Model B132L/B132L+/B160L/B180L Owner’s Guide
HP Part No. A4190-90023 Edition E0997
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Contents
Contents
Using Your Digital Data Storage DDS Tape Drive
Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive
Changing Your Workstation’s Hardware Configuration
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Boot Console Interface
Displaying the Current Memory Configuration 214
Figures
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Tables
Preface
Release Documents
Safety and Regulatory Statements
Audience
Related Manuals
Revision History
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A4190-90023 E0997 First printing
Documentation Conventions
Literal values
Problems, Questions, and Suggestions
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System Overview
System Overview
B Class workstations have the following key features
Product Description
Product Description
System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs
System Unit Front Panel Controls
System Power Switch
Power LED
Use the Power switch to power the system unit on and off
Power LED lights when the system unit power is on
Next to the system LEDs are the following audio controls
Audio Controls
Removable Storage Devices
System Unit Rear Panel Connectors
System Unit Rear Panel Connectors
Audio Connectors
Security Loop
Signal to Noise
Max Output Level/Impedance
Output Impedance
THD w nominal load
Keyboard Connectors
HP Parallel I/O Connector
Network Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
Serial I/O Pins Pin No Signal Description
Serial I/O Connectors
Scsi Connectors
Power Cord Connector
TOC Button
Pointing Devices
Monitors
Keyboard
Operating System Overview
Usr/sbin/lanscan
Important Information You Need to Record
You will see a table similar to Table
Sample Lanscan Command Table
IP Address and Subnetwork Mask Information
Rlogin
Networking Overview
Mail
Telnet
Man rlogin
Ftp
Rcp
Man ftp
Networking Overview
Using Your CD-ROM Drive
Using Your CD-ROM Drive
CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions
CD-ROM Drive
Controls and Features
CD-ROM Drive Controls and Features
CD-ROM Drive Operating Controls and Features
Control/Feature Purpose
CD-ROM Media
Caring for CD-ROM Discs
Operating the CD-ROM Drive
Loading and Unloading a CD-ROM in the Disc Tray
Disc Tray Description
CD-ROM Disc Tray
Loading a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive
Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive
Unloading a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive
Removing a CD-ROM Disc From a Horizontally Mounted Drive
Releasing the Disc Holder Retainers
To load a disc in the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps
Loading a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive
Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive
Unloading a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive
Removing a CD-ROM Disc From a Vertically Mounted Drive
Usr/sbin/ioscan -d sdisk Return
If you receive this message, go to , Solving Problems
Verifying the CD-ROM Drive Operation
Mounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM
Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc
Following screen messages appear
System Administration Manager window opens. Double-click on
Click on OK
Following screen message appears
Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM
Disks and File Systems window opens. Double-click on CD-ROM
Reading the Busy Light
Window with the following message opens
Defective disc
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Using Your Digital Data Storage DDS Tape Drive
Using Your Digital Data Storage DDS Tape Drive
DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions
DDS Drive
Storage Capacities
DDS-2
Controls and Indicators
DDS-DC Early Model Drive Controls and Indicators
DDS-DC Later Model Drive Controls and Indicators
DDS-2 Drive Controls and Indicators
LEDs
DDS-DC Early Model Tape Drive LED Display Codes
DDS-DC Later Model and DDS-2 Tape Drive LED Display Codes
LED Warning Conditions
Data Cassettes
Media Life
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Media Restrictions
Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Data Cassette
Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a DDS Tape
Loading and Unloading a Data Cassette
Operating the DDS Tape Drive
Loading and Unloading a Data Cassette
Verifying the DDS Tape Drive Operation
Usr/sbin/ioscan -d stape
Using Device Files
Archiving Data
Writing to a Data Cassette
Tar -tvf /dev/rmt/devicefile
Restoring Files from a Data Cassette to Your System
Listing the Files on a Data Cassette
Further Command Information
Man tar
Ordering Information
Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive
Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive
Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Floppy Diskette
Using the Floppy Diskette
Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Diskette
Inserting and Removing a Diskette
Inserting and Removing a Floppy Diskette
Sbin/ioscan
Verifying the Floppy Drive Configuration
Operating the Floppy Drive
Disks and File Systems Disks and File Systems window opens
Formatting a New Diskette
Mediainit -i 2 devicefile
Restoring Files from a Floppy Diskette to Your System
Transferring Data To and From a Floppy Diskette
Saving Files to a Floppy Diskette
Listing the Files on a Floppy Diskette
Tar -tvf devicefile
For More Information
Configuring the Floppy Driver
Troubleshooting
Solving Problems
Solving Problems
Common Problems and Solutions
Problems with Powering Up the System
Power Up Problems
Problem Solution
Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System
Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System
Problems with the 802.3 Network
Problems with the 802.3 Network
Work and offers solutions
Problems Using a Hard Disk Drive
Problems Using a Hard Disk Drive
Problems Using the CD-ROM Drive
Describes a possible problem you may encounter when you use
CD-ROM drive and offers a solution
Problems Using the CD-ROM Drive
Problems Using the DDS Tape Drive
Problems Using the DDS Tape Drive
Problems Using the Floppy Disk Drive
Problems Using the Floppy Disk Drive
Disk drive and offers a solution
LED Error Codes
System Unit Front Panel LEDs
Likely cause SIMMs or processor board
LED Error Codes
Dealing with a Boot Failure
Running System Verification Tests
Man cstm Man mstm Man xstm
Cstm
Cstm verify all
Device Verification
Usr/sbin/ioscan -fun
Man ioscan
Usr/sbin/insf
Safety and Regulatory Statements
Safety and Regulatory Statements
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Special Video Configuration Statements
For EN55022 or Cispr 22 Applications
Emissions Regulations
Federal Communications Commission FCC
Vcci Class 2 ITE
Emissions Regulations Compliance
Acoustics
Regulation On Noise Declaration For Machines -3. Gsgv
Electrostatic Discharge ESD Precautions
Safety Statement
This equipment conforms to the following safety standards
Laser Safety Statement U.S.A. Only
Visible LEDs
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Changing Your Workstation’s Hardware Configuration
Also, read the ESD Precautions in Appendix a of this guide
Checking the Scsi IDs
Usr/sbin/ioscan -f
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Preparing Your Workstation
Removing the Floor Stand
Removing the Main Tray Assembly
Removing Main Tray Assembly
Replacing the Main Tray Assembly
Replacing the Main Tray Assembly
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Installing Storage Devices
Preparing to Install Your Storage Device
Front
CD-ROM
Removing the Storage Tray
Removing the Memory Retainer
Disconnecting the Storage Tray Assembly
Fwscsi
Removing the Storage Tray Assembly
Removing the Storage Tray Cover
Removing the Storage Tray Cover
Installing a CD-ROM or a DDS-Format Tape Drive
Removing a Disk Filler Panel
Installing a CD-ROM or DDS Tape
Installing a Floppy Drive
Removing the Floppy Filler Panel
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive
Connecting the Floppy Drive Data Cable
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 2 Front Position
Disconnecting the Floppy Drive Cable
Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Assembly
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 2 Front Position
Replacing the Floppy Drive and Carrier
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Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 Rear Position
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 Rear Position
Replacing the Storage Tray Cover
Replacing the Storage Tray Cover
Installing the Storage Tray Assembly
Replacing the Storage Tray
Connecting the Storage Tray Cables
Configuring a Hard Disk Drive
Usr/sbin/sam
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Installing Additional memory
Memory Module Location
Removing Memory Modules
Perform the following steps to remove memory modules
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Removing a Memory Module
Installing Memory Modules
Perform the following steps to install memory modules
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Installing Memory Modules
Removing Cache Boards
Cache Boards Location
Removing a Cache Board
Installing Second Level Cache Boards
Installing Cache Boards
Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board
Option Slots from Outside the System Unit
Special Video Configuration Statements
Graphics Adapter Considerations
Graphics Configuration Restrictions
Graphics Paths
Installing the Option Board
Removing the Option Board Support Bracket and Blank Plate
Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board
Removing the PCI Adapter
Replacing the Option Board Support Bracket
Replacing the Battery
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Removing the Battery
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Installing the Optional Egram Module
Installing the Optional Egram Enhanced Graphics RAM Module
Perform the following procedure to install the Egram module
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Installing the Optional FWD Scsi Controller
164
Removing the Blank Plate
Installing the FWD Scsi Cable
167
Changing Your Monitor Type
Setting the Monitor Type from the Boot Console Interface
Setting the Monitor Type at Power On
Changing the Console to External Terminal
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Scsi Connections
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Ultra, Wide-SE
Scsi Bus Differences
Fast, Wide
Priority Address Bus
Scsi Restrictions
Cables
176
Narrow-SE Scsi Bus Configuration Constraints
Connectors and Terminators
Scsi Configuration Constraints
Type
FWD Scsi devices do not work with NSE Scsi devices
Shows the configuration constraints for each FWD Scsi device
Ultra Wide Single-Ended Scsi Bus Configuration Constraints
Ultra, Wide Single-Ended Scsi Bus Configuration Constraints
Device type
Determining Scsi Bus Length
NSE Scsi Bus Length
FWD Scsi Bus Length
Bus Length Worksheet for NSE Scsi Bus
Ultra, Wide-SE Scsi Bus Length
Bus Length Worksheet for FW Scsi Bus External
Bus Length Worksheet for UW Scsi Bus External
Uwse Scsi
Assigning Scsi Device IDs
NSE Scsi Device IDs
External Device Drives
FWD Scsi IDs
Ultra, Wide-SE Scsi IDs
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Connecting to the Scsi Ports
System contains three 3 external Scsi connectors
Rear Panel Scsi Connectors without Terminators
Scsi Port Connection
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Boot Console Interface
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Boot Console Interface Features
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Accessing the Boot Console Interface
To access the boot console interface, follow these steps
Booting Your Workstation
ISL hpux /stand/vmunix.prev
Searching for Bootable Media
Where devicetype is one of the following
Resetting Your Workstation
Displaying and Setting Paths
Mnemonic Style Notation
Type Specification Format
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Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type
Monitor Command
Correct usage for setting the graphics configuration is
Monitor
Displaying the Current Monitor Configuration
This places you in the Configuration Menu. From here, enter
Setting the Monitor Type
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To restart the monitor selection process, press TAB
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Displaying the Current Memory Configuration
This places you in the Information Menu. From here type
Memory Information Sample
Displaying the Status of the System I/O
Module Information Iodc Iodc
Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search Flags
Where state is on or off
Autosearch searches for devices in the following order
Displaying and Setting the Security Mode
To set the SECure flag on or off, enter one of the following
Secure
Secure on Secure off
To enable fastboot, type the following at the prompt
Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode
To disable fastboot, type the following at the prompt
Displaying the LAN Station Address
Address is for the system’s built-in LAN
Configure and Display LAN Settings B132L+/B180L Only
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Displaying System Information
Displaying PIM Information
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Bootstrap service See boot
Glossary
Cluster. See also cluster, cluster client, cluster server
Control key sequence a keystroke
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Pathname
Iconify See iconize
Workstation, diskless workstation, workstation
Option See command option
Mouse pointer See pointer
Root See superuser
Scsi See Small Computer System In- terface
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Working directory See current work- ing directory
System name See internet protocol address
Utility See utility program
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Index
Index
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