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Hitachi 8450H/R User's Manual

1. Cleaning tape use lamp Comes on in yellow e Cleaning required e The cartridge is broken Goes off e Cleaning completed e Cleaning unnecessary Tape in use lamp Blinks in yellow The cartridge is in operation Comes on in yellow The cartridge is being loaded Write inhibition lamp Comes on in orange The cartridge is write protected Goes off 8 Recording density display lamps You can write data to the cartridge The six lamps indicate operation status as shown in the following table When all six lamps are blinking the drive is faulty Lamp Lighting Operation status 26 Comes on in yellow Data is recorded in the cartridge with the 2 6 format up to 2 6GB Blinks in yellow The 2 6 format has been selected 6 01 Comes on in yellow Data is recorded in the cartridge with the 6 0 format up to 6 0GB Blinks in yellow The 6 0 format has been selected 10 0 15 0 Comes on in yellow Data is recorded in the cartridge with the 10 0 format Blinks in yellow The 10 0 format has been selected 20 0 Comes on in yellow Data is recorded in the cartridge with the 20 0 format up to 20GB Blinks in yellow The 20 0 format has been selected 35 0 Comes on in yellow Data is recorded in the cartridge with the 35 0 format up to 35GB Blinks in yellow The 35 0 format has been selected Compress Comes on in yellow Compressed write is performed 10 0 1
2. The cartridge insert eject handle is unusable Cleaning tape use lamp Comes on in yellow e Cleaning required e The cartridge is broken Goes off e Cleaning completed e Cleaning unnecessary Tape in use lamp Blinks in yellow The cartridge is in operation Comes on in yellow The cartridge is being loaded Write inhibition lamp Comes on in orange The cartridge is write protected Goes off 8 Recording density display lamps You can write data to the cartridge The six lamps indicate operation status as shown in the following table When all six lamps are blinking the drive is faulty Lighting Operation status Comes on in yellow Data is recorded in the cartridge with the 2 6 format up to 2 6GB Blinks in yellow The 2 6 format has been selected Comes on in yellow Data is recorded in the cartridge with the 6 0 format up to 6 0GB Blinks in yellow The 6 0 format has been selected 10 0 15 0 Comes on in yellow Data is recorded in the cartridge with the 10 0 format Blinks in yellow The 10 0 format has been selected Comes on in yellow Data is recorded in the cartridge with the 20 0 format up to 20GB Blinks in yellow The 20 0 format has been selected Compress Comes on in yellow Compressed write is performed 10 0 15 0 and 20 0 format only Goes off Compressed write is not perform
3. artal DISK ile disk 0 be phe by opent 56 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices When no reserve disk is used DISE 1 ides 0 be placal ty opecior a is a fy cae oy ee ie re fr firs Disk amy Dik amy opent with bISK1 DIsKs T Building a Disk Array 1 Decide the number of disk arrays to be used and the RAID level then the number of hard disks to be used and whether or not to use a reserve disk Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server contains six extended storage bays to which you can install a hard disk You can build a disk array as shown in the following example One disk array configuration Extended stomge bay Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 57 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Two disk array configuration Extended st mgebay i Disk amy A Diskamy B RAIDS i jReemedsk Provided Diskamy E Beet Ag Oe fe ee eg 7 DiskamyA RAID i Ex end e1 ba i Stomee bay Drkamy A i amy B RAIDS Resemedsk Motinstalled DiskammyB oo scscsrnsnomecemens ann nnenemene Three disk array configuration Extended stonge tay Extended stomgebay 2 Install internal hard disks disk array controller boards and internal SCSI cables onto the system equipment See Installing a SCSI Device on page 62 for details of installation 3 Make settings for disk arrays using the disk array maintenance utility See the attached Di
4. use the default On Some SCSI devices do not have this Disconnect function For such devices select Off Off Does not release the bus On Releases the bus default Read Write I O Timeout secs Used to set time out length for read write operation If you choose this item a numeric entry field is displayed Enter a value you desire in this field then press the Enter key In ordinary situations use the default 10 Scan for Device at Boot Time Used to specify whether or not to scan this device at the time of startup No No to scan Yes To scan default Scan for SCSI LUNS Used to specify whether or not to support logical unit numbers LUNs NOTE Specifying No will scan only LUNO for some devices replying with all LUNs regardless of whether or not they are in use No No to support Yes To support default Queue Tags Used to specify whether or not to support addition of commands e Off Not to support e On To support default Initial Boot Device Used to specify whether or not to boot from this device at the time of startup No Not to boot default Yes To boot Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 105 Ch 4 System Environment Settings Format Formats the SCSI device physically Executing Format will erase all data In ordinary situations do not choose this item To format only particular partitions use the FORMAT command of your OS Ver
5. 5 Reinsert the PCI boards into the slots 6 Turn on the system equipment then start the SSU PCI board settings are automatically returned to the defaults Method 2 Returning all settings to defaults Unless you have reserved default settings as an SBF file take the following steps 1 Referring to Removing extended boards on page 93 remove all PCI and ISA boards 2 After starting the SSU save the settings by pressing the Save button in Resources 3 Referring to List of Utility Settings on page 113 check all items and make necessary settings 4 Reinsert the ISA boards in the slots then referring to Installing Extended Boards on page 90 install the ISA boards Reinsert the PCI boards in the slots After starting the SSU save the settings by pressing the Save button in Resource n 112 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 4 System Environment Settings Returning the SCSI Utility Settings to Defaults Referring to Restore Default Setup on page 102 return the settings of each screen to defaults After returning the setting to defaults you need to set each item once again List of Utility Settings The tables below show setting values of the Setup Menu the SSU and the SCSI Utility at the time of shipment Be sure to check each of the settings because the Setup Menu the SSU and the SCSI Utility contain setting items that need to be changed after defaults are loaded such ite
6. Adapter Coefigurntiva Dipluy Mode Verbose Lunguage inswpporte d 108 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 4 System Environment Settings The settings for SCSI devices are shown below Continued Balan atl aa Prcmew erea roxoee roam aa nna PARAE SYMS3C810 pe ea a ma p Scan SanQeds OOO Lowto Haone ott CHS Altanute CHS er a eT EA es ee ee Cemre Cee a A TS ON Ge Reud Wre VOTimeouisees w f w f wa fo oa CE S S S E Chan pe adupecr Saru Next Boot aaa N a a TAT Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 109 Ch 4 System Environment Settings The settings for SCSI devices are shown below Continued Device Settiag tems for bourds DLT PCULTSD MAIN MEN SCAM Suppost off Os 3 Removable Media Sspposrt Nanc CHS Muppimg Akomme CHS Mipping Spmup Delay Secs Sync Rate MH ytesisec 2D s if Widi xo INscommect Os Read Write VOT imevutisecs 10 Y e Yes Ona No Commumk oct useting value Comenmd aot n setting valee Change alapter Semusi Next Boot On Depends op Ge confi grion Addtioan Adapter Configuration Verbose Moa oCo bor Coler Language Unmppartad Error Messages for the SCSI Utility At the time of system startup the following messages can be issued by SCSI BIOS Check the message and take corrective action if necessary Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanat
7. Alt Delete otherwise a system error will occur It is recommended that you constantly make backup copies of data to ensure uninterrupted operation A failure in the system equipment or power outage could cause the data in your system to be lost Keyboard and Mouse Only Hitachi products are guaranteed If products of other companies are used operation cannot be guaranteed Prevent water from splashing on the keyboard or mouse When cleaning use soft cloth such as cotton cloth with a small quantity of water sprayed Avoid spraying water directly on the keyboard or mouse and wiping it with wet cloth Displays Only Hitachi products are guaranteed If products of other companies are used operation cannot be guaranteed Keep sufficient space around so that when swiveled the display does not hit any surrounding material Avoid putting things on the display otherwise ventilation could be insufficient for the display to be cooled properly resulting in a failure eep the display away from magnets and loudspeakers to prevent color drift Keep at least 70 cm between two displays to prevent interference in magnetic fields 6 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Internal DAT and Internal DAT Changer Optional Use of a cartridge with its service life exhausted could cause a drive failure or data destruction While not in use remove the cartridge from the equipment If y
8. in this system If you changed the setting for this item you need to erase all existing partitions and data using the FDISK MBR command or FORMAT utility then recreate partitions and data Before changing the setting for this item make a backup copy of the data SCSI Plug and Play Mapping Standard CHS Mapping compliant to ANSI default Alternate CHS Mapping Non standard CHS Mapping Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server setting value Spinup Delay Secs Used to set a delay time until the hard disk is spun up In ordinary circumstances use the default 2 Ito 10 2 is the default Help An explanation in English of the Adapter Setup screen is displayed Pressing the space key or any other key will clear the explanation Restore Default Setup Returns the setting for each item in the Adapter Setup screen to defaults Exit This Menu Terminates the operation on the Adapter Setup screen then returns to the original menu 102 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 4 System Environment Settings What You Can Set with Device Selections In the Main Menu choose the SCSI controller and then choose Device Selections You can now make settings for the selected SCSI device 1 Inthe Main Menu of the SCSI Utility choose the SCSI controller The following submenu is displayed 2 Choose Device Selections A list of SCSI devices is displayed NOTE The figure below is an example
9. secs Scan for Device at Boot time Scan for SCSI LUNS Queue Tags Initial Boot Device Format Device Verify 120 10 or 20 8 or 16 2 On 10 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 4 System Environment Settings Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Setting Values Change Adapter Status Next Boot On or Off Adapter Boot Order Additional Adapter Configuration Display Mode Verbose Mono Color Color Language 1 10 is set for the Narrow SCSI controller 20 for the Wide SCSI controller 2 10 is set for the Narrow SCSI controller 80 for the Wide SCSI controller 3 8 is set for the Narrow SCSI controller 16 for the Wide SCSI controller 4 Off is set for the Narrow SCSI controller On for the Wide SCSI controller Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 121 Ch 4 System Environment Settings 122 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server
10. BOD to the beginning of the tape Search gt gt Status The drive is searching for a record file mark set mark or EOD to the end of the tape Select Tape Information This is displayed when the select button is pressed Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Message Type Operator alert lamp Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Meaning Self Test Status The autoloader is executing the power on self test SemiLoaded Status Although a cartridge is in the drive it has not been loaded semi loaded status Stray Tape Insert Empty Mag Information The autoloader does not contain a magazine for taking a cartridge from the drive Insert a magazine with an empty slot Tape Fault Blinking The drive contains a defective cartridge Use a new DDS compliant tape Tape Full On A read space write or write file mark command detected an unexpected EOP For a read operation this message sometimes indicates that data extends over the current and the succeeding cartridges Tape has DC Data Although compressed data was detected when a read command was executed the drive settings do not correspond with decompression of data The drive is factory set to compressed mode If it is unchanged this error cannot occur Tape Position Lost Blinking A write read space or rewind command terminated abnormally The current tape position
11. Blinking Upgrading of firmware failed because of a write error Try again If the error still recurs contact the store where you bought the system or call the maintenance personnel Illegal FW Blinking Upgrading of firmware failed because the firmware is incompatible Use the upgrade data of the correct version Illegal HW Blinking Upgrading of firmware failed because the firmware is incompatible Use the upgrade data of the correct version Insert Mag Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server No magazine has been inserted into the autoloader Standby 17 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices 18 Message Operator alert lamp Meaning Load Fail Blinking e Loading the tape failed A load command or change partition command to read the system area of the tape failed Use a new cartridge Load Tape Information This is displayed when the tape load button is pressed Loading Status e The cartridge is being moved from the magazine to the drive e The cartridge is being loaded by the drive Locate Status The drive is moving the tape to the point specified by the host Mag Check Status The autoloader is checking the magazine slot Mag Eject Status The autoloader is ejecting the magazine Mag Loaded Status The magazine has been loaded into the autoloader and checked Media Removal Prevented Error An at
12. Ch 4 System Environment Settings Returning the Settings to Defaults This section explains how to return the settings to defaults and what action to take when you cannot start the utility Read this section as required Returning the Settings of the Setup Information to Defaults Referring What You Can Do on the Exit Menu return the settings of the Setup information to defaults After that be sure to change the settings against List of Utility Settings on page 113 Returning the SSU Settings to Defaults Method 1 Returning specific boards to defaults To return the master board settings to defaults Referring to List of Utility Settings on page 113 return each of the settings to defaults To return ISA board settings to defaults If you remove an ISA board referring to Removing ISA boards on page 95 and then install that ISA board according to Installing ISA Boards on page 94 the settings will be returned to defaults If there is a conflict between resources the SSU automatically set to a value other than the default to avoid the conflict To return PCI board settings to defaults 1 Turn off the system equipment 2 Remove all PCI boards from the slots A For utility settings for extended boards refer to the manual attached to each extended board 3 Start the SSU 4 After saving the settings on Resource Configuration Add in in the SSU terminate the SSU then turn off the system equipment
13. Hand disk Hani disk Duplexing Each of the two SCSI boards is connected to its hard disk into which the same data is written and stored at the same time resulting in a smaller reduction in processing speed NOTE Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server does not allow duplexing 50 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Disk Array What is a disk array Disk array refers to the use of two or more hard disks concatenated into one logical disk It is also called Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks RAID Disk array has two main advantages Increasing I O performance By dividing data into several units and distributing them to hard disks within an array called data striping I O performance as the entire array is better than the I O performance obtained when each disk is separately used Restoring data Creation of an array parity enables you to restore data even if one of the hard disks within the array should fail thereby preventing data from being lost Even if you use disk arrays you cannot prevent data loss due to non hard disk failures software crash or incorrect manipulation Make sure you create backup copies for system data in case of unexpected failures Types of Disk Arrays Disk arrays are classified into six types 0 to 5 according to the RAID level Of the six types only RAIDO RAID1 RAID3 and RAIDS are currently usable The method and features of each R
14. Hitachi PC Corporation Hitachi PC strongly recommends that you keep separate permanent written records of all important data and perform periodic backups Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product under certain circumstances Therefore Hitachi PC assumes no responsibility for data loss or data otherwise rendered unusable whether as a result of improper use repairs defects or any other causes Hitachi PC assumes no responsibility directly or indirectly for financial losses or claims from third persons resulting from the use of this product and any of its functions such as stolen credit card numbers the loss of or alteration of stored data etc Disclaimer Intel Corporation Intel makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Intel assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document Intel makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Intel An Intel product when used in accordance with its associated documentation is Year 2000 Capable when upon installation it accurately stores displays processes provides and or receives date data from into and between the twentieth and twenty first centurie
15. O G75 4 52 1 2 a Cada O 8785452 1 3 oOooogc oo o BY G854 52 1 4 oOo0ocoOoc G G75 4 52 1 5 1 Ga d oO G G75 4 52 1 6 oOo0oCoOoOC O G75 4 52 1 70 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 2 Remove the FDD cable and FDD power cable from the back of the floppy disk standard FDD cable FDD power cable 3 Remove two mounting screws from the front of the system equipment then extract the device bracket 4 Remove two mounting screws from the extended storage bay to be used then remove the bay cover NOTE Store the removed bay cover properly Internal DAT Fix device fitting Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 71 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 6 Fix the internal DAT onto the device bracket with four mounting screws attached to each internal DAT 7 Install the device bracket onto the system equipment then fix it with two mounting screws While installing insert the claw of the device bracket into the guide hole on the system equipment Use extreme care to protect internal hard disks from shock hitting or falling on hard material Being precision devices internal hard disks are very susceptible to shock The next step is connecting cables See Connecting Cables on page 78 Installing an Internal DAT Changer Optional This section explains how to install an internal DAT changer onto extended storage bays The height of the internal DAT change
16. Optional Devices 6 Install the device bracket onto the system equipment then fix it with two mounting screws While installing insert the claw of the device bracket into the guide hole on the system equipment Guide hole Use extreme care to protect internal hard disks from shock hitting or falling on hard material Being precision devices internal hard disks are very susceptible to shock The next step is connecting cables See Connecting Cables on page 78 Connecting Cables Connect power cables and internal SCSI cables with SCSI devices See Installing Locations for SCSI Devices on page 62 for how internal SCSI cables should be interconnected Avoid bending connector pins when connecting cables 78 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 1 Connect internal SCSI cables for hard disk onto the disk array controller board NOTE See Installing PCI Boards on page 90 for installing a disk array controller board Internal SCSI cables for hard disk are connected onto the hard disk platter board behind extended storage bays 1 to 6 An internal SCSI cable for removable device has already been connected to the master board Disk array controller board Expansion slot PCI 4 Internal SCSI cable for hard disk 2 Connect internal SCSI cables for removable device and power cables with SCSI devices on extended storage bays 7 to 9 Also connect an FDD cable and F
17. a power outage or a tripping of the circuit breaker The Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server allows the use of an external UPS Use a UPS suited for your OS Refer to the manual attached to the UPS for hardware settings Connecting to a Serial Interface Serial interface cable attached to external UPS External UPS Serial interface connector COM1 Power cord NOTE You need also to make settings required to use the serial interface in the Setup Menu You can also connect to a serial interface connector COM2 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 33 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Connecting to a Mouse Interface Optional Mouse interface cable attached to external UPS External UPS Mouse interface connector Power cord If you connect a UPS to the mouse interface the mouse is unusable NOTE You need also to make settings required to use the serial interface in the Setup Menu 34 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Connecting an External Disk Array Unit Optional This section explains how to connect an external disk array unit Use as an Extended Disk Array NOTE Ask the store where you bought the system equipment for recommended options for connecting external disk array units The Fibre Channel board installed in the system equipment is connected with an external disk array unit using a Fibre Channel cable External disk
18. array unit Power cord attached to external array unit Fibre Channel cable Use as a Shared Disk for a Cluster System The Fibre Channel board is connected with an external disk array unit via FC AL HUB using a Fibre Channel cable A converter is connected between the FC AL HUB and the Fibre Channel cable External disk array unit Power cord attached to external array unit Fibre Channel Converter cable Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 35 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices 36 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 3 Installing Optional Devices This chapter explains how to install internal option devices to the system equipment Installing Locations for Option Devices This section explains where in the system equipment you can install what internal devices Expansion Slots The Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server has expansion slots as shown in the following diagram Master board Power slot 1 Power slot 2 Power slot 3 Processor slot 1 Processor slot 2 Processor slot 3 Processor slot 4 Memory platter board memory slot x 16 Expansion slot PCI 1 Expansion slot PCI 2 Expansion slot PCI 3 Expansion slot PCI 4 Expansion slot PCI 5 Expansion slot PCI 6 Expansion slot PCI 7 Expansion slot ISA 1 The following table shows the use of each slot Slot name Use Processor slot Pentium II Xeon process
19. disk array is useful for transferring large data because data is striped in bytes If a hard disk within the array fails the lost data is computed based on the array parities enabling the read write operation to continue By replacing the hard disk you can rebuild the data without interrupting your current task Disadvantages This type of disk array is unsuitable for transaction processing unsuitable for PC server OS processing because data is striped in bytes therefore the number of accesses increases for transfer of small data Array parities are created during write operation so efficiency in write operation is not good as RAIDO A read write operation during data rebuilding will result in lower performance Number of hard disks required 3 min to 6 max Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 53 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices RAID5 Advantages Capacity to cost ratio is improved as compared with RAID1 Data redundancy is ensured by distributing data to several hard disks therefore each hard disk can perform read write operation independently This type of disk array is useful for transaction processing because data is striped in block If a hard disk within the array fails the lost data is computed based on the array parities enabling the read write operation to continue By replacing the hard disk you can rebuild the data without interrupting your current task Because array parities are distribut
20. for the Narrow SCSI controller SYM53C810 If you selected the Wide SCSI controller SYM53C896 the display contents will differ slightly CS Coafigura Ver XXX S ou Time Sca Ais Ra N idh h lus S T H SCSI device 10 4 Oa Yes You k Ne Deri NA i0 4 Oe Ye Yo t Ne in 8 0a f Yes Ys Os No i 5 On Yos Ys On No 10 8 On Yes Ye ke Ne i0 h Oe Ye Ya k Ne i0 a Oa Yes Ys Oa No 5 Yes Ys Os fect from mene ENTER First SCSI devices with SCSI IDs 0 to 7 are displayed In this example only the SCSI device with SCSI ID 0 is connected Each of the lines with DevX N A indicates that no SCSI device is connected for the SCSI ID corresponding to X NOTE For the Narrow SCSI controller SYM53C810 0 to 7 can be used for SCSI IDs Choosing Devices 8 to 15 will display SCSI devices with SCSI IDs 8 to 15 To return to the original screen choose Devices 0 to 7 on that screen Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 103 Ch 4 System Environment Settings 3 Choose the SCSI device for which you want to change settings The following screen is displayed To change the setting of an item move the cursor to that item then press key From the list of items displayed select the one you want with arrow keys t T then press key See descriptions in Sync Rate MBytes sec on page 104 onward for each item Symbios Logic SCS Configuration Utility Ver XXX Syme Rate MByte ssec We 4 When you complete the set
21. position is BOD Bad Media Error Blinking The tape in use is other than DDS format Use a tape of DDS format C1557A Information Product ID This is displayed two seconds when power is turned on cannot Write Non MRS Tape Error Blinking The tape in use not compliant to DDS Use a DDS compliant tape Clean Me Error Blinking A high error ratio was detected during a read or write operation Use a cleaning cartridge to clean the head of the drive Cleaning Status The cleaning cartridge has been loaded into the drive Config xxy Information The configuration switch for the autoloader is set in hexadecimal numbers This is displayed two seconds succeeding to the SCSI ID when power is turned on Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Message Type Operator alert lamp Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Meaning Close Door Error Blinking The door of the magazine insertion slot of the autoloader is open Close the door Drive comms Error Error On Hardware error Contact the store where you bought the system equipment or call the maintenance personnel Eject Fail Error Blinking The eject command terminated abnormally Use a new cartridge or attempt a forced ejection Eject Mag Information This is displayed when the eject button is pressed Erase Status The drive is erasing data from the tap
22. rayeY O Gs PT ote 009 a Ops 000 000 G00 oo a00 ooo 000 000 000 000 ooo No Odo 000 900 aoe 000 009 00000000000 00000000000 10 VB 8450R Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices 2 Installation and Use of Devices This chapter explains installation sites for the system equipment and basic uses of removable devices Notes on Handling Installation Site The following table lists environmental conditions for installing the system equipment Allowable range Temperature 10 to 35 C Non operating 10 to 43 C Relative humidity 20 to 80 Non operating 8 to 90 avoid condensation Max wet bulb temperature 27 C Temperature rise gradient 10 C hour max Minimum clearance required 50 cm in front of equipment 30 cm behind and 20 cm to the right and left Avoid installing the system equipment in the following locations Location exposed to direct the sun light Location where temperature or relative humidity changes rapidly Location near a device such as motor generating electric noise Location near a device generating strong magnetic field Location with much dust and litter Location with much vibration Location where corrosive gas is generated such as sulfur dioxide hydrogen sulfide chlorine gas or ammonia Location without ventilation such as within a fully enclosed shelf or box Hi
23. the power supply follow the specified procedure to protect the system equipment from a failure Turning Power On 1 Turn on the peripheral devices Some peripheral devices must be turned on after the system equipment Refer to the manual attached to each peripheral device for details 2 Open the front door of the system equipment 3 Press the POWER switch on the front of the system equipment NOTE Depending on the capacity of the memory DIMM installed in the system equipment it might take several minutes for the initial screen to be displayed If power cannot be turned on or after processing stops for 10 minutes or more at the time of booting the OS press the POWER switch to turn off and then turn on the power The POWER switch stores power on off information When a power outage occurs when you use a UPS you can start the system equipment immediately after power is restored POWER switch 28 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Turning Power Off e Before turning power off check that all devices connected have been stopped e If you use an OS requiring shutdown operation be sure to perform shutdown operation before turning the power off 1 Turn off the peripheral devices 2 Open the front door of the system equipment and check that the ACCESS lamp on the system equipment is off 3 Press the POWER switch on the system equipment Some peripheral devices must be turne
24. to specify whether or not to have SCSI IDs automatically assigned to SCSI devices that support the SCAM SCSI Configured Automatically protocol Specifying On enables the SCSI controller to automatically assign SCSI IDs to the SCSI devices that support the SCAM protocol In ordinary circumstances use the default Off On Effective e Off Ineffective default Parity Used to specify whether or not to make a parity check for the SCSI bus effective In ordinary circumstances use the default On On Effective default Off Ineffective Host SCSI ID Used to set an SCSI ID for the SCSI controller In ordinary circumstances use the default 7 e 0 15 7 is the default Scan Order used to set the order of scanning SCSI devices In ordinary circumstances use the default Low to High 0 Max Low to High 0 Max In ascending order of SCSI ID default High to Low Max 0 In descending order of SCSI ID Removable Media Support Used to specify whether or not to control removable devices by BIOS In ordinary circumstances use the default None None Not controlled by BIOS default Boot Drive Only Only the boot drive is controlled by BIOS With Media Installed All removable devices are controlled by BIOS Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 101 Ch 4 System Environment Settings CHS Mapping Used to define a Cylinder Head Sector CHS Use Alternate CHS Mapping
25. 090 oe 00080908 2 So8ogo8o of 0898S 98 33 15 1h 10 14 11 12 VB 8450H VB 8450R 1 USB connector Not to be used NOTE Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server does not support USB compliant devices 2 Keyboard interface connector Used to connect a keyboard 3 Mouse interface connector Used to connect a mouse 4 Serial interface connector COM2 Used to connect a device that uses a serial interface such as a modem 5 Serial interface connector COM1 Used to connect a device that uses a serial interface such as a modem 6 Display interface connector Used to connect a display 7 Parallel interface connector Used to connect a device that uses a parallel interface such as a printer 8 Expansion slots PCI 1 to 7 Used to connect PCI specification boards up to 7 Slot numbers are 1 2 3 etc from the top 9 Expansion slot ISA 1 Used to install an ISA specification board 10 Power connector Used to connect a power cord 1 Expansion slot PCI 7 and expansion slot ISA 1 are shared Either a PCI specification board or an ISA specification board can be installed at a time 12 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 11 12 13 14 15 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Power status lamp Indicates the status of the power unit Power supply slots 1 to 2 Power units are installed in power slots 1 and 2 Power supply slots 3 optional You can install an optional power unit in power slot 3 Error interface
26. 1 are shared Only one of them can be used at a time Extended Storage Bays Extended storage bays provide space for installing SCSI devices such as internal hard disk and internal CD ROM There are nine extended storage bays extended storage bays 1 to 6 are solely used for hard disk extended storage bays 7 to 9 are solely for removable devices such as internal CD ROM Extended storage bay 7 Extended storage bay 8 Extended storage bay 9 Extended storage bay 1 Extended storage bay 2 Extended storage bay 3 Extended storage bay 4 Extended storage bay 5 Extended storage bay 6 38 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices The following table shows SCSI devices installable for each extended storage bay Legend Y Installable N Not installable Part name Usable extended storage bay 3 4 5 6 7 Internal hard disk 9GB Y Y Y Y Internal hard disk 18GB Internal CD ROM standard Internal DAT optional Internal DAT changer optional Internal DLT optional 1 Installable as a data disk a reserve disk or a replacement disk for a disk array 2 Occupies two extended storage bays Removing and Installing Covers Before installing optional devices to the system equipment open the front door then remove the outer covers from the system equipment When you completed installation of option devices attach the covers again Be caref
27. 113 ojo ojjoo00 o olodooo 24 6 lolsid 2 13579113 ojo ojoo o o oloolado oo 24 6 lolsld 3 13579113 i la eaaa oldooa 246 lolsld 4 13 5 7 91113 ooojooo0 o olololo o o 2 4 6 lolsid 5 13579113 0 ooo o o ojo lololo o o 246 amp 10124 6 13579113 Ki le o ooo Z4 6 lolsid Remove short bars between pins 11 and 12 and between pins 13 and 14 You need not set a terminating resistor in internal CD ROMs because a terminating resistor has already been installed in the internal SCSI cable for removable devices Be sure to set SCSI IDs so that there is no duplication within the group of SCSI devices connected with the same internal SCSI cable Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 67 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 2 Remove the FDD cable and FDD power cable from the back of the floppy disk standard FDD cable FDD power cable 3 Remove two mounting screws from the front of the system equipment then extract the device bracket 4 Remove two mounting screws from the extended storage bay to be used then remove the bay cover NOTE Store the removed bay cover properly Bay cover 5 Fix the internal CD ROM onto the device bracket with four mounting screws attached to each internal CD ROM 68 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 6 Install the device bracket onto the system equipment then fix it with two mounting screws While installing
28. 5 0 and 20 0 format only Goes off Compressed write is not performed Recording density change Density Override Comes on in yellow The recording density has been changed Goes off The recording density has not been changed host selection Blinks in yellow The recording density is being changed 1 This function is not supported 2 Data is recorded in the cartridge with another recording density Cartridge insert eject handle Used to insert and eject a cartridge Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 25 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Inserting and Ejecting a Cartridge Inserting a cartridge into the drive 1 Check that the handle operation lamp is on and lift the handle 2 Insert the cartridge until it is stopped and fixed 3 Press down the handle NOTE When a cartridge is inserted and made operable a particular operation sound is emitted 26 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Ejecting a cartridge from the drive 1 Press the Unload button While the tape is rewound the tape in use lamp blinks After lifting the handle wait for a while before removing the cartridge 3 Remove the cartridge 4 Press down the handle Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 27 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Turning Power On Off Wait at least 5 seconds between power on and power off operations When operating on
29. AID level are shown below NOTE Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server supports RAIDO RAID1 and RAID5 as well as RAID7 which is used to install hard disks used discretely in the disk array controller RAIDO Data is striped extending over several hard disks Advantage Throughput increases especially for large volume files Disadvantage No array parity is created therefore if at least one of the hard disks within the array fails all data will be lost Number of hard disks required 2 min to 6 max Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 51 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices RAID1 cata dK mam red ds Data is stored into two hard disks a data disk and a mirrored disk in the same way Advantage 100 data redundancy is ensured Even if one of the two hard disks fails it will be switched to the other hard disk to continue read write operation Disadvantages The hard disk capacity required doubles because a mirrored disk with the same capacity is required A read write operation during data rebuilding will result in lower performance Number of hard disks required 2 fixed 52 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices RAID3 Advantages Capacity to cost ratio is improved as compared with RAID1 Data redundancy is ensured by distributing data to several hard disks therefore each hard disk can perform read write operation independently This type of
30. DD power cable with the floppy disk drive NOTE An internal SCSI cable for removable device has already been connected to the master board Use the power cables provided in the lower portion of the system equipment Unclamp and remove the cables from there then connect them to the SCSI device An internal DAT changer requires two power cables It does not operate if only one power cable is connected Internal SCSI cable for removable device Power cable FDD cable FDD power cable Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 79 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 3 If you install an internal DLT use the internal SCSI cable to connect the master board with the internal DLT Internal SCSI cable optional Master board Connector This completes the installation of SCSI devices 80 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Installing Various Boards This section explains how to install various types of boards Before changing the configuration of the system equipment such as internal SCSI devices or extended boards be sure to unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds In some rare cases the setup data might be changed If so turn off the system equipment turn it on then change the settings on the Setup Menu Installing Processors This system allows multiprocessing of up to four processors If you use an OS intended for multiprocessing you can speed up the sys
31. Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Product Guide Issue Date January 1999 Part Number 202 85042 01 Rev A Copyright 1998 Hitachi Ltd and Hitachi PC Corporation USA All rights reserved Hitachi is a registered trademark of Hitachi Ltd Mobilized Computing and Hitachi VisionBase are trademarks of Hitachi PC Corporation USA and may be registered in some jurisdictions All other brands and products and service names mentioned are trademarks or registered service marks of their respective owners Trademarks Microsoft MS DOS Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Pentium II is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation IBM and PS 2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Disclaimer Hitachi PC Corporation has taken every precaution to provide complete and accurate information in this document However due to continuous efforts being made to improve and update the product s Hitachi shall not be liable for any technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this document or for any damage direct or indirect from discrepancies between the document and the product s it describes Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
32. Optional Devices 5 Stick labels on the configuration table on the back of the storage bay door Stick hard disk type labels attached to each internal hard disk in the corresponding positions on the extended storage bay onto which you installed the hard disks NOTE See the attached Disk Array Maintenance Utility Handbook for disk array settings Example of configuration table 9GB hard disk x 2 extended storage bays 1 and 2 18GB hard disk x 4 extended storage bays 3 to 6 6 Close the storage bay door The next step is connecting cables See Connecting Cables on page 78 Installing Internal CD ROM Standard This section explains how to install an internal CD ROM onto extended storage bays Extended storage bays 7 and 8 are usable Power connector SCSI connector Terminating resistor 66 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 1 Set a SCSI ID for the internal CD ROM Use the short bar to set the SCSI ID into the range of 0 to 6 Use a pair of tweezers for inserting and removing the short bar The following table shows the correspondence between the SCSI IDs and the settings on the short bar The short bar is factory set at 3 Store the removed short bars properly SCSI ID Setting on the short bar 0 13 5 791113 ooopooo0 oooldlooa 246 lolsid 1 13 5 7 91
33. SCSI BIOS on the screen at the time of system startup Verbose Displays information Default Terse Does not display information Mono Color Switches the screen display between monochrome and color Choosing this item immediately switches the display The default is Color Language Unsupported item you cannot choose this Help An explanation in English of the Adapter Setup screen is displayed Pressing the space key or any other key will clear the explanation Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 107 Ch 4 System Environment Settings Quit Terminates the SCSI Utility If you changed settings within the SCSI utility the following message is displayed Press the space key or any other key to restart the system equipment Eebootiss system change sho bal settings Press any key List of Setting Values for SCSI Devices The settings for SCSI devices are shown below Setaag tems for boards CD ROM DAT pe UCS224 PCAUDSIOOA MAIN MENI aff Pay s Low to Eai Mi Removable Media Support Alamam CHS Mapping 2 9 E n Nome Z n Sync Rate MBytes sect Read Write 1 0 Timeout secs R ot e q Scan for Device w Root time pa n ca a Scam for SCSI LUNS F Quese Tugs Init int Boor Device Communal not a setae valee Commend aut a seting vilae Chunge alapter Stutesi Next Boos Adapter Boot Order Deponds oa the covfigurtwn z Additioan
34. a pair of tweezers for inserting and removing the short bar The following table shows the correspondence between the SCSI IDs and the settings on the short bar The short bar is factory set at 3 Be sure to set SCSI IDs so that there is no duplication within the group of SCSI devices connected with the same internal SCSI cable NOTE You can use the internal DAT changer without setting a terminating resistor because a terminating resistor has already been installed in the internal SCSI cable for removable devices Store the removed short bars properly SCSI ID Setting on the short bar 0 975 51 OOo Gono Weed do o 1 975 51 onan Gaocd Of Gono Wee deo oL 2 9725 21 eee caocd colo jeooog Wee da 4 oe 3 9725 51 Boca caocd mo MiG Gono Wee dz B ME 4 97531 popra caocd momen sooo Weed 5 3 Gaocd Goo 6 Gaocd Goo 76 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 2 Remove the FDD cable and FDD power cable from the back of the floppy disk standard FDD cable FDD power cable 3 Remove two mounting screws from the front of the system equipment then extract the device bracket 4 Remove two mounting screws from the extended storage bay to be used then remove the bay cover Bay cover 5 Fix the internal DLT onto the device bracket with four mounting screws attached to the internal DLT Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 77 Ch 3 Installing
35. ached to the SVP board with the board in advance IMB interface cable 92 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices After installing the board connect the IMB interface cable with the system equipment Also connect the power unit attached to the SVP board with the board NOTE Before connecting the IMB interface cable remove the memory platter board IMB connector Power unit IMB interface cable 6 Insert the claw of the memory bracket into the guide holes on the system equipment then fix it with mounting screws 7 Pull the master board bracket to the back then fix it with two mounting screws Memory bracket Guide hole Master board bracket Removing extended boards Remove extended boards in the reverse procedure to their installation Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 93 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Installing ISA Boards Extended boards conforming to the ISA specification are as follows Communication board optional e ISDN board set optional Installing ISA boards 1 Remove two mounting screws from the brace at the back of the system equipment then pull the master board bracket to the front until it stops 2 Remove the mounting screws from the memory bracket then extract the bracket by pulling it to the front Master board bracket 3 Remove the mounting screws then the slot cover NOTE Store the removed slot covers properly Slo
36. and wait at least 30 seconds In some rare cases the setup data might be changed In such cases turn off the system equipment turn it on then change the settings on the Setup Menu Basics on SCSI Devices This section explains basic knowledge required for installing SCSI devices Outline of Operation Installation of SCSI devices can largely be divided into the following four steps Install a SCSI board in the system equipment Set a SCSI ID and attach a terminating resistor for the SCSI device Install the SCSI device in the system equipment Connect the SCSI board with the SCSI device using a cable 48 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Daisy Chain and Terminating Resistor A maximum of seven SCSI devices can be serially connected to one SCSI controller Such a serial connection is referred to as a daisy chain connection The SCSI devices at both ends of the daisy chain require a resistor called a terminator terminating resistor If you attach a terminator onto another SCSI device that SCSI device will not operate normally In Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server up to six SCSI devices can be connected to one controller NOTE A terminating resistor is installed for the following devices supplied as standard in the Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server the SCSI controller the disk array controller board and the platter board on which internal hard disks are to be i
37. ary 1 Adapter name The following items are displayed concerning the SCSI controller adapter installed in the system equipment Choosing this will display a submenu on which you can make settings for the SCSI controller and for the SCSI device s connected Name Adapter name Port Num Port number IRQ Current Currently usable or not Next Boot Usable or not when the system is started next time NvRAM Found NvRAM is provided or not 2 Menu items Choose these menus as required See Other Functions on page 106 for details of each item 3 Cursor You can move the cursor shadowed portion with arrow keys 4 I SYMS53C810 is displayed for the Narrow SCSI controller Use this to install a removable device other than an internal DLT SYM53C896 is displayed for the Wide SCSI controller Use this only when installing an internal DLT Two displays are provided for the Wide SCSI controller because it has two ports Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 99 Ch 4 System Environment Settings Key operation for the SCSI Utility The SCSI Utility uses the following keys Operation Moves the cursor to another item Chooses the item on which the cursor is positioned or changes the setting of the item Returns to the original menu In the following descriptions in this manual a sequential operation of 1 placing the cursor to an item using the arrow keys and then 2 pressing key is simp
38. connectivity to other rack option devices Feature Description Operator Panel Provided with Power switches and Status lights for system operation Extended Storage Bays Bays 7 to9 Bays 1 to 6 One 3 5 inch diskette drive bay accessible from front Three extended storage Bays for SCSI devices Six Extended Storage Bays for internal hard disks located to the left of the 3 5 inch drive 3 5 inch Floppy Drive This Drive is standard in all systems You can use both 2DD 720kB and 2HD 1 44MB floppy disks in this system Power supply Two 420 watt Auto ranging power supplies with integrated cooling fans Each power supply has its own AC power cord Note The chassis has three power supply bays The system may be configured with three power supplies 2 1 for power redundancy Cooling Each Power Supply unit has its own fan to provide cooling and airflow Dimensions inches Length 25 6 width 14 height 17 6 Weight Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 176 lbs without packaging Maximum 220 Ibs with packing Maximum Ch 1 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server System Chassis Description Chassis Front View VB 8450R Operator Panel Extended storage bays 7 9 3 5 inch floppy disk drive Front door Front door lock Storage bay door Extended storage bays 1 6 Go TA EN ie eB Gd NS a Caster 2 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 1 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Se
39. connector Used to connect an Error interface PTL connector Used to connect a PTL Internal CD ROM Standard 1 Tray cover 2 Open close button 3 Headphone jack 4 Headphone volume 5 Busy indicator 6 Manual eject hole Tray cover The tray for carrying a CD ROM is opened and closed here Open close button Used to open and close the tray NOTE You can open or close the tray only while power is on When a command has been issued to inhibit button initiated removal of a CD ROM you cannot use the open close button to remove the CD ROM Headphone jack Used to connect the stereo pin plug for the headphone Headphone volume Used to adjust the volume level of the headphone Busy indicator Comes on while an internal CD ROM is being started Blinks during access Manual eject hole Manual eject hole Used to forcibly extract the CD ROM when it cannot be extracted in an ordinary way because of a device failure Turn power off wait about 15 seconds then insert a thin rod into the hole Push the rod about 35 mm further from the point of first contact within the hole the tray cover will open a little Then use your hand to pull the tray and extract the CD ROM The rod should be 50 mm or longer and stout rod with a diameter of 1 0 to 1 8 mm A straightened out paper clip is commonly used Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 13 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Internal DAT Optional 1 DAT cartridge insertio
40. d on after the system equipment Refer to the manual attached to each peripheral device for details If power does not turned off for a while after you pressed the POWER switch cache protection is probably on If such is the case the power will turn off in time POWER lamp POWER switch Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 29 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Connecting External Devices This section explains how to connect a display a keyboard a mouse a power cord an uninterruptible power supply unit UPS and an external disk array unit Connecting Displays This section explains how to connect displays to the system equipment Display interface cable Tilting table 1 Connect the display interface cable with the display interface connector on the back of the system equipment 2 Plug in the power cord of the display Use a ground type two pole socket with a ground terminal If you use a two pole power cord with a grounding wire attach the grounding wire to the ground terminal then put in the power plug sees Display interface connector 30 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse Although the interface connector for the keyboard and that for the mouse are of the same shape connect the keyboard with the connector having mark and connect the mouse with the connector having f mark Connect the keyboard with the syste
41. disk array If you use two disk arrays note the following at the time of operation The disk array configuration shown below is assumed PF i e i Dikamy RAID1 o areal an ll bl skamyA ji Resevedisk Paviled iDskamyB RAIDS f When there are two or more disk arrays at RAID level 1 or 5 The reserve disk serves as a hot spare for either disk array Hot spare for hard disks will change the disk array configuration as follows A failure occurs in hard disk A 1 in disk array A Extended some bay e A failure occurs in hard disk B 1 in disk array B Extended stomgebay 1 Diksephcement changes to a serve di Ky e Extended spmgebay Disksephoement Chatgres to a reserve disk As a result of hot spare the reserve disk is in the same position as for the original configuration but data disks A 1 and B 1 in the disk array are switched to each other As can be seen in this example hard disks comprising a disk array might switch to any position It is recommended therefore that you record the hard disk positions each time a failure occurs 60 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices When the capacity of the hard disks for disk array A differs from that for disk array B Depending on the capacity of the reserve disk the hot spare might not function Hot spare changes with the capacity of the reserve disk in the following way It is assumed that the capacity of disk array A is
42. driver installing procedure Skart the SCSI Utility AdapterBoot Order Diphy Mods Se eee Select theadapter bo beset 7 t______ conection j Help i Legend C ee was i led Setting for the SCAT controller Setting for the SCA device Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 97 Ch 4 System Environment Settings Starting the SCSI Utility The SCSI Utility stored in ROM of the system equipment must be started in the following steps 1 Turn on the system equipment 2 When Press Ctrl C to start Symbios Configuration Utility is displayed holding down key press key The SCSI Utility will be started to display the following Main Menu Symbios Logic SCSIC iiey Ver X MAIN MENT Post irq won Seet NvRAM Nuen Level Curent Nextdioct Fond SYMS2C010 2000 u Os og Yes SYMS2C856 UEKI Oy On Ye Ox On Y se row keyst from mems ys to select fre The peress ENTER If the operating system has already started before and E keys are pressed terminate the OS and then restart the system equipment Some types of OS such as Windows NT requires a special operation such as shutdown Check the manual of your OS Checking the SCSI ID You can check the SCSI ID either with the SCSI Utility or from the SCSI BIOS display at the time of system startup When the system is started Press Ctrl C to start Symbios Configuration Utility is displayed on the screen follo
43. e Error x Error Blinking The drive has been inoperable Press the eject button to remove the cartridge and the magazine If the error still recurs contact the store where you bought the system or call the maintenance personnel ForceEject Information ction is in progress Format Status e The SCSI command is being executed to create a tape with one or two partitions The partition size of an existing two partition tape is being changed FRU 1 Dead Error Hardware error Contact the store where you bought the system equipment or call the maintenance personnel FRU 2 Dead Error Hardware error Contact the store where you bought the system equipment or call the maintenance personnel FW Check Status The firmware upgrade data is being checked for compatibility FW Data Err Error Blinking The firmware upgrade data is incorrect Use the correct upgrade data FW Program Status The drive is being upgraded with new firmware FW Upgrade Status The firmware upgrade data is being downloaded from tape or the SCSI bus FW Read Fail Error Blinking Upgrading of firmware failed because of a read error Try again If the error still recurs contact the store where you bought the system or call the maintenance personnel FW Tape Write Protected Blinking Upgrading of firmware failed because the tape is write protected FW Write Fail
44. e Covets inrer kre nee ar E e E Ml E a asides Galen ba do s Mla panes Mee age da aah au 39 Installing Covers 0h ah Ra be ak et Gwe eee eae EEEE EE eg Pea 44 Installing Redundant Power Supply 2 0 0 cee nent eee e ene eee 46 Installing SCSUDGVices aie acco tens al et elie 8 eae ahh Seah el Se coe a RAE SAE oak SE rR a Sh yi ek IEE De ced es 48 Basics on SCSI Device esens tied eee peta bee he BAAR AUS 4 al ORG Eales EE Sato A Lies 48 DISK ATAY s r a tutes Madre a Patol ee GA Rate haat Sales hh Oe Nie ire Bale LE Ma eek hea 51 Buldine a DISK ANAY oeiee ood EERS E E Se R gees Wee P EE EE ME EE E Re oe Ee 57 Notes on Building Disk Arrays 0 ce E E E E E E E eek E E a E a 59 Inst lins a SCSUDGviCe 34 bs peso oE an ee ces ee Hols Rag RE A E ERA BE Ss A E Bad Ba teh es 62 Installing Various Boado a te eect ene AR 81 Installing Processors os ir ius ee esha ein SESS Ps Oe OG OG SE ER EA Roker Mies 81 Installing Memory DIMM Sern o a A e eee ene teen teen teens 86 Installing Extended Boards 3 5 4 0 5 4 5408s b phe oa he hele Lhe able toh Saas Oa ROMS Bo daa eae EEEa 90 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server iii Contents 4 System Environment Settings 0 00 0 ee nn eee nen cnet eee eben eee 97 SCSI UY oeie E A C8 ase pa ip ea sok nee Sa ST eae Se Rs I ee Sa See 97 Flow of Operation with the SCSI Utility 0 0 ccc eee nea 97 What You can Set with Adapter Setup 0 0 ec eee ete e eens 100 What You Can Set with Device Sel
45. e Pe RR ee eeea La BSE SSEUPEBRB PRB ee eee ee BE BS PRBS REE RBSRREET VB 8450H VB 8450R Floppy disk eject button Press this button to remove the floppy disk Floppy disk access lamp Comes on when the floppy disk is being accessed POWER switch Press this switch to turn on or off the system equipment RESET switch Press this switch to reset the system equipment by hardware NOTE Use a ball point pen or a similar thing when you press the RESET switch Expansion switch this feature is not supported Not to be used Do not press this switch POWER lamp Comes on when you press the POWER switch to turn on the system equipment ACCESS lamp Comes on while an internal hard disk is being accessed ERROR lamp Comes on when an error occurs in a hard disk a fan or power supply HDD ERROR lamp Comes on when a hard disk in the system equipment fails Blinks while data is being rebuilt FAN ERROR lamp Comes on when a fan in the system equipment fails PS ERROR lamp Comes on when the power unit fails Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 11 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Rear View io 00000 O09 008 Coa Ta 009 P Opd Q000 ooo oOo 00a o00 000 o0 ooo 000 1 O00000 OOO NMO fay te 000 900 aco 000 909 ogo POO OQ9NCdAGs00 4 TREER 33808383 OsRIPSSQRay 259595054 2S18o8ed 85808080 3 S8o8o 20905
46. e hinge on the front door with the corresponding guide hole on the system equipment fix the front door onto the system equipment Front door Guide hole 44 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Installing the Side Covers Before installing the side covers check that no part of a cable is coming out If you install covers with a cable coming out that cable might be disconnected NOTE The right and left side covers should be installed basically in the same way This section explains only the left side cover 1 Fit the claws on the upper and lower portions of the left side cover into the guide holes on the system equipment then push in the cover while holding the center of the cover 2 Fix the cover with two mounting screws Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 45 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Installing Redundant Power Supply The Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server allows you to install an optional third power supply unit to implement redundant power configuration In such redundant power configuration even if one of the power units fails the remaining two power units can supply sufficient power enabling you to keep on operating NOTE When you install an option power unit you need to add one outlet three in total Before you start operation turn off the POWER switch of the system equipment and unplug the power cord 1 Remove the cover of power slot 3 on the back
47. ections 00 ce ccc rreren 103 Other FUNCHONS snara eea nE Bey a ee as es BER ARO RR ERR AS ees Ree ae eae 106 List of Setting Values for SCSI Devices cesse rerne eener cence E teens 108 Error Messages for the SCSI Utility 0 ee ee tee bee bee ee b ebb e ete dere eee tes 110 Returning the Settings to Defaults 0 0 cence eee nent e bene 112 Returning the Settings of the Setup Information to Defaults 0 0 0 eee 112 Returning the SSU Settings to Defaults 0 0 urnur enrere ereere aaeeea 112 Returning the SCSI Utility Settings to Defaults 2 2 0 0 eee ene 113 Eist of Utility Settings ye riaan tee hed E E a it ated ane od eae 113 iv Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 1 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server System Chassis Description 1 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server System Chassis Description Chassis Feature Summary The Hitachi VisionBase 8450 s galvanized metal chassis minimizes EMI and radio frequency interference RFI The removable covers are attached to the chassis with screws and provides easy access to the server boards and power supplies The removable front panel provides access to the 3 5 and 5 25 inch peripheral bays in the front of the chassis NOTE The Hitachi VisionBase 8450R hardware configuration is almost the same as the Hitachi VisionBase 8450H In the Hitachi VisionBase 8450R the rack mount is rotated 90 degrees to the right and a bridge board installed for
48. ed Recording density change Density Override Comes on in yellow The recording density has been changed Goes off The recording density has not been changed host selection Blinks in yellow 1 This function is not supported 2 Data is recorded in the cartridge with another recording density Cartridge insert eject handle Used to insert and eject a cartridge Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server The recording density is being changed 21 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Inserting and Ejecting a Cartridge Inserting a cartridge into the drive 1 Check that the handle operation lamp is on and lift the handle 2 Insert the cartridge until it is stopped and fixed 3 Press down the handle NOTE When a cartridge is inserted and made operable a particular operation sound is emitted 22 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Ejecting a cartridge from the drive 1 Press the Unload button While the tape is rewound the tape in use lamp blinks After lifting the handle wait for a while before removing the cartridge 3 Remove the cartridge 4 Press down the handle Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 23 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Internal DLT Optional 4 Handle operation lamp 1 Cartridge insertion slot 5 Cleaning tape use lamp 6 Tape in use lamp 7 Write inhibition lamp 8 Recording dens
49. ed onto extended storage bays of the system equipment Usable extended storage bays depend on the SCSI device to be installed Referring to Extended Storage Bays on page 38 check the installing positions Boards and internal SCSI devices are interconnected in the following way Extended storage bays 7 to 9 Internal SCSI cable standard R ble devi emovable devices 50 pin narrow cable for removable devices Extended storage bays 1 to 6 Hard disks Internal SCSI cable Internal SCSI cable standard Expansion slot 4 Disk array controller board 62 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Installing an Internal Hard Disk The following example explains how to install internal hard disk 9GB and internal hard disk 18GB onto an extended storage bay Extended storage bays 1 to 6 are usable Because Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server only supports disk array configuration the starter disk boot disk is set by software NOTE For the purpose of system administration internal hard disks to be set as boot disk array must be installed starting in extended storage bay 1 See the attached Disk Array Maintenance Utility Handbook for details Connector Use extreme care to protect internal hard disks from shock hitting or falling on hard material Being precision devices internal hard disks are very susceptible to shock The SCSI ID for an internal hard disk is aut
50. ed to each hard disk you can have the advantages of parallel processing through independent access to the hard disks when writing data Disadvantages Array parities are created during write operation so performance for write operation is not as high as RAIDO A read write operation during data rebuilding will result in lower performance Number of hard disks required 3 min to 6 max 54 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Functions of Disk Array Degraded mode The RAID3 or RAIDS disk array enables you to keep on using the array as usual even if one of the hard disks fails When a disk array operates with one failed hard disk the operation is referred to as degraded mode operation When a read or write operation is requested the array disk controller computes data in the failed disk based on the data in the active disks and array parities However because of this data computation processing efficiency decreases as compared with usual situations Rebuilding data In the RAID1 RAID3 or RAIDS disk array after a failed disk is replaced the array controller automatically restores data and stores it in the new disk based on the data in the mirrored disk and parity data This is called rebuilding data You can keep on your task while data is being rebuilt but processing efficiency decreases as in degraded mode During a degraded mode operation an additional hard disk failure wi
51. ee ee E dae be NE e PA ae one nee bw ace Seas 20 Internal DLT Optional isi inaia a a 8 oad ee SN BARE EA ERTS REARS AAAS IE AIS 24 Tumming Power On OF o cce 406 5 cac so pee geo ace eos Be Sak Sead eae De eek eae De diag bed ek bec hack pec E 28 Purning Power Onis cist hace E E te ia bee aallel Stack deck See esi Stace tate SAN EE Sele ee Od aul 28 Turning Power Off s csioccheod cee ks Se EEA POA ORE EE Ro ON ee Daeg RE cae 29 Connecting External Devicesis sco ase econ sce tet snes Soe E AEA Nay ae Senta gon dla Seg ata ona See OA ate 30 Connecting Displays 2 53 5 skier eee eee etads tee y ties dee be he Dees Se oo pe ee 30 Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse 0 0 eect tenn eee nen en ee 31 Connecting Printer is cite eee See we eee eee ede bat be te ee De Re eee end ees 32 Connecting a Power Cord sincst eg ia estes AU Rea ASAE ae eee ieee AeA aoa eee a Ean SS 32 Connecting an Uninterruptible Power Supply Unit Optional 0 0 00 eee eee eee 33 Connecting an External Disk Array Unit Optional 0 0 cee eee 35 3 Installing Optional Devices 0 nanea aaaea 37 Installing Locations for Option Devices 2 2 0 0 cee eee cent eee eee eae 37 Expansion Slots oe 2 e onto fleas Pte eh eG a a al oa eats garnet tas Hameo randy Hastie 37 Extended Storage Bays ccs20 weed iin kes ee ee eee nee Rate See Cee Pace RA ES a Eg eee 38 Removing and Installing Covers e ie cc E EE EE ent ne tence eee ae 39 R moving th
52. emoving the Side Covers When installing a SCSI device into external storage bays 7 to 9 remove the right side cover When installing a processor a memory DIMM or an extended board remove the left side cover NOTE The right and left side covers should be removed basically in the same way This section explains only the left side cover 1 Remove two mounting screws from the back of the system equipment 2 Holding the center of the left side cover pull the cover to the rear several centimeters then extract it to the outside 42 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Removing the Panel Cover When installing a SCSI device into extended storage bays 7 to 9 remove the panel cover Before removing the panel cover you need to remove the front door 1 Open the front door 90 degrees or more then extract it by lifting it a little Front door 2 Remove six mounting screws from the front of the system equipment 3 Extract the panel cover by pulling it to the front NOTE While removing the panel cover keep the storage bay door open Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 43 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Installing Covers Install covers in the reverse procedure to their removal Explanation of how to close the front door and storage bay door is omitted here Installing the Panel Cover 1 Fix the panel cover with six mounting screws 2 By aligning each protrusion of th
53. g Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Load Custom Defaults Save Custom Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 4 System Environment Settings 117 Ch 4 System Environment Settings System Setup Utility SSU Base Board System Board Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Setting Values System Group System Identification and Version Information SSU version MP Spec V1 4 SSU Configuration File Version MP Spec Version BIOS Multiboot Group BIOS Boot Spec Support Limited Memory Subsystem Group Extended Memory Options On board Disk Controllers Group On board Floppy Controller Enable Primary Disable Primary Channel On board IDE Controller On board Communication Devices Group 3F8h IRQ 4 2F8h IRQ 3 378h IRQ 7 Extended Capabilities Parallel Port DMA1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 2 Configuration Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Mode Floppy Drives Group Floppy Drive A Options 3 5 inch 1 44 1 25MB drive Floppy Drive B Options Disable or Not Installed IDE Devices Group unsupported IDE Configuration Primary Master IDE Drive Options Primary Master 32 Bit I O Disabled Other Options IDE Configuration Primary Slave IDE Drive Options Primary Slave 32 Bit I O Disabled Other Options 118 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Keyboard Grou
54. he following The load mechanism has failed The firmware is being upgraded The service life of the tape is coming to an end The door at the magazine insertion slot is open Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 15 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices 8 Liquid crystal display LCD 16 The liquid crystal display consisting of the following five portions displays the operation status of the internal DAT changer Displays a message indicating the current status See the next page for descriptions of messages Displays the number location within the cartridge magazine of the DAT cartridge currently loaded in the drive Also displays the number of the DAT cartridge selected by the select button comes on when write data is being compressed comes on when the DAT cartridge is write protected The six numbers correspond to the slots of the cartridge magazine If a slot contains a DAT cartridge the lamp of that number comes on Displays the capacity of the loaded DAT cartridge within the active partition The more the number of lines the larger the tape capacity Message Type Operator alert lamp NOTE The details of the LED messages are listed in the table below Meaning At BOD Error On A space command detected an unexpected BOD The current tape position is BOD At EOD Error On A read or space command detected an unexpected EOD The current tape
55. ify Conducts a verify check for the SCSI device to detect defective sectors Help An explanation in English of this screen is displayed Pressing the space key or any other key will clear the explanation Restore Default Setup Returns the setting for each item on this screen to defaults Exit This Menu Terminates the operation on this screen and returns to the original menu Other Functions This section explains each menu item other than SCSI device names adapter names For operations when an SCSI device is selected see the descriptions in What You can Set with Adapter Setup on page 100 and What You Can Set with Device Selections on page 103 Change Adapter Status Used to specify whether or not to activate deactivate SCSI devices collectively for each SCSI controller that they are connected to Choosing this item will display the following screen Symb c SCSI Coafigura Ver XXX MAIN MENT we Sieus oa New B Pot essen AYR AM Nasi Levei Cement Next B oct Fomd SYMS3Cu 0 2000 ii On og Yes SYMA UPEN 5 Oe Os Yes SYMS3C896 1400 il Op Oa Yes Move the cursor to the SCSI controller for which you want to change the setting then press key The setting for the Next Boot field will be changed For the Narrow SCSI controller SYM53C810 be sure to change the setting to Off before use On SCSI devices will be recognized the next time the SCSI controller is started Default e Off No SCSI de
56. insert the claw of the device bracket into the guide hole on the system equipment Guide hole Use extreme care to protect internal hard disks from shock hitting or falling on hard material Being precision devices internal hard disks are very susceptible to shock The next step is connecting cables See Connecting Cables on page 78 Installing Internal DAT Optional This section explains how to install an internal DAT onto an extended storage bay Extended storage bays 8 and 9 are usable Power connector Short bar Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 69 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 1 Seta SCSI ID for the internal DAT Use the short bar to set the SCSI ID into the range of 0 to 6 Use a pair of tweezers for inserting and removing the short bar The following table shows the correspondence between the SCSI IDs and the settings on the short bar The short bar is factory set at 3 Be sure to set SCSI IDs so that there is no duplication within the group of SCSI devices connected with the same internal SCSI cable NOTE You can use internal DATs without setting a terminating resistor because a terminating resistor has already been installed in the internal SCSI cable for removable devices Store the removed short bars properly SCSI ID Setting on the short bar 0 G75 4 52 1 1 aC a dC OD O
57. ion Message Explanation Message Explanation Error accessing NVRAM system may fail boot NVRAM read error The NVRAM might be damaged Failed reverting all device to narrow An etror occurred at wide negotiation so processing is performed with the SCSI bus width switched to 8 bit mode It is possible that the target side firmware is faulty VelifyEITorito XXXXXXXX Failed An error occurred while booting CD ROM according to the El Torito specifications The media might be damaged Device has an unsupported sector size The sector size of the connected SCSI device is unsupported Use an SCSI device with proper sector size ERROR Device is not responding to a read capacity The connected SCSI device did not respond to the READ CAPACITY command 110 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanation Message Explanation Ch 4 System Environment Settings Boot ROM will not install Incompatible SDMS 3 X version BIOS version 3 XX XX had already been loaded before version 4 XX XXwas loaded Update it to version 4 XX XX ERROR The PCI System BIOS is NOT present There is
58. is immediately after the erroneous data area Reset the data position and retry Tape Stuck Blinking A cartridge is stacked in the drive Attempt to forcibly eject the cartridge If the error still recurs contact the store where you bought the system or call the maintenance personnel Unloading Status e The drive is unloading a cartridge e The drive is ejecting a cartridge and returning it to the magazine UpgradeErr Blinking Upgrading firmware failed Check the SCSI cable for connection and retry Worn Media Blinking A high error ratio was detected during a write operation This indicates that the service life of the cartridge is coming to an end Copy the data in the cartridge to a new one and discard the old one Write x y Status The drive is writing data to tape x y 1 is the accumulated compression ratio since power on or since the compression ratio was cleared Write Protected Tape Blinking When a write write file mark or erase command was executed processing could not be completed because the cartridge was write protected Cancel the write protection and retry Write Fail Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Blinking Awrite write file mark or erase command failed Use a new cartridge 19 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Internal DLT Optional 4 Handle operation lamp 1 Cartridge insertion slot 5 Cleaning
59. ity display lamp 3 Recording density change button 2 Unload button 9 Cartridge insert eject handle 1 Cartridge insertion slot Insert a cartridge into the drive from this slot See Inserting and Ejecting a Cartridge on page 26 for procedures of inserting and ejecting cartridges 2 Unload button Used to eject the cartridge 3 Recording density change button This button cannot change the recording density applicable when data is written to a cartridge Even if you press this button to change the recording density the recording density for writing data is fixed in 35 0 format the maximum recording density for uncompressed data is 35GB Use ARCserve to specify whether compressed or uncompressed write is to be used See the manual for ARCserve for details of specification methods The initial status is compressed write the Compress lamp is on Handle operation lamp Cleaning tape use lamp Tape in use lamp 24 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 7 Write inhibition lamp Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices The four lamps shown above indicate operation status as shown in the following table When all the four lamps are on a self test is being conducted When all four lamps are blinking the drive is faulty Lamp Lighting Operation status Handle operation lamp Comes on in green The cartridge insert eject handle is usable Goes off The cartridge insert eject handle is unusable
60. led Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Ch 4 System Environment Settings 115 Ch 4 System Environment Settings Server Management Info Board Part Number Board Serial Number System Part Number System Serial Number Chassis Part Number Chassis Serial Number BMC Revision FPC Revision Primary HSBP Revision Secondary HSBP Revision Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Setting Values XXXXXX KXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Console Redirection unsupported Com Port Address IRQ Baud Rate Flow Control Disabled None 19 2K CTS RTS CD Processor Retest No EMP Password Switch Disabled EMP ESC Sequence XXXX EMP Hungup Line String XXXXXXXX Modem Init String XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX High Modem Init Modem Space EMP Access Mode Disabled EMP Restricted Mode Access Disabled EMP Direct Connect Modem Mode Direct Connect Boot Menu Floppy check Disabled BIOS Boot Spec Support Boot Device Priority 116 Limited Removable Devices Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Drive Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Hard Drive 1 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Setting Values Bootable Add in Card Removable Devices 1 Legacy Floppy Drives Maximum Number of 120 Drivers 1 Message Timeout Multiplier 1 Exit Menu Exit Savin
61. less than that of disk array B A x lt B x When the capacity of the reserve disk is the same as that of B x The reserve disk serves as a hot spare in both disk arrays A and B For hot spare in disk array A 1 and 3 in When there are two or more disk arrays at RAID level 1 or 5 on page 60 the capacity of the reserve disk is larger than hard disk A x used in disk array A therefore the hard disk after the rebuilding will contain unused unusable and useless areas e The capacity of the reserve disk is the same as that of A x The reserve disk serves as a hot spare in disk array A but not in disk array B Because the capacity of the reserve disk is less than the hard disk B x the data cannot be restored onto the disk For that reason disk array B remains in degraded mode To prevent these you need to use the same capacity for both disk arrays or provide a reserve disk for each disk array The priority for reserve disks used when a failure occurs is as follows 1 takes priority over 2 1 Reserve disk with the same capacity as the failed disk 2 Reserve disk whose SCSI ID is smaller Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 61 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Installing a SCSI Device This section explains how to set SCSI IDs and how to install an extended storage bay Installing Locations for SCSI Devices Internal SCSI devices including internal hard disks and removable devices such as internal CD ROMs must be install
62. ll disable the disk array to rebuild data resulting in loss of all data Be sure to replace the failed disk immediately and rebuild data NOTE The RAIDO disk array cannot rebuild data because it does not dualize data nor create parities Hot plug When the disk array operates in degraded mode you need to replace the failed disk as early as possible However turning off the system equipment is inconvenient because it is time consuming and you need to stop the operation The function of hot plug also called hot swap is the solution to this problem With this function you can replace hard disks while the system equipment is powered Hot spare If the RAID1 RAID3 or RAIDS disk array fails you need to replace the failed disk in order to recover to the normal status By installing a reserve disk with no data in the disk array you can have data automatically restored to the reserve disk This reserve disk is called hot spare because it is provided for replacement at any time The array controller s function of automatically restoring data to the hot spare is called standby replacement Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 55 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Flow of failure recovery operation This section explains the flow of failure recovery for the RAIDS disk array that operates with five disks using two examples one with a reserve disk and the other with no reserve disk When a reserve disk is used
63. lling Optional Devices 5 Aligning the memory platter board with the guide insert the board straight horizontally 6 After inserting the claw of the memory bracket into the guide hole on the system equipment fix it with mounting screws 7 Pull the master bracket to the back then fix it with two mounting screws Guide hole Master board bracket Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 89 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Removing Memory DIMMs Remove memory DIMMs in the reverse procedure to their installation however remove a memory DIMM from a memory slot in the following way Removing a memory DIMM Pushing away the locks at the right and left of the memory slot to have the memory DIMM released from the connector then extract it straight to the front Installing Extended Boards This section explains how to install extended boards Usable expansion slots depend on the extended board to be installed Referring to Expansion Slots on page 37 check the installing positions Extended boards contains some parts that are susceptible to static electricity Before handling extended boards let static electricity be released from your body for example by touching a metallic door knob Avoid inserting boards sideways or inserting them with both ends shifted otherwise the boards might be damaged Refer to the descriptions concerning installation if any on the manual attached to the extended board If y
64. ly referred to as Choosing What You can Set with Adapter Setup In the Main Menu choose the SCSI controller and then choose Adapter Setup to make settings for the SCSI controller 1 Inthe Main Menu of the SCSI Utility choose the SCSI controller The following submenu is displayed Device elections Help Beit this meu 2 Choose Adapter Setup The following Adapter Setup screen is displayed To change the setting of an item move the cursor to that item then press key From the list of items displayed select the one you want with arrow keys t H then press key See descriptions in SCAM Support on page 101 onward for each item Symbios Logic SCS Coafiguration Unticy Ver XXX Ont Os Low to High 0 Max Aberame CHS Mapp ing Use wrow keys to select from mems Thea press ENTER 3 When you complete the setting press key or choose Exit this menu The menu for step 1 is displayed 100 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 4 System Environment Settings 4 Press key or choose Exit this menu The following menu is displayed Unless you changed settings in step 2 you will return to the Main Menu Cancel Changes Cancel Beit 5 Choose Save Changes This saves the settings and returns to the Main Menu If you want to return to the Main Menu without saving the settings choose Cancel Changes To not return to the Main Menu choose Cancel Exit SCAM Support Used
65. m equipment via the extension cable attached to the system equipment Fix ferrite core attached to the system equipment onto the portions of the keyboard and the mouse that connect to the system equipment Connecting a Keyboard Extension cable attached to system equipment Keyboard interface connector Connecting a Mouse Mouse interface connector Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 31 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Connecting a Printer The following is an example of connecting a printer Printer cable Printer a EANA k Parallel interface connector Power cord attached to printer Connecting a Power Cord Be sure to plug in all power cords to the same power supply system Be sure to connect to a socket with a grounding terminal When installing an option device to the system equipment open the front door then remove the cover off the system equipment When installation is finished reattach the cover NOTE If you install an optional third power supply as a redundant power supply connect one more power cord Power cord attached to system equipment 32 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Connecting an Uninterruptible Power Supply Unit Optional An uninterruptible power supply UPS unit is intended to supply power when power supply to the system equipment is stopped because of
66. mperature at least two hours before use Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Internal DLT Optional Use of a cartridge with its service life exhausted could cause a drive failure or data destruction While not in use remove the cartridge from the equipment If you leave the cartridge inserted its service life will be shortened Only Hitachi products are guaranteed If products of other companies are used operation cannot be guaranteed The standard service life number of uses of a cartridge used in an internal DLT is 2000 times If the number of uses exceeds 2000 replace the cartridge with a new one To minimize dew condensation note the following Use cartridges in a temperature range of 10 to 35 C and a relative humidity range of 20 to 80 Store cartridges containing data in a temperature range of 16 to 32 C Ifthe cartridge to be used has been placed somewhere that exceeds the allowable temperature range leave it at ordinary room temperature at least two hours before use Internal DLTs format an unused cartridge when it is inserted into the drive The formatting mode for an internal DLT differs from that for an internal DLT because of difference in recording density When you want to use a cartridge on both types of drives use the internal DLT for formatting the cartridge before use the recording density is 20GB 40GB uncompressed compressed Extended Board Onl
67. ms are enclosed in For the meaning of each item see the relevant chapter Setup Menu Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Setting Values Main Menu System Time To be set by the user System Date To be set by the user Legacy Diskette A 1 44 1 25MB 31 2 Legacy Diskette B Disabled Hard Disk Pre Delay Disabled Primary Master None AAPrimary Slave None Type Auto Multi Sector Transfers Disabled LBA Mode Control Disabled 32 Bit I O Disabled Transfer Mode Standard Ultra DMA Mode Disabled Keyboard Features Numlock On Key Click Disabled Keyboard auto repeat rate 30 sec Keyboard auto repeat delay 1 2sec Processor Information Processor X Stepping ID No Processor X L2 Cache Size Depends on the processor Language English US Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 113 Ch 4 System Environment Settings Advanced Menu Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Setting Values Plug amp Play O S Reset Configuration Data PCI Configuration PCI Device Embedded SCSI A Option ROM Scan Enable Master Latency Timer Active Termination Single Ended Force Auto Set PCI Devices Option ROM Scan Enable Master Latency Timer Enabled Enabled 0080h SCSI A amp B ON Auto Enabled Enabled 0080h I O Device Configuration Serial port A Base I O address Interrupt Serial port B Base I O address Inte
68. n slot 2 Eject button 3 Busy indicator Left Tape lamp Right Clean lamp 1 DAT cartridge insertion slot When you insert a DAT cartridge into this slot halfway the cartridge is automatically drawn in to the full 2 Eject button Used to extract a DAT cartridge NOTE The cartridge can be ejected only when power is on When a command has been issued to inhibit button initiated removal of a cartridge you cannot use the eject button to remove the cartridge 3 Busy indicator Indicates the operation status according to the way of lighting Normal status Tape lamp Clean lamp Operation status out Data is being loaded or unloaded or self test is co in progress when power is turned on Data is being read or written Loading completed online Erroneous status Tape lamp Clean lamp Operation status Bhrksin yalow he head needs cleaning the service life of the potty cartridge is coming to an end Cor C Comesonin yalen The drive has failed CA RRRA 14 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Internal DAT Changer Optional 1 Magazine insertion slot 5 Magazine presen lamp 2 Select button 3 Eject button 4 Tape load button 6 Operator alert lamp 7 Tape activity lamp Magazine insertion slot When you insert a cartridge magazine into this slot halfway the cartridge magazine is automatically d
69. no PCI system BIOS The system has a problem in a portion other than this board INVALID serial EEPROM dataACserial EEPROM was Incorrect data has been detected within NVRAM The data is rewritten to the initial value by BIOS ERROR This adapter is malfunctioning The board operated abnormally The board might be faulty Bus Master ERROR The controller chip on the board operated abnormally The controller chip might be faulty Warning IO address not enabled The PCI system BIOS has not assigned any I O address to the board The system has a problem in a portion other than this board Failed to add deviceACtoo many devices Too many SCSI devices are to be connected Up to 24 SCSI devices can be connected Calculated number of heads is too large The header size of the drive s boot partition block is incorrect lt CdGeometry No 55AA at end of MBR gt The boot partition block of the drive has an incorrect signature lt CdGeometry SystemType is Zero gt The boot partition of the drive has been destroyed lt CdGeometry End_Cy is Zero gt The boot partition of the drive has been destroyed lt CdGeometry cylHead not divisible by End_Cyl gt The boot partition of the drive has been destroyed Failed to add deviceACtoo many devices Too many devices are to be controlled by INT13 ERROR in serial EEPROM data serial EEPROM was Data in EEPROM has been destroyed Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 111
70. nsert it into the guide hole Use sufficient care to prevent lever installing locations from bending NOTE When installing make sure that the terminator for processor shown on the right comes in an upper position Terminator for processor Guide hole Lever Installing locations Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 85 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Installing Memory DIMMs Install memory DIMMs in memory slots of the memory platter board installed in the system equipment TOC gt SSS ca EEEE ca E Memory platter board Memory Platter Board The memory platter board has 16 memory slots The memory slot numbers and the order of installation are as follows Memory platter board Memory slot 1 Memory slot 2 Memory slot 5 Memory slot 6 Memory slot 9 Memory slot 10 Memory slot 13 Memory slot 14 Memory slot 3 Memory slot 4 Memory slot 7 Memory slot 8 Memory slot 11 Memory slot 12 Memory slot 15 Memory slot 16 Order of installing memories Number of memories Memory slots installed 1 4 5 8 9 12 13 16 1 4 x 1 2 4 x 2 3 l 4 x 3 4 4 x 4 Memory DIMMs should be installed starting from the least memory slot number 86 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Memory There is one type of memory DIMM 128MB 168 pin NOTE You can check the total capacity of memory i
71. nstallable on the system equipment from the final memory check values displayed by initial diagnosis at system startup Memory Slot Memory Capacity 1 4 5 8 9 12 512MB standard Install 1 0GB Install Install 1 5GB Install Install Install 2 0GB Install Install Install Install Installing a Memory DIMM Memory DIMMs must be added in units of four Memory DIMMs contains some parts that are susceptible to static electricity Before handling memory DIMMs let static electricity be released from your body for example by touching a metallic door knob Make sure that all of memory slots 1 to 4 have a memory DIMM installed Make sure that there is no shift at the time of insertion Any shift would cause some damage such as the bending of pins 1 Remove the two mounting screws from the brace at the back of the system equipment then pull the master board bracket to the front until it stops 2 Remove the two mounting screws from the memory bracket then pull and extract the memory bracket Master board bracket Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 87 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 3 Holding both ends of the memory platter board extract the board straight horizontally 4 Keeping open the locks on the right and left of the memory slot insert the memory DIMM Proper installation of the memory DIMM will close the locks 88 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Insta
72. nstalled In Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server you need not mount a terminating resistor onto removable devices the SCSI cable to be connected already has one mounted A terminating resistor is mounted here SCSI board a terminating resistor is mounted SCSI device E y p SCSI cable Daisy chain image SCSI IDs SCSI IDs are numbers used to identify SCSI devices 0 to 6 are used Make sure that 0 is used for the SCSI ID for your starter hard disk Be sure to set SCSI IDs so that there is no duplication within the group of SCSI devices those within the same daisy chain connected with the same SCSI controller If the same SCSI ID is used the more than one SCSI device in a group of SCSI devices connected to the same SCSI controller the SCSI devices will malfunction NOTE The SCSI ID for the SCSI controller is set to 7 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 49 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Mirroring and Duplexing You can save data in two hard disks to prepare for a possible hard disk failure This dualized data structure is useful in preventing data loss because even if one hard disk fails the other hard disk is still usable There are two types of dualizing data mirroring and duplexing Mirroring The same data is stored in two hard disks connected to the same SCSI board Storing data requires more time than non dualized structure because data is written successively onto the two hard disks
73. nt door Open this door when you operate on the power supply of the system equipment Usually this door should be closed Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 9 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices 5 10 Front door lock Used to lock the front door The door key is provided at the back of the system equipment Storage bay door Open this door when you install or replace internal hard disks Usually this door should be closed The door key is provided at the back of the system equipment Extended storage bays 1 to 6 Used to install internal hard disks See Chapter 3 Installing Optional Devices on page 37 Caster lock After installing the system lock the caster then fix the system equipment NOTE To unlock the caster reach under the system equipment and lift up the lever Pressing down the lever in the center of the caster in front of the system equipment will lock the caster to fix the system equipment To press down the lever open the front door then reach through the slit in the lower part of the system equipment then press the lever down Caster Knob Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Operator Panel Opening the front cover from the system equipment you will see an operator panel like the following 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 ESE BRS BE BRB BEES SGEBEBURR REESE SEBeeaepeeeeeee Bepaeeeeaeeeeaae SE RPERP EBB Pee B
74. of the system equipment by removing four mounting screws on the cover NOTE Store the removed covers properly 2 Insert the power unit by aligning it with the guide holes then fix it with four mounting screws NOTE Make sure that the power unit is fully inserted into the system equipment 46 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 3 Connect the power cord attached to the power unit and plug in NOTE All the three power cords must be plugged in Be sure to plug in to an outlet with a ground terminal Current lamp Power lamp Turn on the POWER switch on the front of the system equipment Check the lamps of the power unit Both the power lamp green and the current lamp green are on The power unit is normal One or both of the power lamp green and the current lamp green are off Check whether the power unit is installed properly If both lamps still do not come on contact the shop where you bought the power unit or call the maintenance personnel Turn off the POWER switch 7 Unplug the power cord Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 47 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Installing SCSI Devices This section explains how to install SCSI devices including internal hard disks internal CD ROMs and internal DATs Before changing the configuration of the system equipment such as internal SCSI devices or extended boards be sure to unplug the power cord
75. omatically set according to the extended storage bay onto which it is installed as shown in the following table Extended storage bay SCSI ID to be set 1 2 3 4 5 6 NOTE You need not set a terminating resistor for internal hard disks a terminating resistor is mounted on the platter board to be connected Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 63 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 1 Open the storage bay door See Opening the Storage Bay Door on page 41 2 Take out the hard disk canister from the extended storage bay onto which you want to install the internal hard disk When taking out the canister pull the lever to the front unlock and then extract the canister Hard disk canister The hard disk canister has a label corresponding to the extended storage bay The following table shows the correspondence between extended storage bays and labels Extended storage bay 1 2 3 4 5 6 64 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 3 Fix the internal hard disk on the hard disk canister with mounting screws attached to the internal hard disk Internal hard disk Hard disk canister 4 Insert the hard disk canister into the extended storage bay by aligning the canister with the guide When you cannot insert the canister any more lift the lever for locking Lever Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 65 Ch 3 Installing
76. or is installed Memory slot The memory platter board contains 16 slots Memory DIMMs are installed in units of 4 pieces Expansion slot PCI Extended boards of PCI specifications are installed Expansion slot ISA Extended boards of ISA specifications are installed Power slot Power units are installed NOTE Expansion slot PCI 7 and expansion slot ISA 1 are shared Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 37 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices The following table shows extended boards installable in each expansion slot Legend Y Installable N Not installable Usable expansion slot PCI ISA Part name 1 2 3 4 8 9 7 17 Disk array controller board Fibre Channel board 3 LAN board Multi communication box ISDN board 5 ma i ae K ae z lt lt lt lt lt x z lt lt lt lt lt z z Z z Z Z lt lt Z Z lt Z Z Z ZAA zZ E Z SVP board 5 Communication board ISDN board set Y 1 Only one board can be installed 2 Installable when an external disk array unit DF350 is connected 3 Up to two pieces can be installed when a dual controller for an external disk array unit is supported 4 Up to six boards can be installed 5 Usable in a Windows NT environment 6 Usable in a CommuniNet gateway environment 7 Expansion slot PCI 7 and expansion slot ISA
77. ou install extended boards in places other than the specified expansion slots or if you install unsupported extended boards operation cannot be guaranteed Installing PCI Boards Extended boards conforming to the PCI specification are as follows Disk array controller board standard Fibre Channel board optional LAN board optional Multi communication box optional e ISDN board optional e SVP board optional 90 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Installing PCI boards 1 Remove two mounting screws from the brace at the back of the system equipment then pull the master board bracket to the front until it stops 2 Remove the mounting screws from the memory bracket then extract the bracket by pulling it to the front Master board bracket 3 Remove two mounting screws then remove the slot bracket and slot cover NOTE Store the removed slot covers properly Slot cover 4 Aligning the connector side with the slot and the left end of the board with the slot guide and holding both ends of the board push in the board NOTE You need not align a short size board with the slot guide Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 91 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 5 Fix the slot bracket with two mounting screws Mounting screws must be installed in expansion slot PCD 1 and expansion slot ISA 1 SVP board Optional Connect the IMB interface cable att
78. ou leave the cartridge inserted its service life will be shortened Only Hitachi products are guaranteed If products of other companies are used operation cannot be guaranteed Data cartridges usable in an internal DAT and internal DAT changer are Tape length format Memory capacity 60m tape DDS 1 1 3GB uncompressed to 2 6GB compressed 90m tape DDS 1 2 0GB uncompressed to 4 0GB compressed 120m tape DDS 2 OGB uncompressed to 8 0GB compressed 125m tape DDS 3 12GB uncompressed to 24GB compressed 1 It is assumed that the average data compression ratio is 2 0 The data compression ratio depends on transfer data The formatting modes of 60m 90m tape 120m tape and 125m tape differ from each other When you use drives incompatible with each other check the formatting modes corresponding to the drives then decide on the tape length for the cartridge The standard service life number of uses of a cartridge used in an internal DAT changer is 160 times If the number of uses exceeds 160 replace the cartridge with a new one To minimize condensation note the following Use cartridges in a temperature range of 10 to 35 C and a relative humidity range of 20 to 80 Store cartridges containing data in a temperature range of 5 to 32 C Ifthe cartridge to be used has been placed somewhere that exceeds the allowable temperature range leave it at ordinary room te
79. p Num Lock Key Click Typematic Speed Typematic Delay Ch 4 System Environment Settings Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Setting Values On Disabled 30CPS 500 mS Delay SCSI ROM BIOS Group Embedded SCSI devices Option ROM scan Boot Devices Boot Device Priority Enabled Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Setting Values Removable Devices Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Drive Hard Drives Security unsupported Admin Password Bootable Add in Cards Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Setting Values User Password Options Hot Key Lock Out Timer Secure Boot Mode Video Blanking Floppy Write Protect Reset Power Switch Locking Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Disabled 2Hours Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 119 Ch 4 System Environment Settings SCSI Utility Adapter Setup SCAM Support Parity Host SCSI ID Scan Order Removable Media Support CHS Mapping Spinup Delay Secs Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Setting Values On 7 Low to High O Max None Alternate CHS Mapping 2 Deivce Selections Removable devices ID 0 6 Sync Rate MBytes sec Width bits Disconnect Read Write I O Timeout secs Scan for Device at Boot time Scan for SCSI LUNS Queue Tags Initial Boot Device Format Device Verify Host Adapter ID 7 Sync Rate MBytes sec Width bits Disconnect Read Write I O Timeout
80. r is approximately twice the height of one extended storage bay so use extended storage bays 8 and 9 SCSI connector 72 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 1 Set a SCSI ID for the internal DAT changer Use the short bar to set the SCSI ID into the range of 0 to 6 Use a pair of tweezers for inserting and removing the short bar The following table shows the correspondence between the SCSI IDs and the settings on the short bar The short bar is factory set at 3 Be sure to set SCSI IDs so that there is no duplication within the group of SCSI devices connected with the same internal SCSI cable NOTE You can use the internal DAT changer without setting a terminating resistor because a terminating resistor has already been installed in the internal SCSI cable for removable devices Store the removed short bars properly SCSI ID 0 oOOooOgcCdoC O TESz 1 OCoOoICOHOG S785 4 32 1 OOoOoCoOoOC oO S785 4 32 1 OCOD OO CF oY G54 52 1 ooo ocoOoOc oO oY G54 52 1 OOO ONO OO OF 57654321 OOO oC OOo O 57654321 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 73 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 2 Remove the FDD cable and FDD power cable from the back of the floppy disk standard FDD cable FDD power cable 3 Remove two mounting screws from the front of
81. rawn in to the full Up to six DAT cartridges can be installed in one cartridge magazine Select button When a cartridge magazine is inserted you use this button to choose which DAT cartridge in the cartridge magazine to be used Eject button Used to eject a cartridge magazine Forced ejection Holding down the eject button for five or more seconds will forcibly eject the cartridge NOTE The cartridge magazine can be ejected only when power is on When a command has been issued to inhibit button initiated removal of a cartridge magazine you cannot use the eject button to remove the cartridge magazine Tape load button Used to take the DAT cartridge selected by the select button from the cartridge magazine to the drive this is referred to as loading Magazine present lamp Operator alert lamp Tape activity lamp The three lamps indicate operation status as in the following table Lamp Lighting Operation status Magazine present Comes on in green A cartridge magazine has been inserted Blinks in green A cartridge magazine is being inserted checked or ejected Tape activity Comes onin green A DAT has been loaded in the drive Blinks in green Fast blinking coming on for 0 25 sec and off for 0 25 sec indicates that the DAT is being accessed Slow blinking coming on for 0 5 sec and off for 0 5 sec indicates that the DAT is being loaded or unloaded Operator alert Blinks in yellow Indicates one of t
82. rrupt Parallel port Mode Base I O address Interrupt DMA channel Floppy disk controller PS 2 Mouse Enabled 3F8 IRQ 4 Enabled 2F8 IRQ 3 Enabled ECP 378 IRQ7 DMA1 Enabled Enabled Use Multiprocessor Specification 1 4 Large Disk Access Mode LBA System Wakeup Feature Disabled Pause Before Boot 114 Enabled Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Advanced Chipset Control Address Bit Permuting Base RAM Step Extended RAM Step L2 Cache ISA Expansion Aliasing Memory Scrubbing Read Prefetch for PXBOA Read Prefetch for PXBOB Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Setting Values Enabled 1MB 1MB Enabled Enabled Enabled 32 32 Security Menu unsupported User Password is Clear Administrator Password is Clear Set User Password Enter Set Administrative Password Password on boot Fixed disk boot sector Enter Disabled Normal Secure Mode Timer 2hr Secure Mode Hot Key Space Secure Mode Boot Disabled Video Blanking Disabled Floppy Write Protect Disabled Server Menu System Management unsupported System Event Logging Clear Event Log Assert NMI on AERR Assert NMI on BERR Assert NMI on PERR Assert NMI on SERR FSB ECC Check by chipset FSB ECC Check by Processor Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Enabled No Enabled Enab
83. rver System Chassis Description Operator Panel and Drives 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 SGEBEBURFP RF EB EEGRR BREE SEBS UPeBeBeeeese Be paz eee Bees ESE RPEUP EEE BP eee Se Pe Re ee eee SE SSBB BBP Ree eee eee BE EBS PRBS REE RBSRREES VB 8450H VB 8450R Floppy disk eject button Floppy disk access lamp Expansion switch NOT TO BE USED Do NOT press this switch This feature is not supported RESET switch POWER switch POWER lamp ACCESS lamp ERROR lamp HDD ERROR lamp FAN ERROR lamp PS ERROR lamp Headphone jack O OE NS GUL Bie Go INE pa ph p pah Ww N e gt Headphone volume control j 4 CD Busy indicator nn Manual eject hole CD Open close button n Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 3 Ch 1 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server System Chassis Description Chassis Rear I O Ports and Features SS TS a Pe a pd lll axl er Sill ean e an Fk Ww NY S VB 8450H USB connector Keyboard interface connector Mouse interface connector Serial interface connector COM2 Serial interface connector COM1 Display interface connector Parallel interface connector Expansion slot PCI 1 to 7 Expansion slot ISA 1 shared with PCI slot 7 Power Connectors Power status lamp Power supply 1 and 2 standard Power supply 3 optional Error interface connector PTL connector 00006 00000 Jn 000
84. s including leap year calculations provided that all other technology used in combination with said product properly exchanges date data with it Third party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright 1998 Intel Corporation Contents Contents 1 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server System Chassis Description 00 cece eee eee 1 Chassis Feature Summary sc 5 scion ci ieee ee a heal ads Wace atic dak SIRS tS he A la a a 1 Chassis Front View sereine a e eae a Wee VON ease RG E SS a cae Sa ce ee ee 2 Operator Panel and Dives e risoria deat i gos ee Matis Sig aes ado Bette teed Saleen Se low laces 3 Chassis Rear I O Ports and Features 0 0 cent ee ete n ene 4 2 Installation and Use of Devices s pper ire ianea a e tent E a enna 5 Notes on Handling cr eec Sk ed ae edie owe ea PA Raw ea Se ea wy whee debe eben t 5 Installation Site reii thew ha Nee eS tae CA SERS es Eales DA dies ian ed ee hel ens Ah A EN ASE Shes 5 Notes on Handling for Each Device 0 2 cc cence EE E TE T 6 Names and Functions of Each Part 0 0 cece rererere 9 System Equipments norrena ae te eee A Se A OP EEA Saat daa NAG ESR A EAR AE 9 Internal CD ROM Standard eo a R A eee nent ene ene teen ia 13 Internal DAT Optional 32 0444 erroei eet ed ee aed E ae DAG GaN eae hee Reb eign 14 Internal DAT Changer Optional 0 0 0 cece nee eee ene n eens 15 Internal DLT Optional sescent fete Se ee S
85. sk Array maintenance Utility Handbook for details of settings 58 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Notes on Building Disk Arrays Hard Disks The capacity of hard disks used in the same disk array must be the same If you build two or more disk arrays for the system equipment the hard disk capacity for each disk array need not be the same However if a reserve disk exists you need to be aware of some notes on operation See Reserve Disk on page 60 for details a i Dskamy a Famld ka 0 A 1 A4 2 Dikamy B 1 Extended stomge bay 1 i i Fag diskB 0 B 1 B 2 i i i i 1 i Dikamyg However AX feed notte the same as B x Installing Location for Hard Disks It is recommended that you mount hard disks for the same disk array in successive extended storage bays for the purpose of system administration You are also recommended to record configuration of disk arrays If reserve disks are mounted the mounting location will differ it is best to record disk array configuration each time it is changed Extended stomgetays land 2 Diskamay B Extended stomge bays 3 d 5 and 6 eee 1 Extended stomge bays 2and 5 i Dekamay B i 1 ree Ae ai eaS i Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 59 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Reserve Disk The capacity of the reserve disk to be mounted must be the same as that of the hard disks used in the
86. t cover Slot bracket 94 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 4 Aligning the connector side with the slot and the left end of the board with the slot guide and holding both ends of the board push in the board NOTE You need not align a half size board with the slot guide 5 Fix the slot bracket with two mounting screws Mounting screws must be installed in expansion slot PCI 1 and expansion slot ISA 1 i d 3 6 Insert the claw of the memory bracket into the guide holes on the system equipment then fix it with mounting screws 7 Pull the master board bracket to the back then fix it with two mounting screws Guide hole Master board bracket Removing ISA boards Remove ISA boards in the reverse procedure to their installation Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 95 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 96 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 4 System Environment Settings 4 System Environment Settings SCSI Utility When you install SCSI device you must make necessary settings using the SCSI Configuration Utility SCSI Utility below Flow of Operation with the SCSI Utility The flow of operation with the SCSI Utility is as follows The SCSI Utility must be installed after an SCSI device is installed A driver must be installed after the SCSI utility is executed See Procedure of Installing a Driver attached to the system for the
87. tachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 5 Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Notes on Handling for Each Device System Equipment Be sure to install the equipment horizontally on the floor Avoid installing it on a table or stand If necessary insert cardboard or equivalent between the equipment and the floor for adjustment Avoid sitting on the equipment otherwise you could fall off or suffer from an electric shock Avoid putting vases beverages or similar things containing water or the equipment introdoction of water into the equipment could cause short circuit Avoid using the system equipment with its cover removed or with the storage bay door open otherwise an electric shock or a failure could be caused revent the side covers from shock because the equipment contains hard disk drives and other devices which are susceptible to shock When moving the equipment do not let the equipment hit surrounding materials void blocking the vent holes on the front and back of the system equipment insufficient ventilation could cause a failure of the equipment Inspect the vent holes for dust constantly and clean them periodically Keep the door key attached to the system equipment properly If you lose it it will become necessary to replace the entire key unit If such is the case consult the store where you bought the equipment While the system is being started up avoid executing keyboard resetting Ctrl
88. tape use lamp 6 Tape in use lamp 8 Recording density display lamps 3 Recording density change button 2 Unload button 9 Cartridge insert eject handle Cartridge insertion slot Insert a cartridge into the drive from this slot See Inserting and Ejecting a Cartridge on page 22 for procedures of inserting and ejecting cartridges Unload button Used to eject the cartridge Recording density change button This button cannot change the recording density applicable when data is written to a cartridge Even if you press this button to change the recording density the recording density for writing data is fixed at 20 0 format the maximum recording density for uncompressed data is 20GB Use ARCserve to specify whether compressed or uncompressed write is to be used See the manual for ARCserve for details of specification methods The initial status is compressed write the Compress lamp is on Handle operation lamp Cleaning tape use lamp Tape in use lamp 20 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices 7 Write inhibition lamp The four lamps shown above indicate operation status as shown in the following table When all the four lamps are on a self test is being conducted When all four lamps are blinking the drive is faulty Lamp Lighting Operation status Handle operation lamp Comes on in green The cartridge insert eject handle is usable Goes off
89. tem by adding processors Processors Processors are of two types those with 512kB secondary cache and those with 1MB secondary cache Choose an appropriate type then install processors starting in processor slot 1 When you install processors you also need to install voltage regulating module VRM attached to each processor starting in VRM slot 1 You need to install a terminator for processor in processor slots with no processor installed If you install more than one processor unify the secondary cache capacity Make sure you install processors VRMs and terminators for processors in the specified positions to prevent the system equipment from malfunction Processor slot 1 Processor slot 2 Processor slot 3 Processor slot 4 VRM slot 1 VRM slot 2 VRM slot 3 VRM slot 4 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 81 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Installing Processors This section explains how to install processors in processor slot 2 NOTE This section assumes that a processor has already been installed in processor slot 1 Install processors in processor slots 3 and 4 in the same way Install terminators for processor in the same way as for processors 1 Disengage the claw of the cover for processor slot 2 then open the processor slot 2 Remove the terminator for processor from processor slot 2 Opening the two levers at the same time will release the terminator from the connector Then hold and ex
90. tempt was made to eject a cartridge when cartridge ejection is inhibited Use the SCSI command or reset to cancel the ejection inhibition New FW Upgrading of firmware completed No EODmark Blinking Data in the tape contains no EOD A possible cause is that a write operation was performed when power supply was abnormal Partition Status The drive is switching a two partition tape to a different partition Partition 1 too large Error On Formatting failed because the size for one partition is too large Decrease the partition size or use a longer tape Read Status The drive is reading data from tape Read Fail Error Blinking Reading data failed Reset the position of the data and retry Ready xxm Status A cartridge has been loaded into the drive and the tape motion command has become executable xxm indicates the length of the tape loaded For a write protected cartridge Read Only is displayed Rewind Status The drive is rewinding the tape to the beginning of the partition SCSI Error Error An SCSI command error has been detected Check the SCSSI cable for connection and retry SCSI ID x Information Indicates the SCSI ID of the autoloader This is displayed for two seconds succeeding to the product ID when power is turned on Search lt lt Status The drive is searching for a record file mark set mark or
91. the system equipment then extract the device bracket 4 Remove two mounting screws from the extended storage bay to be used then remove the bay cover NOTE Store the removed bay cover properly Bay cover 5 Fix the internal DAT changer onto the device bracket with four mounting screws attached to the internal DAT changer 74 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 6 Install the device bracket onto the system equipment then fix it with two mounting screws While installing insert the claw of the device bracket into the guide hole on the system equipment Use extreme care to protect internal hard disks from shock hitting or falling on hard material Being precision devices internal hard disks are very susceptible to shock The next step is connecting cables See Connecting Cables on page 78 Installing an Internal DLT Optional This section explains how to install an internal DLT onto extended storage bays The height of the internal DLT is approximately twice the height of one extended storage bay so use extended storage bays 8 and 9 NOTE This section explains internal DLT The same applies to internal DLT In internal DLT a wide 68 pin type is used SCSI connector Power connector Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 75 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 1 Seta SCSI ID for the internal DLT Use the short bar to set the SCSI ID into the range of 0 to 6 Use
92. ting press key or choose Exit this menu The screen for step 2 is displayed 5 Press key or choose Exit this menu The menu for step is displayed 6 Press key or choose Exit this menu The following menu is displayed Unless you changed settings in step 3 you will return to the Main Menu 7 Choose Save Changes This saves the settings and returns to the Main Menu If you want to return to the Main Menu without saving the settings choose Cancel Changes To not return to the Main Menu choose Cancel Exit Sync Rate MBytes sec Used to set a transfer rate in MBytes sec Use the default 10 for the Narrow SCSI controller change the setting to 20 for the Wide SCSI controller Narrow SCSI off 2 5 10 default Wide SCSI Off e 10 20 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server setting value 40 80 Default 104 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 4 System Environment Settings Width bits Used to set an SCSI width in bits Use the default 8 for the Narrow SCSI controller and the default 16 for the Wide SCSI controller Narrow SCSI 8 default this value is unchangeable Wide SCSI e 8 16 default Disconnect Used to specify whether or not to temporarily release the bus for use by other SCSI devices when a particular SCSI device requires much processing time to execute a command requested from the board In ordinary circumstances
93. tract the terminator 82 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 3 Holding the processor with its fin facing upward and keeping the levers open insert the processor into the slot until it stops then close the levers simultaneously NOTE When you install a terminator for processor you also need to install levers See Installing a Lever onto the Terminator for Processor on page 85 for details 4 Close the cover NOTE If the claw of the cover cannot be inserted properly the processor is probably inserted halfway Check whether the levers are closed properly Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 83 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices 5 Install the VRM attached to the processor in VRM slot 2 Push in the VRM until the claws of the VRM slot are engaged Removing Processors Remove processors in the reverse procedure to their installation however remove a VRM in the following way Removing a VRM Raise the claws on both ends of the VRM slot then remove the VRM 84 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Installing a Lever onto the Terminator for Processor If you want to install a terminator for processor into the processor slot you need to install the lever attached to the system equipment onto the terminator in advance Paying attention to the direction of the lever and the installing locations and stretching out the lever i
94. ul of electric shock Before opening the cover unplug the power cord Do not use the system equipment with its covers removed or with the storage bay door open because electric shock or a failure might occur Right side cover Front cover Left side cover J Panel cover Storage bay door Removing the Cover Before installing a SCSI device or an extended board within the system equipment you need to remove the upper and side covers and panel cover in the following steps Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 39 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Opening the Front Door 1 Insert the door key for front door into the front door then turn it 90 degrees clockwise 2 Pull and open the front door 40 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices Opening the Storage Bay Door Too much force on the storage bay door will deform it Before installing an internal hard disk into an extended storage bay or replacing a failed disk in a disk array or removing a panel cover open the storage bay door 1 Insert the dedicated door key into the storage bay door and turn it clockwise 2 Open the storage bay door by pulling it to the front When opening or closing the storage bay door be sure to do it gently If you open or close the door too strongly internal hard disks might malfunction because of the shock Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server 41 Ch 3 Installing Optional Devices R
95. vices will be recognized the next time the SCSI controller is started 106 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 4 System Environment Settings Adapter Boot Order Used to specify the order of booting for each SCSI controller Choosing this item will display the following screen ues Tus Dew um r Devit SYMS OO 4b i SYMS3Ca96 M ik SYMS3Cu9G M i For the Wide SCSI controller SYM53C896 with Port Num 3000 18 is displayed under DevFunc For the Wide SCSI controller SYM53C896 with Port Num 3400 19 is displayed under DevFunc Choosing the SCSI controller will display Enter New Sequence Number Enter a number as the activation order nth of the SCSI controller then press key NOTE You cannot specify a value that exceeds the number of SCSI controllers In some cases no Boot Order value is set for a newly installed SCSI controller When you changed the configuration of the system make sure that a Boot Order value has been set for the SCSI controller If not set the value by yourself Additional Adapter Configuration Choose this item when you want to change the setting of SCSI boards in a system with some option board s installed You can choose this item only when the number of SCSI controllers is 5 or more NOTE Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server does not allow installation of option SCSI boards Display Mode Used to specify whether or not to display information about SCSI devices by
96. wed by the display below The ID column shows the SCSI IDs for the SCSI devices including the SCSI controller NOTE Possible causes for incorrect ID display are e The SCSI ID has already been used by another SCSI device e No SCSI cable is connected e No terminating resistor has been set for both ends of the SCSI bus HBA D LUN VENDOR PRODUCT REV SYNC WIDE CYL HDySic o J MAAAAAA BEBBBBBBBB xxxx xxxx a 0 Symbios SYMS3CRID mx ID 8 i Symbios SY MS3C 8 xxx BD if 2 0 Synbws SY MSSC Bo xxx 80 0 AAAAAAA men ladura BSB BHBBH 5 for met If other messages are displayed see Error Messages for the SCSI Utility on page 110 98 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 4 System Environment Settings SCSI Utility Screen Configuration of the SCSI Utility screen When the SCSI Utility is started the following screen is displayed MAIN MENI The screen above and the screens in succeeding descriptions are merely examples Depending on the configuration of the system equipment the contents of the display might be slightly different Items displayed in white on the screen cannot be selected NOTE Because the SCSI controller installed on the master board has three bus systems three displays are provided for the SCSI controller on this screen Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server does not use ports with Port Num 3400 of on board Wide SCSI controllers Therefore setting for such port is unnecess
97. y Hitachi products are guaranteed If products of other companies are used operation cannot be guaranteed Check that the slot connectors are engaged properly then insert an extended board Forcible insertion with the slot connectors not engaged could cause pins to be bent or broken Other Option Devices Only Hitachi products are guaranteed If products of other companies are used operation cannot be guaranteed Use extreme care to protect expansion devices from shock hitting or falling on hard material Being precision devices expansion devices are very susceptible to shock 8 Hitachi PC VisionBase 8450H R Server Ch 2 Installation and Use of Devices Names and Functions of Each Part This section describes the names of parts of the system equipment and option devices removable devices and outlines their functions System Equipment Front View VB 8450H VB 8450R 1 Operator panel Provided with switches to operate the system equipment and lamps to indicate the status of the system equipment See Operator Panel on page 11 2 Extended storage bays 7 to 9 Used to install various types of SCSI devices including removable devices such as internal CD ROMs and internal SCSI devices See Chapter 3 Installing Optional Devices on page 37 3 3 5 inch floppy disk drive Provided as standard in every type of system The following types of floppy disks are usable 2DD 720kB format 2HD 1 44MB format 4 Fro

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