This document explains how to boot an SP node via manual node conditioning. The advantage of manual node conditioning as opposed to normal node conditioning (netbooting) is that tty connections can assist in troubleshooting problems that may be occurring with the netboot. The normal node conditioning process uses the serial connection during its process, so the tty is unavailable for monitoring.
Valid options are dependent upon the version of Parallel System Support Programs (PSSP) you are using:
NOTE: There are special procedures listed for an SMP node in step 5.
smitty node_data
---------------------------------------------------------- Boot/Install/usr Server Information Start Frame [] # Start Slot [] # Node Count [] # OR Node List [] Boot/Install Server Node Identifier [] Network Install Image Name [] Destination Hard Disk(s) [] Response from Server to bootp Request <F4 to LIST> /usr Server's Hostname or IP Address [] Gateway to /usr Server [] /usr Client Adapter Name Run setup_server on the Control Workstation? yes---------------------------------------------------------------
Select the correct node either by using the Start Frame/Start Slot/Node Count fields OR the Node List field. Use the F4 key to list and select values for Response from Server to bootp Request. All other fields are optional. Be sure the last field is set to yes so the setup_server script will run.
Sample output:
node# hostname hdw_enet_addr srvr response install_disk
last_install_image last_install_time next_install_image
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1 sw221 02608C2D4511 0 customize hdisk0
/ssp/bos.obj.july17 Tue_Sep_19_12:47:07 bos.obj.july17
3 sp223 02608C2D45DD 0 disk hdisk0
s/ssp/bos.obj.july6 Tue_Jul_18_16:38:54 bos.obj.july17
5 sp225 02608C2D4145 1 disk hdisk0
/ssp/bos.obj.july17 Fri_Aug_18_13:51:44 bos.obj.july17
7 sp227 02608C2D4BDF 0 disk hdisk0
/ssp/bos.obj.july17 Wed_Aug_23_12:30:21 bos.obj.july17
NOTE: In the fifth field of this output, node 1 is set to "customize", and nodes 3, 5, and 7 are set to "disk".
spmon -g "SP" "Display Layouts" Select appropriate frame number and node number Select "Node Front Panel Layout" "Display Node Layout"
NOTE: If this is a high node (SMP), then go to Appendix A. Once that section is complete, proceed to step 11 (skip steps 6-10).
You should see the following menu. If the menu is not displayed, press the <Enter> key.
------------------------------------------------------------ MAIN MENU 1. Select BOOT (Startup) Device 2. Select Language for these Menus 3. Send Test Transmission (PING) 4. Exit Main Menu and Start System (BOOT) Type the number for your selection, then press "ENTER" (Use the "Backspace" key to correct errors) -----------------------------------------------------------
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SELECT BOOT (STARTUP) DEVICE
Select the device to BOOT (Startup) this machine.
WARNING: If you are using Token-Ring, selection of an
incorrect data rate can result in total disruption of the
Token-Ring network.
"==>" Shows the selected BOOT (startup) device
1. Use Default Boot (Startup) Device
2. Ethernet: Slot 0/1, 15-pin connector
3. Ethernet: Slot 0/1, BNC connector (1-pin)
4. Ethernet: Slot 0/4, 15-pin connector
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88. Next Page of Select BOOT (Startup) Device Menu
99. Return to Main Menu
Type the number for your selection, then press "ENTER"
(Use the "Backspace" key to correct errors)
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This menu will always have Use Default Boot (Startup) Device as the initial selection. Choose the correct boot device from the menu depending upon the node you are installing. A wide node will usually use the option for BNC ethernet. A thin node will use the option for "built-in" ethernet.
You will be prompted to enter:
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SET OR CHANGE NETWORK ADDRESSES
Select an address to change
Currently selected BOOT (startup) device is:
Ethernet: Slot 0/1, BNC connector (1-pin)
Hardware address .............................. 02608C2D4BDF
1. Client address 009.019.173.027
(address of this machine)
2. BOOTP server address 009.019.173.023
(address of the remote machine you boot from)
3. Gateway address 000.000.000.000
(Optional, required if gateway used)
97. Return to Select BOOT (Startup) Device Menu
(Saves addresses)
99. Return to Main Menu (Saves addresses)
Type the number for your selection, then press "ENTER"
(Use the "Backspace" key to correct errors)
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SEND TEST TRANSMISSION (PING)
A test to see if the machine at the origin
address can communicate, thru the network, with the
machine at the destination address.
Currently selected BOOT (startup) device is:
Ethernet: Slot 0/1, BNC connector (1-pin)
Hardware address ............................ 02608C2D4BDF
Select an address to change or select "4" to begin the test.
1. Origin address 009.019.173.027
2. Destination address 009.019.173.023
3. Gateway address 000.000.000.000
(Optional, required if gateway used)
4. START PING TEST
99. Return to Main Menu
Type the number for your selection, then press "ENTER"
(Use the "Backspace" key to correct errors)
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If the ping test is unsuccessful, you have a network connectivity problem or have entered an invalid IP address. Do not proceed until you correct the problem and receive a successful ping test.
A successful test will display the following:
----------------------------------------------------------- TEST TRANSMISSION (PING) RESULTS SUCCESSFUL TEST. Transmission sent and received. 97. Return to Send Test Transmission screen. 99. Return to Main Menu Type the number for your selection, then press "ENTER" (Use the "Backspace" key to correct errors) ------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------- STARTING SYSTEM (BOOT) To get a NORMAL boot, turn the key on your system unit to "NORMAL" and press "ENTER" to continue booting. 99. Return to Main Menu Type the number for your selection, then press "ENTER" (Use the "Backspace" key to correct errors) --------------------------------------------------------------
You should see bootp packets sent and received and then tftp packets sent and received.
Once tftp completes, the next screen you will see depends on the type of network boot that is being done (maintenance, Sysback, diag, and so on).
When the node conditioning is complete, you should see a login prompt (for install or customize options) or a maintenance menu for the maintenance option.
NOTE: Do NOT use this procedure for wide and thin nodes.
Use the spmon GUI or issue the command (for node slot 1):
spmon -key service node1
spmon -open node1
sbb
spmon -p on node1
spmon -open node1
NOTE: If you see the following prompt, hit <Enter>:
DO YOU WANT TO UPDATE FLASH FROM LINE S2 [y/n] ? n