Installing SCO Open UNIX v8.0.0 - IBM eServer xSeries 225

Steps

Supported systems
IBM eServer xSeries 225 (Type 8647)

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1.0 What you will need
2.0 Where to download device drivers and files
3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users
4.0 Detailed installation instructions
4.1 Setting up the hardware
4.2 Setting up your server
4.2.1. Updating the BIOS code
4.2.2. Updating the diagnostic code
4.2.3. Updating the service processor firmware (if applicable)
4.2.4. Installing the system-management device driver (if applicable)
4.3 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated LSI small computer system interface (SCSI) controller
4.4 Configuring arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter
4.5 Installing SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 (UnixWare 7.1.2)

You must have the following software and hardware for the installation:

• Open UNIX 8 Standard Media Kit
• At minimum, a certificate of license and authenticity for SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 Enterprise Edition
• Supported hard disk drives. Visit the IBM Compatibility Web site for the ServerProven list of supported options and part numbers for your server.
• Supported adapters. Visit the IBM Compatibility Web site for the ServerProven list of supported options and part numbers for your server. If you have added an IBM ServeRAID adapter to your server, you need the following CD and diskettes:
• • If your server has an integrated LSI Logic Ultra-320 small computer system interface (SCSI) controller, download the UnixWare 7 LSI logic mpt host bus adapter (HBA) device driver image to a diskette. Label the diskette MPT HBA.
  • IBM ServeRAID Support CD version 5.11 or higher.
  • IBM ServeRAID HBA device drivers for SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 (UnixWare 7.1.2) diskette. Visit the IBM U.S. Support Web site and download the device driver image to a diskette, or you can download the diskette image file from the IBM ServeRAID Support CD. Label the diskette IPS HBA.
• One blank diskette to create a BIOS code flash diskette. You might need additional blank diskettes for firmware updates.

You can download device drivers and files from the following sites:

• IBM U.S. Support Web site
• SCO Web site: http://www.sco.com
• SCO FTP site: ftp://ftp.sco.com

If you have experience with small computer system interface (SCSI), hardware, and the installation process, continue with section 3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users. If not, continue with section 4.0 Detailed installation instructions.

Note: To avoid system boot failures when a ServeRAID SCSI controller is installed in an xSeries IDE server, disable the IDE controller from BIOS, or disconnect the cable from the IDE hard disk drive, before installing SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 (UnixWare 7.1.2) on the ServeRAID SCSI controller.

Complete the following steps to install SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 (UnixWare 7.1.2): 

1. Start the server.
2. Insert the Installation CD 1 into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Follow the instructions that guide you through the installation process.
4. At the Installing HBA diskettes screen, complete the steps that are applicable:
5. • If your server has an IBM ServeRAID adapter installed, insert the IBM ServeRAID HBA device drivers for SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 diskette (labeled IPS HBA) into the diskette drive, select Install HBA Diskette, and press F10.
   • If you are using a server-integrated SCSI controller, complete the applicable steps:
   • • If your server has an Adaptec integrated SCSI controller, select Proceed with installation and press F10.
     • If your server has an LSI Logic integrated SCSI controller, when the Installing HBA Diskettes screen is displayed, insert the UnixWare 7 LSI logic mpt device drivers for SCO UnixWare and Open UNIX 8 diskette (labeled MPT HBA) into the diskette drive; then, select Install HBA Diskette, and press F10.
   • If you are using an IDE controller and hard disk drive without a SCSI controller, select Proceed with installation, and press F10.
6. At the Network Configuration screen, select Defer network configuration, and press Enter.
7. At the Selecting the Mouse screen, select PS/2-compatible Mouse, and press Enter.
8. When the UnixWare installation is complete, log in as root, visit ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/openunix8/ou800pk/, and download the Open UNIX 8 Release 8.0.0 Maintenance Pack. In the readme file ou800pk*.txt, follow the instructions that guide you through the installation process.

Complete the following steps to install SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 (UnixWare 7.1.2).

Notes:

• Network adapters can be installed and configured during or after the installation.
• For integrated drive electronics (IDE) interface models, ensure that your hard disk drive is the primary master device.

Complete the following steps to prepare the hardware:  

1. Disconnect the server from the power source and remove the cover.
2. If problems occur when you attempt to install multiple adapters or devices, for the initial installation, remove all adapters and devices that are not required for the base operating system to be installed.
   
   Note: Disconnect any tape drives or external SCSI devices temporarily. After the operating system is starting without errors, reinstall the removed adapters and devices one at a time. This procedure simplifies the installation process.

3. If you plan to use an external storage enclosure, set up the enclosure, using the instructions that come with the enclosure; then, continue with section 4.2 Setting up the server. Otherwise, continue with step 4.
4. Install the hard disk drives in the drive bays.
5. Install the cover.
6. Connect the server to the power source.

Complete the following steps to set up the server:

1. Start the server.
2. When the IBM logo is displayed, press F1 to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
3. Verify that the BIOS code is at the latest revision level that is available from the IBM Web site or FTP site.
4. If you need to download the BIOS code, complete the following steps:
5. 1. Download the applicable from the IBM Web site or FTP site. The image is a self-extracting, executable file (under DOS or IBM OS/2) that creates the flash diskettes.
   2. In the left pane, click Downloadable files.
   3. From the Select Your Product menu, select the product family.

   If you need to update the BIOS code, continue with section 4.2.1 Updating BIOS code. If not, continue with section 4.3 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated LSI SCSI controller.
   
   Note: If you need to update the BIOS code, you must also update the diagnostics code, service processor firmware, and system management device driver.

Complete the following steps to update the BIOS code:  

1. Download the applicable image from the IBM Web site or FTP site. The image is a self-extracting, executable file (under DOS or IBM OS/2) that creates the flash diskettes.
2. In the Downloadable Files by Category menu, select BIOS (System).
3. To create the diskettes, run the executable (.exe) file under DOS or OS/2 and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. In the last window of the License Agreement, press the Y key.
5. Label the diskettes, using the part number of the image.
6. To update the BIOS code, complete the steps in the corresponding readme file.

Complete the following steps to update the diagnostic code:  

1. Download the applicable image from the IBM Web site or FTP site. The image is a self-extracting, executable file (under DOS or IBM OS/2) that creates the flash diskettes.
2. In the Downloadable Files by Category menu, select Diagnostic.
3. To create the diskettes, run the executable (.exe) file under DOS or OS/2 and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. In the last window of the License Agreement, press the Y key.
5. Label the diskettes, using the part number of the image.
6. To update the diagnostics code, complete the steps in the corresponding readme file.

Complete the following steps to update the service processor firmware:  

1. Download the applicable image from the IBM Web site or FTP site. The image is a self-extracting, executable file (under DOS or IBM OS/2) that creates the flash diskettes.
2. In the Downloadable Files by Category menu, select Advanced Systems Management.
3. To create the diskettes, run the executable (.exe) file under DOS or OS/2 and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. In the last window of the License Agreement, press the Y key.
5. Label the diskettes, using the part number of the image.
6. To update the service processor firmware, complete the steps in the corresponding readme file.

To install the system-management device driver, follow the specific installation instructions included in the readme file for your NOS. If you are using an IDE interface, continue with section 4.5 Installing SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 (UnixWare 7.1.2). If you are using the IBM ServeRAID adapter, continue with section 4.4 Configuring arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter. Otherwise, continue with section 4.3 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated LSI SCSI controller.

Complete the following steps to configure the hard disk drives using the LSI SCSI controller:  

1. Start the server and press Ctrl+C when prompted.
2. If your server has one channel, continue with step 2. Otherwise, continue with step 3.
3. Select the bus, device, and channel that you want to configure.
   
   Note: If you are using both channels of the integrated LSI SCSI controller, be sure to repeat steps 2 through 5 for both channels.  

4. Select Device Properties.
5. Verify the boot SCSI identification (ID):
6. • If the server has one channel, verify that the boot SCSI ID matches the drive ID that you plan to use for the boot partition.
   • If the server has two channels, verify that the boot channel and boot SCSI ID match the SCSI channel and drive ID that you plan to use for the boot partition.
7. Complete the following steps to format each hard disk individually. Formatting might take up to 30 minutes, depending on the drive size.
8. 1. Scroll down to the row with the hard disk drive.
   2. Tab over to the Format column.
   3. Press Enter twice.
   4. When the formatting is complete, press any key to continue.
9. Press Esc three times and select Exit the Configuration Utility.
10. Continue with section 4.5 Installing SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 (UnixWare 7.1.2).

When the server starts, an error message concerning drive configuration similar to the following message is displayed:

This error message indicates that you need to configure the arrays. If you see this error message, complete the following steps to configure the arrays:  

1. Insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into the CD-ROM drive and press F10 to continue without changing the configuration.
2. If prompted, update the ServeRAID BIOS code and ServeRAID firmware. Restart the server and repeat step 1, if necessary.
3. In the ServeRAID Manager screen, double-click LocalHost (Local system) and select Controller 1.
4. In the menu bar, click Actions; then, click Restore to factory-default settings.
5. In the Confirmation screen, click Yes.
6. In the Actions menu, select Configure RAID.
7. Select Custom configuration for controller 1; then, click Next.
8. Double-click each ID that you want to add to the array and click Next.
9. Specify the RAID level and click Next.
10. Click Apply.
11. In the Confirmation screen, click Yes.
12. Click Reboot or Restart at the ServeRAID Manager screen and continue with section 4.5 Installing SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 (UnixWare 7.1.2).

Note: To avoid system boot failures when a ServeRAID SCSI controller is installed in an xSeries IDE server, disable the IDE controller from BIOS, or disconnect the cable from the IDE hard disk drive, before installing SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 (UnixWare 7.1.2) on the ServeRAID SCSI controller.  

1. Start the server and insert Installation CD 1 into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Select Proceed with installation in English and press Enter.
3. At the Welcome screen, press F10.
4. Select Americas (Latin-1) and press Enter.
5. Select C (English) and press Enter.
6. Select United States and press Enter.
7. Type the license number and password (which are both case sensitive) for your copy of SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 (UnixWare 7.1.2) in the applicable fields; then, press F10.
8. At the Installing HBA diskettes screen, complete the applicable procedure:

• If your server has an IBM ServeRAID adapter installed, insert the IBM ServeRAID device drivers for SCO Open UNIX diskette (labeled IPS HBA) into the diskette drive, select Install HBA Diskette, and press F10.
• If you are using a server-integrated SCSI controller, complete the applicable procedure:
• • If your server has an Adaptec integrated SCSI controller, select Proceed with installation, and press F10.
  • If your server has an LSI Logic integrated SCSI controller, the Installing HBA diskettes screen is displayed. Insert the UnixWare 7 LSI logic mpt device drivers for SCO UnixWare and Open UNIX 8 diskette (labeled MPT HBA) into the diskette drive; then, select Install HBA Diskette, and press F10.
• If you are using an IDE controller and hard disk drive without a SCSI controller, select Proceed with installation, and press F10.

9. Select Do not enter the DCU (auto-configure drivers) and press Enter.
10. Type the server node name in the applicable field and press F10.
11. At the Installation Method screen, select Install from CD-ROM and press F10.
12. Press F2 to display installation options; then, select Use whole disk for UNIX and press Enter.
13. Select Use default file system sizes and types and press Enter.
14. Select Use default disk options and press Enter.
15. Select License-Based Defaults and press Enter.
16. At the Choose Platform Support Module screen, complete the applicable procedure:
17. • If your server has a single microprocessor, select Install No MP/PSM At This Time and press F10.
    • If your server has more than one microprocessor, select Intel MP Specification and press F10.
18. At the Network Adapter screen, select Defer network configuration and press Enter.
    
    Note: To set up network adapters and protocols, run the network configuration manager and netconfig, after installing SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 (UnixWare 7.1.2). Visit ftp://ftp.sco.com or http://www.sco.com and download the latest network interface card (NIC) device drivers and release supplements.
     
19. Select the correct time zone and date; then, press F10.
20. Select Traditional and press Enter.
21. Type the organization name, login name, user ID number, and the password twice in the applicable fields; then, press F10.
22. Type the root password twice and press F10.
23. Select Accept and press Enter.
24. Press F10 to start the SCO Open UNIX 8.0.0 (UnixWare 7.1.2) installation process.
25. If you have a ServeRAID adapter installed, insert the IPS HBA diskette when you are prompted.
26. After the installation is complete, remove the CD and diskette from the drives; then, press Enter. The server shuts down and restarts.
27. At the Selecting the Mouse screen, select PS/2-compatible Mouse and press Enter.
28. Type the number of buttons on the mouse in the appropriate field; then, press F10.
29. Press Enter to test the mouse selection.
30. Verify that the mouse selection is correct, and click the mouse once to stop the test.
31. Insert Updates CD 2 into the CD-ROM drive and press F10.
32. Select any optional products you want to install and press Enter.
33. When you are prompted to insert Linux RPM CD 4 to install the optional Linux Kernel Personality for Open UNIX 8.0.0 package, complete one of the following procedures:
34. • If you do not want to install the optional package, complete the following steps:
      1. Deselect Linux Kernel Personality for Open UNIX 8.0.0 and press F10. When the installation is complete, the server restarts.
      2. Login as root, visit ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/openunix8/ou800pk/, and download and install any necessary Open UNIX 8 Maintenance patches.
    • If you want to install the package, complete the following steps. Installation will take up to 45 minutes.
      1. Insert the Linux RPM CD 4 into the CD-ROM drive and press F10.
      2. At the LKP profile, highlight the package you want install and press Enter. (The default selection is All packages.)
      3. When the LKP installation is complete, press F10 or Enter.
35. Remove the Linux RPM CD from the CD-ROM drive and press F8. The server restarts and defers the installation of optional services from Optional Services CD 3. The optional services can be added after the installation is complete.
36. Login as root, visit ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/openunix8/ou800pk/, and download and install any necessary Open UNIX 8 Maintenance patches.