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82 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookmode (service mode), run in maintenance mode, or run concurrently (concurrent mode) with other applica

Detailed Product Descriptions 83Configuration” on page 127 and storage subsystems are described in Chapter 4, “Storage Architectures and Devices” on

84 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookFigure 27. Slot Configuration on Memory Card3.2.4.3 Internal Disk DrivesThe system comes with a stan

Detailed Product Descriptions 85 • 12/24 GB 4 mm Internal Tape Drive (# 6159)The 12/24 GB 4 mm Internal Tape Drive is a 5.25 inch, half-high, single

86 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook1. Mechanical Computer-Aided Design (MCAD) and engineering for aerospace and automotive2. Petroleum ex

Detailed Product Descriptions 87All monitors include the following features: • Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (

88 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookThe microphone is suitable for a wide range of applications, but is especially suited for speech recog

Detailed Product Descriptions 893.2.4.14 Communications AdaptersThe following communication adapters are officially supported: • IBM PCI Token-Ring

90 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • 7133-010 SSA Disk Subsystem (Rack-Mounted) • 7133-020 SSA Disk Subsystem (Rack-Mounted) • 7133-5

Detailed Product Descriptions 91 • 7210-005 CD-ROM Drive • 7210-010 CD-ROM Drive (Quad speed) • 7210-015 CD-ROM Drive (8x speed)Tape Subsystems •

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 ixFigures1. RS/6000 PCI Workstation/Server Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. RS/6000 43P 7043

92 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • 7207-122 4 GB External SLR5 QIC Tape Drive • 7207-315 13 GB 1/4" Tape Drive • 7208-011 5 GB

Detailed Product Descriptions 93When determining a slot in which to place a new adapter, you should start from the top of the table. The list of slot

94 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookFor more information on the adapter refer to Chapter 5, “Adapters, Overview and Configuration” on page

Detailed Product Descriptions 953.3 IBM Multimedia Kit for RS/6000The IBM Multimedia Kit for RS/6000 (# 8679) consists of a video camera, speakers,

96 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • NTSC format • High-power output speaker system includes two premium Infinity(R) sound quality spe

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 97Chapter 4. Storage Architectures and DevicesIn this chapter, the internal storage features of the Models 150 and 260 are

98 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookIt is sometimes referred to as SCSI-I to differentiate it from the generic term SCSI. SCSI-I was the f

Storage Architectures and Devices 99Then, when the seek is complete and data is ready to be transferred, the device can arbitrate for the bus and the

100 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookCurrently, SCSI-III has a transfer rate of 40 MB/s and includes Fast-20 Narrow and Fast-20 Wide.SCSI-

Storage Architectures and Devices 101Table 18. Overview of SCSI-III StandardsFor clarity, the SCSI-III interconnects are discussed. There are four S

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102 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookThese three serial SCSI interfaces have two major differences over their parallel sibling: • The cab

Storage Architectures and Devices 103market. With a 16-bit path, the data rate is double that of an 8-bit device for the same clock speed.Fast/Wide F

104 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook4.2.4.3 SCSI DifferentialNormally, there is one wire in a SCSI cable for each signal. However, over

Storage Architectures and Devices 1054.2.6 Summary of SCSI SpecificationsSCSI defines many different modes of operation, including several different

106 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookThe following describes the SCSI cabling of the two PCI SCSI adapters supported by the Model 150 and

Storage Architectures and Devices 107Devices that have two SCSI connectors have internal cabling that must be included when calculating the total cab

108 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook4.3.1.4 SCSI Device AddressesThe Ultra SCSI adapters support a maximum of 16 SCSI addresses, includi

Storage Architectures and Devices 1094.3.1.5 SCSI Bus WidthOperation of both 8-bit and 16-bit devices on the same external SCSI bus is not supported

110 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • No external attachments are allowed • External Ultra devices running at Ultra speeds: • No inte

Storage Architectures and Devices 111Adapter-to-First Device CablesTable 20 on page 111 describes the cables for the Single-Ended Ultra SCSI Adapter

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 xiTables1. SPEC and LINPACK Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132. Multiuser Perform

112 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookDevice-to-Device CablesTable 21 describes the device-to-device cables for single-ended applications.T

Storage Architectures and Devices 113used to attach an external SCSI device to a SCSI adapter card in an RS/6000 system.Table 22. 16-Bit SCSI-II Sys

114 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookAdapter-to-First Device CablesTable 24 provides a list of adapter to first device cables.Table 24. D

Storage Architectures and Devices 115Note: Most feature codes for cables are only orderable against the attachment device (7204, 7206, 7208). For som

116 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookY-cable to the adapters 68-pin external connector. The remaining two legs of the Y-cable are used to

Storage Architectures and Devices 117Figure 33. Differential External Wide BusTable 27 provides a list of available cables for differential adapters

118 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook4.4 Serial Storage Architecture OverviewSerial Storage Architecture (SSA) is a high-speed serial int

Storage Architectures and Devices 1194.5 Comparison between SCSI and SSA ArchitectureTable 28 on page 120 lists the common features found in SCSI an

120 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookTable 28. Comparing SSA and SCSI4.6 Internal SCSI DevicesThe following section gives an overview of

Storage Architectures and Devices 1214.6.1.1 4.5 GB Ultra SCSI 16-Bit Disk Drive (# 2900)The 4.5 GB Ultra SCSI 16-bit disk drive is a high performan

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122 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookperformance and supports existing 600 MB CD-ROM discs. It will operate in either the verticle or hori

Storage Architectures and Devices 123Table 32. Internal Tape Drives for Model 2604.7 Internal SSA devicesThere are no internal SSA storage devices

124 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook4.8 PCI Storage AdaptersIBM RS/6000 43P Models 150 and 260 support the following PCI-based storage S

Storage Architectures and Devices 1254.8.2.1 PCI SSA Multi-Initiator/RAID EL AdapterThe PCI SSA Multi-Initiator/RAID EL Adapter (# 6215) can be conf

126 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • The SSA head device drivers, which deal with devices that are attached to the SSA adapter. The SS

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 127Chapter 5. Adapters, Overview and ConfigurationThis chapter introduces the major communication and graphics adapters th

128 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • Full duplex LAN operation • Supports system boot over token-ring5.1.2 Ethernet AdaptersIn this

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 1295.1.4 FDDI AdaptersIn this section, information on the available FDDI adapters is given.5.1.4.1 PCI SysKonn

130 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • Support under AIX SMIT and diagnostic routines • Supports remote IPL and NIM with the appropriat

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 131 • SMT 7.3 compliance • AMD SUPERNET3 single chip FDDI design • SysKonnect-designed custom ASIC for buffer

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 xiiiPrefaceIn an effort to provide customers with suitable products and solutions to help their business grow, IBM announce

132 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookdevices located on an ATM network or bridged to a token ring, Ethernet, or other LAN.The TURBOWAYS 15

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 133 • IBM 8281 ATM LAN Bridge5.1.6 Multiple Port AdaptersIn this section, information on the available multi-p

134 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • V.35 • V.365.1.7.2 PCI IBM ARTIC960HX 4-Port Selectable Adapter (# 2947)The IBM ARTIC960HX 4-Po

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 1355.2 Graphics AdaptersIn this section, the available graphics adapters are discussed, and a table summarizing

136 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookThe GXT120P is also ideal for process control, where, in selected configurations, up to four monitors

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 137MCAD, GIS and ECAD. The GXT255P has 8-bit, 16-bit and 24-bit true color depth and allows simultaneous display

138 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookhidden surface removal, depth-cueing, and transparency. This enables your 3D applications to run more

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 139such as Gouraud shading, antialiasing, depth buffering, fog and atmospheric effects, and blending. This shoul

140 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookThe GXT3000P supports display resolutions of up to 1280x1024 at 85 Hz refresh rate, including monitor

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 141Resolution 640 x 480800 x 6001024 x7681280x10241024 x 7681280 x 10241024 x 7681280 x 10241024 x 7681280 x 102

xiv RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookworked with UNIX systems for ten years. His areas of expertise include RS/6000 workstations and workg

142 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook1The Model 150 can accommodate up to four POWER GXT120P adapters, while the maximum on the Model 260

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 1431Captured 15-pin D-shell cable.2Display - The appropriate cable is included with the display.3NS = Not Suppor

144 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook ******* Please define the System Console ******* Type the F2 key and press Enter to use this d

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 145out, the CDE login window will appear on the new display. This will also change the default display for subse

146 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookwhere this can be very useful. In situations where some data or application must be permanently visib

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 147The predefined database contains configuration data for all possible devices configurable for the system.The

148 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook04 for resources attached to PCI buses, such as ISA bus, SCSI controller, CD-ROM drive, hard disks,

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 149Figure 35. Devices Location Codesname status location descriptionsys0 Available 00-00

150 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook5.3.1.3 Configuration InformationInformation about the PCI adapters can be obtained by running the l

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 151The easiest way to configure non-graphic PCI adapters (such as LAN adapters, and so on) installed after IPL i

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152 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook5.4 Summary Chart of AdaptersTable 37 summarizes the adapters (communication, graphics, and storage)

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 153POWER GXT255P # 2852 Yes YesPOWER GXT550P # 2845 Yes NOPOWER GXT3000P # 2825 Yes YesPCI Single-ended Ultra SC

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 155Chapter 6. Diagnostics and System Management ServicesOne of the most important features provided by the PCI-based RS/60

156 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • Selecting a Console DisplayWhen you run Stand-Alone Diagnostics, you will have to select the cons

Diagnostics and System Management Services 157diagnostics were using an IBM 3161 display terminal. The attributes for the 3151, 3161 and 3164 are lis

158 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookto indicate to the system that the default Boot Device Order List is to be used.5. Enter any requeste

Diagnostics and System Management Services 159to the system using cfgmgr -i (or use SMIT -> Devices -> Install/Configure Devices Added After IP

160 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookterminal keyboard, to indicate to the system that the customized Boot Device Order List is to be used

Diagnostics and System Management Services 161Error Log Analysis can be performed in Concurrent mode by selecting the Problem Determination option on

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162 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookThe following messages appears:Just press Enter to go back to the default runlevel.6.4 Diagnostic Ta

Diagnostics and System Management Services 163 • Configure Remote Maintenance Policy:This policy includes modem configurations and phone numbers to

164 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • Display or Change Diagnostic Run Time Options:The Display or Change Diagnostic Run Time Options t

Diagnostics and System Management Services 165 • Local Area Network Analyzer:This selection is used to exercise the LAN communications adapters, suc

166 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • Update Disk Based Diagnostics:Use this service aid to apply fixes (APARs) on your system. • Upda

Diagnostics and System Management Services 1676.5.1.1 Identify and Configure System ComponentsThe firmware must, by various means, become aware of e

168 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookperforms a simple test on them. The system firmware displays the device name or device icon being tes

Diagnostics and System Management Services 169Service Processor Self-TestThe service processor card performs a self test and NVRAM initialization. Th

170 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookBoot Image ExecutionOnce a boot image is located on a device in the Boot List, the system firmware co

Diagnostics and System Management Services 171individual subsystems, one of the icons will be the memory icon. During the display of this icon, an 8-

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 1Chapter 1. RS/6000 IntroductionThroughout 1997 IBM greatly simplified its RS/6000 product line by eliminating redundant o

172 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook6.6.4 Keyboard and Mouse Controller POSTThe keyboard/mouse controller has a built-in Power-On Self T

Diagnostics and System Management Services 173To start the programs:1. Turn on or shut down and restart your computer.2. When the first screen appear

174 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook6.7.2 SMS Graphical Main MenuThe graphical System Management Services main menu offers the following

Diagnostics and System Management Services 1756.7.2.1 SMS Submenu ConfigSelecting this icon makes it possible for you to view information about the

176 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookFigure 37. SMS Submenu Multiboot6.7.2.3 SMS Submenu UtilitiesSelecting this icon enables you to per

Diagnostics and System Management Services 1771. Firmware PasswordsYou can limit access to the system by using passwords. The passwords can be up to

178 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • Unattended Start ModeTo use this mode, a power-on password must be previously specified. If unatt

Diagnostics and System Management Services 1792. Hard Disk Spin Up DelayEnables you to change the spin up delay for SCSI hard disk drives attached to

180 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook6.7.3 SMS ASCII Main MenuThe ASCII version of the System Management Services includes an additional

Diagnostics and System Management Services 1816.7.4.1 How to Determine the Current SMS Firmware VersionThe firmware version is displayed on the init

2 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook •Figure 1. RS/6000 PCI Workstation/Server FamilyThe RS/6000 naming convention is patterned similarly

182 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookdiskette into the drive of the system being used. If a makefw script is provided, execute it. Otherwi

Diagnostics and System Management Services 1836. Verify that the new firmware is currently running. See 6.7.4.1, “How to Determine the Current SMS Fi

184 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook6.7.5 SMS Firmware CheckpointsFirmware Checkpoints are intended to let users and service personal kn

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 185Chapter 7. Service ProcessorThis chapter gives you an overview of the functionality of the Service Processor (SP) and h

186 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook7.2 Customize and Access the Service Processor MenusThe SP menus enable you to configure SP options

Service Processor 1877.2.2 How to Access Service Processor Menus LocallyService Processor menus may be accessed locally by connecting an ASCII termi

188 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • General Access PasswordPasswords can be any combination of up to 8 alphanumeric characters. You c

Service Processor 1897.4.1 Pre-Standby PhaseThis phase is entered when the server is connected to a power source. The server may or may not be fully

190 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • MenusThe SP menus are password protected. Before you can access them you need to know either Gene

Service Processor 191 • Run-Time Surveillance (Heartbeat Monitoring)If the device driver is installed and surveillance enabled, the SP monitors the

RS/6000 Introduction 3The following sections provide an overview of the models that are the subject of this publication.1.2 RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 1

192 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook7.5.1 Service Processor Setup MenuThe service processor setup menu appears as follows:7.5.1.1 Chang

Service Processor 193change the surveillance time interval or the surveillance delay, as shown in the following example.SurveillanceMay be set to Ena

194 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookProvides the SP with a means to detect hang conditions, hardware or software failures while the opera

Service Processor 1957.5.2 System Power Control MenuThe following shows a system power control menu.7.5.2.1 Enable/Disable Unattended Start ModeThi

196 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook7.5.2.3 Reboot/Restart Policy Setup MenuReboot describes bringing the system hardware back up from s

Service Processor 1971. The Use OS-Defined restart policy is set to NO.OR2. The Use OS-Defined restart policy is set to YES and the operating system

198 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookhistorical comparison can be useful to System Administrators and service personnel.7.5.3.2 Read Prog

Service Processor 199Press Enter to continue and you will see the second screen.Now press Enter to see the last screen.7.5.3.7 View System Environme

200 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookan example of the system environmental conditions screen and depends on your system:7.5.3.8 Processo

Service Processor 201Configured by System The processor is present, and has not exceeded the number of failures threshold. It is configured by the sy

4 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookFigure 2. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 (without Peripherals)The Model 150 supports a variety of 2D and 3

202 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookSTANDBY mode reflects the configuration during the last boot. To view the current configuration, acce

Service Processor 2037.5.5.1 Modem Configuration Menu The first two lines of the Modem Configuration Menu (shown following) are status lines showing

204 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookserial port. The SP will mark your choice with an arrow (Port 2 was used in the example for on the fo

Service Processor 205You will see your choices selected in the following screen:7.5.5.2 Serial Port Selection MenuIn any combination, the call-in an

206 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook7.5.5.3 Serial Port Speed Setup MenuThe Serial Port Speed Setup Menu appears as follows:The serial p

Service Processor 207This menu may be used to set or change the telephone numbers for reporting a system failure. The SP allows setting or changing t

208 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookCall-Out Policy (First/All)The Call Out policy may be set to first or all. If the call out policy is

Service Processor 209Customer RETAIN Login User ID & Customer RETAIN Login PasswordBoth apply to a service function to which your service provide

210 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook7.6.1 Power-On SystemAllows you to power-on the system.7.6.2 Read VPD Image from Last System BootDi

Service Processor 211The firmware in your server can be updated using one of four available initiation processes:1. Service Processor initiation2. SM

RS/6000 Introduction 5 • UItra SCSI and SSA storage options for improved data transfer performance and high availability. • Exceptional AIX operati

212 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook7.7.2 Updating Firmware from the SMS UtilitiesFrom a powered-down or reset condition, bring up the S

Service Processor 213and reboots. You know the process is complete when the login prompt reappears.7.8 Service Processor CheckpointsSP Checkpoints a

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 215Chapter 8. Hints and TipsThis chapter provides useful hints and tips, not only for the Models 150 and 260, but for all

216 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookThere are two other ways to alter the boot lists: System Management Services (SMS) and the AIX tool d

Hints and Tips 217bootinfo -p, you will get different results for PReP and CHRP/RPA machines. The result of bootinfo -T is always rspc for every PCI-

218 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookWhen the installation of the backup has finished, the installation program reconfigures the Object Da

Hints and Tips 219that has been released in the last few years (RSPC, SMP, graphics adapters, disks, and so on) has made cloning machines almost impo

220 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookposition, you may just need to boot into maintenance mode after the install and install the MP kernel

Hints and Tips 221SIZE_MB =HDISKNAME =locale:BOSINST_LANG = CCULTURAL_CONVENTION = CMESSAGES = en_USKEYBOARD = en_US3. Create the customization scrip

6 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • System expansion: • RAM: Up to 1 GB • Internal storage: 27.3 GB max • External disk storage: •

222 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook8.3.4.3 On the System You Want to InstallInsert the diskette and the AIX 4.1.4 CD and boot the targe

Hints and Tips 223You can then turn the key (if there is a key) to normal at this time so the machine will reboot when the install is complete.You sh

224 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • SWITCH_TO_PRODUCT_TAPEThis stanza allows you to boot from a product tape, then switch to a mksysb

Hints and Tips 225The Welcome to the Base Operating System Installation and Maintenance screen is displayed.1. Select 3. Start Maintenance Mode for S

226 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookAfter the mksysb installation completes, the installation program automatically installs additional d

Hints and Tips 227You can interrupt the non-prompted installation as described below:During the boot, after a few seconds, you will see three zeroes

228 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookProduct Specific.(Z0)...0001105ADevice Specific.(YL)...P2-I2pci0 00-fef00000 PCI BusDevice S

Hints and Tips 229FRU Number...76H2698ROS Level and ID...36333633Serial Number...68048A97EC Level...

230 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookDevice Type: chrpProcessor Card:Part Number...08L1200EC Level...226050

Hints and Tips 231System:Machine/Cabinet Serial No...7043265887Machine Type and Model...7043-260Manufacture ID...1980Version...

RS/6000 Introduction 7Figure 3. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 (without Peripherals)The Model 260 supports a variety of 2D and 3D graphics adapters incl

232 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookName: PowerPC,POWER3Node: PowerPC,POWER3@0Device Type: cpu Physical Location: P1-C1Name: PowerPC,POWE

Hints and Tips 233Model: IBM,41H8862Node: token-ring@fDevice Type: networkPhysical Location: P2-I5Name: ethernetModel: AMD,am79C971Node: ethernet@10D

234 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookName: soundModel: CS4236BNode: sound@i534Physical Location: P2/Q2Name: 8042Node: 8042@i60Physical Loc

Hints and Tips 235(0x000BEBC200 = 200000000 Hz = 200 MHz) • L2=04096 shows you the size of the Level 2 cache (= 4 MB).8.4.2 Information about the S

236 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookTo get the information, run the following command/usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/uesensor -land you will see

Hints and Tips 237 • Your SPOT server in the bootp server address field. • Your client's gateway in the gateway address field. If broadcasting

238 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook errclear 08.7 Booting ProblemsAfter the firmware has passed control of the system to AIX, proble

Hints and Tips 2398. Check the following files for any modification or problems with permissions:/.profile/etc/environment/etc/profile/etc/inittabIn

240 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook6. Perform maintenance work. Remember to set the $TERM variable so that you can use full-screen edito

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 241Appendix A. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140The RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 is the volume leader of the RS/6000 product line.

8 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook • Outstanding reliability with ECC SDRAM memory and ECC Level 2 (L2) cache, plus a standard service p

242 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookFigure 41. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140The Model 140 has many of the reliability, availability and ser

RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 243Some of the standard configurations and features are described Table 41.Table 41. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 Standard

244 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookA.4 Supported Optional FeaturesThe RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 supports a wide range of optional feat

RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 245technical and commercial distributed environments. With a vast portfolio of available commercial and technical applicat

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 247Appendix B. Special NoticesThis publication is intended to help technical and non-technical professionals market, suppo

248 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookthem into the customer’s operational environment. While each item may have been reviewed by IBM for a

Special Notices 249Lotus Development CorporationCambridge, MassachusettsTivoli Systems, Inc.9442 Capitol of Texas Highway, NorthPlaza 1, Suite 500Aus

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 251Appendix C. Related PublicationsThe publications listed in this section are considered particularly suitable for a more

RS/6000 Introduction 9 • System expansion: • RAM: Up to 4 GB • Internal storage: 27.3 GB max • External disk storage: • Maximum external SCSI wi

252 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook •PowerPC Architecture: A Specification for a New Family of RISC Processors, Second Edition, Morgan

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 253How to Get ITSO RedbooksThis section explains how both customers and IBM employees can find out about ITSO redbooks, CD-

254 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookHow Customers Can Get ITSO RedbooksCustomers may request ITSO deliverables (redbooks, BookManager BOO

255IBM Redbook Order FormPlease send me the following:We accept American Express, Diners, Eurocard, Master Card, and Visa. Payment by credit card no

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 257List of AbbreviationsABIapplication binary interfaceACalternating currentAIXAdvanced Interactive ExecutiveANSIAmerican

258 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookISAIndustry Standard ArchitectureISDNintegrated-services digital networkISVindependent software vendo

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 259IndexNumerics1000Base-SX 1281000BaseT Ethernet 128100BaseTx Ethernet 12810BaseT Ethernet 1282639 ultimedia video

260 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookWAN 133AGP 14ANSI standardX3.131-1986 97X3T9.2/375R Revision 10K 98Apple Inc., regarding CHRP

261comparison between SSA and SCSI architecture 119configuration information 227congruence class 42console mirroring 192cross invalidate 4

10 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookSPEC http://www.specbench.orgLinpack http://www.netlib.no/netlib/benchmark/performance.psUnless otherw

262 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook(black bezel) 846159 12/24 GB 4mm internal tape drive 856206 PCI single-ended Ultra SCSI adapter

263Kkeyboard 59, 85LL1 cache 39Least Recently Used 42Round-Robin 42set associativity 40L2 cache 39LINPACK DP description 12LINPACK SP

264 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookcache line prefetch 44concepts 39cross invalidate 45false sharing 46hardware characteristics

265introduction 21minimum systems requirements 25platform topology 22RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150hardware design 26RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260h

266 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbooksynchronous, SCSI 103system backupcreate 217restore 217system environmental conditions 199sys

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 267ITSO Redbook EvaluationRS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook SG24-5144-00Your feedback is very important to he

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RS/6000 Introduction 11SPEC95 introduces a new reference platform against which other systems are measured, changing from the out-dated VAX 11/780 to

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12 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookSPECfp95 SPEC component-level benchmark that measures floating point performance. Result is the geome

RS/6000 Introduction 13Although ROLTP may be used to compare estimated RS/6000 commercial processing performance, actual system performance may vary

14 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbooktechniques will continue to bring significant enhancements to the PowerPC. • The POWER3 architecture

RS/6000 Introduction 151.6.4 IEEE 1394IEEE 1394 is a transport protocol standard for a high performance serial bus (also known as FireWire) that is

16 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookcapabilities of IP-based intranet or Internet network environments on RS/6000 and AIX systems. This fu

RS/6000 Introduction 17Workgroup was designed to interoperate with AIX, other UNIX, and Windows H.323-based conferencing systems including other desk

18 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookTeleconferencing Consortium, Inc. (IMTC), a non profit corporation composed of more than 150 members a

RS/6000 Introduction 19Further information can be found on IBM’s Year 2000 webpage at:http://www.ibm.com/year2000.Figure 6. RS/6000 Models 150 and 2

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 21Chapter 2. Hardware OverviewThis chapter introduces the standards and architectures that are shared between the RS/6000

© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1998. All rights reservedNote to U.S Government Users – Documentation related to restricted r

22 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookarchitected interfaces and therefore have the opportunity for adding unique value. This flexibility is

Hardware Overview 23 • In a high performance platform, with multiple processors and multiple memories, a switch may be employed to allow multiple pa

24 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook2.1.3 RS/6000 Platform Architecture AchievementsThe RS/6000 Platform Architecture specification achie

Hardware Overview 25approaches to the abstraction of hardware will reduce the burden on hardware developers who produce differentiated machines. • A

26 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook1See the published CHRP document for the original value of this row for platforms that need to support

Hardware Overview 27parity-checked synchronous L2 cache. The Model 150 also features an enhanced memory controller that uses ECC SDRAM memory. The lo

28 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbooksystem interface of a 64-bit data bus and a 32-bit address bus. This highly integrated chip acts as bo

Hardware Overview 292.2.2 Hardware Design for the RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260Figure 9 on page 30 shows the system block diagram for the Model 260. Th

30 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookFigure 9. RS/6000 High Level System Block Diagram (Model 260)The memory controller chip can act as th

Hardware Overview 31are supported, namely the RISC System/6000, or the industry standard OpenPIC. Special attention was given to providing support fo

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 iiiContentsFigures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

32 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook2.3 Bus ArchitectureThe following sections cover the different bus architectures that exist on the RS

Hardware Overview 332.3.1.2 PCI Features and BenefitsThe PCI bus architecture has many advantages including the following: • High data transfer spe

34 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook2.3.3 The 60X and 6XX BusThe 60X bus was designed to provide a common interface that supplies communi

Hardware Overview 352.3.5 The X-BusThe X-Bus is an 8-bit ISA subset bus used to attach several common subsystems to the PCI-based RS/6000 servers. T

36 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookclock frequency of 160 MHz, POWER3 is targeting up to 600 MHz by exploiting more advanced chip manufac

Hardware Overview 37The two additional execution units give POWER3 a peak instruction rate of eight instructions per cycle (two floating-point, two l

38 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookFigure 11. PowerPC 604e Microprocessor Logical Block DiagramA 604e is defined by the following specif

Hardware Overview 39 • 32 KB four-way set-associative instruction cache • 32 KB four-way set-associative data cache • 64-bit memory interface with

40 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookThe main memory is the third level of memory. Its access time is slow in comparison to L1 and L2, but

Hardware Overview 412.5.1.2 Set AssociativitySet associativity is a mechanism that allows for more efficient sharing of the L1 data cache among mult

iv RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook2.3.4 The 6XX-MX I/O Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342.3.5

42 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookFigure 14. The 128-Way Set Associative POWER3 L1 Data CacheEach cell represents a cache line; each co

Hardware Overview 43cache lines (since any particular line from memory may only be loaded into a cache line in the same congruence class). This effec

44 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbookinto a previously unreferenced line, the complete line must be fetched from memory first before the ne

Hardware Overview 45Assume that processor 1 loads into its cache memory address 0x0123, which happens to contain the character A. Then processor 2 wr

46 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookM (modified) The addressed sector is valid in this cache only. The value in this sector has been chang

Hardware Overview 47Thus, false sharing increases cache misses and bus traffic, and this may cause the SMP throughput to be reduced. The bigger the s

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 49Chapter 3. Detailed Product DescriptionsThis chapter takes an in-depth look at the hardware packaging and features that

50 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookThe RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 is designed to allow for system growth in memory, disk, and media devic

Detailed Product Descriptions 51.Figure 19. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 - System Board Locations

v4.7 Internal SSA devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1234.8 PCI Storage Adapters . . . . . . . . . .

52 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookTable 5. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 - System Board Components Location3.1.1.3 Memory SubsystemThe Mo

Detailed Product Descriptions 533.1.1.4 BaysThe system contains five bays, three of which accommodate the following standard devices: • 3.5-inch di

54 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookFor more detailed technical information about the CD-ROM drive, refer to Table 30 on page 122.3.1.1.6

Detailed Product Descriptions 553.1.1.8 Integrated Ethernet AdapterAn integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet AUI/RJ45 port (10Base5/100BaseT) is part of th

56 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook3.1.2 Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS)Following are the features that provide the

Detailed Product Descriptions 57enables IBM service representatives to bring along needed replacement hardware components during a service, thus mini

58 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookConcurrent Mode allows the normal system functions to continue while selected resources are being chec

Detailed Product Descriptions 59memory DIMMs (64 MB, 128 MB, and 256 MB). The available memory specifications are shown in Table 7.Table 7. Optional

60 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookThe present Pearl White Quiet Touch Keyboards will also continue to be available with black systems gi

Detailed Product Descriptions 61 • 6094-040 Spaceball • 6094-600 Magellan Enhanced Input Device3.1.3.9 MonitorsThe IBM P72, P92, and P202 color mo

vi RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook6.5.2 Typical Boot Sequence for RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 . . . . 1676.5.3 Typical Boot Sequence fo

62 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook3.1.3.12 PCI Storage AdaptersThe following PCI SCSI adapters are supported in the Model 150 • PCI Si

Detailed Product Descriptions 63 • 2-Port Multiprotocol PCI Adapter (# 2962) • Eicon ISDN DIVA PRO 2.0 PCI S/T Adapter (# 2708)3.1.3.14 Supported

64 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookExternal SCSI Devices • 3995-C60 Optical Library Dataserver (1 Drive) • 3995-C62 Optical Library Dat

Detailed Product Descriptions 65 • 3590-B11 High Performance Tape Subsystem • 3590-B1A High Performance Tape Subsystem • 3590-C12 Silo Compatible

66 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook3.1.4 RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 Adapter Placement GuidelinesThis machine is designed for customers t

Detailed Product Descriptions 671 If both the POWER GXT120P and the POWER GXT255P are installed, the POWER GXT255P must be installed in slot 2 or 3.2

68 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook3.2 RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 Product DescriptionThe IBM RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 is a new additio

Detailed Product Descriptions 69performance, position the Model 260 as a single-seat MCAD design and analysis solution.In addition, the Model 260’s S

70 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 HandbookThe processor subsystem is implemented on pluggable cards. Two processor card slots are available. If

Detailed Product Descriptions 71Figure 23. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 - System Planar & I/O BoardTable 10. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 - System

vii7.7.2 Updating Firmware from the SMS Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2127.7.3 Updating Firmware from the Service Aids. . . . . . . .

72 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook3.2.2.3 Memory SubsystemThe base configuration comes with 256 MB Error Checking and Correcting (ECC)

Detailed Product Descriptions 733.2.2.4 Operator PanelThe operator panel on the front of the Model 260 contains a power-on switch (on/off), a reset

74 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook3.2.2.5 BaysFive bays are available for the system, as shown in Figure 25. One is reserved for the di

Detailed Product Descriptions 75Figure 25. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 - Front View3.2.2.6 Internal CD-ROM DriveThe 32X SCSI-2 Internal CD-ROM Drive

76 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook3.2.2.7 Rear Bulkhead Connections and ComponentsTable 13 lists the connections and components found o

Detailed Product Descriptions 77Figure 26. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 - Rear View3.2.2.10 Integrated Ethernet AdapterAn integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethe

78 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook3.2.2.11 Integrated Ultra SCSI ControllerThe Model 260 has two integrated Ultra SCSI controllers. One

Detailed Product Descriptions 793.2.3 Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS)The RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 integrates key reliability,

80 RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook3.2.3.3 Fault Monitoring FunctionsBuilt-in Self-Test (BIST) and Power-on Self-Test (POST) checks proc

Detailed Product Descriptions 81 • AC power loss sensing to provide an orderly system shutdown3.2.3.6 Error Handling and ReportingIn the unlikely e