Installing Caldera Open UNIX v8.0 - IBM eServer xSeries 205

Steps

Revision level: 1.1
Updated: 04 November 2002

Supported systems

8480 – IBM eServer xSeries 205

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.

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 Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0 installation
4.2 Setting up the System
4.2.1 Setting up the System BIOS
4.2.2 Setting up the System Diagnostic
4.2.3 Setting up the System Management Firmware (if applicable)
4.2.4 Setting up the System Management Device Driver (if applicable)
4.3 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated Adaptec small computer system interface (SCSI) controller
4.4 Configuring arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter
4.5 Installing Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0

1.0 What you will need

• A licensed copy of Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0 (Enterprise edition).
• Supported hard disk drives (View a list of the supported options and part numbers for your server.)
  
• A supported adapter (View a list of the supported options and part numbers for your server.)
• If you have installed an IBM ServeRAID adapter, you will need the following CD or diskettes:
  • An IBM ServeRAID Support CD version 5.11 or higher.
  • An IBM ServeRAID device drivers for Open UNIX operating systems host bus adapter (HBA) image file version 5.10 (01r1032.exe ) or later.
  • One blank diskette to create an Emergency Repair diskette (label it, Emergency Repair Diskette).
  • One blank diskette to create a BIOS flash diskette (label it, BIOS Flash diskette).
  • One blank diskette to create a BIOS backup diskette (label it, BIOS backup diskette).

2.0 Where to download device drivers and files

• IBM U.S. Web site: http://www.ibm.com/systems/support
• IBM worldwide Web site: http://www.ibm.com/support
• Caldera FTP site: ftp://ftp.caldera.com
• Caldera Web site: http://www.caldera.com
• For IBM xSeries product specifications, go to http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/education/xseries/xref.html
• If you have prior experience with small computer system interface (SCSI), hardware, and the installation process, continue with 3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users. If not, continue with 4.0 Detailed installation instructions.

3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users

Complete the following less-detailed steps if you have experience in installing programs:

NOTE: Before installing Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0 on a SCSI controller, disable the IDE controller from BIOS or disconnect the IDE cable from the IDE hard disk. This might cause system startup failure from the SCSI controller after installation.

1. Start the server and insert the Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0 Installation CD 1 into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Follow the instructions that guide you through the installation. Complete the following (as applicable):
   1. Insert the IBM ServeRAID device drivers for Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0 diskette (IPS HBA diskette) and select Install HBA Diskette, if you use the IBM ServeRAID adapter when the installing HBA diskettes window appears.
      1. Select Proceed with installation if you use the integrated Adaptec SCSI controller or adapter, and press F10.
      2. Select Proceed with installation if you use IDE controller or hard disk drive without any SCSI controller, and press F10.
   2. Select Defer Network Configuration when the Network Configuration window appears.
   3. Select PS/2-compatible Mouse when the Selecting The Mouse window appears.

4.0 Detailed installation instructions

Complete the following sections that contain detailed installation instructions for Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0.

NOTE: Network adapter devices can be installed and configured during or after the installation.

4.1 Setting up the hardware for Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0 installation

1. Disconnect the server from the power supply and remove the cover. If problems occur when you attempt to install multiple adapters or devices in the initial installation, install all microprocessors you plan to use and remove all adapters and devices that are not required to install the base operating system.

   For example, if you are installing multiple network adapters, install only one first. If you are using a tape drive or external SCSI devices, disconnect them temporarily. After the base operating system installation starts without errors, reinstall the removed network adapters, tape drives, external SCSI 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 section 4.2 Setting up the system.
   

2. Install the hard disk drives in the drive bays.
3. Replace the cover.
4. Connect the server to the power supply.

4.2 Setting up the System

Complete the following steps to set up the system:

1. Start the server.
2. When the IBM logo appears, press F1 to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility.
3. Verify that your BIOS revision level is at the latest level of BIOS code. Click here to download the latest level of BIOS code.

   NOTE: If you need to update the BIOS code, we recommend that you also update the diagnostics code, System Management Processor firmware, and System Management device driver code.

4. From the IBM Support Web site, click Downloadable files in the left pane of the window.
5. From the Select Your Product menu, select the product family.

4.2.1 Setting up the System BIOS

1. From the Downloadable Files by Category menu, select BIOS (System).
2. Build the diskette image; double-click to start the executable (.exe) file (in DOS or OS/2). In the last window of the License Agreement, press the Y key. Properly label the diskette using the part number to associate the correct name for the flash diskette.
3. To update the BIOS, complete the steps in the corresponding README (.txt) file.

4.2.2 Setting up the System Diagnostic

1. From the Downloadable Files by Category menu, select Diagnostic.
2. Build the diskette images; double-click to start the executable (.exe) file (in DOS or OS/2). In the last window of the License Agreement, press the Y key. Properly label the diskettes using the part numbers to associate the correct names for the flash diskettes.
3. To update the Diagnostics, complete the steps in the corresponding README (.txt) file.

4.2.3 Setting up the System Management firmware (if applicable)

1. From the Downloadable Files by Category menu, select Advanced Systems Management.
2. Build the diskette image; double-click to start the executable (.exe) file (in DOS or OS/2). In the last window of the License Agreement, press the Y key. Properly label the diskette using the part number to associate the correct name for the flash diskette.
3. To update the System Management Processor firmware (if applicable), complete the steps in the corresponding README (.txt) file:

4.2.4 Setting up the System Management Device Driver (if applicable)

Install the System Management device driver (if applicable), by following the installation instructions included in the README (.txt) file for your NOS. These instructions are NOS-specific.

If you are using an IDE interface, continue with section 4.5 Caldera Open UNIX Version 8.0. 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 Adaptec integrated SCSI controller.

4.3 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated Adaptec SCSI controller

Complete the following steps to configure the hard disk drives:

1. Start the server and press Ctrl+A.
2. If your system has one channel, go to step 4. Otherwise, continue with step 3.
3. Select the Bus:Device:Channel that you want to configure.
   
   NOTE: If you are using both channels of the integrated Adaptec disk controller, be sure to repeat steps 2 through 6 for both channels.
   
   
4. Select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings.
5. Press F6 to reset the host adapter defaults.
6. Select Boot Device Options (Configurations) and do one of the following:
   
   • If you have one channel, verify (through SCSI Disk Utilities) that the SCSI ID matches the drive identification (ID) that you plan to use for the boot partition.
   • If you have two channels, verify (through SCSI Disk Utilities) that the boot channel and boot SCSI ID match the SCSI channel and drive identification (ID) that you plan to use for the boot partition.
     
     
7. Press Esc twice to confirm your changes.
8. To format the hard disk drive, select SCSI Disk Utilities.
9. Complete the following steps to format each hard disk drive individually:
   a. Highlight and select the hard disk drive.
   b. Press Enter.
   c. Select Format Disk.
   d. Press the Y key twice. The formatting may take up to 30 minutes, depending upon the drive size.
   
10. When formatting is completed, press Esc to exit the SCSISelect Utility.
11. Continue with section 4.5 Installing Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0.

4.4 Configuring arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter

Complete the following steps to configure the arrays in your server:

1. Insert the IBM ServeRAID 5.11 or higher support CD into the CD-ROM drive.

   NOTE: During initial startup, an error message concerning drive configuration similar to the following may appear:

   " - 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 this message appears, press F10.
   
3. If prompted, update the ServeRAID BIOS and firmware. To update the ServeRAID BIOS, complete the following steps:
   a. Restart the server and repeat Step 1.
   b. Click OK when the ROM Update Wizard Dialog window appears.
   c. Click Next and Finished. The server will restart.
   
4. At the ServeRAID Manager window, highlight Controller 1 under localhost.
5. In the menu bar, click Actions; then click Restore to factory default settings.
6. At the Confirmation window, click Yes. (The confirmation window does not appear if you are using the IBM ServeRAID Support CD version 5.11 or higher.)
7. Click Actions and select Configure RAID.
8. Click Custom configuration for controller 1 and click Next.
9. Double-click each drive ID you want to add to the array and click Next.
10. Select the RAID level from the menu and click Next.
11. Click Apply.
12. At the Confirmation window, click Yes.
13. Click Restart at the ServeRAID Manager window and proceed to step 17 if you are using the IBM ServeRAID Support CD version 5.11 or higher.) When the system restarts, remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. If you are using an earlier version, continue with step 14.
14. At the Ready Drives confirmation window, click No.
15. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete at the Exit window and remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive when the system restarts
    
    NOTE: On some servers it might be necessary to disable the integrated Adaptec controller startup (boot) capability. (You can still access devices attached to it if the proper device drivers are installed.)
    
    
16. Complete the following steps if you have problems with the ServeRAID configuration:
    a. Press Ctrl+A when prompted after the system restarts.
    b. If you have a two-channel system, select the channel that you want to configure.
    c. Select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings.
    d. Select Advanced Configuration Options.
    e. If a non-startable device is attached to the internal Adaptec controller, such as a CD-ROM drive or tape drive, set the Host Adapter BIOS field to Disabled:scan bus. If no devices are attached, set the Host Adapter BIOS field to Disabled:NOT scan.
    f. Press Esc twice, and press the Y key to save changes.
    g. Press Esc a third time to return to the Bus:Device:Channel selection window.
    h. If you are using both channels of the integrated Adaptec controller, be sure to repeat steps 16b through 16g for both channels. To exit the SCSISelect Utility, press Esc and press the Y key.
    
    
17. Continue with section 4.5 Installing Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0.

4.5 Installing Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0

To install Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0 complete the following steps:

NOTE: Before installing Caldera Open UNIX on a SCSI controller, such as ServeRAID (xSeries IDE models), disable the IDE controller from BIOS or disconnect the IDE cable from the IDE hard disk drive. This might cause a system startup failure from the SCSI controller after installation.

1. If you are using the IBM ServeRAID adapter, click here to download IBM ServeRAID device drivers for Open UNIX operating systems host bus adapter (HBA) image file version 5.11 or higher. Create the latest IPS HBA diskette that supports the IBM ServeRAID adapter.
2. Start up the server and Insert the Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0 CD 1 of 3 into the CD-ROM drive.
3. The folllowing instructions are for an US English installation; alternatively select your own language.

   Select Proceed with installation in English when the Select Language window appears, and click Enter.

4. Press F10 when the Welcome window appears.
5. Select Americas (Latin-1).
6. Select C (English).
7. Select United States.
8. Enter the license number and code (case sensitive) and press F10.
9. If you use the IBM ServeRAID adapter, complete the following steps:
   1. Insert the IBM ServeRAID device drivers for Open UNIX diskette (IPS HBA diskette) when the Installing HBA Diskettes window appears.
   2. Select Install HBA Diskette and press F10.
10. Select Proceed with installation if you use the integrated SCSI controller or adapter, or the IDE controller or hard disk drive without any SCSI controller, and press F10.
11. Select Do not enter the DCU (auto-configure drivers).
12. Enter the system node name and press F10.
13. Select Install from CD-ROM when the Installation Method window appears, and press F10.
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 Choose Platform Support Module window, complete one of the following steps:
    1. Select Intel MP Specification, if your system has more than one processor, and press F10.
    2. Otherwise, select Install No MP/PSM At This Time, and press F10.
19. Select Defer network configuration to ignore this adapter when the Network Adapter window appears.
    
    NOTE: The network configuration manager or netconfig might be started after the installation process is complete to configure any installed network adapters and protocols. Be sure to check the Open Unix bulletin board system (BBS) or Web site for the latest network interface card (NIC) drivers and release supplements that might be required.
    
    
20. Verify that the date and time are correct. Make changes if it is necessary and press F10.
21. Select Traditional.
22. Enter the system owner name, login name, user ID number, and the password twice, and then press F10.
23. Enter the root password twice and press F10.
24. Select Accept.
25. Press F10 if you are ready to install the system.
26. Insert the IPS HBA diskette if prompted during the installation process. You will be prompted if you use the ServeRAID adapter.
27. Remove any diskettes or other media when the installation is complete and press Enter to power down and restart the server.
28. At the Selecting the Mouse window, select PS/2-compatible Mouse.
29. Enter the number of buttons for the mouse and press F10.
30. Press Enter to test the mouse selection.
31. Verify that the mouse selection is correct and click the mouse once to stop the test.
32. Insert the Updates CD-ROM Disk 2 of 4and press F10.
33. Select the optional products to install and press Enter.
    
    NOTE: By default, Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0 will install Linux Kernel Personality for Open UNIX version 8.0 (a new optional package); it will take 30 to 45 minutes to install this function. If you don’t need this package, you can deselect this selection.
    
    
34. Press F10 after the successful installation of CD-ROM Disk 2.
    
    NOTE: If you are installing Caldera Open UNIX version 8.0 and will install Linux Kernel Personality for Open UNIX 8.0, select Install Linux Kernel Personality for Open UNIX 8.0, insert the Linux RPM CD Disk 4 of 4, and press F10 to continue; otherwise, continue with step 35.
    
    
35. Accept the default of All packages. Alternatively, select the packages you want installed when the LKP profile appears and press Enter to install.
36. Press F10 or Enter to continue after the LKP installation is complete .
37. Remove any diskettesor CD-ROMs from their drives and press F8to restart and defer the installation of the CD-ROM Disk 3.
    
    NOTE: You can install the Optional Services CD-ROM Disk 3 of 3 for additional services.
    
    
38. The system will restart after the installation is complete.
39. Login as root and click here to download and apply apply the necessary patches:
    Open UNIX 8 Maintenance Set.