Compaq 1850R Server User Manual


 
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Writer: Michele Wray Project: Compaq ProLiant 1850R Setup and Installation Guide Comments: 333172-002
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Chapter 4
Cabling Guidelines
Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices ................................................................4-1
Rear Panel Connectors ......................................................................................................4-2
Internal Connectors ...........................................................................................................4-3
Cabling the Servers Rear Panel Cables ............................................................................4-4
Additional Mass Storage Devices.............................................................................................4-6
SCSI Hard Drive Installation Guidelines..................................................................................4-7
Completing the Installation Process..........................................................................................4-7
ProLiant 1850R Server Cable Kit Contents..............................................................................4-8
SCSI Cable Connectors ..........................................................................................................4-10
SCSI Cabling Guidelines........................................................................................................4-11
Determining the Cables you Need...................................................................................4-11
Internal SCSI Cabling Guide For Compaq ProLiant 1850R Servers...............................4-12
Internal Cabling...............................................................................................................4-13
External Cabling for Primary Storage Only............................................................................4-15
External Cabling for Secondary Storage.................................................................................4-16
ProLiant 1850R Cabling Examples .................................................................................4-17
ProLiant 1850R Maximum External Storage Cabling.....................................................4-19
Chapter 5
Server Configuration and Utilities
Compaq System Configuration Utility .....................................................................................5-1
Resolving Resource Conflicts...................................................................................................5-2
Starting the System Configuration Utility.................................................................................5-3
System Configuration Utility Main Menu ................................................................................5-3
System Configuration Menu..............................................................................................5-4
System Partition ................................................................................................................5-6
Creating a New System Partition.......................................................................................5-6
Verifying the System Partition ..........................................................................................5-7
Upgrading the System Partition.........................................................................................5-7
Configuration Backup...............................................................................................................5-8
Configuration Backup and Configuration History Files ....................................................5-8
Configuring PCI Boards Automatically....................................................................................5-9
Removing Boards .....................................................................................................................5-9
Installing an Operating System.................................................................................................5-9
Single Processor Operating Support..................................................................................5-9
SMP Operating System Support......................................................................................5-10
Loading Compaq Device Drivers ...........................................................................................5-11