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Guide for all Hewlett-Packard NetServers NOTICE: The information in this document was last updated for the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM version E.10.00 or L.16.00. If you don't have the E.10.00 or L.16.00 version CD-ROM and you're obtaining this document from the HP NetServer Troubleshooting System - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 2
OS/2 LAN Services for use with the HP J2973A or J2970A 10BaseT PCI LAN Adapter (CD-ROM) Installing LAPS Separately HP J3171A/D5013A PCI IBM OS/2 operating systems are not supported on the HP NetServer E series (E 30, E 40, E 45, E 50, and E 60). Table 1a NetServer LX Number of Channels 2 Driver - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 3
SYM_HI.ADD AIC7870.ADD Table 1b Driver Path on Navigator SCSI NetServer CD-ROM Driver Name LX \periph\adp7800\os2\7800 AIC7870.ADD LS the extended SCSI translation feature (support for drives >1 GB) for hard drives with capacities greater than 1 GB, including the HP D2077A 2 GB Fast SCSI-2 - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 4
logical parameters of 255 heads and 63 sectors to support drives up to about 8 GB in capacity. cache size for the HPFS file system during installation of LAN Services. HP recommends an HPFS cache size of 16 MB or less. If this problem persists, boot from the OS/2 installation diskettes, exit to - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 5
the system is rebooting during installation. If so, follow the instructions below to complete the installation of OS/2 Warp Server. Issue 1: will reboot automatically. Issue 4: System hangs during loading CONFIG.SYS Troubleshooting process: Reboot the system. When the "OS/2" prompt appears in - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 6
one of the steps where the driver and CONFIG.SYS are updated either manually or by using the UPDATE.EXE utility. Issue 6: After the first auto to: PSD=OS2APIC.PSD /APIC Issue 8: After completing the OS/2 installation on a NetServer E40, the CD-ROM can not be accessed by the system. Also, when you - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 7
Select "Exit" when done. Tip 11) 4GB RAM support in OS/2 Warp Server SMP 4.0 is the only version of IBM OS/2 that supports 4GB of RAM. Warp Server 4.0 works fine with a max of 1GB. We experienced system hangs at the Warp red logo when booting a NetServer LX with 4GB RAM running Warp Server 4.0 7 - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 8
system performance. Tip 13) When using HP NetRAID install the driver MRAID.ADD If you are using a HP NetRAID it is possible to complete the date: 1/30/97 size: 24624) resolved this problem. There are two ways to verify if this old driver is causing your problem. (a) Place a Remark in front of the - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 9
driver. However, the problem is more pronounced with an Adapter that has Rev B of the 7870 chip. Hewlett Packard recommends that you use the driver dated 12-Jan-1998 or later. Tip 19) Configuring IDE drives as boot device When installing an IDE drive on your E series NetServer you must follow the - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 10
web site to obtain the new IBM IDE driver: http://service.software.ibm.com/os2ddpak/html/os_2comp/ Tip 20) NetServer LPr, LH 3 and LH 4 CD-ROM must be listed below for information related to installing OS/2. Consult the NetServer user's guide for information on how to configure the embeded SCSI or - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 11
is a new Adaptec driver aic7870.add required for new systems that support Ultra Wide SCSI like in the NetServer E 60. In this case you must replace the original driver driver from the OS/2 CD-ROM to the hard drive. To address this problem you must either boot from diskette or use the F3 or (Alt-F1) - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 12
this driver to the c:\os2\boot directory. Do not rename this driver back to AIC7870.ADD. Reference: http://service.software.ibm.com/os2ddpak/html/FCF6C3F9EF462CCC86256449006F9599.html Tip 25) NetServer E 60 - Fixpak 40 Required for Memory Dump Functionality The Fixpak 40 is required to be able to - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 13
Embedded IDE HP DAC Adapter HP NetRAID Other Boot Adapter (YES/NO) BOOT Drive Size XMbytes and Notes NOTE: When you are configuring the hardware, make sure that the booting controller will take precedence over any other devices that may be bootable. Both the User Guide for your NetServer and the - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 14
may not boot when additional SCSI drives are installed later. Section 2. Creating the HP Drivers/Utilities Diskette The "Drivers/Utilities" diskette is referred to in the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM and other HP documentation as the "Drivers Diskette." The purpose of this diskette is to accomplish - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 15
ALL" to create the two driver diskettes. B) Insert Diskette when prompted and follow the instructions. C) Click exit when done. D) Click Yes, to reboot the system 9. Label a blank diskette "HP NetServer IBM OS/2 Warp Drivers/Utilities Diskette". Insert this diskette in drive A and select "Execute - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 16
Only "OS/2 Warp Family" is supported on the E40. There is no OS/2 2.11 support for the E40. 6. Select "COPY 7. Insert Diskette when prompted and follow the instructions. 8. If needed, create the video driver in this document. For example, since the HP NetServer LC uses the AIC7770.ADD driver, you - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 17
for SMP • Installing Service Pack S.631 (or Work Diskette 1" to add the HP SCSI and driver for disk array Manual Process". The intent is that if you run into any errors or issues with the automatic / utility procedure you can try using the "Manual Process" to circumvent any issues or to troubleshoot - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 18
power user, it is OK to use the "Manual Process" to complete the installation. Phase 1: Create copy of IBM "Diskette 1" label it "Work Diskette 1" 1. Create the Drivers/Utilities diskette using the HP Navigator CD-ROM. Follow the steps described in "Section 2" of this document. 2. Create a copy of - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 19
.add rem basedev=aha174x.add 4. Copy required drivers to "Work Diskette 1" Follow the Step by Step procedure described in Section 2 of this document. Manual process: You can also use a spare PC running DOS, OS/2, or NT to complete the following tasks: A) Create a temporary directory on the hard - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 20
MD HPTEMP CD HPTEMP B) Insert the "Drivers/Utilities" diskette in drive A of the workstation, and enter the following copy commands: COPY A:\7800\AIC7870.ADD COPY A:\7700\AIC7770.ADD COPY A:\HPDA\HPDA.ADD COPY A:\NETRAID\MRAID.ADD COPY A:\UPDATE.EXE C) Remove the Drivers Diskette from drive A, and - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 21
the OS/2 installation program is requesting on the display and go to step 9. Edit CONFIG.SYS to add the HP SCSI and Disk Array drivers if they are not currently present. Enter: A:\UPDATE Manual Process: You can also use a spare PC running DOS, OS/2 or NT to complete the following tasks. Please - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 22
following driver is present in CONFIG.SYS: basedev=mraid.add basedev=aic7870.add 9. Complete the OS/2 Installation GUI screen. Select VGA for the video driver. Do not change the SCSI configuration. Remove the Work Diskette from drive A, and press Enter to reboot the machine and continue with OS/2 - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 23
Manual Process: B) If you have an HP DAC verify that the following drivers are present in CONFIG.SYS. If they are not present you must add them. Please keep in mind the order of drivers as listed in Section 2. basedev=hpda.add basedev=aic7870.add C) If you have an HP the potential problem listed in - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 24
16. Press C on the menu selection to boot to the OS/2 command prompt. 17. You need to edit CONFIG.SYS with TEDIT to verify that the embedded SCSI driver BASEDEV=AIC7870.ADD is present. Enter the following command at the command prompt: TEDIT CONFIG.SYS Search for the driver name: /BASEDEV=AIC7870. - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 25
by-step process to complete the installation. 1. Create the HP Drivers/Utilities diskette using the HP Navigator CD-ROM. (See "Section 2" of this document Warp Server SMP 4.0 is that it can be installed on any Hewlett-Packard NetServer (Warp Server SMP 4.0 can also be used on a uni-processor system) - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 26
If you experience any problems doing the generic installation process then try using the custom installation process. Procedure #1: Install change this after the installation is complete. Select Next to continue. ( If you have a NetServer E40 or Lpr,at the System configuration panel select "CD-ROM 26 - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 27
Device Support", Select " driver at this time. (You may select no for file and print services but the system will still force you to install LAPS.) The Warp information than the Warp 4.0. Please check your IBM installation manual for more details on those configuration questions. The following steps - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 28
Packard recommends that you use the Drivers/Utilities diskette created with the HP Navigator CD-ROM to copy the drivers to c:\os2\boot subdirectory as as follows: BASEDEV=MRAID.ADD REM IBMINT13.I13 16. If you have an HP DAC adapter, insert the Drivers/Utility diskette in drive A: and enter the - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 29
one that applies to your system. Phase 1: Create copy of IBM "Diskette 1" label it "Work Diskette 1" 1. Create the Drivers/Utilities diskette using the HP Navigator CD-ROM (see "Section 2" of this document). 2. Create a copy of IBM "Diskette 1" and label it "Work Diskette 1". Use a spare PC running - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 30
Please read "Consideration 1" in Section 1 of this document and complete the table in that section before you proceed with this step. A) If you have an HP DAC, find the lines that read: basedev=dac960.add basedev=ibm1s506.add basedev=aic7870.add Remark them out with the REM command as follows: (Note - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 31
IBM type 2 drivers, as follows: basedev=ibm2flpy.add basedev=ibm2adsk.add basedev=ibm2scsi.add Remark out those driver lines using the REM command, since they are not needed, so that they read as follows... REM basedev=ibm2flpy.add REM basedev=ibm2adsk.add REM basedev=ibm2scsi.add E) While editing - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 32
-Packard LAN adapter installed on an HP NetServer running OS/2. Installing OS/2 LAN Services for use with the HP J2973A or J2970A 10BaseT PCI LAN OS/2 LAN Services installation. For more information about OS/2 LAN Services, refer to the "Easy Start" and "Up and Running!" manuals that accompany OS - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 33
work well for the HP J2973A 10BaseT adapter. 8. When you are finished configuring LAN Services, you will be instructed to reboot the system. If you encounter problems recognizing the network, boot DOS and run the HPVGSET utility from the Navigator CD-ROM see TIP 10 for instructions on running this - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 34
, place the IBM LAPS (LAN Adapter and Protocol Support) disk in Drive A. Open an OS/2 Fullscreen Drive A. When prompted, enter the path to the HP NDIS drivers... A:\NICDRV and select "OK". The LAPS box. Follow the instructions on the screen or refer to the "LAPS Installation Guide" to complete the - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 35
HP NDIS 2.x driver hptx.os2 for IBM LAN Services OS/2 servers and requesters is located on the Drivers Diskette for OS/2, which can be generated by the HP NetServer above LAN adapter drivers and supporting files in the \PERIPH\NICDRV\OS2\D5013 subdirectory of the HP NetServer Navigator CD. Also you - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 36
2. Click Install. 3. When prompted, insert the HP Support disk in a floppy drive, specify A:\NICDRV for driver protocols button is on and click CONFIGURE. 7. At the LAPS Configuration window, select the HP 10/100TX adapter (OS/2 driver: hptx.os2) from the Network Adapters window. Click Add in - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 37
adapters, see TIP 9 in section one for instruction on obtaining the slot number) This parameter is optional one adapter installed. Installing High Resolution Video Driver on a NetServer E 30, E 40, E 45 Note: It is set to VGA mode. Otherwise check your OS/2 manual on how to set the display to VGA. - HP NetServer LT 6000r | Installing IBM OS/2 on an HP Netserver - Page 38
2 provides the actual video driver files. Please follow the instructions provided on the readme.txt on video driver's diskette 1 to (14,400 BPS) HP Internet (World-Wide-Web) site: www.hp.com/netserver HP Support FTP site: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/servers/ HP NetServer Online Documentation CD (included
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1
IBM OS/2 Installation Guide
for all Hewlett-Packard NetServers
NOTICE: The information in this document was last updated for the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM version E.10.00 or
L.16.00. If you don't have the E.10.00 or L.16.00 version CD-ROM and you're obtaining this document from the HP NetServer
web site as a reference to install an operating system, be sure to also check the HP NetServer web site for the latest available
drivers.
©Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company
March 19, 1999
(This document is only available in English.)
Introduction
The objective of this document is to help Hewlett-Packard customers install OS/2 on a HP
NetServer system. For additional information on Hewlett-Packard NetServers refer to the HP
Information Assistant on the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM.
Table of Contents
Before You Begin
Section 1. Installation Tips and Considerations
Tip 1) Extended Translation Setting
Tip 2) Extending Disk Capacity Beyond 1 GB
Tip 3) Formatting Disk Partitions Larger than 2 GB
Tip 4) Device Allocation Under OS/2
Tip 5) RAM Greater Than 192 MB
Tip 6) Performance Tuning
Tip 7) Troubleshooting System Hangs When Loading CONFIG.SYS
Tip 8) OS/2 Warp Server Installation Issues
Tip 9) How to View the Resources Used by an Adapter
Tip 10) How to Run the HPVGSET.EXE Utility from the Navigator CD-ROM
Tip 11) 4GB RAM Support in OS/2
Tip 12) HPFS386 Drive cache size issue on systems with 4GB RAM
Tip 13) When using HP NetRAID install the driver MRAID.ADD
Tip 14) Getting Trap 00D when booting OS/2
Tip 15) Getting Trap 008 during extensive disk/network I/O
Tip 16) Specific to E Series NetServers: How to boot from a NetRAID adapter while a
2910Bui SCSI card is present on the system
Tip 17) IRQ sharing can cause system hangs
Tip 18) Adaptec driver AIC7870.ADD 133496 12-Jan-1998 or later is required for 2940UW
with rev B chip set