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AlphaServer GS80
Installation Guide

Order Number: EK-GSR80-IN. A01

This manual discusses the installation of Compaq AlphaServer
GS80 systems.

Compaq Computer Corporation

First Printing, October 2000
© 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation.
COMPAQ, the Compaq logo, and AlphaServer Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
OpenVMS and Tru64 are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
Portions of the software are © copyright Cimetrics Technology. Linux is a registered trademark of
Linus Torvalds in several countries. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S.
and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The
information in this document is subject to change without notice.
FCC Notice
This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC
rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his
own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
Any modifications to this device—unless expressly approved by the manufacturer—can void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are
equipment.
Cables
not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods
in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Taiwanese Notice

Japanese Notice

Canadian Notice
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Avis Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.
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Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low
Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are
the equivalent international standards):
EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Electromagnetic Interference
EN50082-1 (IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4) - Electromagnetic Immunity
EN60950 (IEC950) - Product Safety
Warning!
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.
Achtung!
Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses
Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende
Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Attention!
Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer des
interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques
spécifiques appropriées.

Contents

Preface .......................................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

The System............................................................................................ 1-2
GS80 Block Diagram............................................................................. 1-4
GS80 Physical Diagram ........................................................................ 1-5
Cabinets ................................................................................................ 1-6

Chapter 2
2.1
2.2
2.3

Installation

Preparing for System Installation ........................................................ 2-2
Installing the System............................................................................ 2-4
Joining Expander Cabinet .................................................................... 2-6

Chapter 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4

Overview

System Power-Up

Control Panel Keyswitch....................................................................... 3-2
Installing the System Management Console ........................................ 3-4
Powering Up the System....................................................................... 3-5
Q-VET Installation Verification.......................................................... 3-14
Installing Q-VET................................................................................. 3-16
Running Q-VET................................................................................... 3-17
Reviewing Results of the Q-VET Run ................................................. 3-20
De-Installing Q-VET ........................................................................... 3-22

Index
Examples
3–1

Power-Up Display ................................................................................. 3-5

Figures
1–1

A GS80 System...................................................................................... 1-2

1–2
1–3
2–1
2–2
3–1

GS80 Block Diagram (Two-Drawer System)......................................... 1-4
GS80 Physical Diagram (Two-Drawer System) .................................... 1-5
GS80 System Installation and Cable Connections ............................... 2-4
Joining Expander Cabinet .................................................................... 2-6
Operator Control Panel......................................................................... 3-2

Tables
1
1–1
2–1
3–1

AlphaServer GS80 Documentation ....................................................... viii
Cabinet Models and Power Requirements ............................................ 1-6
Expander Cabinet Joining Kit Required for Installation ..................... 2-2
Keyswitch Functions on the Control Panel........................................... 3-3

Preface

Intended Audience
This manual tells how to install and power up AlphaServer GS80 systems. It is
intended for installation and service professionals.

Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into
small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an
abstract that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration or
example. The facing page contains descriptions, procedures, and syntax
definitions.
This manual has three chapters.
•

Chapter 1, Overview, provides a conceptual introduction to the system.

•

Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install the system cabinet and
the expander cabinet.

•

Chapter 3, System Power-Up, describes how to power up the system and
when to boot the operating system.

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Documentation Titles
Table 1 AlphaServer GS80 Documentation
Title
QA–6GAAA–G8

Order Number
AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation Kit

EK–GS320–UG

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide

EK–GS320–RM

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference Manual

EK–GSPAR–RM

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Getting Started with Partitions

EK–GS320–IN

AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide

EK–GSR80–IN

AlphaServer GS80 Installation Guide

AG–RKSWB–BE

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User Information CD (HTML files)

AG–RLVJA–BE

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User Information CD (translations)

QA–6GAAB–G8

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Documentation Kit

EK–GS320–SV

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Manual

EK–GS320–RM

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference Manual

AG–RKSZ*–BE

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Information CD

EK–GSCON–IN

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 System Management Console
Installation and User’s Guide

EK–GS320–UP

AlphaServer GS160/320 Upgrade Manual

EK–GSR80–UP

AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual

EK–GS320–SP

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation

Information on the Internet
Visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/alphaserver/site_index.html for
service tools and more information about the AlphaServer GS80 system.

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Chapter 1
Overview

The AlphaServer GS80 systems form the low end of the family of highperformance server platforms GS80/160/320 designed for enterprise-level
applications. Like the GS160/320 systems, the GS80 systems are distinguished
by their versatility and high degree of expandability.
This chapter gives an overview of the GS80 system with a block diagram and a
physical diagram. Section 1.4 gives a list of the system and expander cabinets
with their power requirements.

Overview

1-1

1.1

The System

The GS80 systems come in two Alpha configurations: one-drawer or
two-drawer. Each drawer is designed into a single quad building
block (QBB) consisting of up to four microprocessors. Figure 1–1
shows a GS80 system.

Figure 1–1 A GS80 System

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AlphaServer GS80

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The GS80 system is contained in a single cabinet. It is a drawer-based system
consisting of one or two drawers. Each drawer contains one QBB with up to
four CPU modules and up to four memory modules. In a two-drawer system a
distribution board connects the two QBBs through their global ports.
The system cabinet of the GS80 also contains the power supplies and
accommodates one PCI box, a storage shelf (optional), and the OCP (operator
control panel). An expander cabinet can house additional PCI boxes and
storage shelves.
System expansion is achieved in three ways:
•

Adding a storage device to the single-drawer system

•

Adding a second drawer to a single drawer system

•

Adding an expander cabinet to accommodate any additional I/O devices

Chapter 2 of this manual discusses the addition of an expander cabinet to the
GS80 system cabinet. The addition of a second drawer is discussed in the
AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual (EK-GSR80-UP).

Overview

1-3

1.2

GS80 Block Diagram

Figure 1–2 shows a block diagram of a two-drawer GS80 system. A
distribution board makes the interconnect between the two drawers
(QBBs) through their global ports.

Figure 1–2 GS80 Block Diagram (Two-Drawer System)
Modem

System Drawer 1
PCI Box
Standard
I/O SCM

CPU
I/O

CPU

MEM

MEM
GP
CPU

PCI Box

Distribution
Board

System Drawer 2
CPU
PCI Box

I/O
MEM

PCI Box

1-4

CPU

Switch

MEM
System
Management
Console

MEM

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MEM

CPU

Switch
CPU

MEM

MEM
GP
CPU

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1.3

GS80 Physical Diagram

Figure 1–3 shows the physical diagram of a two-drawer GS80 system
with a PCI box and an optional storage unit.

Figure 1–3 GS80 Physical Diagram (Two-Drawer System)
Operator
Control
Panel
Storage
(optional)
PCI Box

System Drawer 1

System Drawer 2

Power Supplies

AC Input Boxes
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Overview

1-5

1.4

Cabinets

Table 1–1 shows the model number of cabinets and power requirements for
GS80 systems operating in various electrical environments.

Table 1–1 Cabinet Models and Power Requirements
Cabinet Model

Power Requirement

System Cabinet H9A20-CA
(U.S./Canada)

115-127V

System Cabinet H9A20-CB
(Europe)

200-240V

System Cabinet H9A20-CC
(U.S./Canada/Japan)
Expander Cabinet H9A20-AA
(U.S./Canada)
Expander Cabinet H9A20-AB
(Europe)
Expander Cabinet H9A20-AC
(U.S./Canada/Japan)

200-240V

1-6

115-127V
200-240V
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Chapter 2
Installation

The base system is enclosed in a single cabinet. It contains one or two drawers,
the operator control panel, AC input boxes, power supplies, a 14-slot PCI box
assembly (BA54A), and a PCI box mounting and accessory kit (CK-BA54A). It
may also contain an optional storage unit.
The expander cabinet is used for additional PCI boxes and storage shelves.
The installation of the GS80 system involves the following tasks:
•

Preparing for System Installation

•

Installing the System

•

Joining Expander Cabinet

Installation

2-1

2.1

Preparing for System Installation

The site must be properly prepared for the system to be installed.
Make sure that you have the tools needed for the installation. Wait for
any condensation on the metal surfaces to evaporate before powering
up the system. Table 2–1 gives the joining kit required for the
installation of an expander cabinet.

Table 2–1 Expander Cabinet Joining Kit Required for Installation
Joining Kit

Part Number

Expander cabinet to system cabinet

70-40120-02

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Before you start any installation procedure:
1. Ensure that the site is properly prepared to install the system. Refer to the
AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation for system specifications and
requirements.
2. Ensure that you have the joining kit given in Table 2–1 for the installation.
3. Roll system cabinets off pallets.
4. Remove all protective packaging.
You are now ready to assemble the system.
After you have finished installing the system, hand the shipping brackets to the
customer to keep for later use. Shipping brackets are required for moving the
system.
WARNING: Before you power up the system, inspect the modules for
any visible sign of water condensation on the heatsinks, DC-to-DC
converters, and the CPUs. Due to the large mass of the system,
condensation may occur during transfer from a cold to a warm
environment. Allow time for the condensation to evaporate
completely. DO NOT power the system up if you notice any indication
of condensation.

Installation

2-3

2.2

Installing the System

Install the system in the predetermined location. If an expander
cabinet is to be added, join the system cabinet and the expander
cabinet before connecting the system to the main AC power source.

Figure 2–1 GS80 System Installation and Cable Connections

Power
Signals
48V/48RTN
Vaux/VauxRTN
Fan Power
/Signals

To Main AC Power Source
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Unpack the system cabinet and remove the orange shipping brackets.
Position the system cabinet at the predetermined location. Release the tie wraps
on the CSB cable and hose cables that are coiled and attached to the side of the
cabinet for later routing.
All cable connections between components of the system are made at the
factory. These connections include (see Figure 2–1):
•

Power signals

•

48V/48RTN; Vaux/VauxRTN

•

Fan Power/Signals

•

CSB cable

•

The hose cable from the local I/O riser ports to the remote risers in the
PCI box

To complete the installation of the system, all you need to do is to connect the
power cables from the AC input boxes to the main AC power source. If an
expander cabinet is to be added, join the expander cabinet to the system cabinet
as explained in Section 2.3 before making the AC power connection.

Installation

2-5

2.3

Joining Expander Cabinet

Join the expander cabinet to the system cabinet as shown in Figure 2–
2.

Figure 2–2 Joining Expander Cabinet
Expander
Cabinet

System
Cabinet

Rear

System
Cabinet

Expander
Cabinet
1

2
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To add an expander cabinet, proceed as follows:
1. Roll the expander cabinet flush along the side of the system cabinet leaving
a minimum gap between cabinets .

2. Align cabinet heights by adjusting the leveling feet

3. Once the expander cabinet is aligned with the system cabinet, use the four
screws and the Allen wrench supplied with the expander cabinet to secure
the cabinets together at all corners .

4. Connect the system ground wire from the expander cabinet to the system
cabinet . For each additional expander cabinet, daisy chain a system
ground wire.

5. Make host connections (PCI box, storage) and the CSB connection. These
connections are configuration dependent.
This completes the installation of an expander cabinet. You can now make
power connections from the AC input boxes to the main AC power source. Next,
you must power up the system as explained in Chapter 3.

Installation

2-7

Chapter 3
System Power-Up

This chapter tells how to power up the system and what happens upon
power-up. Sections include:
•

Control Panel Keyswitch

•

Installing the System Management Console

•

Powering Up the System

•

Q-VET Installation Verification

System Power-Up

3-1

3.1

Control Panel Keyswitch

The operator control panel (OCP) keyswitch has three positions: Off,
On, and Secure. Figure 3–1 shows the OCP keyswitch.

Figure 3–1 Operator Control Panel

Off

Secure

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Table 3–1 explains the functions selected by the keyswitch.

Table 3–1 Keyswitch Functions on the Control Panel
Keyswitch Position

Function

Off

System is powered off and cannot be
powered on remotely.

System is powered on and can be
remotely powered on or powered off.

Secure

System is powered on and cannot be
remotely powered on or off.

Refer to the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide or the AlphaServer
GS80/160/320 Service Manual for functional descriptions of all control panel
components.

System Power-Up

3-3

3.2

Installing the System Management Console

Before you power up the system, you must install the system
management console (SMC). Steps to be followed in installing the
SMC are listed below. The procedures to install the SMC are fully
detailed in the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 System Management Console
Installation and User’s Guide.
Steps to Install the SMC
1. Set up the SMC PC.
2. Install the SMC terminal server in the GS160/320 system.
3. Connect the terminal server to the power source.
4. Turn circuit breakers on but keep the keyswitch on Off.
5. Cable the PC to the terminal server and set up parameters.
6. Verify communication from the console to the system control manager.
You are now ready to power up the system.
WARNING: Before you power up the system, inspect the modules
for any visible sign of water condensation on the heatsinks, DC-to-DC
converters, and the CPUs. Due to the large mass of the system,
condensation may occur during transfer from a cold to a warm
environment. Allow time for the condensation to evaporate
completely. DO NOT power the system up if you notice any indication
of condensation.

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3.3

Powering Up the System

To power up the system, first turn the circuit breakers in all cabinets
on, then set the keyswitch on the OCP to the On position. Example 3–1
shows a sample console display on power-up. See the AlphaServer
GS80/160/320 Service Manual or the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s
Guide for explanations of the power-up display.

Example 3–1 Power-Up Display
SCM_E0> power on
Powering on PCI Box 0
Powering on PCI Box 1
QBB-0 Powering ON
~I~ Testing OCP Switch- passed
Power ON Phase INIT
QBB-1 Powering ON
QBB-2 Powering ON
QBB-3 Powering ON
~I~ SCM powered via PBM
SCM_E0>
QBB0 now Testing Step-0
QBB1 now Testing Step-0
QBB2 now Testing Step-0
QBB3 now Testing Step-0
~I~ SCMe1 non-csb member while it tests & initializes its
Shared RAM
SCM_E0> .
~I~ QBB0/PSM30 SysEvent: QBB_INIT_CD1
Reg0:7AB3
Reg1:3FFF (test-0) (fmask/fts:8f)
.
~I~ QBB1/PSM31 SysEvent: QBB_INIT_CD1
Reg0:7AB3
Reg1:3FFF (test-0) (fmask/fts:8f)
~I~ QBB2/PSM32 SysEvent: QBB_INIT_CD1
Reg1:0FFF (test-0) (fmask/fts:8f)

Reg0:768F

~I~ QBB3/PSM33 SysEvent: QBB_INIT_CD1
Reg1:0FFF (test-0) (fmask/fts:8f)

Reg0:768F

System Power-Up

3-5

Testing SIO Shared RAM(please wait)
Initializing shared ram
Shared RAM Initialized
Powering ON H-Switch
SCM_E0>
~I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: HS_INIT_CD1
Reg1:D581

Reg0:000F

Phase 0
~I~ Enable HS Links: 0f
~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=0000bbff Assign=0f SQbb0=00 PQbb=00
SoftQbbId=0000ba98
~I~ SysConfig: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 1f 07 9f 37 3f
37 9f
SCM_E0>
~I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK0_ON
Reg0:000F
Reg1:D581
~I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK1_ON
Reg1:D581
SCM_E0>
~I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK2_ON
Reg1:D581
SCM_E0>
~I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK3_ON
Reg1:D581
SCM_E0> ............
QBB0 now Testing Step-1
QBB1 now Testing Step-1
QBB2 now Testing Step-1
QBB3 now Testing Step-1
QBB0 now Testing Step-3
QBB1 now Testing Step-3
QBB2 now Testing Step-3
QBB3 now Testing Step-3..
QBB0 now Testing Step-5
QBB1 now Testing Step-5
QBB2 now Testing Step-4
QBB3 now Testing Step-4
QBB2 Step(s)-4 5 Tested
QBB3 Step(s)-4 5 Tested
Phase 1

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Reg0:010F
Reg0:030F
Reg0:070F

QBB0 IO_MAP0: 0000A0C001333333
QBB1 IO_MAP1: 0000A1C101333333
QBB2 IO_MAP2: 0000000000000003
QBB3 IO_MAP3: 0000000000000003
~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=0000bbff Assign=0f SQbb0=00 PQbb=00
SoftQbbId=0000ba98
~I~ SysConfig: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 1f 07 9f 37 3f
37 9f
SCM_E0> .
QBB0 now Testing Step-7
QBB1 Step(s)-5 6 Tested
QBB2 Step(s)-5 6 Tested
QBB3 Step(s)-5 6 Tested
QBB0 now Testing Step-9..
QBB0 now Testing Step-A.
QBB0 now Testing Step-7
QBB0 now Testing Step-9..
QBB0 now Testing Step-A.
QBB0 now Testing Step-8
QBB0 now Testing Step-9..
QBB0 now Testing Step-A.
QBB0 now Testing Step-B.
Phase 2
QBB0 IO_MAP0: 0000A0C001333333
QBB1 IO_MAP1: 0000A1C101333333
QBB2 IO_MAP2: 0000000000000003
QBB3 IO_MAP3: 0000000000000003
~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=0000bbff Assign=0f SQbb0=00 PQbb=00
SoftQbbId=0000ba98
~I~ SysConfig: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 1f 07 9f 37 3f
37 9f
SCM_E0>
QBB0 now Testing Step-C
QBB1 now Testing Step-C
QBB2 now Testing Step-C
QBB3 now Testing Step-C..

System Power-Up

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Phase 3
~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=0000bbff Assign=0f SQbb0=00 PQbb=00
SoftQbbId=0000ba98
~I~ SysConfig: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 1f 07 9f 37 3f
37 9f
SCM_E0> .
QBB0 now Testing Step-D
QBB1 now Testing Step-D
QBB2 now Testing Step-D
QBB3 now Testing Step-D....
QBB0 IO_MAP0: 0000A0C001333333
QBB1 IO_MAP1: 0000A1C101333333
QBB2 IO_MAP2: 0000000000000003
QBB3 IO_MAP3: 0000000000000003
Phase 4
~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=0000bbff Assign=0f SQbb0=00 PQbb=00
SoftQbbId=0000ba98
QBB0 unloading console across port0 from PCI Box-0
Console COM1 from master PCI Box-0
~I~ SysConfig: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 1f 07 9f 37 3f
37 9f
Retrieving FRU information for Shared RAM...(please wait)
SCM_E0> .
QBB3 now Testing Step-E
QBB0 now Testing Step-E
QBB1 now Testing Step-E
QBB2 now Testing Step-E..
Power On Complete
Returning to system COM1 port
System Primary QBB0 : 0
System Primary CPU : 0 on QBB0
Par hrd/csb CPU Mem
Temp
QBB#
3210 3210
(:C)

IOR3 IOR2 IOR1 IOR0

(-) 0/30
28.0

--.- --.- P0.1 P0.0

3-8

PPPP P--P

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QBB

Dir PS

Mod BP

Mod 321

P-P

(-) 1/31
32.0
(-) 2/32
29.0
(-) 3/33
30.0

PPPP --PP

--.- --.- P1.1 P1.0

P-P

PPPP P--P

--.- --.- --.- --.-

-PP

PPPP ---P

--.- --.- --.- --.-

-PP

HSwitch

Type

Cables 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

HPM40

4-port

- - - - P P P P

Temp(:C)
32.0

PCI Rise1-1
Cab 7 6 5 4

Rise1-0
3 2 1

Rise0-1
7 6 5 4

Rise0-0
3 2 1

RIO
1 0

PS
21

Temp
(:C)

10
11

- - - - -

- - - - - - -

L - S
- - S

* *
* *

PP
PP

35.0
34.5

- - L - - - -

OpenVMS PALcode V1.80-1, Tru64 UNIX PALcode V1.74-1
system = QBB 0 1 2 3
+ HS
QBB 0 = CPU 0 1 2 3 + Mem 0
3 + Dir + IOP + PCA 0 1
GP (Hard QBB 0)
QBB 1 = CPU 0 1 2 3 + Mem 0 1
+ Dir + IOP + PCA 0 1
GP (Hard QBB 1)
QBB 2 = CPU 0 1 2 3 + Mem 0
3 + Dir + IOP + PCA
GP (Hard QBB 2)
QBB 3 = CPU 0 1 2 3 + Mem 0
+ Dir + IOP + PCA
GP (Hard QBB 3)
micro firmware version is T5.5
shared RAM version is 1.4
hose 0 has a standard I/O module
starting console on CPU 0
initialized idle PCB
initializing semaphores
initializing heap
initial heap 300c0
memory low limit = 1fc000
heap = 300c0, 1ffc0
initializing driver structures
initializing idle process PID
initializing file system
initializing timer data structures

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+
+
+

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lowering IPL
CPU 0 speed is 731 MHz
create dead_eater
create poll
create timer
create powerup
access NVRAM
QBB 0 memory, 3 GB
QBB 1 memory, 3 GB
QBB 2 memory, 3 GB
QBB 3 memory, 1 GB
total memory, 10 GB
copying PALcode to 10bffe0000
copying PALcode to 20bffe0000
copying PALcode to 303ffe0000
probe I/O subsystem
probing hose 0, PCI
probing PCI-to-ISA bridge, bus 1
bus 1, slot 0 -- dva -- Floppy
bus 0, slot 1 -- pka -- QLogic ISP10x0
bus 0, slot 3 -- ewa -- DE500-BA Network Controller
bus 0, slot 15 -- dqa -- Acer Labs M1543C IDE
probing hose 1, PCI
probing hose 2, PCI
probing hose 3, PCI
bus 0, slot 5 -- pkb -- QLogic ISP10x0
probing hose 8, PCI
probing PCI-to-ISA bridge, bus 1
bus 1, slot 0 -- dvb -- Floppy
bus 0, slot 1 -- pkc -- QLogic ISP10x0
bus 0, slot 15 -- dqb -- Acer Labs M1543C IDE
probing hose 9, PCI
probing hose 10, PCI
probing hose 11, PCI
starting drivers
entering idle loop
starting console on CPU 1
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 1 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 2
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL

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CPU 2 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 3
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 3 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 4
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 4 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 5
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 5 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
entering idle loop
starting console on CPU 6
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 6 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 7
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 7 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 8
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 8 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 9
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 9 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 10

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initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 10 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 11
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 11 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 12
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 12 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 13
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 13 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 14
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 14 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
entering idle loop
starting console on CPU 15
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 15 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
initializing GCT/FRU at 1fc000
initializing pka pkb pkc ewa dqa dqb
environment variable mopv3_boot created
version X5.8-4667 May 4 2000 02:24:27
AlphaServer Console X5.8-4667, built on May 4 2000 at 02:24:27
P00>>>

The SRM console prompt (P00>>>) is displayed at the end of power-up.

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This completes the power-up initialization/testing sequence. The operating
system can be booted and installed from the SRM console prompt.
Follow instructions given in the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide to:
•

Set boot options

•

Boot and install Tru64 UNIX

•

Boot and install OpenVMS

You can now run Q-VET to verify the system installation (Section 3.4).

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3.4

Q-VET Installation Verification

Run the latest Q-VET released version to verify the system
installation.
Compaq recommends running the latest Q-VET released version to verify that
hardware on Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS systems is installed correctly and is
operational. Q-VET is the Qualification Verifier Exerciser Tool that is used by
Compaq Product Engineers to exercise systems under development. Q-VET
does not verify the operating system configuration.
If the system has been partitioned, Q-VET must be installed and run
separately on each partition to verify the complete installation. Compaq
Analyze must be installed on the operating system prior to running Q-VET.
You must always obtain the latest revision of Q-VET from the Q-VET Web
site—the latest Q-VET release, information, Release Notes and documentation
are located at http://chump2.mro.cpqcorp.net/qvet/. Q-VET is not FISed on
new systems or included on the quarterly firmware CD. (It is distributed on the
Tools Unplugged CD at http://phxmcs.phx.dec.com/mcstools_request.htm, but
that version may not be the latest.)
CAUTION:
Do not install the Digital System Verification Software (DECVET) on GS80,
GS160, or GS320 systems.
Non-IVP Q-VET scripts verify disk operation for some drives with "write
enabled" techniques. These are intended for Engineering and
Manufacturing Test. Run ONLY IVP scripts on systems that contain
customer data or any other items that must not be written over. See the
Q-VET Disk Testing Policy Notice on the Q-VET Web site for details. All
Q-VET IVP scripts use Read Only and/or File I/O to test hard drives.
Floppy and tape drives are always write tested and should have scratch
media installed.
Q-VET should be used to verify a new system installation prior to configuring
the system into a cluster or connecting any shared storage devices
containing customer data.
Q-VET is to be used by Q-VET knowledgeable Compaq Service Personnel only.

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Q-VET must be de-installed upon completion of system installation
verification. Do not leave this software at a customer site; misuse may
result in loss of customer data.

Swap or Pagefile Space
The system must have adequate swap space (on Tru64 UNIX) or PageFile
space (on OpenVMS) for proper Q-VET operation. You can set this up either
before or after Q-VET installation.
During initialization, Q-VET will display a message indicating the minimum
amount of swap/pagefile needed, if it determines that the system doesn't have
enough. You can then reconfigure the system.
If you wish to address the swap/pagefile size before running Q-VET, see the
Swap/Pagefile Estimates on the Q-VET Web site.

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3.4.1

Installing Q-VET

The procedures for installation of Q-VET differ between operating
systems. You must install Compaq Analyze and Q-VET on each
partition in the system.

TCP/IP (on Tru64 UNIX) or DecNet_Phase IV (on OpenVMS) should be
configured before installing Q-VET.
Compaq Analyze must be installed on each partition. Q-VET will not start if
Compaq Analyze is not installed.
Install and run Q-VET from the SYSTEM account on VMS and the root
account on UNIX. Follow the instructions listed under your operating system
to install Q-VET. Remember to install Q-VET in each partition.
Tru64 UNIX
1. Copy the kit tar file (QVET_Vxxx.tar) to your system.
2. If this is not a new install check for old Q-VET kits (or DECVET kits) via
the following command.
setld -i | grep VET
Note the names of any listed kits such as OTKBASExxx etc.
Remove the kits with the command
setld -d
kit1_name kit2_name
kit3_name
3. Be sure that there is no directory named output. If so move to another
directory or remove the output directory.
rm -r output
4. Untar the kit with the command
tax xvf
QVET_Vxxx.tar
5. Install the kit with the command
setld -l output
6. During the install, if you intend to use the GUI you must select the
optional GUI subset (QVETXOSFxxx).
7. The Q-VET installation will size your system for devices and memory. It
also runs qvet_tune. You should answer 'y' to the questions that are asked
about setting parameters. If you do not, you may have trouble running Q-

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VET. After the installation completes, you should delete the output
directory with rm -r output. You can also delete the kit tar file.
8. You must reboot the system before starting Q-VET.
9. On reboot you can start Q-Vet GUI via vet& or you can run non GUI
(Command Line) via vet -nw

OpenVMS
1. Delete any QVETAXPxxx.A or QVETAXPxxx.EXE file from the current
directory.
2. Copy the self-extracting kit image file (QVETAXPxxx.EXE) to the current
directory.
3. It is highly recommended, but not required, that you purge the system disk
before installing Q-VET. This will free up space that may be needed for
PageFile expansion during the AUTOGEN phase. $purge
sys$sysdevice:[*…]*.*
4. Extract the kit saveset with the command $run QVETAXPxxx.EXE and
verify that the kit saveset was extracted by checking for the "Successful
decompression" message.
5. Use @sys$update:vmsinstal for the Q-VET installation. The
installation will size your system for devices and memory. You should
choose all the default answers during the Q-VET installation. This will run
the IVP, tune the system and reboot. During the install, if you do not
intend to use the GUI, you can answer no to the question "Do you want to
install Q-VET with the DECwindows Motif interface?"
6. After the installation completes you should delete the QVETAXP0xx.A file
and the QVETAXPxxx.EXE file.
7. On reboot you can start Q-VET GUI via $vet or the command interface via
$vet/int=char

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3.4.2

Running Q-VET

You must run Q-VET on each partition in the system to verify the
complete installation.
Compaq recommends that you review the Testing Notes section of the Release
Notes before running Q-VET.
Follow the instructions listed under your operating system to run Q-VET in
each partition. Choose the Long IVP script rather than the Short one.
Tru64 UNIX
Graphical Interface

1. From the Main Menu, select IVP, Load Script and
select Long IVP (the IVP tests will then load into the
Q-VET process window).
2. Click the Start All button to begin IVP testing.

Command-Line
Interface

> vet -nw
Q-Vet_setup> execute .Ivp.scp
Q-Vet_setup> start
Note that there is a "." in front of the script name, and that
commands are case sensitive.

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OpenVMS
Graphical Interface

1. From the Main Menu, select IVP, Load Script and
select Long IVP (the IVP tests will then load into the
Q-VET process window).
2. Click the Start All button to begin IVP testing.

Command-Line
Interface

$ vet /int=char
Q-Vet_setup> execute ivp.vms
Q-Vet_setup> start
Note that commands are case sensitive.

Note: A quick IVP script is provided for a simple verification of device setup. It
is selectable from the GUI IVP menu, and the script is called .Ivp_short.scp
(ivp_short.vms). This script will run for 15 minutes and then terminate with
a Summary log. The short script may be run prior to the Long IVP script if
desired, but not in place of the Long IVP script, which is the full IVP test.
The Long IVP will run until the slowest device has completed one pass
(typically 4 to 10 hours). This is called a Cycle of Testing.

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3.4.3

Reviewing Results of the Q-VET Run

After running Q-VET, check the results of the run by reviewing the
Summary Log.
If you run Q-VET as instructed, Q-VET will terminate testing after the slowest
test has completed one pass and produce a Summary file. The termination
message will tell you the name and location of this file. All exerciser processes
are terminated automatically when the RunTime expires or manually via the
Terminate command. After all exercisers report "Idle", the Summary Log is
produced containing Q-VET-specific results and statuses as well as system log
entries derived from Compaq Analyze.
1.

A message will be displayed showing the number of system
events appended to the Summary Log:
"xx entries have been appended to the summary file"

If there are more than 0 appendages, the following additional
message is displayed.
"You MUST review these for Errors."
If the number is greater than 0, they must be reviewed for
errors.

If there are no Q-VET errors, no system event appendages, and
testing ran to the specified completion time, the following message
will be displayed.
"Q-VET Tests Complete: Passed"

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For automatic test run completions, there are two more possible
outcomes:

•

If there were no exerciser errors, but there were other
errors or significant events in the Summary Log that
must be reviewed, the following message appears:
"Q-VET Tests Complete: Warning"

•

If one or more exercisers had errors, this message
appears:
"Q-VET Tests Complete: Fail"

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3.4.4

De-Installing Q-VET

The procedures for de-installation of Q-VET differ between operating
systems. You must de-install Q-VET from each partition in the system.

You must de-install Q-VET from each partition. Failure to do so may result in
the loss of customer data at a later date if Q-VET is misused.
Follow the instructions listed under your operating system to de-install Q-VET
from a partition. The qvet_uninstall programs will remove the Q-VET
supplied tools and restore the original system tuning/configuration settings.

Tru64 UNIX
1. Stop, Terminate, and Exit from Q-VET testing.
2. Delete ( rm ) any Q-VET kit file (QVET_Vxxx.tar).
3. Note: log files are retained in /usr/field/tool_logs
4. Execute the program qvet_uninstall
5. Reboot the system. You MUST reboot in any case, even if Q-VET is to be
reinstalled.

OpenVMS
1. Stop, Terminate, and Exit from any Q-VET testing.
2. Delete QVETAXP0xx.A and QVETAXPxxx.EXE if they are still on the
system.
3. Execute the program @sys$manager:qvet_uninstall.com
4. Note: log files are retained in sys$specific:[sysmgr.tool_logs]
5. Reboot the system. You MUST reboot in any case, even if Q-VET is to be
reinstalled.

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Index

Keyswitch functions, 3-3

Cabinets, 1-6
Control panel keyswitch, 3-1, 3-2

Power requirements, 1-6
Power-up, 3-5
Power-up display, 3-5

De-installing Q-VET, 3-22

E
Expander cabinet installation, 2-6
Expander cabinet joining kit, 2-2

G
GS80 block diagram, 1-4
GS80 physical diagram, 1-5
GS80 system installation, 2-4

I
Installing Q-VET, 3-16

Q
QBB, 1-2
Q-VET installation verification, 3-14
Q-VET results review, 3-20

R
Running Q-VET, 3-18

S
SMC, 3-4
System management console, 3-4

K
Keyswitch, 3-1, 3-2

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