Netfinity 5500 M20 - Installing SCO OpenServer v5.0.5

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Netfinity 5500 M20 - Installing SCO OpenServer v5.0.5

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Netfinity 5500 M20 Installation Instructions for SCO OpenServer v5.0.5
Revision Level: 1.1
Updated: 04/05/1999

Supported Systems: 8662 All Models

Architecture: PCI/ISA

Drive Interfaces: Integrated IBM Dual-Channel ServeRAID II Controller

Follow the Network Operating System (NOS) instructions provided in this document sequentially unless you are instructed differently. Windows and messages might differ from those in this document.

This document contains the following:
1.0 What you will need
2.0 Where to download Drivers/Files
3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users
4.0 Detailed installation instructions
4.1 Setting up the BIOS
4.2 Installing SCO OpenServer v5.0.5
Appendix A: Notes for ServeRAID II controller users
Appendix B: Installing the S3 Trio 64V+ Video driver

1.0 What You Will Need
A licensed copy of SCO OpenServer Enterprise System 5.0.5.

Supported hard disk drives identified on the IBM Compatibility Web site. To see a list of supported options and part numbers for your server, refer to: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat

A supported adapter identified on the IBM Compatibility Web site. To see a list of supported options and part numbers for your server, refer to: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat

IBM ServeRAID II SCO Device Driver Diskette, v3.10 (part number 33L3940) or later.

IBM ServeRAID DOS Configuration Diskette, v3.10 (part number 33L3938) or later.

IBM ServeRAID Administration and Monitoring Program Diskette, v3.10 (part number 33L3941) or later.

IBM ServeRAID BIOS Firmware Update Diskette, v3.10A (part number 37L6130) or later.

One blank diskette to create an Emergency Repair Diskette (label it, Emergency Repair Diskette).

2.0 Where to download Drivers/Files
IBM BBS (U.S.): 1-919-517-0001

IBM FTP site: ftp://ftp.pc.ibm.com

IBM U.S. Web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support?page=IBM+PC+Server
or http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/searchfiles.html

For countries outside the U.S., begin at http://www.ibm.com

SCO FTP site: ftp://ftp.sco.com

SCO Web site: http://www.sco.com

If you are very familiar with SCSI, hardware, and the installation process, continue with 3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users. If not, continue with 4.0 Detailed installation instructions.

3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users
1. Any Netfinity 5500 M20 Server with a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) level less than 16A will need to be flashed. Verify that you are at the latest level of BIOS by checking the IBM Web/FTP/BBS site for Netfinity 5500 M20 BIOS Update Diskette. KQE116A was the latest level at the time that this document was published.

2. Insert the SCO OpenServer installation diskette or the installation CD and start (boot) the server.

3. Use the following boot string to install the IBM ServeRAID II Controller as your startup controller:

Type the following at the startup prompt(:) and press Enter:

restart link="ipsraid" Sdsk=ips(0,0,y,0) Srom=wd(0,0,0,0)

Where y = the logical drive number as defined by the ServeRAID II configuration (typically y will be 0).

4. Follow the window instructions that will guide you through the installation, and note the following.

At the Identifying the Installation Media Device window, make sure that IDE CD-ROM is highlighted as the media device to be used (use the Spacebar for options). The IDE Controller should be primary and the master or slave selection should be master.

4.0 Detailed installation instructions
See Appendix A for additional information on using the IBM ServeRAID II Controller as your primary small computer system interface (SCSI) controller.

NOTES:
The CD-ROM drive that is shipped with the server is integrated drive electronics (IDE) based. By default, it resides on the primary IDE controller as the master device.

The release supplement for SCO OpenServer v5.0.5 is located on the SCO FTP/BBS (ftp.sco.com, anonymous ftp) in the /Supplements/rs505a subdirectory. Apply this supplement after the installation of SCO OpenServer v5.0.5.

The /Supplements/rs505a subdirectory contains the following files:

- VOL.000.000, VOL.001.000, VOL.002.000, VOL.003.000 --- The supplement binaries.
Refer to rs505a.doc for details.
Note: These file names must be in upper case to install!

- rs505a.fixlist --- Text file containing a description of the fixes/patches.

- rs505a.doc --- Text file containing complete description of the release supplement,
including instructions for installing or removing it.

4.1 Setting Up the BIOS
1. Power-on the server and press F1 when the IBM logo is in the window to enter Configuration/Setup.

2. Highlight the menu option System Information and then select Product Data and press Enter. The Flash EEPROM Revision Level field contains the BIOS version. The numbers in positions 5, 6, and 7 of the level are the current BIOS level (for example, in KQE116A, the BIOS level is 16A, and the language is U.S. English).

3. Verify that you are at the latest level of BIOS by checking the IBM Web/FTP/BBS site for Netfinity 5500 M20 BIOS Update Diskette. KQE116A was the latest level at the time that this document was published.

If you determine that your BIOS does not need to be updated, continue with step 6. Otherwise, continue with the next step.

4. Download the latest level of BIOS from the following IBM Web site:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/searchfiles.html
a. Type:

5500 m20 bios

b. Select the latest level of BIOS to download. The image is a self-extracting, executable file (under DOS or OS/2) that will create a startable system BIOS flash diskette. The current diskette image is 37L6096.EXE and is labeled IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 BIOS flash update diskette v1.00.
c. Build the diskette image by running the .EXE file(under DOS or OS/2).
d. Answer Y on the last page of the licensing agreement.

5. Start (boot) with the BIOS diskette in the server and answer the question appropriately. After the BIOS update is complete, you might receive a '162 Configuration has changed' error on startup (boot). Ignore this message. Setup will start and you can continue with step 6.

Note: If you do not see the '162 Configuration has changed' message at startup (boot) time, you will need to press F1 when the IBM logo appears to enter Setup.

6. Move the highlighted selection to Start Options and press Enter.

7. Verify that the Primary Startup Sequence is set to the following (change if necessary):

First Startup Device: Diskette
Second Startup Device: Hard Disk 0
Third Startup Device: CD-ROM
Fourth Startup Device: Disabled

8. Press Esc (Escape) to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility menu.

9. If you do not have any ISA devices installed in the server, continue with step 14. Otherwise, continue with the next step.

10. Move the highlighted selection to Plug and Play and press Enter.

11. Determine the I/O, Memory, DMA, and Interrupt resources that each ISA adapter will require.

12. Select the appropriate resource type and press Enter.

13. Scroll through the selections to the value that matches the ISA Legacy Resource and use the arrow key to change the value from Available to ISA Legacy. Press Esc (Escape) to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility menu and continue with step 15.

14. Press Esc (Escape) twice to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility menu.

15. Move the highlighted selection to Exit Setup and press Enter.

16. At the Exit Setup menu, select the menu option Yes, save and exit the Setup Utility and press Enter.

4.2 Installing SCO OpenServer v5.0.5
Note: The following procedure assumes that the ServeRAID II logical drives have already been configured.

1. Obtain the file ServeRAID SCO Device Driver Diskette (33L3940.EXE) version 3.10 or later if the IBM ServeRAID II Controller Support diskette for SCO is not available. This self-extracting file (under DOS or OS/2) will create the latest IPSRAID Boot Time Loadable Driver (BTLD) diskette that supports the IBM ServeRAID II Controller. This file can be located on the IBM BBS, anonymous FTP, and the World Wide Web by a search using the keyword: serveraid.

2. Also, obtain the latest ServeRAID DOS Configuration Diskette (33L3938.EXE) version 3.10 or later for logical drive configuration, and the ServeRAID Administration and Monitoring Program Diskette (33L3941.EXE) version 3.10 or later for SCO OpenServer RAID/array monitoring utilities.

3. Insert the SCO OpenServer installation diskette or the installation CD and start (boot) the server.

4. Use the following boot string to install the IBM ServeRAID II Controller as your startup controller:

Type the following at the startup prompt (:) and press Enter:

restart link="ipsraid" Sdsk=ips(0,0,y,0) Srom=wd(0,0,0,0)

Where y = the logical drive number as defined by the ServeRAID II configuration (typically y will be 0).

5. Insert the IPSRAID BTLD diskette when prompted; then, press Enter.

6. Follow the window instructions that will guide you through the installation and note the following.

Defaults can be taken unless specified otherwise.

At the Identifying the Installation Media Device window, make sure that IDE CD-ROM is highlighted as the media device to be used (use the Spacebar for options). The IDE Controller should be primary and the master or slave selection should be master.

At the Selecting a keyboard type window, use the default U.S. English for all U.S. keyboard/language environments.

The license number, code and data are case-sensitive.

At the Suitability for automatic Upgrade window, select Fresh

At the Configuring the basic system window, type the System/Domain, Names, Security Profile, and Time Zones as appropriate for your site. Consult your local system administrator for details.

At the Configuring optional software window, select Deferred for the Network Card using the Spacebar for choices. The network configuration manager or netconfig can be run after the installation is complete to configure any installed network adapters and protocols.

Note: Be sure to check the Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. (SCO) bulletin board system (BBS) or Web site for the latest network interface card (NIC) device drivers and/or release supplements that might be required (that is, release supplement 505a).

For Video and graphics, select VESA SVGA.

Note: If you intend on using the S3 TRIO 64V2/GX driver that allows higher video resolutions, use the VGA video driver during NOS installation. You can only install this new video driver after the NOS installation is complete. Review Appendix B for full device driver installation details.

For Mouse, select Low Resolution Keyboard Mouse (two-button mouse) or High Resolution Keyboard Mouse (three-button mouse) depending on the type of mouse installed.

All other installation components (choosing software, setting up your startup hard disk drive/file systems, root passwords, and so on) are dependent upon the specifications of your site. Consult your local system administrator for details.

While the operating system is being installed on the ServeRAID II controller, the following two messages might appear while files are being copied from the compact disc (CD):

- Extracting BTLD distribution for IPSRAID ... /etc/uadmin getdev ips: No such device (error 19)

This requires no user input and can be ignored.

- dynamic linker: dlvr_audit: Cannot open /dev/zero for file /lib/libprot.so.1

This message might be displayed many times. This message can also be ignored. Press Enter to continue with the installation when prompted.

7. After the installation is complete, remove any diskettes or other media; then, press Enter to restart the server.

8. You will receive a Virus Warning after you restart the server; this is normal. Select Change is expected.

9. At the startup (boot) prompt, press Enter.

Appendix A: Notes for ServeRAID II controller users
The following notes are applicable if the IBM ServeRAID II Controller is being used, either as the startup controller or as a primary SCSI controller.

All ServeRAID II logical array drives must be initialized and synchronized before installing any operating system.

Logical drives residing on the first ServeRAID II adapter must be referenced via the following Sdsk boot string option.

- For ServeRAID II logical drive 0, use ServeRAID II boot string option - Sdsk=ips(0,0,0,0)

- For ServeRAID II logical drive 1, use ServeRAID II boot string option - Sdsk=ips(0,0,1,0)

- For ServeRAID II logical drive 2, use ServeRAID II boot string option - Sdsk=ips(0,0,2,0)

In general, the Sdsk option is specified via the boot string for an IBM ServeRAID II Controller, as follows:

Sdsk=ips (adapter number, bus number, SCSI ID number, SCSI logical unit number (LUN))

Note: ServeRAID II logical drives always reside on bus 0.

When both the ServeRAID II and integrated SCSI controllers are used, the ServeRAID II controller will default to the startup controller if logical drives are defined.

If a ServeRAID II adapter is in the server, then you MUST also specify the Srom option in the boot string. When a ServeRAID II adapter is in the server, the Srom option is specified via the boot string, as follows:

Srom=wd(w,x,y,z)

Where w = 0 -> Primary IDE controller
w = 1 -> Secondary IDE controller

x = 0 -> Master IDE device
x = 1 -> Slave IDE device

y and z -> always 0

By default, the CD-ROM drive that is shipped with the server is configured to be on the primary IDE controller as the master device. The corresponding Srom option for the boot string is:

Srom=wd(0,0,0,0)

Appendix B: Installing the S3 Trio 64V+ Video driver
1. Start the server and logon as root.

2. Double-click the System Administration icon and double-click on the Video Configuration Manager icon.

3. Click Add Adapter and select S3 Trio64 (86C764) from the graphics adapter list.

. Click Monitor and select the appropriate monitor from the list.

5. Click Resolution and select the preferred resolution setting from the list.

Note: Do not select a resolution that exceeds the maximum resolution supported by your monitor or graphics adapter.

6. You must logoff to make the changes effective.

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	Document Category	SCO
	Date Created	13-04-99
	Last Updated	15-04-99
	Revision Date	15-04-2000
	Brand	IBM PC Server
	Product Family	Netfinity 5500 M20
	Machine Type	8662
	Model	all
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