Installing SCO UnixWare Release 7.1.3 - IBM eServer xSeries 445

Steps

Revision level: 1.01
Updated: 20 June 2003

Supported system

8870 - IBM eServer xSeries 445

Follow the eServer xSeries network operating system (NOS) installation instructions provided in this document in sequential order unless these instructions advise you otherwise. 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 make a selection from a menu. The term click is used to denote the use of a mouse to make a selection.

This document contains the following information:

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 SCO UnixWare Release 7.1.3 installation
4.2 Setting up the 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 Adaptec small computer system interface (SCSI) controller
4.4 Configuring arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter
4.5 Installing SCO UnixWare Release 7.1.3

1.0 What you will need

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

• Supported hard disk drives. Visit the ServerProven compatiblity site for a list of supported options and part numbers for your computer.
• Supported adapters. Visit the ServerProven compatiblity site for a list of supported options and part numbers for your computer.
• One blank diskette to create a BIOS code flash diskette. You might need additional blank diskettes for firmware updates.
• The IBM ServeRAID Support CD-ROM version 6.00 or later, if you are using an IBM ServeRAID adapter.
• SCO UnixWare Release 7.1.3 Standard Media Kit
• At minimum, a certificate of license and authenticity for SCO UnixWare Release 7.1.3 Enterprise Edition
• If your server has an IBM ServeRAID adapter, you need the IBM ServeRAID Support CD-ROM version 5.11 or later and the following ServeRAID device driver diskettes:
  
  NOTE: You can create the IBM ServeRAID HBA device driver diskette for UnixWare or Open Unix by copying the image file from the IBM ServeRAID Support CD-ROM.
  
  
• UnixWare 7.1.3 Maintenance Pack 2 or later, go to ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/713/uw713pk/
• For two Support Level Supplement (SLS) ptf9000d (xAPIC supplement) boot diskettes, go to:
  ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/713/ptf000d/
  
• Support Level Supplement (SLS) ptf9000d (xAPIC supplement) diskette, go to ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/713/ptf9000d/ptf9000d.Z
  

2.0 Where to download device drivers and files

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

• IBM U.S. Web site: http://www.ibm.com/systems/support
• For countries outside the U.S., start at the IBM Worldwide Web Site
• SCO Web site: http://www.sco.com
• SCO FTP site: ftp://ftp.sco.com

You can download product specifications from the following sites:

• For IBM xSeries product specifications, go to http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/education/cust/xseries/xref.html

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.

3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users

Complete the following steps to install SCO UnixWare Revision 7.1.3:

NOTE: To avoid a server boot failure after you install the SCSI controller, you must disable the IDE controller from BIOS or disconnect the IDE cable from the hard disk before you install SCO UnixWare Revision 7.1.3 on a SCSI controller or an IBM eServer xSeries IDE server.

1. Start the server and insert the SLS ptf9000d boot diskette 1 into the diskette drive.
2. Follow the instructions and when prompted, insert the SLS ptf9000d boot diskette 2 into the diskette drive.
3. In the Installing HBA diskettes window,
   1. If your server has an IBM ServeRAID adapter, install the IBM ServeRAID device drivers for SCO UnixWare or Open UNIX. Insert the IPS HBA diskette in to the diskette drive, select Install HBA Diskette and press F10.
   2. If you server comes with an integrated Adaptec SCSI controller such as ServeRAID, select Proceed with installation and press F10.
      
   3. If your server comes with IDE HDD only without any SCSI controller, select Proceed with installation and press F10.
      
      
4. Complete the following steps to deselect the OS Multiprocessor Support (OSMP) package:
   
   1. In the Choose System Profile menu screen select Custom Installation of Packages.
   2. Select Core System Services and press F10.
   3. Select Extended OS Utilities and press F2.
   4. Select the option for Select Individual Packages and press F10.
   5. Press the Page Down key.
   6. Select OS Multiprocessor Support (OSMP) and press the Space Bar.
      
      
5. Select Intel MP Specification at the Choose Platform Support Module window and then press F10.
6. Select Defer network configuration at the Network configuration window.
7. Select PS/2-compatible Mouse at the Selecting the Mouse window,
8. The installation completes and the server restarts; complete the following procedures to install the applicable packages:
   1. Install Support Level Supplement (SLS) ptf9000d (xAPIC supplement) from ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/713/ptf9000d/ptf9000d.Z.
   2. Install one of the following UnixWare 7.1.3 Maintenance Pack or Update Pack:
      
      UnixWare 7.1.3 Maintenance Pack 1 uw713mp2 image or later. ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/713/uw713pk/
      UnixWare 7.1.3 Update Pack 1 or later ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/713/uw713up/ .
      
      NOTE: Before you apply an Update Pack, you must obtain a UnixWare 7.1.3 Update Pack license from SCO. Edit the /stand/boot file and add the following entry: ENABLE_JT=Y if you want to enable Hyper-Threading.
      
      
   3. Type /etc/conf/bin/idbuilt -B at a command prompt to rebuild the kernel manually.
   4. Restart the server.
      
      NOTE: If your system hangs on the first reboot following installation of Maintenance Pack or Update Pack, and prior to hanging it displayed an error message stating that an HBA command timed out, apply the following workaround.
      
      
      1. Restart the server.
      2. Press the Space Bar when the UnixWare logo appears during the boot sequence.
      3. Type USE_XAPIC=N boot at the boot prompt. The server will continue to boot normally.
      4. Edit the /stand/boot file and add the following entry: USE_XAPIC=N

4.0 Detailed installation instructions

Complete the following steps to install SCO UnixWare Release 7.1.3.

NOTES:

1. Network adapters can be installed and configured during or after the installation
2. 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.

4.2 Setting up the server

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:
   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. Under Download, click Downloads & drivers.
   3. Under For any product, select Servers under Brand, choose the appropriate xSeries server under Family, and click Display documents.
5. If you need to update the BIOS code, go to section 4.2.1 Updating BIOS code. If not, go to section 4.3 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated Adaptec 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. Click here to download applicable images.
3. Select Servers from the Brand drop-down list.
4. Select the appropriate xSeries server from the Family drop-down list and click Display documents.
5. Select BIOS (System) from the Filter list by categorydrop-down list.
6. To create the diskettes, run the executable (.exe) file under DOS or OS/2 and follow the instructions on the screen.
7. Press the Y key to accept the License Agreement.
8. Label the diskettes, using the part number of the image.
9. 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. Click here to download applicable images.
3. Select Servers from the Brand drop-down list.
4. Select the appropriate xSeries server from the Family drop-down list and click Display documents.
5. Select Diagnostic from the Filter list by categorydrop-down list.
6. To create the diskettes, run the executable (.exe) file under DOS or OS/2 and follow the instructions on the screen.
7. Press the Y key to accept the License Agreement.
8. Label the diskettes, using the part number of the image.
9. To update the diagnostics code, complete the steps in the corresponding readme file.

4.2.3 Updating the service processor firmware (if applicable)

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. Click here to download applicable images.
3. Select Servers from the Brand drop-down list.
4. Select the appropriate xSeries server from the Family drop-down list and click Display documents.
5. Select Advanced Systems Managementfrom the Filter list by categorydrop-down list.
6. To create the diskettes, run the executable (.exe) file under DOS or OS/2 and follow the instructions on the screen.
7. Press the Y key to accept the License Agreement.
8. Label the diskettes, using the part number of the image.
9. 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, go to section 4.5 Installing SCO UnixWare Release 7.1.3. If you are using the IBM ServeRAID adapter, go to section 4.4 Configuring arrays using the IBM ServeRAID adapter. Otherwise, continue with section 4.3 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated Adaptec SCSI controller.

4.3 Configuring hard disk drives using the Adaptec integrated SCSI controller

Complete the following procedure to configure the hard disk drives using the Adaptec SCSI controller:

1. Start the server and press Ctrl+A when prompted.
2. If the server has only one channel, go to step 4. Otherwise, continue with step 3.
3. Select the bus, device, and channel you want to configure.
   
   NOTE: If you are using both channels of the integrated Adaptec disk controller, be sure to follow steps 2 through 7 for each channel.
   
   
4. Select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings.
5. Select Boot Device Options.
6. Verify the boot SCSI ID:
   1. If the server has only one channel, verify that the boot SCSI ID matches the drive identification (ID) that you plan to use for the boot partition.
   2. If the server has two channels, verify 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. Select SCSI Disk Utilities.
9. Complete the following stepsto format each hard disk individually. Formatting might take up to 30 minutes, depending on the drive size.
   1. Select the hard disk drive.
   2. Press Enter.
   3. Select Format Disk.
   4. Press the Y key twice.
      
      
10. When formatting is complete, exit the SCSISelect Utility.
11. Continue with section 4.5 Installing SCO UnixWare Release 7.1.3.

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

-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
-Drive(s) not responding or found at new location(s)
-Standby device(s) not responding or found at new location(s)

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

1. Insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD-ROM 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 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 UnixWare Release 7.1.3.

Complete the following steps to install SCO UnixWare Revision 7.1.3:

NOTE: To avoid a server boot failure after you install the SCSI controller, you must disable the IDE controller from BIOS or disconnect the IDE cable from the hard disk before you install SCO UnixWare Revision 7.1.3 on a SCSI controller or an IBM eServer xSeries IDE server.

1. Start the server and insert the SLS ptf9000d boot diskette 1 into the diskette drive.
2. Select Proceed with installation in English and press Enter.
3. Follow the instructions. When you are prompted, insert the SLS ptf9000d boot diskette 2 and press F10.
4. Press F10 at the Welcome window.
5. Select Americas (Latin-1).
6. Select C (English).
7. Select United States.
8. Type the license number and code (which are case sensitive) in the appropriate fields, and press F10.
9. In the Installing HBA Diskettes window:
   1. If your server has an IBM ServeRAID adapter, install the IBM ServeRAID device drivers for SCO UnixWare or Open UNIX. Insert the IPS HBA diskette into the diskette drive, select Install HBA Diskette and press F10.
   2. If your server comes with an Adaptec integrated SCSI controller or adapter, select Proceed with installation and press F10.
   3. If your server comes with an IDE HDD only, select Proceed with installation and press F10.
   4. Insert UnixWare Host Bus Adapter diskette 1 into the diskette drive, select Install HBA Diskette and press F10.
      
      
10. Select Do not enter the DCU (auto-configure drivers), and press F10.
11. Type the system node name, and press F10.
12. Select Install from CD-ROM at the Installation Method window and then press F10.
13. Press F2 for choices and select Use whole disk for UNIX.
14. Select Use default file system sizes and types, and press F10.
15. Select Use default disk options, and press F10.
16. Complete the following steps to deselect the OS Multiprocessor Support (OSMP) package:
    1. In the Choose System Profile screen select Custom Installation of Packages, and press F10.
    2. Select Core System Services and press F10.
    3. Select Extended OS Utilities and press F2.
    4. Select Select Individual Packages, and press F10
    5. Press the Page Down key.
    6. Select OS Multiprocessor Support (OSMP) and press the Space Bar once.
    7. Press F10 three times to exit the Choose System Profile screen and continue the installation.
       
       
17. Select Defer network configuration at the Network Adapter window.
    
    NOTE: To configure any installed network adapters and protocols, the network configuration manager or netconfig can be run after the installation process is complete. Go to the SCO FTP site or Web site for the latest network interface card (NIC) drivers and release supplements that might be required.
    
    
18. Verify that the date and time are correct. Make changes if it is necessary, and then press F10.
19. Select Traditional.
20. Type the organization's name, login name, user ID, and the password twice, then press F10.
21. Type the root password twice and press F10.
22. Select Accept.
23. Press F10 if you are ready to install the SCO UnixWare release 7.1.3.
24. Insert the IPS HBA driver diskette (If your server is configured with an IBM ServeRAID adapter) if you are prompted
25. After the installation is complete, remove all diskettes or CD-ROMs; then, press Enter to power down and restart the server.
26. Select PS/2-compatible Mouse at the Selecting the Mouse window,
27. Type the number of buttons for the mouse, and then press F10.
28. Press Enter to test the mouse. Verify that the mouse selection is correct and click the mouse once to stop the test.
29. Insert the SCO UnixWare release 7.1.3 Updates CD-ROM 2 and press F10.
30. Select any optional products you want to install and press Enter.
    
    NOTE: By default, UnixWare 7.1.3 will install the Linux Kernel Personality for UnixWare 7.1.3 optional package. This package installation will take 30 to 45 minutes to complete. If you don't need this package, deselect this selection.
    
    
31. After the successful installation of SCO UnixWare release 7.1.3 Updates CD-ROM 2, press F10.
32. Remove CD-ROM 2 and insert CD-ROM 3 and press F10.
33. Select any optional products you want to install and press F10.
34. After the successful installation of CD-ROM 3, press F10.
35. If you want to install Linux Kernel Personality for UnixWare 7, remove CD-ROM 3 and insert the Linux RPM CD-ROM 4 and press F10 to continue. Otherwise, continue with step 39.
36. On LKP profile, highlight packages you want install and press Enter to install. By default, the installer will select All packages.
37. Press F10 after the LKP installation,
38. Press F10 to restart the server at the For your information window.
39. The installation completes and the server restarts; complete the following procedures to install the applicable packages:
    1. Install Support Level Supplement (SLS) ptf9000d (xAPIC supplement) from ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/713/ptf9000d/ptf9000d.Z.
    2. Install one of the following UnixWare 7.1.3 Maintenance Pack or Update Pack:
    3. UnixWare 7.1.3 Maintenance Pack 1 uw713mp2 image or later. ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/713/uw713pk/
    4. UnixWare 7.1.3 Update Pack 1 or later ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/713/uw713up/ .
       
       NOTE: Before you apply an Update Pack, you must obtain a UnixWare 7.1.3 Update Pack license from SCO. Edit the /stand/boot file and add the following entry: ENABLE_JT=Y if you want to enable Hyper-Threading.
       
       
    5. Type /etc/conf/bin/idbuilt -B at a command prompt to rebuild the kernel manually.
    6. Restart the server.
       
       NOTE: If your system hangs on the first reboot following installation of Maintenance Pack or Update Pack, and prior to hanging it displayed an error message stating that an HBA command timed out, apply the following workaround.
       
       
       1. Restart the server.
       2. Press the Space Bar when the UnixWare logo appears during the boot sequence.
       3. Type USE_XAPIC=N boot at the boot prompt. The server will continue to boot normally.
       4. Edit the /stand/boot file and add the following entry: USE_XAPIC=N