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Installing SCO OpenServer v5.0.5 - Netfinity 5000

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Summary

Installing SCO OpenServer v5.0.5 on the Netfinity 5000

Steps

Revision Level: 1.1
Updated: 11/15/1999

Supported systems
8659 all models

Architecture
PCI/ISA

Drive interfaces
Integrated IBM Dual-Channel PCI Ultra/Ultra Wide Controller (Adaptec AIC-7895 chip set)
Optional, any IBM ServeRAID Adapter

Follow the network operating system (NOS) installation instructions provided in this document sequentially unless you are instructed differently. The windows and messages on your screen may differ from those in this document. Read each installation screen carefully.

This document contains the following sections:

  • 1.0 What you will need
  • 2.0 Where to download drivers and files
  • 3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users
  • 4.0 Detailed installation instructions
  • 4.1 Setting up the basic input/output system (BIOS)
  • 4.2 Installing SCO OpenServer version 5.0.5
  • Appendix A: Notes for ServeRAID adapter users
  • A.1 Configuring Arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter
  • A.2 Installation procedure for ServeRAID adapter users

1.0 What you will need
You will need:
  • A licensed copy of SCO OpenServer Enterprise System 5.0.5
  • Supported hard disk drives (Click here for a list of supported options and part numbers for your server.)
  • A supported adapter (Click here for a list of supported options and part numbers for your server.)
  • One blank diskette to create an Emergency Repair Diskette (Label it, Emergency Repair Diskette )


If you added the IBM ServeRAID Adapter, you need:

2.0 Where to download drivers and files
If you are familiar with the SCSI, hardware, and the installation process, continue to reference 3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users. If not, continue to reference 4.0 Detailed installation instructions.

3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users
This section is for experienced users who are familiar with SCSI hardware and the installation process. For more detailed instructions, see section 4.0 Detailed installation instructions.
  1. Flash a Netfinity 5000 Server if it has a system BIOS level less than 41A. Click here to verify you are at the most recent level of BIOS.
  2. Insert the installation diskette or the installation CD and start up the server.
  3. Follow the window instructions that guide you through the installation process.
NOTE: At the Boot: prompt, press Enter . If a non-slimline drive is being used, the following bootstring is required:

restart Sdsk=alad(0,0, x, 0) (Where x = SCSI ID number)

4. At the Identifying the Installation Media Device window, highlight the IDE CD-ROM as the media device to be used (use the Spacebar for options). The IDE Controller should be primary. When making the master or slave selection, choose M aster .
5. At the Configuring optional software window, select Deferred for the Network Card using the Spacebar for choices.
6. For Mouse, select Low Resolution Keyboard Mouse (two-button mouse) or High Resolution Keyboard Mouse (three-button mouse) depending on the kind of mouse installed.

4.0 Detailed installation instructions
The following steps are detailed instructions for the installation process. For those of you who are familiar with SCSI hardware and the installation process, see the abbreviated instructions in section 3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users.

If you are using the optional IBM ServeRAID adapter as your startup controller or as a secondary small computer system interface (SCSI) controller, see Appendix A: Notes for ServeRAID adapter users for additional installation notes and procedures.

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

The server has a single 10/100 Ethernet controller built into the system board. Drivers for the AMD PCNet-PCI adapter are available on the SCO ftp/BBS (ftp.sco.com, anonymous ftp) in the pub/drivers/OSR505/network/pnt subdirectory. See pnt.readme for details.

The release supplement for SCO OpenServer version 5.0.5 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 Version 5.0.5.

The /Supplements/rs505a subdirectory contains the following files:
  • VOL.000.000, VOL.001.000, VOL.002.000, VOL.003.000 - The supplement binaries
NOTE : These file names must be in upper case to install! See rs505a.doc for details.
  • 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.
  2. Press F1 to enter Configuration/Setup when the IBM logo appears in the window.
  3. Highlight the menu option System Information -> Product Data ->Press Enter . The Flash EEPROM Revision Level field contains the BIOS version. The numbers in positions 5, 6, and 7 of the level represent the current BIOS level. For example, in MOKT41AUS, the BIOS level is 41A, and the language is U.S. English.
  4. Click here to verify you are at the most level of BIOS.
NOTE : The image is a self-extracting, executable file (under DOS or OS/2) that creates a startable system BIOS flash diskette. Build the diskette image by running the .EXE file (under DOS or OS/2) and answering Y on the last page of the licensing agreement. The current diskette image is 09n7696.exe IBM Netfinity 5000 Flash BIOS Update Diskette Version 1.12.
5. Start up with the BIOS diskette in the server and answer the questions. After the BIOS update completes, you may receive a "162 Configuration has changed" error on startup. Ignore this message.
NOTE : If you do not see the "162 Configuration has changed" message at startup, press F1 to enter Setup once the IBM logo appears.
6. Move the highlighted selection to Load Default Setting s and press Enter .
7. Move the highlighted selection to Exit Set-up and press Enter .
8. At the Exit Setup menu, select the menu option Yes, save and exit the Setup Utility and press Enter .

4.2 Installing SCO OpenServer version 5.0.5
  1. Insert the installation diskette or the installation CD and start up the server.
  2. Follow the window instructions that guide you through the installation process.
NOTE: At the Boot: prompt, press Enter . If a non-slimline drive is being used, the following bootstring is required:

restart Sdsk=alad(0,0, x, 0) (Where x = SCSI ID number)

Defaults may be taken unless specified otherwise.
3. At the Identifying the Installation Media Device window, highlight the IDE CD-ROM as the media device to be used (use the Spacebar for options). The IDE Controller should be primary. When you are presented with the master or slave selection, choose Master .
4. Use the default U.S. English for all U.S. keyboard/language environments.
NOTE : The license number, code, and data are case-sensitive.
5. 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.
6. 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. Check the Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. (SCO) bulletin board system (BBS) or Web site for the latest required network interface card (NIC) drivers or release supplements (release supplement 505a.)
7. For Mouse, select Low Resolution Keyboard Mouse (two-button mouse) or High Resolution Keyboard Mouse (three-button mouse) depending on the kind of mouse installed.
8. Other installation components, such as, choosing software, setting up your startup hard disk drive/file systems, and root passwords are dependent upon the specifications of your site. Consult your local system administrator for details.
9. After the installation process completes, remove diskettes or other media and press Enter to restart the server.
10.You may receive a Virus Warning after you restart the server; this is normal. Select Change is expected .
11.At the Boot: prompt, press Enter .

Appendix A: Notes for ServeRAID adapter users
The following notes are applicable if you are using the IBM ServeRAID adapter as the startup controller or as a secondary SCSI controller.

Initialize ServeRAID logical array drives and synchronize them before installing an operating system. If the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Management CD is available, configure the logical drives and update the BIOS and firmware. Otherwise, obtain the file IBM ServeRAID DOS Configuration Diskette version 3.50C 09n7691.exe and see A.1 Configuring Arrays Using the IBM ServeRAID adapter.

Logical drives residing on the first ServeRAID adapter must be referenced using the following Sdsk boot string option:
  • For ServeRAID logical drive 0, use ServeRAID boot string option - Sdsk=ips(0,0,0,0)
  • For ServeRAID logical drive 1, use ServeRAID boot string option - Sdsk=ips(0,0,1,0)
  • For ServeRAID logical drive 2, use ServeRAID boot string option - Sdsk=ips(0,0,2,0)

In general, the Sdsk option is specified using the boot string for a ServeRAID adapter, as Sdsk=ips (adapter number, bus number, SCSI ID number, SCSI logical unit number (LUN))

NOTE : ServeRAID logical drives always reside on bus 0.

When using both the ServeRAID and integrated SCSI controllers, the ServeRAID controller defaults to the startup controller if logical drives are defined.

If a ServeRAID adapter is in the server, you must also specify the Srom option in the boot string. When a ServeRAID adapter is in the server, the Srom option is specified using 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 shipped with the base system is configured on the primary IDE controller as the master device. The corresponding Srom option for the boot string is Srom=wd(0,0,0,0).

A.1 Configuring Arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter
NOTE : These instructions are only applicable if you are using the IBM ServeRAID DOS Configuration Diskette version 3.50C or later.

1. Upon initial start up, an error message similar to the following may be encountered:

"Following drives not responding (oldstate:newstate:ch:bay)
(ONL:DDD:2:1)(ONL:DDD:2:2)
--Identifiers for the following drives do not match configuration..."

Press F10 Exit without change .

2. If the BIOS version of the ServeRAID adapter is already 3.50.12, insert the IBM ServeRAID DOS Configuration Diskette version 3.50C and restart the server. Continue with step 5. If the BIOS version of the IBM ServeRAID adapter is not 3.50.12 (or later), restart the server with the IBM ServeRAID BIOS and Firmware Diskette version 3.50C diskette in the diskette drive and continue with step 3.
3. At the IBM ROM Update Program menu, select Update . The utility then updates the BIOS and Firmware.
4. Remove the IBM ServeRAID BIOS and Firmware Diskette version 3.50C and insert the IBM ServeRAID DOS Configuration Diskette version 3.50C. Restart the server and repeat step 1 if necessary.
5. If you received the message described in step 1, do the following procedures:
a. Select Advanced Functions-> Init/View/Synchronize Config -> Initialize Configuration .
b. Confirm the initialization request with a Yes .
c. After initializing, exit to the main menu. Otherwise, continue with step 6.
6. On the main menu, select Create/Delete/Copy Log Drive and press Enter .
7. Select Create Disk Array .
8. Use the arrow keys to select RDY drives for each new array. Press Enter on each highlighted drive to change to ONL and add it to the array.
9. Press Esc when finished selecting drives, and then press Enter .
10. Select Define Logical Drive .
11. Select an array on which to define a drive.
12. Specify the RAID level for the new logical drive and press Enter .
13. Specify a size for the new logical drive by keeping or typing over the size presented and confirm with a Yes .
14. A message stating that "All logical drives must be initialized after being created" appears. Press Enter .
15. Confirm the command to initialize the new logical drive with a Yes .
NOTE : If a RAID-5 logical drive was defined, a message stating that "All RAID-5 logical drives must be synchronized after initialization" appears. Confirm synchronization of the new logical drive with a Yes . The synchronization process takes place in the background. It is safe to continue the installation process while synchronization occurs. The synchronization completes in the background while normal server operation takes place.
16. Press Esc to return to the main menu. Select Advanced Functions -> Backup IPS ServeRAID Config .
17. Verify the IBM ServeRAID DOS Configuration Diskette is not write-protected.
18. In the window Config box, type the name of the file where the configuration is saved or press Enter to accept the default. Select Yes to confirm.
19. Exit the utility and ignore the message to back up the RAID configuration and again confirm with a Yes .
NOTE : The procedure outlined in steps 20 through 26 disables the integrated Adaptec controller startup (boot) capability. You can access devices attached to it with the proper device drivers loaded.
20. Remove the diskette, restart the server, and press Ctrl+A when prompted.
21. Select the channel you want to configure.
NOTE : If you are using both channels of the integrated Adaptec disk controller, repeat steps 21 through 26 for both channels.
22. Select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings .
23. Select Advanced Configuration Options .
24. Set Host Adapter BIOS to Disabled:scan bus if non-start (non-boot) devices are attached to the internal Adaptec controller, such as a CD-ROM or tape drive. If no devices are attached, set Host Adapter BIOS to Disabled:NOT scan .
25. Press Esc twice, confirming the changes you made.
26. Press Esc a third time to return to the Bus:Device:Channel selection window.
27. Continue with section A.2 Installation procedure for ServeRAID

A.2 Installation Procedure for ServeRAID adapter users
Use the following procedure only if the IBM ServeRAID adapter is being used either as the startup controller or as a secondary SCSI controller. The following procedure assumes that the ServeRAID logical drives have already been configured.
  1. If the IBM ServeRAID Adapter Support diskette for SCO is not available, obtain the file 09N7690.exe IBM ServeRAID Device Drivers for SCO Operating Systems Diskette. This self-extracting file (under DOS or OS/2) creates the most recent IPSRAID Boot Time Loadable Driver (BTLD) diskette that supports the IBM ServeRAID Adapter. This file can be located on the IBM anonymous ftp and the World Wide Web by a search using the keywords sco serveraid .
  2. Insert the SCO OpenServer installation diskette or the installation CD and startup the server.
  3. Type the following boot string at the Boot: prompt to install the ServeRAID controller as your startup controller 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
configuration (typically y is 0).

4. Insert the IPSRAID BTLD diskette when prompted and press Enter .
5. The remaining installation steps are not dependent on additional ServeRAID configuration information. The generic installation process should be followed for the remainder of the installation. See 4.2 Installing SCO OpenServer version 5.0.5 for the remaining steps.
NOTE : While the operating system is being installed on the ServeRAID controller, the following two messages may appear while files are being copied from the compact disc (CD):
  • Extracting BTLD distribution for ipsraid ... /etc/uadmin getdev
i ps: 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 may display many times and may be ignored.)

Simply press Enter to continue with the installation when prompted.

6. After the installation completes, remove diskettes or other media and press Ente r to restart the server .




 

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