Origin200™ Owner's Guide

Table of Contents

About This Guide

Where to Find More Information

Conventions

About the CD Software Media

Where to Go From Here

1. Overview of the Origin200 System

Installation Options: Tower and Rackmounting

Feature Summary

Logic Carrier

Memory

Internal Drive Options and SCSI Channels

Serial Ports

AUX Port

Parallel Port

Ethernet Port

External Interrupt Ports

Power Supply

Air Flow and Fans

Physical and Environmental Specifications

2. Setting Up an Origin200 System

Choosing a Location for the Server

Putting the Pieces Together

Turning On the System

Logging In for the First Time

3. Installing an Origin200 System in a Rack

Overview

Installing the Mounting Hardware on the Chassis

Installing the Rackmounting Shelf

Installing a Chassis in the Rack

Removing a Server From an Equipment Rack

4. Operating an Origin200 System

Front Panel Functions: Status LED, Power, Reset, NMI

Turning the System On and Off

Accessing Your Server Over the Web

Separating Two Modules

Using Another Computer or Workstation as the System Console

Using the AUX Port and Module System Controller Commands

Determining the Devices Installed on Your Server

5. Origin200 Cosmetic Features and Covers

Locking the System

Adjusting the Feet

Removing the Front Door

Removing the System Cover and Chassis Access Door

Removing the Side Panel, Feet, and Exterior Plastic Parts of a Tower System

6. Installing and Removing Memory

Handling Precautions

About Origin200 Memory

Installing Memory

Verifying That Installed Memory Is Recognized by the System

Removing Memory

7. Installing and Removing PCI Option Boards

Handling Precautions

Installing a PCI Option Board

Removing a PCI Option Board

8. Installing and Configuring Peripherals

Installing, Removing, and Configuring 5.25-Inch Peripherals

Installing, Removing, and Configuring 3.5-Inch Peripherals

Verifying That a Drive Is Installed Correctly

Using Drives In the Origin200 Server

Attaching Serial Devices

9. Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Status LED Messages

Ethernet Status LED Messages

Regular Maintenance

10. Removing and Replacing Internal Components

Tools Required to Remove and Replace Components

Miscellaneous Fasteners

Removing and Replacing Internal Parts

A. Connector Pinout Assignments

Serial Ports

Parallel Port

Ethernet Port

AUX Port

External Interrupt Ports

B. Cable Descriptions

Serial Cables

AUX Port Cables

C. Supported Terminals

Glossary

Index