ITEM: BV9628L

How to boot a SMP node from sysback



Env:
  AIX 4.1.5
  RISC SP2 SMP  High Node
  sysback 3.3.3.16

Problem:
  How to setup network services and boot the high node from that
  image.

Action Taken:
  ALL DONE ON THE SERVER SYSTEM
  -----------------------------
  1.  First create the boot image
      smitty sysback
        Configuration Options
           Network Boot Configuration
             Configure/Update a Network Boot Image
              Build the boot image for a rs6k/MP system 

  2.  Tie the client to this boot image
      smitty sysback
        Configuration Options
           Network Boot Configuration
              Add or Change a Network Boot Client
              Make sure you use the correct hostname for the client's
              network adpater and correct IPaddress for the server's
              network adapter.

3.  Starting the boot for the client 
    spmon -g
                "SP"
                  "Display Layouts"
                     Select appropriate frame number and node number
                        Select "Node Front Panel Layout"
                           "Display Node Layout"

4.   Power off the node (if it is powered on) with "Node Controls".

5.   Put the key in "Sevice" mode.

6.   When the node is powered off, select "Open TTY".

7.   Hit Enter on the console

8.  At the > prompt type sbb 

 
     STAND-BY MENU

  0  Display Configuration
  1  Set Flags
  2  Set Unit Number
  3  Set Cinfiguration
  4  SSbus Maintenance
  5  12C Maintenance

  Select(x:exit):

9.  Select option 1 "Set Flags"

       Set Flags

  0 Remote Authorization
  1 Bump Console Present
  2 Autoservice IPL
  3  Extended Tests
  4 PowerOn Tests in Trace Mode
  5 PowerOn Tests in Loop Mode 
  6 Fast IPL
  7 Set Electronic Mode Switch to Normal

Select(x:exit):

10.  Select 2 "Autoservice IPL"
     Make sure that is set to disable.  If it is set to Enable then
     choose Y to change it.

     Example:
     Flag Value: Enable
     Change (y/n)? y

11.  Choose option 6 "Fast IPL"
     Make sure that it is set to Enable.  If it is set to Disable then
     choose Y to change it.

     Example:
     Flag Value: Disable
     Change (y/n)? y

   
12.  Exit to the ">" prompt with "x" and then \-X to break
     the tty connection

13.  Power the node on

14.  Open a tty and wait for the MAINTENANCE MENU to appear


MAINTENANCE MENU

0> DISPLAY CONFIGURATION
1> DSPLAY DUMP ERROR LOG 
2> ENABLE SERVICE CONSOLE
3> DISABLE SERVICE CONSOLE
4> RESET
5> POWER OFF 
6> SYSTEM BOOT
7> OFF-LINE TESTS
8> SET PARAMETERS
9> SET NATIONAL LANGUAGE

15.  Choose option 6 "SYSTEM BOOT"

         SYSTEM BOOT

  0> BOOT FROM LIST

  1> BOOT FROM NETWORK

  2> BOOT FROM SCSI DEVICE

16.  Choose option 1 "BOOT FROM NETWORK"

SELECT LANGUAGE

"==>" Hows the selected language

==> 1.  English           5.  Svenska
    2.  Deutsch           6.  Norsk
    3.  Espanol           7.  Nederlands (Belgie)
    4.  Francais          8.  Italiano

99.  Return to main Menu (Menus will then appear in
                          the selected language)

        MAIN MENU
    1.  Select BOOT (Startup) Device
    2.  Select Language for these Menus
    3.  Send Test Transmission (PING)
    4.  Exit Main Menu and Start System (BOOT)
     Type the number for your selection, then press "ENTER"

17. Select option "1" from the MAIN MENU to get to the menu
    below.
     This menu will always have "Use Default Boot Boot
    (Startup) Device" as the initial selection. Choose the
    correct boot device from the menu depending upon the
    node you are installing. A wide node will usually use
    the option for "BNC" ethernet. A thin node will use the
    option for "built-in" ethernet.

    SELECT BOOT (STARTUP) DEVICE
    Select the device to BOOT (Startup) this machine.

    WARNING:  If you are using Token-Ring, selection of an
    incorrect data rate can result in total disruption of the
    Token-Ring network.
     "==>" Shows the selected BOOT (startup) device
          1. Use Default Boot (Startup) Device
          2. Ethernet:  Slot 0/1, 15-pin connector
          3. Ethernet:  Slot 0/1, BNC connector (1-pin)
          4. Ethernet:  Slot 0/4, 15-pin connector
          Page 1 of 2
          88. Next Page of Select BOOT (Startup) Device Menu
         99. Return to Main Menu

         Type the number for your selection, then press "ENTER"
         (Use the "Backspace" key to correct errors)

         You will be prompted to enter IP addresses for the
           client (the node to be installed), the server (the
           boot/install server for the node being installed), and a
           gateway (which you may leave empty).
 18. Fill in the appropriate IP addresses and be sure to use
    leading zeros.
        SET OR CHANGE NETWORK ADDRESSES
       Select an address to change
       Currently selected BOOT (startup) device is:
      Ethernet:  Slot 0/1, BNC connector (1-pin)
      Hardware address .............................. 02608C2D4BDF
       1. Client address                            009.019.173.027
         (address of this machine)
      2. BOOTP server address                      009.019.173.023
         (address of the remote machine you boot from)
      3. Gateway address                           000.000.000.000
         (Optional, required if gateway used)

      97. Return to Select BOOT (Startup) Device Menu
          (Saves addresses)

      99. Return to Main Menu (Saves addresses)

          Type the number for your selection, then press "ENTER"
          (Use the "Backspace" key to correct errors)

19. Select "99" to return to the Main Screen, and then
    select "3" to send a test transmission ping between the
    client and server network interfaces.

  SEND TEST TRANSMISSION (PING)
   A test to see if the machine at the origin
  address can communicate, thru the network, with the
  machine at the destination address.
      Currently selected BOOT (startup) device is:
     Ethernet:  Slot 0/1, BNC connector (1-pin)
     Hardware address ............................ 02608C2D4BDF
      Select an address to change or select "4" to begin the test.
     1. Origin address                          009.019.173.027
     2. Destination address                     009.019.173.023
     3. Gateway address                         000.000.000.000
        (Optional, required if gateway used)
     4. START PING TEST
     99. Return to Main Menu
         Type the number for your selection, then press "ENTER"
        (Use the "Backspace" key to correct errors)
       
20. Select "4" to start the ping test.

    If the ping test is unsuccessful, you have a network
    connectivity problem or have entered an invalid IP
    address.  Do not proceed until you correct the problem
    and receive a successful ping test.
     A successful test will display the following:

    TEST TRANSMISSION (PING) RESULTS
     SUCCESSFUL TEST.  Transmission sent and received.
     97. Return to Send Test Transmission screen.
    99. Return to Main Menu

    Type the number for your selection, then press "ENTER"
    (Use the "Backspace" key to correct errors)

21. Select "99" to go back to the main menu and select "4"
    to start the System Boot.

      STARTING SYSTEM (BOOT)
      To get a NORMAL boot, turn the key on your system unit
      to "NORMAL" and press "ENTER" to continue booting.
       99. Return to Main Menu
       Type the number for your selection, then press "ENTER"
      (Use the "Backspace" key to correct errors)

22. At this point, put the key in "Normal" mode (via the
    spmon "Node Front Panel") and press \ in the tty
    screen.
    You should see bootp packets sent and received and then
   tftp packets sent and received.  The boot process will continue
   like normal.

Action Plan:
  Closing with customer approval



Support Line: How to boot a SMP node from sysback ITEM: BV9628L
Dated: March 1997 Category: N/A
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