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Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities MIC BIOS Utility The server includes a MIC BIOS utility. Once set up, this utility provides automatic MIC adapter initialization, and boot and synchronization of Windows NT on the CEs. After it is configured to do so, the MIC BIOS utility also performs extensive diagnostic tests of the MIC. The MIC BIOS utility causes initialization, system boot, and synchronization errors to be displayed on the CE console. In addition, some boot and synchronization system messages detected by IOPs are written to the Windows NT Registry. Refer to HP NetServer AA Solution Messages for detailed information about the messages that display on the CE console. The MIC BIOS utility performs extensive testing of the individual MIC adapters, plus their ability to send and receive communication. When you have run the MIC BIOS utility tests, you obtain information about the MICs in your server, indicating whether: • The MIC is functioning. • The MIC ports are functioning. • The fiber connecting the ports to another MIC is functioning. After the test completes, a message displays on the CE screen, indicating whether the server passed or failed the test. If the test failed, the system displays the error messages for a brief time, then the CE attempts to reboot. Refer to Types of Messages in HP NetServer AA Solution Messages for detailed information about the error messages displayed on the CE. Using the MIC BIOS Setup Utility If your system does not have a monitor attached to the CE, prior to running the MIC BIOS utility to perform tests, you must either attach a monitor to the CE or use a video/keyboard/mouse switch if you installed one. Before using the MIC BIOS utility for testing, you must choose and properly configure all elements you will be examining and testing. You also use the MIC BIOS Setup utility to configure the MIC. The BIOS Setup utility starts by either of the following means: • During MIC initialization, after the banner has been displayed and before initialization is complete, type Control-M or press the Enter key to launch the utility. 182

Section	Page
Preface	13
Introduction	17
Introduction	18
HP NetServer AA Components	21
HP NetServer AA Server Overview	23
HP NetServer AA Server Hardware Configuration	23
Endurance Software	25
HP NetServer AA Overview	27
Overview	28
Virtual Network	30
Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application	32
HP NetServer AA Boot Process	33
HP NetServer AA Characteristics During the CE Boot Process	36
IOP Multi-Boot Options	36
HP NetServer AA Component States	38
Server States	38
CE Operating System States	39
CE States	39
IOP States	40
Interconnect States	41
MIC Port State Display Lights	42
Mirrored Disk States	43
Mirrored Disks in the Server	44
Network Connection States	45
Keyboard/Pointer States	46
Other HP NetServer AA Component States	46
Monitoring the HP NetServer AA Server	47
HP NetServer AA Messages	48
Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application	51
Overview	52
CE Video During Boot	53
Redirected Video Components	54
Software Running on the IOPs	54
Software Running on the CEs	54
CE Video Drivers	54
CE and IOP Video Modes	54
Booting in Base Video Mode	55
Video Recommendations	56
Some Remote Control Applications Not Supported on the CE	56
Recommendations for Efficient Use of Redirected Video	56
Using the CE Desktop Application	57
Launching the Application	57
Running the CE Desktop Application	58
Changing Input Focus	59
Setting Video Resolution and Refresh Frequency	59
Endurance Manager	61
Overview	62
Starting the Endurance Manager	63
Endurance Manager Window	64
Administration Window	66
Device Status Window	72
Last Mirror Copy Status Window	74
Display and Control Window	77
Options Window	80
Menu Options	82
View Menu	82
Tools Menu	84
Help Menu	85
Using Endurance Manager on a Remote Workstation	86
Security Features for Remote Use of Endurance Manager	87
Commands	89
Issuing Endurance Commands	90
Verifying Commands	91
Command Summary	92
CE1 or CE2 Commands	95
CE_O/S Shutdown Command	105
ESI Enable Operation Command	106
IL12 Enable Operation Command	107
IOP1 and IOP2 Commands	108
IOPn.DatagramService Commands	112
IOPn.Diskx Commands	118
IOPn.Dsl Show Configuration Command	126
IOPn.Ethernetx Commands	128
IOPn.EthernetProvider Commands	135
IOPn.EventProvider Commands	141
IOPn.InputProvider Commands	144
IOPn.Monitor Commands	159
IOPn.ScsiProvider Commands	170
Management Show Computer Information Command	175
Server Shutdown Command	176
Tuple Commands	177
Configuration Utility	181
Introduction	182
Starting the Endurance Configuration Utility	185
Using the Endurance Configuration Utility	186
Display Device Properties	186
Remove Devices	187
Change CE Ethernet Adapters Properties	188
Recommitting the Change to a Driver for a Redirected Ethernet Adapter	189
Commit Configuration Changes	189
Committing When a Floppy Drive is Available	190
Committing When a Floppy Drive is Not Available	191
Verifying Device Information	193
Tools and Utilities	197
MIC BIOS Utility	198
Using the MIC BIOS Setup Utility	198
MTCFLASH Tool	203
Running MTCFLASH	203
MTCFLASH Syntax and Switch and Option Values	204
Upgrading MIC Firmware with MTCFLASH	206
MTCCPYNT Tool	207
Running MTCCPYNT	207
MTCEINFO Tool	208
Making an MTC Diskette	210
MTCLOG Utility	210
MTCCONS (Endurance Manager Console Commands)	211
Managing Faults	217
Fault Management	218
Diagnosing Faults	219
Isolating Faults	220
Correcting Faults	221
Maintenance	223
Rebooting an IOP	225
Shutting Down an IOP	226
Shutting Down a Tuple	228
Shutting Down a CE	229
Shutting Down the CE Operating System	229
Rebooting the Server	230
Shutting Down the Server	230
Replacing an Interconnect Fiber Cable	231
Replacing an Interconnect Fiber Cable on an Online System	231
Replace an Interconnect Fiber Cable on an Offline System	232
Replacing the IL Cable	233
Replacing an IOPx.Ethernet Cable	234
Replacing a MIC	236
Removing a MIC	236
Installing a New MIC	237
Replacing an IOP	239
Removing an IOP	239
Preparing a New IOP for Installation	240
Installing a New IOP	240
Replacing a CE	243
Updating MIC BIOS, FPGA, and Microcode	243
Replacing a Failed Ethernet Adapter	244
Installing the Replacement Adapter	244
Configuring the Replacement Adapter	245
Reconfiguring a Public Ethernet Adapter	247
Updating an Ethernet Driver	249
Adding a Windows NT Service Pack	250
For the CE Operating System	250
For an IOP	250
Uninstalling a Windows NT Service Pack	251
Replacing a Failed Mirrored Disk	252
Partitioning the Replacement Mirrored Disk	253
Reenabling Faulted Components	257
MIC Specifications and LEDs	259
Marathon Interface Card (MIC) Specifications	260
MIC LEDs	261
Endurance Boot Flow Charts	263
Glossary	267

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Chapter 7

Tools and Utilities

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MIC BIOS Utility

The server includes a MIC BIOS utility. Once set up, this utility provides automatic MIC

adapter initialization, and boot and synchronization of Windows NT on the CEs. After it is

configured to do so, the MIC BIOS utility also performs extensive diagnostic tests of the MIC.

The MIC BIOS utility causes initialization, system boot, and synchronization errors to be

displayed on the CE console. In addition, some boot and synchronization system messages

detected by IOPs are written to the Windows NT Registry.

Refer to

HP NetServer AA Solution

Messages

for detailed information about the messages that display on the CE console.

The MIC BIOS utility performs extensive testing of the individual MIC adapters, plus their

ability to send and receive communication. When you have run the MIC BIOS utility tests, you

obtain information about the MICs in your server, indicating whether:

•

The MIC is functioning.

•

The MIC ports are functioning.

•

The fiber connecting the ports to another MIC is functioning.

After the test completes, a message displays on the CE screen, indicating whether the server

passed or failed the test. If the test failed, the system displays the error messages for a brief time,

then the CE attempts to reboot. Refer to

Types of Messages

HP NetServer AA Solution

Messages

for detailed information about the error messages displayed on the CE.

Using the MIC BIOS Setup Utility

If your system does not have a monitor attached to the CE, prior to running the MIC BIOS utility

to perform tests, you must either attach a monitor to the CE or use a video/keyboard/mouse

switch if you installed one.

Before using the MIC BIOS utility for testing, you must choose and properly configure all

elements you will be examining and testing. You also use the MIC BIOS Setup utility to

configure the MIC.

The BIOS Setup utility starts by either of the following means:

•

During MIC initialization, after the banner has been displayed and before initialization is

complete, type Control-M or press the Enter key to launch the utility.