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PC Server 704 - Installing NetWare 3.12
Applicable to: World-Wide
Installation Instructions for Installing Novell NetWare 3.12 on PC Server 704 RAID Servers
Supported systems: 8650-6MM, 7AX, and other 704 models with the ServeRAID adapter added as an option
Note: This document assumes that ServeRAID is the controller used for the install. If you have a Mylex adapter, refer to your user's manual for defining the array (pack). Raid logical drive (system drive) sizes still apply.
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 device drivers/files
3.0. Quick installation instructions for experienced users
4.0. Detailed installation instructions
4.1. Setting up the hardware
4.2. Setting up the BIOS
4.3. Configuring the Adaptec SCSI subsystem
4.4. Installing the NOS
1.0 What you will need
Note: Some Machine hardware may require different diskettes from this list based on your CD ROM type.
Download current ServeRAID option, device driver, firmware/BIOS update diskettes:
a. Go to the URL http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/searchfiles.html The keyword is ServeRAID.
b. Since ServeRAID drivers are updated frequently, download the appropriate latest drivers. (For Mylex controllers, the keyword is Server 704. Refer to the note at the top of this document)
IDECDROM.exe (419490 bytes, 10-02-96) IBM IDE CDROM driver diskette v1.45 or later.
4306979.exe (386309 bytes, 01-23-97) PC Server 704 configuration utility diskette version 3.61 or later.
10L8862.exe (761929 bytes, 12-19-97) PC Server 704 BIOS flash update diskette version 1.00.14 or later.
A Copy Of PC DOS 7 and a copy of Novell Netware 3.12
2.0 Where to download device drivers/files
- IBM BBS (U.S.): 1-919-517-0001
- IBM FTP site: ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/pc_servers/
- IBM U.S. web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/searchfiles.html
- For IBM PC sites in other countries, begin at http://www.pc.ibm.com
- Microsoft web site: http://www.microsoft.com/support/
- Microsoft FTP site: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/
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. Set up a RAID array with an A0 RAID logical drive equivalent to the size of the installed RAM plus 50MB as the boot device. Set up another RAID logical drive for the remaining freespace. Initialize and Synchronize.
2. FDISK the drive. Create an active primary partition on the A0 drive consisting of the entire drive and set it active. Create a 5MB primary partition on logical drive A1 (so that DOS will proceed with its install program).
3. Install PC DOS 7 (optional components not required). When complete, run UINSTALL from the DOS directory on the RAID Option Diskette (see section 2.0) for SCSI CD ROM support, or UINSTALL from the root of the IDECDROM.EXE diskette for IDE CD ROM support, depending on the 704 model.
4. Start the Netware install from CD #1 by running Install from the appropriate language directory under \SERVER.312. After the initial copy, ServeRAID drivers will have to be copied to the \SERVER.312 directory and the appropriate entries made in STARTUP.NCF (Note that the NPAPATCH must be loaded before the ServeRAID driver. Install Network Interface Card (NIC) drivers and optional components as usual.
5. It is mandatory to apply all fixes and patches from http://support.novell.com for correct operation.
4.0 Detailed instructions
Follow the instructions below in sequence:
4.1 Setting up the hardware
Note: Follow the on-screen directions for the following disk operations:
1. Boot to the BIOS upgrade diskette (listed in section 2.0) and flash the system to revision 14.
2. Boot to the RAID BIOS/Firmware upgrade diskette (listed in section 2.0) and flash the controller. (Does not apply to Mylex Adapters.)
4.2 Setting up the 704 hardware
Running the System Configuration Utility (SCU) Diskette on the 704 Server:
1. Boot from the SCU Diskette.
2. Select #1, Execute AMI SCU, then select Enter at the logo screen.
3. Select Step #3, Change Configuration Settings.
4. Select System Board. Under MP Spec Version set to MP Spec V1.4.
5. Select Esc to return to the Main Menu. Select Step #4, Save Configuration.
6. When the save is complete, Select Step #6, Exit. Select Enter at the next screen.
4.3 Setting up the ServeRAID SCSI Subsystem
1. Boot to the current ServeRAID Configuration Utility Diskette.
Note: The Utility, Device Driver, and other diskettes should be at the same revision level as was used to flash the Firmware/BIOS.
2. Select #4, Create/Delete/Copy LogDrive.
3. Select #3, Create Disk Array. Select Enter on each RDY drive intended to be in the array to bring it online.
4. Select #4, Define Logical Drive. Select array A and select Enter. Choose the desired RAID level. Do not accept freespace for the size. Enter a size equivalent to the currently installed RAM, plus 50MB. Select any key to do a quick Initialize. Select any key to do a quick Synchronize.
5. Repeat step 4 with the exception of accepting freespace for the second RAID logical drive (A1).
6. It is recommended that you now perform a manual long Initialization and Synchronization from the appropriate menu selection. Otherwise select Escape to exit the utility.
Note: It is recommended that you create a RAID backup diskette per the menu instructions after setting up your array.
Note: If ServeRAID I is installed, autosynchronization is not a feature and manual sync is recommended on a weekly basis. Firmware/BIOS flash diskette 2.40 or higher is required to activate autosync on ServeRAID II cards. Always use the current levels on all ServeRAID diskettes and Firmware/BIOS.
4.4 Installing the NOS
1. Boot your PC DOS 7 installation diskette. Select Y when asked if you wish to install.
2. When PC DOS asks you to partition the drive, select Allocate some free hard disk space for PC DOS.
3. FDISK now starts. Select #1, Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive (Current fixed disk drive should be defaulted to 1). Select #1, Create Primary DOS Partition. When asked 'Do you want to use the maximum available size... ' enter Y. Press Esc to return to the main FDISK screen.
4. Select #5, Change Current Fixed Disk. Enter 2 for the drive number. Select #1, Create DOS partition.... Select #1, Create Primary DOS Partition. Enter N to the next question. Enter 5 for the size and select enter. Press Esc twice to exit FDISK. System now reboots (leave the install diskette in the diskette drive).
5. Repeat step 1. When the screen prompts, select Format Partition. Repeat for drive D. After completion, select enter at the Welcome screen. Select enter again after verifying the date, time, etc.
6. A list is presented of optional components. Ensure all options say NO and the path to the DOS install target is C:\DOS. Select Continue Setup. Follow on-screen directions until DOS asks you to remove all diskettes and press any key to restart.
7. After booting to the C prompt, type the following:
DEL C:\CONFIG.SYS <enter>
DEL C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT <enter>
8. If you have a SCSI CD ROM system, perform step A, otherwise go to step B
A. SCSI CD ROM:
Enter the date and time. Place the RAID Option Diskette in the diskette drive (see section 2.0). Type the following:
A:\DOS\UINSTALL <enter>
For the RAID Driver Installation Program, accept defaults for every question it asks (usually by pressing Enter). Press F3 at the final screen. You are now at the command prompt. Remove the diskette.
Select <ctrl><alt><del> to reboot. Go to step 9.
B. IDE CD ROM:
Enter the diskette IDECDROM.EXE. Type A:\UINSTALL.
For the IDE CD ROM Driver Installation Program, select Install IDE CD ROM DOS/Windows Software. Accept other defaults. Press F3 at the final screen. You are now at the command prompt. Remove the diskette.
Select <ctrl><alt><del> to reboot.
9. After rebooting, type the following at the C prompt:
E CONFIG.SYS
Enter the following lines at the end of the CONFIG.SYS file:
FILES=40
BUFFERS=30
STACKS=9,256
LASTDRIVE=Z
Press F4 to save and exit.
Place the ServeRAID device driver diskette in the drive and type:
MD C:\SERVER.312
COPY A:\NETWARE\*.* C:\SERVER.312\*.*
Remove the disk. Select <ctrl><alt><del> to reboot.
10. After reboot, place the Netware 3.12 CD in the CD ROM drive and switch to the drive letter of the CD ROM (it was echoed on boot when MSCDEX loaded). Change to the \NETWARE.312\English directory. Type INSTALL and select enter.
11. Read the Ethernet Frame Type message and press Enter. Select to Install Netware 3.12 from the menu. Select to Retain Current Disk Partitions.
12. Enter the desired ServerName. Accept the given internal network number. Accept default source and target paths. File copy now begins (insert the SYSTEM_1 diskette as prompted). Accept all defaults until the copy operation completes and you are at a Netware command prompt. Type the following:
LOAD NPAPATCH.NLM
13. Type load ipsraid.ham. Write down the slot number presented, then press Enter to accept it. Type load install. Choose Disk Options, Partition Tables, and select the 2nd Drive. Choose Delete Partition and press Enter. Select Esc and choose Yes. Next choose Create Netware Partition. Accept the default size and other parameters to take the balance of freespace (select Esc). Select Yes to create. Press Esc twice. Select Volume Options. Select Ins to create a new volume. Accept the default name of SYS along with the other parameters and press Esc. Select System Options, Copy System and Public Files. Read the message about mounting the SYS volume and press Esc. Select yes to mount it. Press F6 when prompted to install from the CD.
14. Enter the path you ran Install from in Step 10. File copy now begins. When complete, press Esc to continue. Select Create AUTOEXEC.NCF File. Accept the text and press Esc. Select Yes to save. Select Create STARTUP.NCF File. Accept the default path. Change the file to read:
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\NPAPATCH
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\IPSRAID.HAM SLOT=<insert the slot number recorded in step 13>
Press Esc. Select Yes to save. Select Return to Main Menu. Select to Exit. Verify by choosing Yes. Down the server from the command prompt. Type Exit to return to DOS. Reboot with the new config files to verify their operation. You are now up at the Netware command prompt and the Install NLM is available for further configuration.
15. At this point the installation varies according to your choices for setting up the server. Follow the on-screen directions to complete the install and for adding additional components and features.
Note: The current patch level for Netware 3.12 is required for correct operation. Download all advertised patches and fixes from http://support.novell.com to complete the installation.
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02-09-98 | |
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PC Server 704 | |
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