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Figure 1-15 Itanium Firmware Interfaces • Processor Abstraction Layer (PAL) provides a seamless firmware abstraction between the processor, the system software, and the platform firmware. • System Abstraction Layer (SAL) provides a uniform firmware interface and initializes and configures the platform. • Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) provides an interface between the OS and the platform firmware. • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) provides a new standard environment for configuring and managing server systems. It moves system configuration and management from the BIOS to the operating system and abstracts the interface between the platform hardware and the OS software, thereby enabling each to evolve independently of the other. The firmware supports HP-UX 11i version 2, Linux, Windows, and OpenVMS through the Itanium® processor family standards and extensions. It includes no operating system-specific functionality. Every OS is presented the same interface to system firmware, and all features are available to each OS. NOTE: Windows Server 2003 Datacenter does not support the latest ACPI specification (2.0). The firmware must provide legacy (1.0b) ACPI tables. Using the acpiconfig command, the ACPI tables presented to the OS are different. The firmware implements the standard Intel® Itanium® Processor family interfaces with some implementation-specific enhancements that the OS can use but is not required to use, such as page deallocation table reporting, through enhanced SAL_GET_STATE_INFO behavior. User Interface The Intel® Itanium® processor family firmware employs a user interface called the Pre-OS system startup environment (POSSE). The POSSE shell is based on the EFI shell. Several commands were added to the EFI shell to support HP value-added functionality. The new commands encompass functionality similar to BCH commands on PA-RISC systems. However, the POSSE shell is not designed to encompass all BCH functionality. They are separate interfaces. Error and Event IDs The new system firmware generates event IDs, similar to chassis codes, for errors, events, and forward progress to the MP through common shared memory. The MP interprets, stores, and reflects these event IDs back to running partitions. This helps in the troubleshooting process. Firmware 45

Section	Page
User Service Guide	1
Table of Contents	3
About This Document	13
Intended Audience	13
Document Organization	13
Typographic Conventions	13
Related Information	14
Publishing History	14
HP contact information	15
Documentation feedback	15
1 Overview	17
Server History and Specifications	17
Server Components	18
Power Subsystem	19
AC Power	20
DC Power	20
Power Sequencing	21
Enabling 48 Volts	21
Cooling System	21
Utilities Subsystem	22
Platform Management	22
UGUY	23
CLU Functionality	23
PM3 Functionality	23
System Clocks	24
Management Processor	24
Compact Flash	25
HUCB	25
Backplane	26
Crossbar Chip	26
Switch Fabrics	27
Backplane Monitor and Control	27
I2C Bus Distribution	27
Clock Subsystem	27
System Clock Distribution	27
Hot-Swap Oscillator	28
sx2000 RCS Module	28
Cabinet ID	29
Cell ID	29
Backplane Power Requirements and Power Distribution	29
CPUs and Memories	30
Cell Controller	31
Processor Interface	31
Processors	32
Cell Memory System	32
Memory Controller	33
DIMM Architecture	33
Memory Interconnect	33
Mixing Different Sized DIMMs	34
Memory Interleaving	34
Memory Bank Attribute Table	34
Cell Map	35
Link Interleaving	35
Memory Error Protection	35
DRAM Erasure	36
PDC Functional Changes	36
Platform Dependent Hardware	36
Reset	37
Cell OL*	37
I/O Subsystem	37
PCI-X Backplane Functionality	38
SBA Chip CC-to-Ropes	38
Ropes-to-PCI LBA Chip	39
PCI Slots	40
Mixed PCI-X and PCI Express I/O Chassis	40
PCI Hot-Swap Support	41
System Management Station	41
User Accounts	42
New Server Cabling	42
m-Link Cable	42
e-Link Cable	42
Clock Cable	44
Firmware	44
Itanium Firmware for HP Integrity Superdome/sx2000	44
Itanium System Firmware Functions	46
PA-RISC Firmware for HP 9000/sx2000 Servers	46
PA-RISC System Firmware Functions	47
Server Configurations	47
Server Errors	48
2 System Specifications	49
Dimensions and Weights	49
Component Dimensions	49
Component Weights	49
Shipping Dimensions and Weights	50
Electrical Specifications	50
Grounding	51
Circuit Breaker	51
Power Options	51
System Power Requirements	52
Component Power Requirements	53
IOX Cabinet Power Requirements	53
IOX Cabinet Power Cords	53
Environmental Requirements	54
Temperature and Humidity Specifications	54
Power Dissipation	54
Acoustic Noise Specification	56
Airflow	56
3 Installing the System	59
Introduction	59
Communications Interference	59
Electrostatic Discharge	59
Public Telecommunications Network Connection	60
Unpacking and Inspecting the System	60
Verifying Site Preparation	60
Gathering LAN Information	60
Verifying Electrical Requirements	60
Checking the Inventory	60
Inspecting the Shipping Containers for Damage	61
Inspection Precautions	62
Claims Procedures	62
Unpacking and Inspecting Hardware Components	62
Tools Required	63
Unpacking the Cabinet	63
Unpacking the PDCA	71
Returning Equipment	71
Setting Up the System	72
Moving the System and Related Equipment to the Installation Site	72
Unpacking and Installing the Blower Housings and Blowers	72
Attaching the Side Skins and Blower Side Bezels	75
Attaching the Side Skins	75
Attaching the Blower Side Bezels	77
Attaching the Leveling Feet and Leveling the Cabinet	79
Installing the Front Door Bezels and the Front and Rear Blower Bezels	79
Installing the Front Door Bezels	79
Installing the Rear Blower Bezel	81
Installing the Front Blower Bezel	82
Wiring Check	83
Installing and Verifying the PDCA	84
Checking Voltage	88
Removing the EMI Panels	89
Connecting the Cables	91
Routing the I/O Cables	91
Installing the Support Management Station	93
Installing the SMS Support Shelf	93
Connecting the SMS to the Superdome	94
SMS Software and Superdome Firmware Downloading Procedure	94
Configuring the Event Information Tools	95
Turning On Housekeeping Power	96
Connecting the MP to the Customer LAN	98
Connecting the MP to the Network	98
Setting the Customer IP Address	99
Booting and Verifying the System	101
Connecting to the MP	101
Powering On the System 48 V Power Supply	104
Booting the HP Integrity Superdome/sx2000 to an EFI Shell	104
Booting an HP 9000 sx2000 Server to BCH	106
Verifying the System	106
Running JET Software	108
Running JUST	108
Power Cycling After Using JET	109
Offline Diagnostic Environment	109
Attaching the Rear Kick Plates	109
Performing a Visual Inspection and Completing the Installation	110
Conducting a Post-Installation Check	112
4 Booting and Shutting Down the Operating System	113
Operating Systems Supported on Cell-based HP Servers	113
System Boot Configuration Options	114
HP 9000 Boot Configuration Options	114
HP Integrity Boot Configuration Options	114
Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX	118
HP-UX Support for Cell Local Memory	118
Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List	118
Booting HP-UX	119
Standard HP-UX Booting	120
Single-User Mode HP-UX Booting	123
LVM-Maintenance Mode HP-UX Booting	126
Shutting Down HP-UX	127
Booting and Shutting Down HP OpenVMS I64	128
HP OpenVMS I64 Support for Cell Local Memory	129
Adding HP OpenVMS to the Boot Options List	129
Booting HP OpenVMS	131
Shutting Down HP OpenVMS	132
Booting and Shutting Down Microsoft Windows	133
Microsoft Windows Support for Cell Local Memory	133
Adding Microsoft Windows to the Boot Options List	134
Booting Microsoft Windows	135
Shutting Down Microsoft Windows	137
Booting and Shutting Down Linux	138
Linux Support for Cell Local Memory	138
Adding Linux to the Boot Options List	139
Booting Red Hat Enterprise Linux	140
Booting SuSE Linux Enterprise Server	141
Shutting Down Linux	142
A sx2000 LEDs	145
B Management Processor Commands	149
BO Command	149
CA Command	149
CC Command	150
CP Command	151
DATE Command	152
DC Command	152
DF Command	153
DI Command	154
DL Command	155
EL Command	155
HE Command	156
ID Command	157
IO Command	158
IT Command	159
LC Command	159
LS Command	160
MA Command	160
ND Command	161
PD Command	161
PE Command	162
PS Command	163
RE Command	164
RL Command	165
RR Command	166
RS Command	166
SA Command	167
SO Command	167
SYSREV Command	168
TC Command	169
TE Command	169
VM Command	170
WHO Command	170
XD Command	171
C Powering the System On and Off	173
Shutting Down the System	173
Checking System Configuration	173
Shutting Down the Operating System	175
Preparing the Partitions for Shutdown	176
Powering Off the System	177
Turning On Housekeeping Power	178
Powering On the System Using the PE Command	180
D Templates	183
Templates	183
Equipment Footprint Templates	185
Computer Room Layout Plan	185

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Figure 1-15 Itanium Firmware Interfaces

•

Processor Abstraction Layer (PAL) provides a seamless firmware abstraction between the

processor, the system software, and the platform firmware.

•

System Abstraction Layer (SAL) provides a uniform firmware interface and initializes and

configures the platform.

•

Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) provides an interface between the OS and the platform

firmware.

•

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) provides a new standard environment

for configuring and managing server systems. It moves system configuration and

management from the BIOS to the operating system and abstracts the interface between the

platform hardware and the OS software, thereby enabling each to evolve independently of

the other.

The firmware supports HP-UX 11i version 2, Linux, Windows, and OpenVMS through the

Itanium

processor family standards and extensions. It includes no operating system-specific

functionality. Every OS is presented the same interface to system firmware, and all features are

available to each OS.

NOTE:

Windows Server 2003 Datacenter does not support the latest ACPI specification (2.0).

The firmware must provide legacy (1.0b) ACPI tables.

Using the

acpiconfig

command, the ACPI tables presented to the OS are different. The firmware

implements the standard Intel

Itanium

Processor family interfaces with some

implementation-specific enhancements that the OS can use but is not required to use, such as

page deallocation table reporting, through enhanced SAL_GET_STATE_INFO behavior.

User Interface

The Intel

Itanium

processor family firmware employs a user interface called the Pre-OS

system startup environment (POSSE). The POSSE shell is based on the EFI shell. Several commands

were added to the EFI shell to support HP value-added functionality. The new commands

encompass functionality similar to BCH commands on PA-RISC systems. However, the POSSE

shell is not designed to encompass all BCH functionality. They are separate interfaces.

Error and Event IDs

The new system firmware generates event IDs, similar to chassis codes, for errors, events, and

forward progress to the MP through common shared memory. The MP interprets, stores, and

reflects these event IDs back to running partitions. This helps in the troubleshooting process.

Firmware