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- Page 1 Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server Product Guide...
- Page 2 Hitachi PC Corporation has taken every precaution to provide complete and accurate information in this document. However, due to continuous efforts being made to improve and update the product(s), Hitachi shall not be liable for any technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this document, or for any damage, direct or indirect, from discrepancies between the document and the product(s) it describes.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Restrictions on the ICU ............... . 49 Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... - Page 4 Environment Specification ............... . 57 Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
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Page 5: 1: Hardware
Ch 1: Hardware 1: Hardware System Overview The Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server is a high performance IA-architecture server upgradeable to an 8-way server system that has PentiumII Xeon processors. Its features include the following: • Pentium II Xeon: IA32 Microprocessor (400/450MHz, 1/2MB L2 Cache) •... - Page 6 430 (W) x 640 (D) x 756 (H) mm, 17 U ~ Approx. 17" x 25" x 30" Weight Between 70–100 kg ~ Approx. 175–250 lbs.* *WARNING: Do NOT attempt to lift or move the server by yourself as physical injury may occur. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
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Page 8: Powering-On The System
2 screws located at the bottom of the HDD bay on the metal tabs. See Figure 1 Accessing the Power Supplies (1). Open the Power Supply door by pulling it forward, it folds down to open exposing the power supplies. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 9: Front Panel
When illuminated this LED indicates that all of the system’s AC power connections are correct, the power supplies are turned on, and the system is receiving direct current (DC). The system is ready to be activated by the Main Power Switch. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... - Page 10 • CPU error • HDD error • Temperature is abnormal • Fan failure • Power Supply failure • PCI slot error • ISA slot error Green I J K L M N O Figure 4 Front Panel Detail Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
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Page 11: Back Panel
G. Serial Interface Connector (COM2) Back Panel Notes: The ICMB connector (same shape as a conventional ICMB connector) is a Hitachi proprietary interface connector. Connect the external disk interface cable to this connector when preparing to use an external disk unit. -
Page 12: Removing The Server Panels And Accessing Its Components
Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) • Small flat-bladed screwdriver • Antistatic wrist strap (required) NOTE: Bay Extraction tools are provided with the unit, located on the rear of the chassis, and should remain with the unit when not in use. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 13: Accessing The Pci Slots
1. Remove the 2 screws securing the fan assy. 4. Remove the metal fingers (2) of the latch tab from the chassis supports and remove fan assy. Figure 7 Accessing the Option Slots Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 14: Pci/Isa Option Boards
Power Supply Unit # 2 Power Supply Unit # 3 Power Supply Unit # 4 Figure 8 Option Slots Hitachi recommends the following configuration for installing option boards. Usage: “X”: recommend, “N”: don’t install Maximum PCI (64 bit) Installation # VGA board;... -
Page 15: Hard Disk Drives
Device Bays 1 through 6 as shown in Figure 10 Hard Disk Drive Bays. As shipped from the supplier the server may not contain any drives. Contact your Hitachi PC Customer Service and Support Representative for a list of approved drives that can be installed in the server. -
Page 16: Installing/Swapping A Hdd
After the mounting pins are seated in the lever grooves pull up on the lever. This will push the HDD into its slot. Firmly press the front of the assembly into the bay until the drive docks with the hot-docking backplane connector Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 17: Optional Devices
Optional Devices Additional storage devices, such as CD-ROMs and DATs can be installed in Device bays 7, 8 and 9. Hitachi recommends the following configuration for any additional storage devices that you may install. Usage: “X”; recommend, “N”; don’t install... -
Page 18: Cpu
Processor Slot #2 VRM #1 Processor Slot #1 = Default VRM setting Processor Slot #54 VRM #5 Processor Slot #6 VRM #6 Processor Slot #7 VRM #8 Processor Slot #8 VRM #7 Figure 14 CPU/VRM Installation Detail Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 19: Memory
DIMMs per standard system. The memory configuration is 4 ways interleave and requires installation of four DIMMs at a time. Base configuration comes with 1GB (128MB x 8 pcs) of memory using 128MB of DIMMs. The table below summarizes the memory configurations: Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... - Page 20 Memory Expansion Board #4 (optional) Figure 15 Memory Board Slot Location The system supports the following specifications for memory DIMMs: Support DIMM Description Memory DIMM 128MB DIMMs SDRAM (SSTL interface, DIMM) 256MB DIMMs Buffer Error correction Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
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Page 21: Jumper Settings
Below is the default jumper setting for the system board, as shipped from the factory. JP31 JP27 VRM #3 VRM #4 VRM #2 VRM #1 JP21 JP01 = short jumper VRM #5 VRM #6 VRM #7 VRM #8 JP24 JP29 JP25 Figure 16 System Board Default Jumper Settings Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... - Page 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 17 I/O Board Switch Settings Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
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Page 23: 2: System Environment Setting
End of the system environment setting Built-in devices must be added or exchanged by maintenance personnel only. Be sure to avoid removing the cover and installing/removing built-in devices. Otherwise, operation of the equipment shall not be guaranteed. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 24: What You Can Do With The System Environment Setting
Security Menu Setting administrator password Setting user password Whether or not to use password at startup • Boot Menu Setting priority for boot devices • Exit Menu Exiting the Setup Menu Loading setup data Setting defaults Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 25: Notes On Use
Obtain a CFG file from the manufacturer or vendor of the board. • Create a CFG file by yourself. NOTE: Hitachi PC assumes no responsibility for failures resulting from the use of PCI or ISA boards not supported by Hitachi. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 26: Setup Menu
You can use keys to switch between menus (between Main and Advanced, between Advanced and Security, between Security and Boot, and between Boot and Exit). Use the key to return from a submenu to the original menu. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 27: Starting The Setup Menu
If the operating system has already started before the key is pressed, terminate the OS and then restart the system equipment. Some type of OS, such as Windows NT, requires special operation such as shutdown. Check the manual of your OS. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 28: Setup Menu Screen
Used to set each setting items. Move the cursor to each of the setting items marked , then press the Enter key. The submenu is displayed. Help The help information for the selected setting item is automatically displayed. Key guidance The usage of each key is displayed. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... - Page 29 Enter Loads the default. Saves the settings and exits the Setup Menu. Exits the submenu.Moves to the Exit menu. Displays an explanatory screen for key operations. ) means pressing ) key while holding down the key. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
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Page 30: Steps For Setting The Setup Menu
Network Server [Disabled] System Information System Memory xxxKB Extended Memory xxxMB ↑↓ Select Item Help Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ←→ Select Menu ESC Exit Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Figure 20 Main Menu Screen Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... - Page 31 1.44MB,3½" (default for Legacy Diskette A) Do not enter any value in 360KB,5¼" and 1.2MB,5¼", which are unsupported. Primary Master (Slave) These areas are for setting IDE hard disk. Because the Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server does not support IDE, do not change the settings. •...
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Page 32: What You Can Do On The Advanced Menu
Conducts initial diagnosis. NOTE: “Reset Configuration Data” and “Execute ROM Diagnostic” are used solely for maintenance purposes. These two areas shall not be changed. Hitachi PC assumes no responsibility for any failures or inconveniences caused by changed values in these areas. -
Page 33: Pci Configuration
2F8/IRQ 3: (default for serial port 2) 3E8/IRQ 4 2E8/IRQ 3 3F8/IRQ 11 3E8/IRQ 10 2F8/IRQ 11 2E8/IRQ 10 NOTE: Make sure that the settings in Base I/O address/IRQ for serial port 1 do not overlap with those for serial port 2. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... - Page 34 NOTE: Do not change the setting in “Local Bus IDE adapter” with the ICU. PS/2 Mouse Used to make settings for the mouse. In ordinary circumstances, use the default setting “Enabled”. • PS/2 Mouse Disabled Enabled (default) Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
- Page 35 Used to specify whether or not to conduct a memory check at the startup of the system equipment. In ordinary circumstances, use the default setting. • Fast Test: Conducts fast memory check • Normal Test: Conducts normal memory check • Disabled: Conducts no memory check Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
- Page 36 Low: Low volume USB Controller Used to set the USB controller. In ordinary circumstances, use the default setting “Enabled”. • Disabled • Enabled (default) NOTE: Do not change the setting in “USB Controller” with the ICU. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
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Page 37: What You Can Do On The Security Menu
When a supervisor password is set, set a user password with 8 characters. Password on boot Specify whether or not to have the system prompt you to enter a password at startup. • Disabled: No prompt for password entry • Enabled: Prompt for password entry Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 38: What You Can Do On The Boot Menu
Bootable Legacy Device NOTE: When PC98-compatible SCSI boards (such as PC-CS7331 or PC-CS7231A) or IDE devices are installed, more devices might be displayed. An incorrect setting in Hard Drive will disable the OS to be started. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 39: What You Can Do On The Exit Menu
[ No ] • To exit without recording the setup data, select “Yes” and press Enter key. • To continue processing without recording the data, either select “No” or press key to return to the Exit menu. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 40: Notes On The Setup Menu
• If a configuration error message is displayed at power-on NOTE: The ISA boards supported by the Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server system equipment (PC-CH2100 and PC-SHT4840-IS) are incompatible to Plug and Play. The Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server system equipment does not support Plug and Play compatible operating systems. -
Page 41: Backup For Icu Disk
Optional of the system equipment Built-in devices must be added or exchanged by maintenance personnel only. Be sure to avoid removing the cover and installing/removing built-in devices. Otherwise, operation of the equipment shall not be guaranteed. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 42: System Resources
Strike a key when ready... Space Replace the disk in Drive A with DISK2, and press any key (for example, key). In time the [ISA Configuration Utility] window is displayed. Do not remove ICU DISK2 before the ICU terminates. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... - Page 43 Choose [Contents] on the [Help] menu. Choose a topic you want, and choose [Help]. • You can also display Help for the command currently being executed. Choosing [Help] in the dialog box will display explanations . Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
- Page 44 A termination message is displayed. Choosing the [OK] button will display the following screen: Remove FD from driveA, and then Press [Enter] to reboot your computer... Pressing any key will terminate the ICU. Unplug the ICU program disk, and then turn the power off. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
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Page 45: Checking Resource Status
Memory [hex]: I/O Port [hex]: 0 - 9ffff 0 - f e0000 - fffff 20 - 21 2(9) 100000 - 1ffffff 2e - 2f Used By Card... Close Print To File... Help After checking, choose [Close]. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 46: Adding An Extended Board
In the [ISA Configuration Utility] window, choose the [Add] button. ISA Configuration Utility File Configure View Advanced Help Remove Modify View Card Configured In System: Motherboard System Devices PCI Card: VGA Controller PCI Card: SCSI Controller PCI Card: Unknown Card PCI Card: IDE Controller Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... - Page 47 NOTE: When you need to install an extended board in or remove it from the system equipment, call the maintenance personnel. Built-in devices must be added or exchanged by maintenance personnel only. Be sure to avoid removing the cover and installing/removing built-in devices. Otherwise, operation of the equipment shall not be guaranteed. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
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Page 48: Changing The Settings In Extended Boards
ISA Configuration Utility File Configure View Advanced Help Remove Modify View Card Configured In System: Communication board Motherboard System Devices PCI Card: VGA Controller PCI Card: SCSI Controller PCI Card: Unknown Card PCI Card: IDE Controller Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 49: Removing An Extended Board
A confirmation message is displayed. If you are sure that the board should be deleted, choose [OK]. The [ISA Configuration Utility] window is displayed. Check that the selected extended board has been deleted. Exit the ICU. Turn off the system equipment, and remove the extended board from the system equipment. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 50: Reserving Resources In Use From An Isa Board
Referring to “Removing an Extended Board” on page 45, remove all boards with [Unknown Card]. Referring to “Adding an Extended Board” on page 42, add new extended boards. Enter the names of all boards from scratch, and set the resource status that you recorded in step 5. Exit the ICU. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 51: Restoring Configuration Information
[Filename:]. The SYSTEM IMG file in ICU DISK2 in drive A restores the configuration information. Load Image File If you keep on operation after an image file is called, a malfunction might occur. Be sure to exit the ICU and then restart the system equipment. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 52: Errors And Countermeasures
Reset the value of the resource for the extended board that is conflicting. See “Changing the Settings in Extended Boards” on page 44. • Delete the extended board conflicting. See “Removing an Extended Board” on page 45. • Do not add new extended boards. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 53: Restrictions On The Icu
In the [Memory] list box “1FFFFF” is always displayed; however, the actual memory capacity is correctly recognized. The end address of an address range might not be entirely displayed because of the number of total digits is too large for the display range. This is not an error. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server... -
Page 54: Returning The Settings To Defaults
Setup information to defaults. After that, be sure to change the settings against “List of Utility Settings” on page 50. Returning the ICU Settings to Defaults “Restoring Configuration Information” on page 47, return the settings top defaults. “List of Utility Settings” below, change the settings to Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server settings. List of Utility Settings ICU (ISA Configuration Utility) This table defines the ICU factory default settings. - Page 55 I/O port [Hex] None Bridge Controller Disabled None None Memory [Hex] None I/O port [Hex] None PCI Card: VGA Controller VGA Controller Fixed Configuration None None Memory [Hex] A000–bffff C000–c7fff Fd000000 Fdffffff I/O port [Hex] 3b0–3bb 3c0–3df Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
- Page 56 Read Write I/O Timeout (sec) Scan for Device at Boot time Scan for SCSI LUNs Que. Tags Format – Verify – Change Adapter Status (Next Boot) Adapter Boot Order Additional Adapter Configuration – Display Mode Verbose Mono/Color Color Language – Hitachi VisionBase 8880R Server...
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Page 57: 3: Error Information
Invalid System Configuration Data—run BIOS setup configuration utility 0404 Resource Conflict—PnP ISA (Device name) BIOS setup 0408 System Configuration Data Read Error BIOS setup 0409 System Configuration Data Write Error BIOS setup 0504 Resource Conflict—PCI (controller Name) BIOS setup Hitachi VisionBase 8880R... -
Page 58: System Beeps
1-3-1-3 Keyboard failure 1-3-3-1 Memory failure 1-3-3-2 Memory failure 1-3-4-3 Memory failure 1-4-2-1 RTC R/W test failure 2-1-2-1 Check sum failure 2-2-3-1 Abnormal interrupt 4-2-4-3 Miss recognition RAM capacity 4-2-4-4 Code check failure 4-4-3-3 Code check failure Hitachi VisionBase 8880R... -
Page 59: 4: Nt Drivers And Limitations
Set the Virtual Memory size as shown (physical memory size + a minimum of an additional 20MB) Select Control Panel – System – Performance. Setup the size of virtual memory using the above formula. Hitachi VisionBase 8880R... - Page 60 Ch 4: NT Drivers and Limitations Hitachi VisionBase 8880R...
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Page 61: 5: Related Document And Specification
Power Supply Output Power (per power supply) Low range/High range Rated Steady-State Power Maximum Peak Power 1,650 W (550W x (3 +1) • Temperature Range Operating 5º–40º C Shipping -30º–60º C • Relative Humidity (non-condensing) Operating 20%–80% Non-operating 5%–100% Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature Hitachi VisionBase 8880R... - Page 62 Ch 5: Related Document and Specification Hitachi VisionBase 8880R...