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0|Deskside POWER CHALLENGE&#8482; and CHALLENGE&#8482; L Owner's Guide|sgi_html/index.html
1|Front Matter|sgi_html/front.html
1|About This Guide|sgi_html/pr01.html
2|Conventions|sgi_html/pr01.html#id5364708
2|Compliance Information|sgi_html/pr01.html#id5364796
1|Chapter 1. Introducing the Challenge Deskside Servers|sgi_html/ch01.html
2|Features and Options|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5362549
2|The Challenge Board Set|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363099
2|I/O Interfaces|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363439
3|Ibus Interface|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363519
3|Flat Cable Interface|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363539
3|VMEbus Interface|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363601
3|SCSI-2 Interface|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363639
3|Ethernet Interface|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363679
3|Parallel Port|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363696
3|Serial Ports|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363712
2|System and SCSI Backplanes|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363759
2|SCSI I/O Devices|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363795
2|System Controller|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363847
2|Operating Considerations|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363891
1|Chapter 2. Touring the Chassis|sgi_html/ch02.html
2|Challenge Deskside System I/O Panels and Connectors|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5435618
3|The I/O Panel|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5435639
3|Serial and DIN Connectors|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5436281
3|Enabling Additional Serial Ports|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5436384
3|Parallel Printer Ports|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5436904
2|System Controller|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5437410
2|SCSI Drive Rack|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5437531
2|Cooling System|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5437583
2|Power Supplies|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5437707
1|Chapter 3. Getting Started|sgi_html/ch03.html
2|Chassis Components|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5437911
3|Opening the Front Door|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5437995
3|Internal Front-Loading Drives|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5438133
2|SCSI Limitations|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5438220
2|Powering On the Challenge Deskside System|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5438539
2|Powering Off the Challenge Deskside System|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5438954
2|Rebooting Your System|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5439062
1|Chapter 4. Installing Optional Peripherals|sgi_html/ch04.html
2|SCSI Configuration|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5439183
2|Installing and Configuring Additional FLDs|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5439640
3|Installing a Half-Height FLD|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5439838
3|Removing an FLD|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440003
3|Installing a Full-Height FLD|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440088
2|Installing and Using an Optional CD-ROM|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440395
2|Installing External SCSI Devices|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440690
2|Connecting a Serial Printer|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5443474
2|Connecting an ASCII Terminal|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5444047
2|Helpful Serial Port Commands|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5444496
2|Connecting a Modem|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5444692
2|Connecting a Parallel Printer|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5445175
1|Chapter 5. Having Trouble?|sgi_html/ch05.html
2|Maintaining Your Hardware and Software|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5446041
3|Hardware Do's and Don'ts|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5446058
3|Software Do's and Don'ts|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5446167
2|System Behavior|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5446326
2|Physical Inspection Checklist|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5446414
2|Using the System Controller|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5446535
3|The Power-On Process|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5446667
3|If the System Hangs|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5446830
2|System Controller On Functions|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5446890
3|The Master CPU Selection Menu|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5447268
3|The Event History Log Menu|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5447286
3|Boot Status Menu|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5447410
3|The CPU Activity Display|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5447579
2|Recovering From a System Crash|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5447679
1|Chapter 6. Safety and Comfort|sgi_html/ch06.html
2|Human Factors Guidelines for Setting Up Your Workstation|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5447876
3|ANSI Standard for VDT Workstations|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5447921
3|CAD Operator Preferences|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5448256
2|Tips for Setting Up and Using Your Workstation|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5448544
3|Facilities Selection|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5448561
3|Adjusting Your Chair, Work Surface, and Monitor|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5448617
3|System Usage|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5448703
2|Electrostatic Discharge|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5448781
1|Appendix A. Hardware Specifications|sgi_html/apa.html
1|Appendix B. Maintaining Drives|sgi_html/apb.html
2|Cleaning the 4 mm DAT and 8 mm Tape Drives|sgi_html/apb.html#id5449455
2|Archive Python 4320 NT (4 mm DAT Drive)|sgi_html/apb.html#id5449512
3|Loading and Unloading Cassettes|sgi_html/apb.html#id5449536
3|Removing a Jammed 4 mm Cassette|sgi_html/apb.html#id5449575
3|Cleaning the 4 mm DAT Drive|sgi_html/apb.html#id5449618
3|Front Panel Lights|sgi_html/apb.html#id5449674
2|Care and Cleaning of the Exabyte 8 mm Tape Drive|sgi_html/apb.html#id5449922
3|Front Panel Lights|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450050
3|Removing a Jammed 8 mm Tape Cartridge|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450377
2|CD-ROM Care and Maintenance|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450421
3|CD-ROM Environmental Considerations|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450592
3|CD-ROM Front Panel Operational Features|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450646
2|150 MB Tape Drive Preventive Maintenance|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450753
2|Digital Linear Tape Maintenance|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450847
3|Loading a Cleaning Cartridge|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450964
3|DLT Tape Cartridge Care and Handling|sgi_html/apb.html#id5451029
3|Removing a Jammed Tape Cartridge|sgi_html/apb.html#id5451150
1|Appendix C. System Controller Messages|sgi_html/apc.html
1|Appendix D. Challenge IO4 PROM, Mezzanine, and Troubleshooting|sgi_html/apd.html
2|Hardware Configuration Commands|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453155
3|Checking and Updating the Hardware Inventory|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453165
3|Displaying Information About the Current Hardware Configuration|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453315
3|POD (Power On Diagnostics) Mode|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453356
2|Environment Variables|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453371
3|Booting From an Alternate Device|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453409
3|Starting the System Automatically|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453543
3|Allowing the System to Boot in Spite of Nonterminal Hardware Failures|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453581
3|Restoring Defaults|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453658
2|Known Bugs|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453684
3|A Spurious CD-ROM Medium Is Displayed During Startup|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453696
3|Disk Formatting Fails Using Standalone fx|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453716
2|Mezzanine Board Configurations|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453782
3|Mezzanine Options Available With One IO4|sgi_html/apd.html#id5454026
3|Mezzanine Options Available With Two IO4s|sgi_html/apd.html#id5454086
3|Mezzanine Options Available With Three IO4s|sgi_html/apd.html#id5454161
2|IO4 Troubleshooting|sgi_html/apd.html#id5454254
1|Appendix E. Challenge VMEbus Implementation|sgi_html/ape.html
2|General Information|sgi_html/ape.html#id5454442
2|VME Board Dimensions|sgi_html/ape.html#id5454510
2|Deskside VME Power and Cooling|sgi_html/ape.html#id5454529
2|Exceeding the Normal VME Power Rating Per Slot|sgi_html/ape.html#id5454550
2|Special VME Considerations|sgi_html/ape.html#id5454599
2|VME Pins|sgi_html/ape.html#id5454731
1|Index|sgi_html/ix01.html
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3|Figure 1. VCCI Information|sgi_html/pr01.html#id5362379
3|Figure 2. CE insignia|sgi_html/pr01.html#id5362460
3|Figure 1-1. Challenge Deskside System Functional Block Diagram|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363424
2|Figure 2-1. Chassis Front and Rear Views|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5435602
4|Figure 2-2. Basic I/O Panel Configuration|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5435780
4|Figure 2-3. Optional Visualization Console I/O Panel Graphics Connectors|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5436160
4|Figure 2-4. RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Connectors|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5436366
4|Figure 2-5. RS-232 Powered 8-Pin DIN Connector|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5436867
3|Figure 2-6. Challenge Deskside System Controller and Drives Location|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5437502
3|Figure 2-7. Chassis Cooling|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5437689
3|Figure 2-8. Power Receptacle and Circuit Breaker on Rear Panel|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5437836
3|Figure 3-1. Challenge Deskside Components|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5437945
4|Figure 3-2. Opening the Chassis Front Door|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5438083
3|Figure 3-3. Connecting an Ethernet Cable|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5438519
3|Figure 3-4. Key Switch Positions on the System Controller Front Panel|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5439136
3|Figure 4-1. Configuring a Drive Sled Adapter Board (Different Channels)|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5439803
3|Figure 4-2. Configuring a Drive Sled Adapter Board (Identical Channels)|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5439820
4|Figure 4-3. Installing a Half-Height SCSI Drive on a Sled and Loading It|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5439981
4|Figure 4-4. Drive Removal Example|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440067
4|Figure 4-5. Pulling Off the Side Panel and Removing the Retaining Screw|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440311
4|Figure 4-6. Installing a Full-Height Front Loading Device|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440340
4|Figure 4-7. Deskside Installation Positions for Optional DLT Drives|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440375
3|Figure 4-8. Loading a Disc Into the CD-ROM Caddy|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440611
3|Figure 4-9. Disc Loaded in Caddy|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440626
3|Figure 4-10. CD-ROM Drive Front Panel Controls|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440653
3|Figure 4-11. Connecting an External SCSI Device|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440746
3|Figure 4-12. Single-Ended 68-Pin Connector|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440770
3|Figure 4-13. 68-Pin Differential SCSI Connector|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5442108
3|Figure 4-14. Connecting a Serial Printer or Modem|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5443787
3|Figure 4-15. Connecting a Parallel Printer Cable|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5446008
3|Figure 5-1. System Controller Front Panel Components|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5447179
4|Figure 5-2. Challenge CPU Board Microprocessor Activity Graph (Histogram)|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5447655
4|Figure 6-1. Basic Parameters of VDT Workstation Adjustment (Adapted from ANSI/HFS 100&#8211;1988)|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5447951
3|Figure B-1. Handling a Compact Disc|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450576
4|Figure B-2. CD-ROM Drive LED Status Indicators|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450732
3|Figure B-3. Cleaning the Tape Head|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450830
3|Figure B-4. DLT Cleaning Cartridge|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450914
4|Figure D-1. IO4 With VCAM and GCAM|sgi_html/apd.html#id5454069
4|Figure D-2. Mezzanine Types Available With Optional Second IO4|sgi_html/apd.html#id5454139
4|Figure D-3. Optional Second and Third IO4 Configuration|sgi_html/apd.html#id5454231
# tables |
3|Table 1-1. Required Air Clearances for the Deskside Chassis|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5363949
4|Table 2-1. Standard I/O Connectors|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5435797
4|Table 2-2. Optional Visualization Console Video Connector Description|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5436178
4|Table 2-3. Server System IO4 Board Connector Labelling|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5436551
4|Table 2-4. Centronics Compatible Parallel Port Pin Assignments|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5436991
3|Table 3-1. System Controller Boot Status Messages|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5438783
3|Table 4-1. Overview of Drive Installation Guidelines|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5439406
3|Table 4-2. 68-Pin Single-Ended, High-Density SCSI Pinouts|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5440793
3|Table 4-3. 68-Pin Differential, High-Density SCSI Pinouts|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5442139
3|Table 4-4. Typical DTE to DTE Serial Printer Connection|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5443497
3|Table 4-5. Typical ASCII Terminal Connection|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5444100
3|Table 4-6. RS-232 Modem Connector Pin Assignments|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5444785
3|Table 4-7. Centronics Compatible Parallel Port Pin Assignments|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5445435
4|Table 5-1. System Controller Master CPU Status Messages|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5447434
4|Table 6-1. ANSI/HFS 100&#8211;1988 Guidelines for VDT Workplace Adjustment|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5447984
4|Table 6-2. Workstation Adjustments Preferred by CAD Users|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5448300
2|Table A-1. Challenge Deskside Server Specifications|sgi_html/apa.html#id5448872
4|Table B-1. 4 mm DAT Front Panel LED Status Indicators|sgi_html/apb.html#id5449688
4|Table B-2. 8 mm Tape Drive Front Panel Status Indicators|sgi_html/apb.html#id5450071
2|Table C-1. System Events - Immediate Power-off|sgi_html/apc.html#id5451214
2|Table C-2. System Events - Delayed Power-off|sgi_html/apc.html#id5452032
2|Table C-3. System Events - Informative|sgi_html/apc.html#id5452282
2|Table C-4. Internal System Controller Error Messages|sgi_html/apc.html#id5452496
3|Table D-1. Optional Mezzanine Board Descriptions|sgi_html/apd.html#id5453894
3|Table E-1. P1 VME Pin Assignments|sgi_html/ape.html#id5454783
3|Table E-2. P2 VME Pin Assignments|sgi_html/ape.html#id5456052
3|Table E-3. P3 VME Pin Assignments|sgi_html/ape.html#id5457307
3|Table E-4. Signal Definitions|sgi_html/ape.html#id5457513
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