Compaq AlphaServer ES45 1B User Manual

Firmware 5-61
5.14.12 ei*0_mode or ew*0_mode
The ei*0_mode or ew*0_mode environment variable sets an Ethernet
controller to run an AUI, ThinWire, or twisted-pair Ethernet network.
For the fast setting, the device defaults to fast.
To list the network devices on your system, enter the show device command.
The Ethernet controllers start with the letters “ei” or “ew,” for example, ewa0.
The third letter is the adapter ID for the specific Ethernet controller. Replace
the asterisk (*) with the adapter ID letter when entering the command.
Syntax
set ei*0_mode value or
set ew*0_mode value
The options for value are:
aui
Device type is AUI.
bnc
Device type is ThinWire.
fast
Device type is fast 100BaseT.
Fastfd
Device type is fast full duplex 100BaseT.
full
Device type is full duplex twisted-pair.
twisted-pair
Device type is 10BaseT (twisted-pair).
Example
P00>>> set eia0_mode t
P00>>> show eia0_mode
ewa0_mode twisted-pair

Compaq AlphaServer ES45 1B Specifications

General

Processor Speed	1 GHz
Memory	Up to 32 GB
Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
Expansion Slots	6 PCI slots
Network	Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Operating System	Tru64 UNIX, OpenVMS
Form Factor	Rackmount
Processor	Alpha EV68
Chipset	Tsunami chipset
Storage	Up to 6 hot-swap SCSI drives
I/O Slots	6 PCI slots
Power Supply	Redundant hot-swap power supplies

Summary

Operation

Powering Up the System

Provides steps to power on the AlphaServer ES45 system.

SRM Console

Introduction to the SRM command-line interface for system management.

Setting Console Security

Procedures for setting console passwords and secure mode.

Updating Firmware

Methods for updating system firmware via CD-ROM or network.

Booting and Installing an Operating System

Setting Boot Options

Configuring boot devices, flags, and network protocols via SRM.

Starting a Tru64 UNIX Installation

Procedure for installing the Tru64 UNIX operating system.

Configuring and Installing Components

Before Installing Components

Prerequisites and safety precautions before installing components.

Removing and Replacing Power Supplies

Procedure for removing and replacing system power supplies.

Installing CPUs

Step-by-step guide for installing CPU modules.

Memory Configuration

Rules and considerations for memory configuration and DIMM installation.

Installing Universal Hard Disk Drives

Procedure for installing hot-pluggable universal hard disk drives.

Firmware

Invoking the SRM Console

Booting an Operating System

Testing the System

Remote Management

Entering the RMC

Using Power On and Off, Reset, and Halt Functions

Configuring Remote Dial-In

Resetting the RMC to Factory Defaults

Troubleshooting Tips

Troubleshooting

Power-Up Error Messages

No MEM Error

RMC Error Messages

Test Command