Xerox t 180 manual Full sysgen procedure summary, Steps to perform a full sysgen, Qic

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SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES

Full sysgen procedure summary

Use the following procedure when performing a full sysgen.

Step 1. Back up any user files residing on the disks to be formatted

Step 2. Load the sysgen processor into the main memory.

Step 3. Use either the FORMAT or the ERASE command to format the system disks. Refer to the comparison Table 4-1 and the “Formatting a system disk” or “Erasing a system disk” procedure later in this chapter.

Step 4. Install the new operating system software (OSS) using the SYSGEN command.

a.Define the system configuration

b.Load the operating system software

c.Apply system patches (automatic)

Full sysgen procedure

 

The following table lists the steps used to perform a full sysgen.

 

Table 4-2.Steps to perform a full sysgen

 

 

 

Step

Action

System response

 

 

 

 

1.

Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the

 

 

 

selected peripheral device.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Press the Boot button.

PC UI:

 

 

 

The Boot menu window displays:

 

 

Operating

System

 

 

System Disk

 

 

Reel to Reel

 

 

QIC

 

 

 

18/36 Track Tape

 

 

 

 

3.

PC UI:

 

 

 

Select your choice of sysgen media with the

The command menu displays:

 

mouse.

 

 

 

 

COMMANDS

Display Commands

 

 

BOOT

Boot the operating system

 

 

SYSGEN

Build or update system files on

 

 

 

disk from tape or host

 

 

FORMAT

Format and initialize disk pack

 

 

HOSTCOPY

Copy user files from host to

 

 

 

disk

 

 

AUTO

Auto Sysgen

 

 

MINI

Configuration change only

 

 

ERASE

Erase all files.

 

 

 

 

XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE

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Contents April 1998 721P85510 Page Related Publications Number Related publicationsXerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide Table of Contents Index Chapter Content IntroductionAbout the reference set Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Document Set Font Library Font User Guide Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Forms Creation GuideBold Document conventionsIntroduction Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide Xii Types of sysgen Sysgen type Purpose Sysgen overviewOSS software OSS software item Function Information you need for full or update sysgen Resource and information checklistPage Sysgen Command menu Sysgen commandsCommand functions Sysgen Command menuCommand Function Sysgen commandsSYS Sysg Sysge Entering and abbreviating commandsPage Sysgen process Stage Description Sample system configurationsSystem Configuration Sample ConfigurationMachine Type DP180 LPS CPU Memory = 1024KSample configuration options menu Configuration menuOption Description Sample configurationsGerman EnglishFrench Dutch’Y’ or ’N’ Does this System have a Raster Image PROCESSOR? EnterType the RIP Unit Numbers Enter Options RIP x is not in the System Please ConfirmCommand Description Additional sysgen parametersSysgen parameters Page Sysgen and sysgen-related procedures PrecautionsPC UI software loading procedure summary Materials required System UI diskette Installing and upgrading System UI softwareInstalling or upgrading System UI dialog Performing a full sysgen Choosing a format commandFull sysgen procedure Full sysgen procedure summarySteps to perform a full sysgen Step Action System responseFormat Options Scsi FORMAT/ERASE Version XX RunningDP0 Confirm Y/N Steps to perform a full sysgen Action System responseSteps to perform a full sysgen Step Action System response System ID is Sysgen program runningDo you want to enter a new system id? Enter system ID of up to 30 charactersShould sysgen read from host or tape? ’h’ or Creating file DISPCF.SYS on driveReading files from tape/host is displayed Creating file xxxxxx.yyy on drive nAre the Date and Time Correct AS TerminalDisplayed Y/N? PATCH-ID InvokesThis chapter This completes a full sysgen Performing an offline update sysgen Choosing a sysgen commandOffline update sysgen procedure summary Auto command Steps to perform an offline update sysgen usingOperating System Do you wish to continue auto sysgenCreating file xxxxxx.yyy on drive d This will be an auto sysgenXxxxxx is the system file name Yyy is the system file type,This TIME? Y/N IFU Ipfnts IpfntsIF1100 Font family specific font family Sysgen command Do you wish to make any changes? Enter ’y’ Do you want to save the accounting file?Should sysgen read from host or tape? ’h’ or ’t’Applying sysgen patches MER001 Patch to allow Mergenthaler fontsOnly Enter patch ID’s or press Enter AT this TIME? Y/N Would YOU Like to Compile the .IMP FilesOnline update sysgen procedure summary Performing an online update sysgenSteps to perform an online update sysgen Steps to perform an online update sysgenCopy user files from host to disk ’n’Enter y or n Enter y or ’nMade? Enter y or n Or tEnd of tape found. Is another tape to be Waiting to read files from hostSent? ’y’ or ’n’ Vary offline at host. Then enter ’C’PATCH-ID This chapter This completes online sysgen Performing a mini sysgen Mini sysgen procedure summarySteps to perform a mini sysgen OS1000 Ready For Commands Hhmmss Formatting a system disk Disk formatting summarySteps to format a system disk Erasing a system disk Disk erasing summarySteps to erase a disk Steps for loading incremental patches End of tape read OS1000 Ready for Commands HhmmssSteps for loading incremental patches System will Rollover in 1 SECSample JCL for transmission of system software tapes Table A-1.Sample JCL using the IebgenerPage Glossary Glossary GLOSSARY-3 GLOSSARY-4 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-5 GLOSSARY-6 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-7 GLOSSARY-8 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-9 GLOSSARY-10 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-11 GLOSSARY-12 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-13 GLOSSARY-14 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-15 GLOSSARY-16 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-17 GLOSSARY-18 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-19 GLOSSARY-20 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-21 GLOSSARY-22 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-23 GLOSSARY-24 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-25 Gsm HposIps GLOSSARY-27 Sci PpmSpi SysgenGLOSSARY-29 Page Index Index

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