Installing Red Hat Linux v7.2 for the Itanium Processor - IBM eServer xSeries 380

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IBM xSeries installation instructions for Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor

Revision Level: 1.2
Updated: 04/01/2002

Supported System: 8683 - IBM xSeries 380

Follow the eserver xSeries network operating system (NOS) installation instructions provided in this document in sequential order unless these instructions advise you differently. Windows and messages might differ from those in this document. Throughout this document, the term select is used to denote the use of arrow keys or the mouse to make a selection from a menu.

This document contains the following

1.0 What you will need
2.0 Where to download drivers and files
3.0 Detailed installation instructions
3.1. Setting up the hardware for Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor installation
3.2. Setting up the BIOS
3.3. Saving and building boot records on EFI based systems
3.4. Configuring hard disk drives using the qLogic SCSI controller
3.5. Configuring hard disk drives using an Adaptec SCSI controller
3.6. Installing Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor
3.7. Booting into Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor

1.0 What you will need

Make sure you have the following items to install Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor:

• A registered copy of Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor
• Supported hard disk drives identified on the IBM Compatibility Web site. Go to the IBM Compatibility Web site at http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported options and part numbers for your server.
• A supported adapter identified on the IBM Compatibility Web site. Go to the IBM Web site at http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported options and part numbers for your server.
• One blank diskette to create a boot disk (label it, ‘Boot Disk’)

2.0 Where to download device drivers and files

• IBM US Web site: http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/
• Red Hat FTP site: ftp://ftp.redhat.com.
• Red Hat Web site: http://www.redhat.com

3.0 Detailed installation instructions

3.1 Setting up the hardware for Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor installation

1. Unplug the server and remove the cover.
2. If problems occur when attempting to install multiple adapters and/or devices, for the initial installation, install all microprocessors you plan to use and remove all adapters and devices that are not required to get the base operating system installed.
   
   For example, if you are installing multiple network adapters, install only one now. If you are using a tape drive or external SCSI devices, disconnect them temporarily. When the operating system starts without errors, install the removed adapters and devices one at a time. This procedure simplifies the installation process.
   
   NOTE: If you plan to use an external direct access storage device (DASD) enclosure, the following instructions do not apply. Refer to the documentation provided with the external enclosure for the correct setup; then continue with '3.2 Setting up the BIOS'.
   
   
3. Install the hard disk drives into the drive bays.
4. Replace the cover.
5. Plug in the server.

3.2 Setting up the BIOS

3.2.1 IBM xSeries 380 POST/FIRMWARE download and Media Creation.

1. Do the following to build a IBM xSeries 380 POST/FIRMWARE utilities CD:
   1. Download the IBM xSeries 380 POST/FIRMWARE iso image from the IBM Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support.
   2. Create a CD by using the instructions at MIGR-4NJNJB.html.
      NOTE: To update the Service Detail Records (SDRs), all files have to be copied to read/write media. You must copy all files from the CD to the Hard Drive or SuperDisk (LS-120), before you install Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor.
2. Do the following to build a LS-120 Diskette:
   1. Download the IBM xSeries 380 POST/FIRMWARE 'zip' file from http://www.ibm.com/systems/support onto a diskette.
   2. Expand the 'zip' files and copy all files to the LS-120.

3.2.2 Check the BIOS/FIRMWARE levels.

1. Boot to EFI Shell and complete the following steps:
   1. Insert the LS-120 diskette or CD containing the BIOS/FIRMWARE utilities into the respectable drive.
   2. At the command line, type the following: map -r (Maps available devices)
      (find the file system (fsx:) defined to the specific media being used)
      Device:00 is LS-120, Device:FF is CD
   3. Type the following: fsx: (fsx:=fs0:, or fs1:, or fs2:)
   4. Type the following: load ipmi.efi (Installs ipmi driver)
2. To check the Firmware levels complete the following steps:
   1. From the EFI prompt (shell>), to find the firmware versions type the following and press Enter: fwupdate /fwversion
   2. Read the ‘Op code’ numbers of BMC, HSC and CBC. They are the current versions on the system.
3. To check the BIOS level complete the following steps:
   1. From the EFI prompt (shell>), to find the BIOS version type the following and press Enter: ver
   2. The following string will display: S460AC4A.86B.XXXX.B.yymmddhhmm
   3. The BIOS version number is the ‘XXXX’ from the above string.
4. To check the SDR level complete the following steps:
   1. From the EFI prompt (shell>), to find the SDR version type the following and press Enter: FRUSDR -d sdr
   2. The last SDR record will display the SDR version installed on the system.

3.2.3 The following procedure contains the steps to update the BIOS/FIRMWARE.

1. Boot to EFI Shell and complete the following steps:
   1. Insert the LS-120 diskette or CD containing the BIOS/FIRMWARE utilities.
   2. Type the following and press Enter: map -r (Maps available devices)
      (find the file system (fsx:) defined to the specific media being used)
      Device:00 is LS-120, Device:FF is CD
   3. Type the following and press Enter: fsx: (fsx:=fs0:, or fs1:, or fs2:)
   4. Type the following and press Enter: load ipmi.efi (Installs ipmi driver)
2. To install BMC firmware release 28, Type the following and press Enter: fwupdate lnbmc27.hex /upload
3. If required, to install HSC firmware release 07, type the following and press Enter: fwupdate lonhsc07.hex /upload
4. If required, to install CBC firmware release 02, type the following and press Enter: fwupdate loncbc02.hex /upload
5. To install BIOS 109, Type the following and press Enter: iflash64 oemfw109.bin /update
   NOTE: To update the Service Detail Records (SDRs), all files have to be copied to read/write media. You must copy all files from the CD to the Hard Drive or SuperDisk (LS-120), before you install Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor.
6. To update the SDR records on the system to SDR 15, from the EFI prompt complete the following steps:
   1. Type the following and press Enter: frusdr -cfg srcfg09.cfg
   2. Type the following and press Enter: 1 (Install SDR from file)
7. Upgrade the B109 CMOS image by typing the following: cmosrw -wd cmos109b.bin
8. Reset the system and complete the following steps:
   NOTE: This procedure does not clear the password. The following message displays "NVRAM cleared by Jumper".
   1. Enter CMOS setup and set the date and time to current date and time if needed.
   2. Save settings. System will automatically restart to EFI.

3.3 Saving and building Boot Options on EFI based systems

3.3.1 Problem:

1. If a problem occurs on the EFI based systems running with Linux and boot options are lost, it might require the rebuilding of the Linux Boot Option.

3.3.2 Description:

1. EFI based systems build a boot option that is saved in NVRAM (held in RAM on the I/O Legacy card).
2. If the boot options are lost due to defective I/O Legacy card or defective battery or replacement of the I/O legacy card, they must be rebuilt.
3. The Linux Boot Option can be built using the Boot Manager "Add a boot option" (See 3.3.3 Linux Instructions for rebuilding the Linux OS boot option if deleted or lost)

3.3.3 Linux Instructions for rebuilding the Linux OS boot option if deleted or lost:

1. Boot the server to the Boot Option Maintenance menu.
2. Select Add a boot option.
3. Select the system partition No Volume Label (VenHW(unknown)Device=80/HD(Part1,....).
4. Select file Menu elilo.efi.
5. Enter a new description, type: Linux
6. Enter the boot option data, type: N
7. Press Enter.
8. At the Boot Options Maintenance menu, select Save Settings to NVRAM.
9. At the Boot Options menu, click Exit.
10. At the Main menu, click Exit.
    NOTE: If your system has a qLogic SCSI Controller proceed to 3.4, if you are using an Adaptec SCSI Controller proceed to 3.5.

3.4 Configuring hard disk drives using the qLogic SCSI controller

1. Start the server and press Alt+Q when prompted.
2. At the main menu select Configuration Settings.
3. Select Restore Default Adapter Settings.
4. Press any key to continue.
5. Next press Esc once, make sure to select Save Changes when prompted.
6. At the main menu select SCSI Disk Utility.
7. Select the SCSI Bus you want to configure.
   NOTE: If you are using both channels of the qLogic disk controller, be sure to repeat steps 7 through 8 for both channels.
8. Perform the following steps to format each hard disk drive individually:
   1. Highlight the hard disk drive.
   2. Press Enter.
   3. Select Low-level Format.
   4. Select Continue With Format.
9. When formatting completes, exit the ‘Fast!UTIL’.
10. Proceed to section “3.6 Installing Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor”.

3.5 Configuring hard disk drives using the Adaptec SCSI controller

1. Start the server and press Ctrl+A when prompted.
2. If your system has one channel, skip to step 4. Otherwise, continue with step 3.
3. Select the Bus:Device:Channel you want to configure.
   NOTE: If you are using both channels of the integrated Adaptec disk controller, be sure to repeat steps 2 through 8 for both channels.
4. Select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings.
5. Press F6 to reset to host adapter defaults.
6. Select Boot Device Options (Configurations).
7. If you have one channel, verify that boot SCSI ID (through SCSI Disk Utilities) matches the drive identification (ID) that you plan to use for the boot partition.
8. If you have two channels, verify that the boot channel and boot SCSI ID (through SCSI Disk Utilities) matches the SCSI channel and drive identification (ID) that you plan to use for the boot partition.
9. Press Esc twice to confirm your changes.
10. To format the hard drive, select SCSI Disk Utilities.
11. Perform the following steps to format each hard disk drive individually:
12. Highlight the hard disk drive.
    1. Press Enter.
    2. Select Format Disk.
    3. Respond Yes twice.
13. When formatting completes, exit the ‘SCSISelect Utility’ by pressing Esc.
14. Continue with section “3.6 Installing Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor”.

3.6 Installing Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor

1. Start the sever, and then insert the Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. At the Boot Option menu, select the EFI Shell [Built-in].
3. Type the following command at the Shell prompt: Shell>map
   This command will display a list of all the file system currently recognized by the EFI Shell. The file system containing the Red Hat Installation CD will be similar to the following: fs* VenHw(Unknown Device:FF)/CDROM (Entry 1), where * is the number of the CD-ROM file system.
4. Change into the CD-ROM file system, by typing the following at the EFI Shell prompt: Shell>fs*: , where * is the number of the CD-ROM file system.
5. At the Fs* prompt type the following: Fs*:\>elilo linux
6. At the Language Selection window, select English, then click Next.
7. At the ‘Keyboard Configuration’ window, select Generic 105-Key (Intl) and U.S. English, then click Next.
8. At the Mouse Configuration window, select the appropriate mouse, then click Next.
9. At the Welcome Screen, click Next.
10. At the Installation Type window, select Install Custom System, then click Next.
    NOTE: If you encounter the notification that the partition table is corrupt, select Initialize.
11. At the ‘Disk Partitioning’ window, select Manually partition with Disk Druid, then click Next. You must create at least the following partitions:
    1. Mount Point ‘/’, 900MB – 4GB in size, and of type ext3 or ext2 must be selected.
    2. Mount Point ‘/boot/efi’, which has a minimum size of 100MB and is of type vfat.
    3. A Swap partition at least the size of RAM (preferably twice the size of system memory). The mount point information for the swap partition is left blank, and the swap type must be selected. When complete click Next to continue.
12. At the Network Configuration window, configure any network adapters and click Next.
13. At Firewall Configuration window, configure the security settings and click Next.
14. At Language Support Selection window, choose appropriate languages to install and click Next.
15. At the Time Zone Selection window, highlight the correct time zone and click Next.
16. At the Account Configuration window, type and confirm your root password and add any additional accounts, then click Next.
17. At the Package Group Selection window, choose desired packages and click Next.
18. At the X Configuration window, select the appropriate video adapter and the appropriate amount of video card RAM, then click Next.
19. At the About to Install window, click Next to start the installation.
    NOTE: If you are prompted for Disk 2, insert Disk 2 and click Ok to continue the installation.
20. At the Monitor Configuration window, select the appropriate monitor, and then click Next.
21. At the Custom Configuration window, select the appropriate items. You might want to test your configuration by selecting Test Setting. When done click Next to continue.
22. At the Congratulations window, click Exit. Remove the CD-ROM or diskette.

3.7 Booting into Red Hat Linux 7.2 for the Itanium Processor

1. From the Boot Option menu choose Red Hat Linux to boot the system or choose EFI Shell [Built-in] and continue to step 2.
2. At the Shell prompt type in the following to boot into Red Hat: Shell>elilo linux