and error messages, and detailed device mapping information (memory, I/O, EISA slots, DMA, interrupts). It also provides guidance on caring for the server, including cleaning and moving instructions.