Dell 2100/200, 2100/180 manual Using NetWare-Tested and -Approved Drives, Drive Status Items

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These removable media options are supported by Net- Ware’s monitor.nlm program.

Follow these steps to set up the removable media:

1.Load monitor.nlm to display the various options.

2.Select Disk Information. All system hard-disk drives appear.

3.Select the removable-media device. Drive status items appear as shown in Table 3-4.

Table 3-4. Drive Status Items

Menu Options

Default Value

 

 

Volume Segments on

(select for list)

Drive1

 

Read After Write Verify1

Hardware Level

Drive Light Status1

Not supported

Driver Operating Status1

Active

Removable Drive Mount

Mounted

Status2

 

Removable Drive Lock

Not Locked

Status2

 

1Valid for both removable and nonremovable types of SCSI drives.

2Valid for removable media only.

Mount Status

Mounting causes a drive to come online as a NetWare storage device. Dismounted drives are inactive and can- not be accessed.

Before you eject your current media, you should first dis- mount it (menu option 5). When the media status is dismounted, you can eject the media. However, NetWare does not allow you to dismount media if it is locked.

To insert your new media, wait for the drive to spin up, and then select the Removable Drive Mount Status option.

Lock Status

If your removable-media device supports the lock/unlock feature, you can lock the media (menu option 6). The media must be in the Not Locked state before you can eject it.

Verify Status

The Read After Write Verify option (menu option 2) is set to Hardware Level by default. This option cannot be specified in the startup.ncf or autoexec.ncf files. How- ever, the default can be set on the command line. See “Using the load Command Line Options” found earlier in this section.

The available options are defined as shown in Table 3-5.

Table 3-5. Read After Write Verify Options

Option Setting

Function

 

 

Disabled

All writes to SCSI disk drives are

 

executed with the SCSI Write

 

command (0Ah or 2Ah).

Hardware Level

All writes to SCSI disk drives are

 

executed with the SCSI Write and

 

Verify command (2Eh) or (if this

 

command is not supported by the

 

drive) with the SCSI Write

 

command (0Ah or 2Ah), followed

 

by the SCSI Verify command

 

(2Fh).

Software Level

Not supported.

 

 

Using NetWare-Tested and -Approved Drives

In order for a drive and host adapter to be fully certified as NetWare “Yes, Tested and Approved,” they must both pass a qualification process that takes place before you see the product. The goals of NetWare testing are to sim- plify installation and provide the highest quality disk subsystem.

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Contents USER’S Guide Page When Using Your Computer System Safety InstructionsErgonomic Computing Habits Page Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Working Inside Your ComputerPage About This Guide PrefaceOther Documents You May Need Warranty and Return Policy InformationNotational Conventions Example autoexec.bat and c\windows Typographical ConventionsPage Introduction System FeaturesDell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Front Panel Connecting External DevicesSupported Operating Systems Getting Help Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the ComputerBooting the CD Using the Dell Server Assistant CDCD Main Menu Choose Language Configure the SystemRun System Utilities Use Online ManualsCreate Windows NT Server 3.51 Diskettes Create Operating System Support DiskettesCreate NetWare 4.x Diskettes Create NetWare 3.12 DiskettesVideo Drivers Installing Video Drivers for Windows NTAsset Tag Utility Restart Windows NTAsset Tag Command-Line Options Using the Asset Tag UtilityAssigning and Deleting an Asset Tag Number Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Scsi Select Default Settings Installing and Configuring Scsi DriversSCSISelect Utility Boot Device Settings Basic Host Adapter SettingsDefault Scsi Controller Settings Advanced Host Adapter Settings Scsi Device SettingsStarting the SCSISelect Utility Using SCSISelect Menus Installation for Microsoft Win- dows NTUsing the Scsi Disk Utilities Installation OverviewPerforming a Windows NT 3.51 Installation Installing Windows NT 3.51 and the DriverPerforming a Windows NT 4.0 Installation Using Windows NT to Install or Update the DriverInstalling or Updating the Driver With Win- dows NT Removing a Host Adapter When you see the following message, click OK to exitSwapping a Host Adapter Restart your computerTroubleshooting for Windows NT Installation for Novell NetWareCalculating the Slot Number Installing EZ-SCSIPerforming a NetWare 4.x Installation Installing NetWare and the DriverLoad pathname aic7870.dsk options slot=x Performing a NetWare 3.12 InstallationUsing the load Command Line Options Using NetWare to Install or Update the DriverLoad Command Line Options Lunenable= Devenable=Tagdisable IocombineUsing Scsi Devices Sample load CommandBit Mask Options Load pathname aic7870 options slot=xUsing Removable Media Booting From a Scsi DeviceFiles Necessary to Set Up Booting From a Scsi Device Formatting MediaDrive Status Items Using NetWare-Tested and -Approved DrivesRead After Write Verify Options Setting Up a CD-ROM Drive With Net- Ware 3.12 or Using the NetWare Tape Backup UtilityOptimizing Performance Non-Host-Adapter Specific Troubleshooting for NetWareHost-Adapter Specific OffDell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramConfiguration Options and System Data Title BoxHelp System Setup KeysKey Functions Main Menu of the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramMain Menu Categories Boot Options Submenu Boot Options Submenu CategoriesNum Lock Service TagSpeaker MicroprocessorAdvanced Menu Categories Advanced Menu of the System Setup ProgramSerial Port Parallel ModeParallel Port Diskette ControllerSecurity Menu Categories Security Menu of the System Setup ProgramUser Password Is Supervisor Password IsSet Supervisor Password Set User PasswordVirus Check Reminder Exit Menu CategoriesUsing the Password Features Operating With a Supervisor Password Enabled Using Your Supervisor Password to Secure Your SystemDeleting or Changing an Existing Super- visor Password Using the User Password FeatureUsing Your User Password to Secure Your System Assigning a User PasswordDisabling a Forgotten Password Deleting or Changing an Existing User PasswordPassword Options Password OptionsResponding to Error Messages Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Configuring EISA, ISA, and PCI Expansion Cards Using the Eisa Configuration UtilitySystem Board Options When to Run the Eisa Configu- ration Utility How to Run the Eisa Configura- tion UtilityMaking Selections in the Eisa Configu- ration Utility Starting the Eisa Configuration UtilityUsing Online Instructions Configure Computer Learn About Configuring Your ComputerImportant Eisa Configuration Information Main MenuAdding an Expansion Card Add or Remove BoardsRepositioning an Expansion Card View or Edit DetailsDisplay the list of system board options as follows Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Eisa System Board Options Screen Example Advanced Menu Maintain System Configuration DisketteSet Date and Set Time Exit From This UtilityResolving Resource Conflicts Set Verification Mode MenuView Additional System Information Menu Maintain SCI Files MenuSystem Board Options Screen Modeling ModeHow Password Security Works Deleting an Existing Supervisor Password Assigning or Changing a Supervisor PasswordSelect the Supervisor Password category Type your new supervisor passwordDeleting an Existing User Password Assigning or Changing a User PasswordSelect the User Password category Type your new user passwordDisabling a Forgotten Password Working Inside Your Computer Safety First-For You and Your ComputerBefore You Begin Removing the Computer Cover System OrientationReplacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Front Bezel Removing the Front BezelInside Your Computer Unpacking Your Hardware OptionWorking Inside Your Computer Inside the Chassis-Front/Right Side View Inside the Chassis-Back/Left Side View Removing the System Board Assembly Removing and Replacing the System Board AssemblyPartially remove the system board assembly from the chassis Disconnect the following cables from the system boardInstall the system board assembly in the chassis Replacing the System Board AssemblyReconnect the cables to the system board Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide System Board Features Installing System Board OptionsExpansion Card Examples Expansion CardsExpansion Slots Installing an Expansion CardRemoving an Expansion Card Installing an Expansion CardDIMMs and Dimm Sockets Adding MemoryDimm Installation Guidelines Memory Upgrade KitsInstalling System Board Options Sample Dimm Configurations Performing a Memory UpgradeInstalling a Dimm Removing a Dimm Installing a Microprocessor UpgradeRemove the microprocessor chip from the socket Remove the heat sinkUnpack the new microprocessor 10. Pin-1 Identification Install the microprocessor chip in the socket Fig- ureReplace the microprocessor securing clip 12. Installing the Heat SinkRemove the old battery Replacing the System BatteryInstall the new battery with the side labeled + fac- ing up Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Configuring a Drive Installing Drives in the External BaysJumpers External Drive Bay Hardware Removing and Replacing Plastic Inserts Removing and Replacing Front- Panel InsertsRemoving Metal Inserts Removing a Metal Insert Connecting the DriveDC Power Cables Installing Drives in the External BaysDiskette Drive Interface Cable Prepare the drive for installationVerify correct operation of your system Installing Scsi Drives in the External Bays10 -Pin to 50-Pin Adapter Configure the controller card if necessary11. Connecting an Optional Scsi Controller Card Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Scsi Configuration Guidelines Installing Drives in the Internal BaysScsi ID Numbers Scsi Termination Jumper Locations Device TerminationScsi Cable Configuring the Boot DeviceScsi Cable for a PowerEdge 2100 System Unpack each Scsi drive, and prepare it for installation Installing Scsi Hard-Disk Drives in the Internal BaysReinstall the hard-disk drive cage in the chassis Figure Install the Scsi drives in the hard-disk drive cageAttach the Scsi cable to each Scsi drive Test the Scsi drivesTable A-1. Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsDrives Power Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Jumpers-A General Explanation Hardware Configuration FeaturesFigure B-1. System Board Jumpers Table B-1. System Board Jumpers Cardbios VGA EisaTable B-2. Connectors and Sockets on the System Board Connectors and SocketsSerial and Parallel Ports Ports and ConnectorsFigure B-3. Pin Numbers for the Serial Port Connectors Serial Port ConnectorsKeyboard and Mouse Connectors Parallel Port ConnectorTable B-3. Pin Assignments for the Serial Port Connectors Mouse Connector Keyboard ConnectorRED Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Backup Devices Scheduling BackupsRecovering Data Maintaining the SystemRecommended Tools and Accessories Cleaning System ComponentsCleaning the Computer, Monitor, and Keyboard Exteriors Cleaning DrivesEnvironmental Factors TemperatureHumidity AltitudeCorrosion Dust and ParticlesElectromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference Magnetism Power Source InterruptionsShock and Vibration Uninterruptible Power Supply Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersFCC Notices U.S. Only Regulatory NoticesClass a Class BEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only IC Notice Canada OnlyCE Notice Class 1 Notice Vcci Notices Japan OnlyClass 2 Notice Korean Regulatory Notice Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeWymagania Polskiego Centrum Badañ i Certyfikacji Pozosta³e instrukcje bez pieczeñstwaRegulatory Notices D-141 Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Warranties and Return Policy Limited Three-Year Warranty U.S. OnlyCoverage During Year One Coverage During Years Two and Three Limited Three-Year Warranty Canada OnlyGeneral Warranties and Return Policy E-145 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only Table F-1. Technical Specifications Drives Technical Specifications F-149 Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Glossary BBS BiosBTU BZTCD-ROM CcftCGA CmosDIN DimmDIP DMAECC DTEECP EDOFCC FATGUI HMAIRQ IPXISA ITEMBR LUNMDA MGANMI NLMNtfs NvramPqfp PostPRN PVCRTC ROMScsi SdmsTSR TFTUMB UPSVesa VDSVGA Vram VlsiXMM XMS
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