Installing Novell NetWare v6.0 - IBM eServer xSeries 305

Steps

Revision Level: 1.4
Updated: 03 Oct 2002

Supported system
IBM eServer xSeries 305 type 8673

Follow the eServer xSeries 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 the arrow keys to highlight and select a menu item. All uniform reference 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 NetWare Version 6.0 Installation
4.2 Setting up the system BIOS
4.3 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated Adaptec SCSI controller
4.4 Configuring arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter
4.5 Installing NetWare version 6.0
4.6 Post installation notes
4.7 Installing the NetWare version 6.0 Support Pack

1.0 What you will need

• A licensed copy of Novell NetWare Version 6.0
• A supported hard disk drive (Click here to list of the supported options and part numbers for your server.)
• The latest Broadcom Ethernet device drivers (CD version 5.5.7 or later or diskette version 2.29 or later).
• One blank diskette to create a BIOS Flash diskette
• One blank diskette to create a BIOS backup diskette
• If you are using the ServeRAID option, you will also need the ServeRAID Configuration and Management CD Version 5.10 or higher.

2.0 Where to download device drivers and files

IBM U.S. Support Web site
For countries outside the U.S., begin at the IBM Web site
Novell Web site: http://support.novell.com/produpdate/patchlist.html
IBM device driver download site

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

1. If you have installed the PC ServeRAID III Adapter and plan to use it as the startup device, see 4.0 Detailed installation instructions. If you plan to use an external direct access storage device (DASD) enclosure, see the documentation provided with the external enclosure for proper set up.
2. Insert the CD-ROM labeled "NetWare 6.0 Operating System"and start up (boot) the system to run the installation program.

4.0 Detailed installation instructions

To install NetWare, at least one network adapter device must be installed and a driver loaded for the device during the installation. Additional network adapters can be installed and configured during or after the installation.

NOTE: For IDE models, ensure that your hard drive is the primary master.

4.1 Setting up the hardware for NetWare Version 6.0 installation

1. Unplug the server from the power source and remove the cover.

2. If problems occur when attempting to install multiple adapters and devices, for the initial installation, install all the microprocessors that you plan to use. Then, remove all the 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. After the operating system is starting 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. See the documentation provided with the external enclosure for the correct setup and then continue with section 4.2 Setting up the system BIOS .

3. Install the hard disk drives that you require into the drive bays.
4. Reinstall the cover.
5. Plug the server back into the power source.

4.2 Setting up the system BIOS

Complete the following steps to set up the system BIOS:

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 on the IBM Web or FTP site.
4. If you need to update the BIOS, complete the following steps:
   1. From the IBM Support Web site, click Downloadable files in the left pane of the window.
   2. From the Select Your Product menu, select the product family.
   3. From the Downloadable Files by Category menu, select BIOS (System).
   4. 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.
   5. To update the BIOS, complete the steps in the corresponding readme.txt file.
5. If you are using an IDE interface, proceed to section 4.5 Installing Novell NetWare version 6.0. If you are using the IBM ServeRAID adapter, proceed to section 4.4 Configuring arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter. Otherwise, continu with section 4.3 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated SCSI controller.

4.3 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated SCSI controller

If your server contains an Adaptec SCSI controller, continue with step 1:

1. Start the server and press Ctrl+A when prompted.
2. If your system has one channel, go to step 4. Otherwise continue with step 3.
3. Select the bus, device, and channel to configure.
   
   NOTE: If you are using both channels of the integrated 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 the host adapter defaults.
6. Select Boot Device Options (Configurations) and do one of the following:
   • If you have one channel, verify (through the SCSI Disk Utilities) that the SCSI ID matches the drive identification (ID) that you plan to use for the startup partition.
   • If you have two channels, verify (through the 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 startup 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:
   1. Highlight and select the hard disk drive.
   2. Press Enter.
   3. Select Format Disk.
   4. Press the Y key twice. Formatting might take up to 30 minutes, depending upon the drive size.
   5. When the formatting has been completed, press Esc to exit the SCSISelect Utility.
10. Go to section 4.5 Installing Netware version 6.0.

4.4 Configuring arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter

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

1. Insert the ServeRAID Configuration and Management CD Version 5.10 or higher into the CD-ROM drive.

   NOTE: Upon initial startup, an error message concerning drive configuration similar to the following might 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 prompted, update the ServeRAID BIOS and firmware. Restart the server and repeat step 1 if necessary.
   
3. Highlight Controller 1 under Localhost when the ServeRAID Manager window appears.
4. Click Actions from the menu bar; then click Restore to factory default settings.
5. Click Yes when the Confirmation window appears.

   NOTE: The confirmation window does not appear if you are using the IBM ServeRAID Support CD version 4.7 or higher.

6. Click Actions and then select Create arrays.
7. Click Custom configuration for controller 1 and click Next.
8. Double-click each drive ID you want to add to the array and click Next.
9. Select the RAID level from the menu and click Next.
10. Click Apply.
11. Click Yes when the Confirmation window appears.
12. Click Restart when the ServeRAID Manager window appears and proceed to step 16 if you are using the IBM ServeRAID Support CD version 4.7 or higher. When the system restarts, remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. If you are using an earlier version, continue to step 13.
13. Click No when the Ready Drives confirmation window appears.
14. 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.)
    
    
15. 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 you want to configure.
    c. Select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings.
    d. Select Advanced Configuration Options.
    e. If a non-startable device, such as a CD-ROM drive or tape drive, is attached to the internal Adaptec controller, 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 15b through 15g for both channels. To exit the SCSISelect Utility, press Esc and press the Y key.
16. Continue with section 4.5 Installing Novell NetWare version 6.0

4.5 Installing Novell NetWare version 6.0

1. Start the installation process.
   1. Start the server and insert the NetWare Version 6.0 Operating System CD in the CD-ROM drive.
   2. Select I.
   3. Select IDE CD-ROM, SCSI CD-ROM, or Both [I, S, B] as appropriate.
   4. Select a language and press Enter.
      
      NOTE: This step does not apply to English only NetWare Version 6.0 CDs.
      
      
   5. Select Accept License Agreement and press Enter.
2. Complete the following steps to create a new boot partition:
   1. Press Enter to create a new boot partition.
   2. Press Enter to continue with default partition sizes or select Modify to make changes.
   3. Select Continue and press Enter.
   4. Press any key to reboot.
3. Complete the following steps to continue the installation process:
   1. Select I for install NetWare if prompted.
   2. Select IDE CD-ROM, SCSI CD-ROM, or Both [I, S, B] as appropriate. The boot partition is formatted.
   3. Press F10 to accept the License Agreement for JREPORT runtime JINFONET SOFTWARE, Inc.
   4. At the message "Is this an express install or custom install?" prompt press Enter to select Custom installation.
   5. Select Continue and press Enter.
   6. Press Enter to accept with default server settings.
   7. Press Enter to accept the regional settings.
   8. Press Enter to accept mouse and video settings. The preliminary file copy begins
4. Platform support, hotplug support, and storage adapter device types are auto-detected. Select one of the following options to install the storage device driver:
   • If a newer Adaptec driver will be used, continue to steps a through h to install the newer ADPT160M.HAM driver for the integrated Adaptec SCSI controller.
   • Complete steps a through h to install the IPSRAID.HAM driver for the ServeRAID adapter.
   • Complete steps a through h if you want to change or add another storage adapter.
   • To accept the default drivers, highlight Continue, press Enter, and continue to step 5.

     NOTE: Some of the windows in steps c through h may vary depending upon the driver being installed or deleted. Skip the steps that do not apply.
     

   1. Highlight Modify and press Enter.
   2. Highlight the Storage Adapter device drivers and press Enter.
   3. Highlight the drivers and press Delete to delete any unneeded drivers. Do not delete ideata.ham, which is needed for the CD-ROM drive.
   4. Press Ins twice to add a new driver, and place the storage adapter device driver diskette in the floppy drive.
   5. Press F3 and type the path for the driver device.
   6. Select the driver that best matches your system. Enter the slot number if the slot number is not auto-detected (that is, if you see a driver properties window with the slot number field empty).
   7. Highlight Return to driver list and press Enter when you have finished.
   8. If prompted, answer appropriately to the message: "Do you want to select an additional storage driver?" Highlight Return to driver summary and press Enter until you are back on the Drive names window.
   9. Highlight Continue and press Enter.
5. Select the appropriate LAN Driver (if prompted) and press Enter.
6. Network boards, storage devices, and NetWare loadable module device drivers are auto-detected.
   • Complete steps a through h to install the B57.LAN driver for the integrated Broadcom Ethernet.
   • Complete steps a through h if you want to change or add a network board adapter.

     NOTE: Some of the windows and steps might vary depending on the driver being installed or deleted. Skip the steps that do not apply to your installation.

   1. Highlight Modify and press Enter.
   2. Highlight Network boards and press Enter.
   3. Highlight the drivers and press Delete to delete any unneeded drivers.
   4. Press Ins twice to add a new driver, and place the storage adapter device driver diskette in the floppy drive. Press F3 and type the path for the driver device.
   5. Select the driver that best matches your system. Enter the slot number if the slot number is not auto-detected (that is, if you see a driver properties window with the slot number field empty).
   6. Highlight Return to driver list and press Enter when you are finished.
   7. If prompted, answer appropriately to the message: "Do you want to select an additional storage driver?" Highlight Return to driver summary and press Enter until you are back on the Drive names window.
   8. Highlight Continue and press Enter.
7. To set up NetWare Partitions, press Enter to accept the default volume SYS and Partition Properties. After the file copy operation, your system should come up in GUI mode.
8. Enter a unique name for the server and click the Next button.
9. Complete the following steps to Install the NetWare license:
   1. Insert the NetWare Version 6.0 license diskette into the diskette drive and press Enter.
   2. Browse to highlight the *.nlk file.
   3. Click OK to choose the file.
   4. Click Next to continue.
10. Review the volume information and click Next to continue.
11. Complete the following steps to configure your network adapter:
    1. Select the first network board
    2. Select the protocols to be used and configured.
    3. After the network board has been configured, configure all the other listed network boards.
    4. Click the Next button when all the adapter protocols are configured.
12. If this server will not be available to the Internet, you can skip the Domain Name Service window by clicking Next and ignoring any associated error messages. Otherwise, type the appropriate information and click Next.
13. Select the appropriate time zone and click the Next button.
14. Complete the following steps to install NDS:
    1. Select the New NDS Tree and click Next to continue.
    2. Enter a unique name at the Tree Name: prompt (for example, NetWare-Tree).
    3. Enter a unique name at the Context for Server Object: prompt.
    4. Assign a password.
    5. Repeat the password for verification and click Next to continue.
    6. Read the NDS Summary information and click Next to continue.
15. Click Next to accept the license location and continue.
16. Select the additional components you want to install and click Next to continue.
17. Complete the following steps to finish the installation:
    1. Click the Next button to accept the default Novell Certificate Server 2.21 Objects.
    2. Click OK at the Organizational CA Warning window.
    3. Click Next to accept the default answer or LDAP confirmation window or enter appropriate information.
    4. Selected desired components and click Next. If the Windows Native component is selected, make the appropriate selection on the following five windows on Windows Native support.
    5. Click Next at the eDirectory iManage Install Options window.
    6. Click the Finish button to complete the installation. Main file copy starts here.
    7. When the file copy and disk activity are complete, remove the CD and diskette and click the Yes button to close out the install andreboot.

4.6 Post installation notes

1. After NetWare is installed, you might experience problems getting clients to find the server and tree in IP environments. Complete the steps below to troubleshoot problems or go to the Novell Web site and see (TID #10053923):
   1. Manually specify the tree name, context, and specify the IP address in the server field (instead of the server name).
   2. Modify the HOSTS file on the client to add the IP address of the server followed by the server name if you do not want the user to type in the server IP address.
   3. Install and configure slpda.nlm on the NetWare server.
      
2. Complete the following steps to add User Licenses:
   1. When the server installation is complete, log into the server from a Microsoft Windows client authenticated to NDS as the admin user.
   2. Launch \\server\sys\public\win32\nwadmn32.exe.
   3. From the NWAdmin menu, click Tools, Novell Licensing Services, Add Licenses.
   4. Click OK to Add a License Certificate from a License File.
   5. Browse to the license file (*.nlf) found on the Novell NetWare version 6.0 License diskette.
   6. Restart the server
3. A network adapter is required to install NetWare. The client requester nlm has several initialization paths that will not execute if there is no network adapter installed. Anything that requires authenticated connections (that is, a ConsoleOne and other utilities available in the X server – Graphical Console) will not function if the network adapter is removed after installation.

4.7 Installing the NetWare Version 6.0 Support Pack

NOTE: Before installing the NetWare 6.0 Support Pack 3, ensure that you are using the latest 10/100 Ethernet Adapter driver available from the IBM support site for your server. The ce100b.lan driver should be version 3.29 or higher.

1. Complete the following steps to mount the Support Pack CD as a NetWare volume:
   1. Insert the Support Pack CD into the CD-ROM drive.
   2. Type CDROM and press Enter at the server console. The CD-ROM should be mounted and the volume name will be reported on the window. Record the CD-ROM volume name.
2. Complete the following steps to install the Support Pack as a product.
   1. Type NWCONFIG and press Enter at the server console.
   2. Highlight Product Options and press Enter.
   3. Highlight Install a Product not Listed and press Enter.
   4. Press F3 to change the default path.
   5. Type the CD-ROM volume name in format of VOLUMENAME:\ and press Enter (if your path is different, then type the current Support Pack path and press Enter).
3. Complete the following steps to finish the Support Pack installation.
   1. Press Esc to accept the user license agreement.
   2. Highlight Yes and press Enter to accept the license agreement.
   3. Press Esc to accept the license agreement.
   4. Highlight Yes and press Enter to accept the license agreement.
   5. Press Enter to continue install
   6. Highlight Yes and press Enter to accept Backup files replaced by NetWare Support Pack.
   7. Highlight Yes and press Enter at the question "Do you want to update the Storage/LAN/PSM/WAN drivers currently in use window?"
   8. Highlight Yes and press Enter to accept "Reboot the server"after copying files.
   9. Press Enter at the warning.
   10. Enter the admin user name, context and password (for example, Admin.Novell, novell).
   11. Press Enter to accept the destination path for the backup files.
       The main file copy starts. The server will automatically restart after the file copy.