Digital Equipment 7100R Series User manual

DIGITAL

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Server 7100R Series

Installation Guide

Installationshandbuch

Guía de instalación

Guide d’installation

Guida di installazione

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hank ou

... for purchasing a DIGITAL Server 7100R.

The DIGITAL Server family represents DIGITAL’s

continued commitment to Uncompromising

Quality, backed by award-winning Customer

Service and Support. The following procedures

will help you easily set up your server’s

hardware and software.

Before You Begin

Select a suitable area for server and rack assembly and

use. Ensure that the rack location:

■ Is free from excessive heat, dust, and direct sunlight

■ Allows at least 30 inches of clearance at the rear of the

rack and 60 inches at the front of the rack

■ Is in accordance with local and regional electrical

regulations governing the installation of Information

Technology Equipment by licensed electricians

See “Technical Specifications” in your System Reference

manual for temperature and humidity information.

If you do not wish to install the server into the rack your-

self, contact your DIGITAL authorized service provider. A

Customer Service Technician can install the server for you.

DIGITAL ServerWORKS Quick Launch

DIGITAL ServerWORKS Quick Launch delivers

unparalleled achievement in streamlining the instal-

lation and configuration of hardware components

and network operating system software on the

DIGITAL Server line of products. Quick Launch

combines an intuitive interface and versatile, time

saving features to produce a consistent and accurate

installation optimized for DIGITAL’s extremely pow-

erful and highly acclaimed DIGITAL Servers.

In addition to its automated yet extensible method

of express installations for Network Operating

Systems, Quick Launch provides a comprehensive

archive of server documentation, troubleshooting

assistance, and indispensable configuration utilities;

all on one bootable CD!

Installation Guide

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Unpack your server

WARNING

The server is heavy, 50 kg (110 lb.). Do not lift

it alone.

Unpack your server following the diagrams on the box

top. Use a mechanical aid or get someone to help you lift

it from the carton.

■ Know where you’re going to install the server before

you lift it.

■ Get close to the server with feet apart for stable footing.

■ Squat down with your knees bent and your back

straight.

■ Get a firm grip, lift with your legs, and keep your back

straight.

■ Avoid twisting your upper body. Move your feet to turn.

■ Lower the server gently using your leg muscles to squat

and keeping your back straight.

NOTE

Refer to the DIGITAL Server Rack Installation Guide for

more information on installing the server in a rack.

After your server has been unpacked, please recycle the

packing materials or dispose of them properly.

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Check the parts

Unpack and identify your server’s components.

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Power cord

Server keys

Server software and documentation kits

Cable management arm

Cable arm bracket and screws

Slide rails (2) and mounting hardware

NOTE

A rack, monitor, keyboard and mouse must be ordered

separately.

The DIGITAL ServerWORKS software kit includes:

■ ServerWORKS Quick Launch kit: ServerWORKS Quick

Launch CD-ROM disc and Getting Started guide.

■ ServerWORKS Manager kit: ServerWORKS Manager

software and documentation.

The DIGITAL Server 7100R Series Documentation kit

includes:

■ This Installation Guide, System Reference manual,

Documentation Overview, Warranty and Service

Information, and Registration Card.

NOTE

On-line documentation is also contained on the Quick

Launch CD-ROM.

Installation Guide

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Install any internal options

If you have options to install, install them now.

1. Remove the front bezel.

2. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to unlock the top

cover.

3. Loosen the two thumbscrews and then remove the

top cover.

4. Install the options.

Refer to the following chapters in the System Reference

manual for detailed information:

■ Server Software and Utilities

■ Processor Module Upgrades

■ Installing Additional Memory

■ Installing Disk and Tape Drives

■ Connecting SCSI and RAID Adapters

Also, refer to the documentation that came with the option

kit for specific installation instructions.

CAUTION

Removing the top cover activates a power

interlock switch. This switch turns off power to

your server. You might injure yourself or damage

the server if you attempt to override or bypass

this switch. Always replace the top cover before

you turn on power to the server.

Before touching any circuit board or component,

wear an anti-static wrist strap, properly grounded

to the server chassis, or touch the metal frame to

discharge any static electricity.

NOTE

ISA cards should be installed after you run the System

Configuration Utility (SCU) in Step 7 or 8 since the SCU

will list IRQs already used.

If you plan to use Quick Launch to install your Network

Operating System, your server must meet the following

minimum requirements to proceed with the server

installation:

■ 16 MB of RAM

■ SVGA monitor

■ 540 MB minimum hard disk drive

■ Network card

■ Two or three button mouse

■ CD-ROM drive with boot capability attached to the

bootable SCSI controller

■ Keyboard

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Install the cable management arm and slide rails

1. Install the cable arm bracket to the inside of the chassis

using three #6 flat-head screws.

2. Attach the shorter of the cable management arms to

the bracket using two #10 pan-head screws. The longer

arm will attach to the rack.

3. If you ordered an additional cable management arm,

attach it and its bracket to the other side of the chassis.

1. Separate the two parts of the slide rails by pressing on

the retainer spring while pulling the rails apart.

2. Using the four #8 screws supplied, attach each slide rail

to both sides of the chassis.

3. Attach the mounting hardware and then attach the

other half of the slide rails to the rack.

NOTE

Refer to the DIGITAL Server Rack Installation Guide for

information on attaching the slide rails to the rack.

4. Using two people, install the server into the slide rails

in the rack.

If you ordered an additional cable management arm,

attach it and its bracket to the other side of the chassis.

CAUTION

Removing the top cover activates a power

interlock switch.

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Connect the cables and power cord

1. Connect the mouse.

2. Connect the keyboard.

3. Connect the monitor signal cable to the back of the

monitor and then connect it to the matching connector

at the back of your server.

4. Attach the ac power cord to the strain relief clip.

5. Connect the power cord to the receptacle on the

server, then to an appropriate rack power outlet.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to modify or use an external

100 Vac (Japan only) or 115 Vac power cord for

240 Vac input power. Modifying either cord can

cause severe equipment damage.

NOTE

Refer to the DIGITAL Server Rack Installation Guide for

more information.

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Turn on the monitor and then the server

1. Turn on the server and the monitor.

2. The Operator Control Panel (OCP) display should turn

on by itself. If it doesn’t, press the OCP button.

NOTE

Refer to your System Reference manual for BIOS, Power-

on-self-test (POST), and OCP messages.

Front panel switch icons are, from left to right, power and

OCP backlight.

Installation Guide

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If you’re installing optional expansion cards

Make sure you are familiar with using:

■ The System Configuration Utility (SCU)

■ RAID utilities

■ The SCSISelect Utility

Refer to your System Reference manual, SCSI, and RAID

manuals for any additional information.

ISA cards should be installed after you run the System

Configuration Utility, since the SCU will list IRQs already

used. PCI and EISA cards should be installed before run-

ning the SCU to take advantage of the SCU’s automatic

detection feature.

Use the Quick Launch CD-ROM disc to complete the server

installation. Follow these steps to configure your server.

1. Locate the Quick Launch CD-ROM disc in your DIGITAL

ServerWORKS software kit. Power on your server and

insert the CD-ROM disc.

If your server fails to boot from the CD-ROM, press

Ctrl + Alt + Del, then Ctrl + A, when prompted, to run

the SCSISelect utility. Enable the bootable CD-ROM and

INT13 lines. Exit and reboot.

2. Use the SCU, when displayed, to configure the EISA

option cards you installed or to enable the PCI cards.

If you installed ISA cards, check the current card con-

figuration to avoid IRQ conflicts before manually set-

ting jumpers and switches.

Your server automatically reboots after you save and

exit the SCU.

3. If you installed a RAID controller, the RAID configura-

tion utility will be displayed next. Configure your

server for RAID.

NOTE

If you installed additional SCSI or RAID cards, make sure

the MS-DOS partition resides on the drive on which you

want it to be. If not, shut down your server, change the

order of your cards, and reconfigure your server.

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Run the Quick Launch CD-ROM program

Use the Quick Launch CD-ROM disc to complete the server

installation. Follow these steps to configure your DIGITAL

Server and install an operating system.

NOTE

If you installed optional expansion card(s), you first need

to perform the instructions on the previous page.

1. Locate the Quick Launch CD-ROM disc in your DIGITAL

ServerWORKS software kit. Power on your server and

insert the CD-ROM disc.

If your server fails to boot from the CD-ROM, press

Ctrl + Alt + Del, then Ctrl + A, when prompted, to run

the SCSISelect utility. Enable the bootable CD-ROM and

INT13 lines. Exit and reboot.

2. When prompted, you can create an MS-DOS partition

size appropriate for your operating system. The system

prompts you to confirm your choice. Note that

Windows NT requires a partition size of 35 MB. Other

Windows operating systems require 30 MB.

The Quick Launch main screen appears, and all utili-

ties and related files (SCU, diagnostics, RAID, etc.) are

installed onto the MS-DOS partition.

3. Select Installations & Utilities from the Quick Launch

main screen. Choose Express to automatically install

Microsoft Windows NT or Novell NetWare. Create

Diskettes allows you to create the utilities and driver

diskettes required when installing SCO UNIX, OS/2,

Microsoft Windows NT, or Novell NetWare manually.

Refer to the ServerWORKS Quick Launch Getting Started

guide included with the ServerWORKS software kit for

detailed installation procedures.

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