Compaq AlphaServer ES45 1B User Manual

2-10 ES45 Owner's Guide
2.3 SRM Console
The SRM console is the command-line interface that allows you to set
up and boot the operating system, display the system configuration, set
environment variables, and perform basic system troubleshooting.
SRM firmware is located in a flash ROM (read-only memory) on the sys-
tem board. The SRM console firmware is described in detail in
Chapter 5, Firmware.
The following sections cover functions you can perform from SRM.
Example 2–3 SRM Console Example
P00>>> set bootdef_dev dkb0,dka0
In this example, the operator enters the SRM set command and specifies the
devices from which to boot the operating system. At power-up the system will
try to boot from SCSI device dkb0 and if unsuccessful, will boot from dka0.

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