Steps

Revision Level: 1.0
Updated: 11/22/2000

Supported systems
8476 All models

Follow the network operating system (NOS) installation instructions provided in this document in sequential order unless you are instructed differently. The 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 to highlight and select a menu item. In addition, uniform resource locator (URL) references throughout this document are case sensitive.

Sections within this document
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 for UnixWare version 7.1.1 installation
4.2 Installation hints and tips
4.3 Setting up the basic input/output system (BIOS)
4.4 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated SCSI controller
4.5 Configuring arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter
4.6 Installing SCO UnixWare version 7.1.1

1.0 What you will need

• A licensed copy of the SCO UnixWare version 7.1.1 enterprise edition
• Supported hard disk drives (Click here to view a list of the supported options and part numbers for your server.)
• A supported adapter (Click here to view a list of the supported options and part numbers for your server.)
• An UnixWare 7 Release 7.1.1a fpack host bus adapter (HBA) diskette (hba_711a.image) (if you use the integrated small computer system interface (SCSI) controller)
• If you use an IBM ServeRAID adapter, you need the following adapter, compact disk (CD), and diskettes:
  • A supported adapter (Click here to view a list of the supported options and part numbers for your server.)
  • An IBM ServeRAID Support CD version 3.60 (part number 00N9126) or later
  • An IBM ServeRAID Device Drivers for SCO Diskette version 3.60 (part number 00N9130) or later
  • One blank diskette to create an emergency repair diskette (Label it "Emergency Repair Diskette".)

2.0 Where to download device drivers and files

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

If you are very familiar with SCSI, hardware, and the installation process, continue with 3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users. If you are not, continue with 4.0 Detailed installation instructions.

3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users

1. Insert the "SCO UnixWare version 7.1.1 Installation diskette" volume 1 of 2 and start the server.
2. Follow the instructions that will guide you through the installation process.
3. From the window for installing HBA diskettes, complete the following steps:
   • If you use the IBM ServeRAID adapter, insert the "IBM ServeRAID Device Drivers for SCO Diskette" (IPS HBA diskette) and select Install HBA Diskette.
   • If you do not use the IBM ServeRAID adapter, insert the "UnixWare 7 Release fpack2 HBA Device Drivers Diskette" and select Install HBA Diskette.
4. At the "Network configuration" window, select Defer network configuration.
5. At the window for selecting the mouse, select PS/2-compatible Mouse.
6. After you have installed UnixWare, login as root and apply the following necessary patches:
   • UnixWare 7.1.1 Maintenance Set
   • PTF7672a NetBIOS Supplement
   • Package update 7.1.1b for UnixWare 7 (This package contains the eeE8 driver for the on-board Intel PRO/100+ adapter.)

4.0 Detailed installation instructions
NOTE: You may install and configure the network adapter devices during or after the installation process.

4.1 Setting up the hardware for UnixWare version 7.1.1 installation

1. Unplug the server and remove the side cover.
2. For the initial installation, install all the microprocessors that 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 install multiple network adapters, only install one now. If you use a tape drive or external SCSI devices, disconnect them temporarily. After the operating system starts without errors, reinstall 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 "4.3 Setting up the BIOS".

3. Install the drives into the drive bays.
4. Reinstall the side cover.
5. Plug in the server.

4.2 Installation hints and tips

1. Click here to view the Netfinity server hints and tips for installing SCO UnixWare version 7.1.1 document.
2. Click Servers. Under "family", select All and click Hints and Tips inside the left blue margin. After you click "Hints and Tips", under "category", select SCO. A window will provide helpful information and some troubleshooting tips for installing SCO UnixWare version 7.1.1.

4.3 Setting up the BIOS

1. Start the server, and when the IBM logo appears, press F1 to enter the "Configuration/Setup Utility".
2. Click here to verify that you are at the latest level of BIOS.
3. To determine the version of BIOS that runs on your server, select Product Data. 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, ARE113AUS is BIOS level 13A, U.S. English.
4. Press Esc twice to return to the "Configuration/Setup Utility" menu.
5. If you determine that your BIOS does not need to be updated, scroll to step 8; otherwise, continue with step 6.
6. If your BIOS needs to be updated, download the appropriate image. The image is a self-extracting, executable file (under DOS or OS/2) that creates a startup system BIOS flash diskette. Build the diskette image by running the .EXE file (under DOS or OS/2) and clicking Y on the last page of the licensing agreement.
7. Restart the server with the BIOS diskette in the diskette drive and answer the questions appropriately. After the BIOS update is complete, press F1 when the IBM logo appears to enter "Setup".
8. From the "Configuration/Setup Utility" menu, select Load Default Settings and press Enter.
9. Select Exit Setup and press Enter.
10. Select Save, Exit Setup, and press Enter.
11. If you have added an IBM ServeRAID adapter to the Netfinity 3000 system, continue with section "4.5 Configuring arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter". Otherwise, continue with section "4.4 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated SCSI controller".

4.4 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated SCSI controller

1. Start the server and press and hold Ctrl+A when you are prompted.
2. Select the Bus:Device:Channel that you want to configure.

NOTE: Channel A is attached to the internally connected drives. If you use both channels of the integrated Adaptec disk controller, be sure to repeat steps 2 through 8 for both channels.

3. Select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings.
4. Select Boot Device Options.
5. Verify that the boot channel and boot SCSI ID match the SCSI channel and drive identification (ID) that you plan to use for the UnixWare boot partition.
6. Press Esc twice to confirm the changes that you made.
7. Select SCSI Disk Utilities.
8. Complete the following steps to format each hard disk drive individually:
   • Highlight the hard disk drive.
   • Press Enter.
   • Select Format Disk.
   • Select Yes twice. (The formatting process might take up to 30 minutes depending on the drive size. When the formatting process is complete, exit the "SCSISelect Utility".)

4.5 Configuring arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter

1. Upon initial startup, an error message that relates to the drive configuration might be encountered. This message is similar to "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. Insert the "IBM ServeRAID Support CD" and restart the server.
3. If you are prompted, update the ServeRAID BIOS and firmware. Restart the server and repeat step 1 if it is necessary.
4. At the "ServeRAID Manager" window, highlight Controller 1.
5. In the menu bar, select Actions; then, select Restore to factory default settings.
6. At the "Confirmation" window, select Yes.
7. Under "Actions", select Create arrays.
8. Select Custom configuration for controller 1; then, select Next.
9. Double-click each ID that you want to add to the array; then, select Next.
10. Specify the redundant array of independent disks (RAID) level and select Next.
11. Select Apply.
12. At the "Confirmation" window, select Yes.
13. At the "Ready Drives confirmation" window, select Yes.
    
14. In the menu bar, select File; then, select Exit.
15. Press and hold Ctrl+Alt+Del at the exit window.

NOTE: The procedure outlined in steps 16 through 23 disables the integrated Adaptec controller startup (boot) capability. You may still access the devices that are attached to it with the proper device drivers loaded.

16. After the system restarts, press and hold Ctrl+A when you are prompted to do so.
17. Select the channel that you want to configure.
18. Select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings.
19. Select Advanced Configuration Options.
20. Set the "Host Adapter BIOS" to Disabled:scan bus if non-boot devices, such as a CD-ROM or tape drive, are attached to the internal Adaptec controller. If no devices are attached, set the "Host Adapter BIOS" to Disabled:NOT scan.
21. Press Esc twice to confirm the changes that you made.
22. Press Esc a third time to return to the "Bus:Device:Channel" selection window.
23. If you use both channels of the integrated Adaptec controller, be sure to repeat steps 17 through 22 for both channels. To exit the "SCSISelect Utility", press Esc and select Yes.
24. Continue with section "4.5 Installing SCO UnixWare version 7.1.1" to complete the UnixWare installation process.

4.6 Installing SCO UnixWare version 7.1.1

1. If you use the IBM ServeRAID adapter, obtain the file IBM ServeRAID Device Drivers for SCO Diskette version 3.60 (part number 00N9130) or later. This self-extracting file (under DOS or OS/2) creates the latest IPS HBA diskette that supports the IBM ServeRAID controller.
2. If you do not use the IBM ServeRAID adapter, obtain the UnixWare 7 Release 7.1.1a HBA Diskette (hba_711a.image). This diskette image creates the latest UnixWare 7 Release fpack2 HBA Device Drivers Diskette that supports the Adaptec AIC-Ultra160 SCSI chipset. You can find this file on the SCO file transfer protocol/bulletin board service (FTP.sco.com, anonymous FTP) in the \pub\drivers\UW711\storage\ subdirectory. Refer to the readme.hba.711a file for details.
3. Insert the "SCO UnixWare version 7.1.1 Installation diskette" volume 1 of 2 and start the server.
4. Select Proceed with installation in English and press Enter.
5. At the "Welcome" window, press F10.
6. Select Americas (Latin-1).
7. Select C (English).
8. Select United States.
9. Type the license number and code (case sensitive).
10. From the window for installing HBA diskettes, complete the following steps:
    • If you use the IBM ServeRAID adapter, insert the "IBM ServeRAID Device Drivers for SCO Diskette" (IPS HBA diskette) and select Install HBA Diskette.
    • If you do not use the IBM ServeRAID adapter, insert the "UnixWare 7 Release fpack2 HBA Device Drivers Diskette" and select Install HBA Diskette.
11. Select Proceed with installation.
12. Select Do not enter the DCU (auto-configure drivers).
13. Enter the system node name.
14. Press F2 for choices and select Use whole disk for UNIX.
15. Select Use default file system sizes and types.
16. Select Use default disk options.
17. Select License-Based Defaults.
18. At the "Network Adapter" window, select Ignore this adapter.
19. Select Defer network configuration. You may run the network configuration manager or netconfig after the installation process is complete to configure any installed network adapters and protocols. Be sure to check the SCO bulletin board system (BBS) or Web site for the latest network interface card (NIC) drivers and/or release supplements that might be required.
20. Verify that the date and time are correct. Make changes if it is necessary.
21. Select Traditional.
22. Type the system owner name, login name, user ID number, and the password twice.
23. Type the root password twice.
24. Select Accept.
25. Press F10 if you are ready to install the system.
26. During the installation process, the system prompts you to reinsert the "UnixWare 7 Release fpack2 HBA Device Drivers Diskette" or the "IPS HBA diskette", if you use the ServeRAID adapter.
27. After the installation process is complete, remove any diskettes or other media; then, press Enter to shut down and restart the server.
28. At the window for selecting the mouse, select PS/2-compatible Mouse.
29. Type the number of buttons for the mouse.
30. Press Enter to test the mouse selection.
31. Verify that the mouse selection is correct and click the mouse to stop the test.
32. Insert "Updates CD-ROM Disk 2" of 3.
33. Select the optional products to install and press Enter.
34. During the installation process of CD-ROM #2, you might encounter the "Enhanced Event Logging System" window. Enter the information or press Del to cancel; press Enter to continue the installation process.
35. After you successfully install CD-ROM #2, press F10.
36. Remove all media from the drives; then, press F8 to restart and defer the installation process of CD-ROM #3. You may install "Optional Services CD-ROM Disk 3" of 3 for additional services.
37. After you have installed UnixWare, login as root and apply the following necessary patches:
    • Unix 7.1.1 Maintenance Set
    • PTF7672a NetBIOS Supplement
    • nd package update 7.1.1b for UnixWare 7 (This package contains the eeE8 driver for the on-board Intel PRO/100+ adapter.