CHALLENGE^™ S Server Owner's Guide

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

Finding the Information You Need

Conventions

About the CD Software Media

Where to Go From Here

2. Chassis Tour and Theory of Operation

Overview

Front-Panel Controls

Locations and Functions of Back-Panel Connectors

Power Supply

Internal Drive Options

System Boards

System Buses and I/O Channels

System Physical Specifications

3. Getting Started

Putting the Pieces Together

Connecting Network Cables

About the Controls on the Front Panel

Starting the Server for the First Time

Turning Off the Challenge S Server

Removing the Top Cover

Replacing the Top Cover

Locking the Top Cover

Using Another Workstation as the System Console

4. Installing Memory

Installing SIMMs

Checking the New Memory

5. Installing GIO Option Boards

GIO Slot Dependencies

Installing a GIO Option Board

Checking the GIO Option Board Installation

6. Installing Internal and External Peripherals

Installing an Internal Floptical Drive or Second Hard Disk

Installing External SCSI Devices

Installing the System Console and Other Serial Devices

7. Installing and Removing Software

Available Software Installation Tools

Installing a New Version of the Operating System Software

Installing Optional Software

Troubleshooting Software Installation

Removing Optional Software

8. Troubleshooting

Diagnosing Hardware Problems

Common Problems

Power-On Tests

Interactive Diagnostic Environment (IDE) Tests

Recovering From a System Crash

Disabling the System Maintenance Password

Service and Support Information

9. Ordering, Removing, and Installing Replacement Parts

Ordering a Replacement Part

Replacing the System

Tools Required to Remove and Replace Components

Miscellaneous Parts (Screws and Standoffs)

Replacing Internal Parts

Replacing External SCSI Devices

10. Safety, Maintenance, and Regulatory Information

Maintaining Your Hardware and Software

Human Factors Guidelines for Setting Up a Workstation

Tips for Setting Up and Using a Workstation

Manufacturer's Regulatory Declarations

Limited User Warranty

A. Cable Pinout Assignments

Serial Ports

Parallel Port

Ethernet 10-BASE T Port

ISDN Port

Ethernet AUI Port

50-Pin SCSI Port

68-Pin SCSI Port

B. Serial Cables

Printer/Character (ASCII) Terminal Serial Cable

Modem Cable

Serial Devices Using a Silicon Graphics Adapter Cable

Serial Devices Using a PC Adapter Cable

Challenge S to Indy and Indigo2 Cable (DIN-8 to DIN-8)

Challenge S to Onyx Cable (DIN-8 to DB9)

C. Floptical Drive Jumper Settings

D. Supported Terminals

Glossary

Index