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RM400 C Models

U24802-J-Z146-2-7600

Contents

Installing peripherals

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5.1

Attaching peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5.1.1

The system unit backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.1.2

Attaching printers, modems and terminals . . . . . . . . . . 42

5.1.3

Attaching the system unit to a LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

5.1.4

Attaching the system unit to a WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

5.1.5

Attaching SCSI peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

5.1.6

IDC (ISA Diagnostic Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.1.7

Adding peripherals later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.1.8

Attaching the system unit to a UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.1.9

Using the battery backup unit (BBU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.2

Starting up peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Online replacement (OLR)

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6.1

Conditions for online replacement (OLR) . . . . . . . . . . . 63

6.2

Identifying a defective drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

6.3

Removing a defective drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

6.4

Installing a new drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6.5

Configuring a replacement drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6.6

System unit of RM400 C models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

6.7

RM400 BG31/32 peripherals cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6.7.1

Opening the peripherals cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6.7.2

Closing the peripherals cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Software

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7.1

Initial activation of Reliant UNIX or SINIX V5.42 . . . . . . . 79

7.1.1

Installing the key diskette (only for SINIX V5.42) . . . . . . . 79

7.1.2

Configuring the console, keyboard, mouse and monitor . . . 81

Troubleshooting

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101

8.1

Problems when booting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

8.2

Problems with drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Moving your system

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109

Summary of Contents for RM400 C Series

Page 1: ...Edition March 1997 RM400 C Models Operating Manual Reliant UNIX SINIX ...

Page 2: ...AG Reliant is a registered trademark of Pyramid Technology Corporation UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries licensed exclusively through X Open Company Limited Copyright Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG 1997 All rights reserved Delivery subject to availability right of technical modifications reserved All hardware and software names used are trademarks of t...

Page 3: ...Preface Important notes Unpacking your system Installing the system unit Installing peripherals Online replacement OLR Software Troubleshooting Moving your system Drives ...

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Page 5: ...Data media Equipment care Technical data Equipment settings Accessories Reference section and Index ...

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Page 7: ...teries 11 2 3 Compliance with EU regulations 11 2 4 RFI suppression 11 2 5 Important notice concerning power cable selection 12 2 6 FCC notices Federal Communications Commission 14 2 7 Notes on monitors 15 2 8 Ergonomics 15 2 9 Disposal and recycling 17 3 Unpacking your system 19 4 Installing the system unit 23 4 1 Setting up the system unit and the peripherals 25 4 1 1 Setting up the system unit ...

Page 8: ...ipherals 60 6 Online replacement OLR 61 6 1 Conditions for online replacement OLR 63 6 2 Identifying a defective drive 65 6 3 Removing a defective drive 68 6 4 Installing a new drive 70 6 5 Configuring a replacement drive 71 6 6 System unit of RM400 C models 72 6 7 RM400 BG31 32 peripherals cabinet 73 6 7 1 Opening the peripherals cabinet 73 6 7 2 Closing the peripherals cabinet 75 7 Software 77 7...

Page 9: ...ve 128 11 Data media 131 11 1 Floppy disks 133 11 2 Tape cartridges 134 11 3 CD ROM 138 12 Equipment care 139 12 1 Cleaning the system unit 141 12 1 1 Cleaning the floppy disk drive 141 12 1 2 Cleaning the CD ROM drive 142 12 1 3 Cleaning cartridge tape drives 142 12 2 Cleaning SCSI devices 144 12 3 Cleaning printers 144 13 Technical data 145 13 1 System components 147 13 2 Base configurations 148...

Page 10: ...he Bitronics interface 164 14 1 3 Default settings for serial console monitors 164 14 1 4 Default settings for printers with a serial connection 167 14 1 5 Terminal settings for CMX administration 169 14 2 Drive names 170 14 3 Addresses for SCSI devices 172 15 Accessories 175 Reference section and Index 183 Glossary 185 Abbreviations 193 Figures 197 Related publications 201 Index 205 ...

Page 11: ... 2 vom 25 10 93 Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 16 51 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k01 Preface 1 The C models of the RM400 system Target group Summary of contents Notational conventions ...

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Page 13: ...and R10000 processor The system also supports a wide range of controllers for I O devices and communi cations The technical expansion options are being continually extended To find out what is currently available refer to your local branch of Siemens Nixdorf Informa tionssysteme AG SNI The system offers optional components designed to prevent errors that can interrupt system operation or to bypass...

Page 14: ... the Reliant UNIX and SINIX V5 42 operating systems For further information on Reliant UNIX and SINIX V5 42 refer to the appropriate Siemens Nixdorf manuals Application programs are installed and configured under Reliant UNIX or SINIX V5 42 1 2 Target group The operating manual is intended for those responsible for installing hardware and ensuring trouble free system operation The manual is design...

Page 15: ...tem unit how to connect the system unit to a local area network LAN and an uninterruptible power supply UPS and how to start up the peripherals Online replacement OLR Tells you how to identify and replace defective hard disk drives and how to check the configuration of new drives The chapter begins by describing the conditions under which online replacement is possible Software Tells you how to ac...

Page 16: ... 1 4 Notational conventions italic type identifies commands and other input within the body of the text fixed width type used for system output and for text on the monitor bold type used for emphasis in the body of the text quoting used for references to other chapters sections or manuals keys or key combinations in the body of the text Ê identifies an action that you need to take alerts you to ad...

Page 17: ...schablonen Version 3 2 vom 25 10 93 Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 16 53 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k02 Important notes 2 Safety Ergonomics Disposal and recycling ...

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Page 19: ...k or impact Read the notes on environmental conditions in the chapter Technical data on page 145 before setting up and operating the device If the device is brought in from a cold environment condensation may form both inside and on the outside of the machine Wait until the device has acclimatized to room temperature and is absolutely dry before starting it up Check that the rated voltage specifie...

Page 20: ...al that you mount the stabilizers on the housing feet Make sure that no objects such as bracelets or paper clips or liquids fall into the device as this may result in an electric shock or a short circuit In emergencies e g damage to housings power cords or controls or ingress of liquids or foreign bodies immediately power down the device pull out the power plugs and notify the SNI service departme...

Page 21: ...ns This device complies with the requirements of EU directive 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility as indicated by the CE Communauté Européenne symbol on the back of the device 2 4 RFI suppression Any other devices which are attached to this product must likewise comply in respect of RFI suppression with EU directive 89 336 EEC or BMPT Bundesministerium für Post und Telekommunikation German Fe...

Page 22: ...ments Figure 1 Female connector For the USA and Canada Use a UL listed and CSA labeled cable set consisting of a three conductor cable with a maximum length of 15 feet For desktop units type SVT or SJT cable sets must be used For floor units only SJT type cable sets can be used The cable set must be selected according to the current rating for your device Please consult the table below for the sel...

Page 23: ... grounding type attachment plug rated at 15 A 250 V below plug For units set at 230 V outside the USA and Canada Use a cable set having the minimum AWG as indicated in the table above and a grounding type attachment plug rated at 15 A 250 V The cable set should be marked HAR and have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment is to be installed For the United Kingdom I...

Page 24: ...ust be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored red 2 6 FCC notices Federal Communications Commission Class A digital device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is op...

Page 25: ...ntervention particularly involving changes to the high voltage supply or installation of a different type of tube may cause a considerable increase in x ray emissions Devices modified in this way no longer comply with the terms of the license and must not be operated Further information on safe operation and on ergonomic positioning is provided in the operating manual for your monitor 2 8 Ergonomi...

Page 26: ...ce the keyboard within optimum reach Ê Place the monitor in the recommended viewing range Ê Make sure you adopt the correct posture Allowable range 600 mm 30 30 65 65 0 60 Recommended viewing range Allowable viewing range Allowable range 600 mm Edge of desk 90 90 ...

Page 27: ...r equipment is a long standing tradition we have been reclaiming and recycling decommissioned computer systems for over ten years Even at the design stage we place particular emphasis on the reusability of materials For example all sizable computer parts made of synthetic materials are clearly marked to indicate their constituents so as to simplify subsequent recycling Wherever possible your compu...

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Page 29: ...0 C Models 19 Dokuschablonen Version 3 2 vom 25 10 93 Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 16 57 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k03 Unpacking your system 3 ...

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Page 31: ... the complaints card and send it to SNI Your RM400 system shipment should include RM400 system unit with power cord stabilizers and two hinged keys black key for the control panel green key for the drive bay door RM400 C Models Operating Manual Reliant UNIX SINIX manual RM Systems Safety Instructions product pass complaints card console graphical monitor monitor connecting cable monitor to system ...

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Page 33: ...teme AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 16 57 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k04 Installing the system unit 4 Setting up the system unit and the peripherals Connecting up the system unit The system unit control panel Starting up the system unit Shutting down the system unit ...

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Page 35: ...ystem unit is freely accessible and that none of the air vents are obstructed that the rear of the unit is at least 50 cm from the wall to allow warm air to pass out without hindrance that the power plugs can be reached easily and without risk and that the rated voltage specified on the devices ID plate is the same as the local line voltage that the device is protected from direct sunlight that th...

Page 36: ...m comes with two stabilizers per cabinet Each stabilizer is in two parts which slot into one another and must be pushed together until they lock into place The stabilizers can only be mounted if the system is standing on a flat surface Ê Slide every part of the stabilizer around the feet from both sides of the system unit Ê Slot the two parts into one another until they lock in place Ê Repeat the ...

Page 37: ... and the peripherals the devices must not be plugged into the power All cables and lines must be routed in such a way that no one can tread on them or trip over them To tighten the securing screws on the cable connectors you will need a small flathead screwdriver and a small crosspoint screwdriver Attaching the mouse If you want to use your system in full graphics mode you have to connect the mous...

Page 38: ...wer cord and a connecting cable If you have installed the optional PCI graphics controller you must connect monitors to this controller as the default SVGA socket can then not be used The optional PCI graphics controller provides a higher resolution Attaching monitors with the optional PCI graphics controller Ê Plug the 15 pin connector on the monitor connecting cable into the 15 pin socket of the...

Page 39: ...pin socket on the connecting cable console to system unit to the corresponding 9 pin V 24 connector marked CONSOLE COM1 system unit backplane and secure the connector by tightening the mounting screws Ê Attach the 25 pin socket on the connecting cable console to system unit to the corresponding 25 pin V 24 connector on the connection panel of the terminal Ê Attach the keyboard to the console as de...

Page 40: ...nly be operated if the keylock switch is in the LOCAL position You must switch on the monitor before switching on the system unit Never press ON OFF if the operating system is active and the keylock switch is set to LOCAL This may cause data to be lost 2 POWER This LED lights up green when the system unit is on also applies to BBU operation POWER DISK RESET ON OFF LOCK L O C A L 4 R E M O T E 2 3 ...

Page 41: ...ck in any of the three positions The key can be turned while the system is in operation This has no effect on the operational status of the system 4 DISK This LED lights up when the built in SCSI drives or other devices are being accessed This only applies for drives or devices that are connected to an onboard SCSI controller 5 RESET RESET can only be pressed if the keylock switch is set to LOCAL ...

Page 42: ...nitor before you switch on the system unit To switch on the system unit You can switch on the system unit manually or remotely After switching on the system unit the POWER LED will light up green After a short delay the connected peripherals cabinets are also switched on automatically the ON BATT LED on these devices also lights up green Once the system unit has been switched on the system perform...

Page 43: ... by switching on an appropriately configured monitor Boot options Your system boots in full graphics mode if a keyboard and mouse are connected in alphanumeric mode with output to the graphical monitor if a keyboard is con nected but no mouse in alphanumeric mode with output to the first serial interface COM1 for an alphanumeric terminal if no keyboard is connected Reliant UNIX or SINIX V5 42 The ...

Page 44: ... the Shutdown icon Ê If you want to define a period of time for shutting down the system other than the preset 20 seconds you must now shift the button for the grace period accordingly Ê Click on the Start icon Any other users that are logged in are informed automatically that the system will be properly shut down after the defined period of time has elapsed After this time has elapsed the users a...

Page 45: ...nuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k04 In emergencies you can pull out the power plug With the RM400 C80 and C90 models you must pull out both power connectors But this may cause loss of data If the system is in BBU battery backup unit operation in emergencies you can switch it off by turning the keylock switch to LOCAL and pressing the ON OFF button This may also cause loss of d...

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Page 47: ... Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k05 Installing peripherals 5 Attaching peripherals Attaching printers modems and terminals Attaching the system unit to a LAN and a WAN Attaching SCSI peripherals Adding peripherals later Attaching the system unit to a UPS Using the battery backup unit BBU Starting up peripherals ...

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Page 49: ...the system unit and the peripherals the system unit must be off and devices must not be plugged into the power The system unit the monitor and the peripherals must all have the correct line voltage All cables and lines must be routed in such a way that no one can tread on them or trip over them You must use shielded connecting cables to attach your peripherals to the system unit The system unit an...

Page 50: ...0 C Models U24802 J Z146 2 7600 5 Installing peripherals 5 1 1 The system unit backplane Figure 7 The system unit backplane RM400 C60 and its connection points 9 13 27 22 23 24 25 26 21 20 14 15 1 2 16 19 3 8 ...

Page 51: ...A Port for color monitors SVGA 16 19 SCSI 1 4 Optional ports for SCSI devices only in conjunction with a controller in a slot 20 LEDs for CPU activity 21 SCSI SCSI external port for single ended SCSI devices that can be attached to the internal SCSI bus No terminator is required because the system will where necessary activate the internal terminating resistance automati cally 22 10BT LAN port twi...

Page 52: ...C90 models 5 1 2 Attaching printers modems and terminals Figure 9 Attaching terminals printers and modems to the system unit You use the Bitronics interface 1 Printer to connect the system printer to the system unit You can attach modems terminals and additional printers to the V 24 ports CONSOLE COM1 and PORT1 COM2 1 ...

Page 53: ...he printer operating manual You can order a connecting cable separately if you need one maximum allowable line length three meters Ê Attach the other end of the connecting cable to the matching port on the system unit 1 Ê Secure the connector Attaching a printer or modem to a V 24 port Figure 10 Attaching a printer or modem to a V 24 port Ê Attach the power cord and the connecting cable to the pri...

Page 54: ...rious interface types on a single controller is possible Ê Attach the connecting cable and power cord to the peripheral device as described in the associated operating manual Ê Insert the RJ45 connector on the terminal connecting cable into one of the four interfaces ports of the controller You can determine the interface type with the aid of SYSADM alphanu meric monitor or Config graphical monito...

Page 55: ...sion speed of 38 4 kbit s Also refer to the Technical Manual Terminal Controller 32 Ports EISA CT50 Adjusting printer settings When you attach printers you need to adjust the printer settings Your printer operating manual will tell you how to change the settings on your printer The default settings are If your settings differ from these defaults you must also adjust the associated interface in the...

Page 56: ...h a total of 64 terminals or printers to the system unit Refer to the operating manual for your particular connector box Intelligent terminal controller Figure 14 Intelligent terminal controller ITC ISA optional Using the intelligent terminal controller and the SSW16 connector box with IHSS interfaces you can attach up to 16 terminals or printers per controller to the system unit via the IHSS inte...

Page 57: ...24 HDLC ports for modems An IHSS line can be operated via a modem and corresponding multiplexer Up to four terminals can be connected to each of these IHSS lines One printer can also be connected to each terminal For information on the facilities which must be available and the terminals that can be used please contact your local SNI office Attaching peripherals via TACSI controllers E SIM Figure ...

Page 58: ...ote instal lation of the Reliant UNIX operating system see the manual Reliant UNIX Instal lation and Operation RM200 RM300 RM400 or the corresponding manual for SINIX V5 42 The two LAN controller ports for Ethernet AUI 1 and twisted pair 10BaseT 2 cannot both be used at once Attachment via AUI Attachment Unit Interface Ê Plug the connector on the LAN transceiver cable into socket 1 Ê Secure the co...

Page 59: ...You do not need to switch the controller over in order to change from AUI to twisted pair or vice versa You cannot use both ports on this LAN controller at the same time Fast Ethernet LAN controller 10 100 Mbit s PCI Figure 19 Fast Ethernet LAN controller 10 100 Mbit s PCI CL16 optional The Fast Ethernet controller provides an Ethernet interface 10BaseT or 100BaseTX in a single PCI slot The speed ...

Page 60: ... lock into place Ê To attach LAN cables of type STP shielded twisted pair you use the right hand port Secure the connector by tightening the locking screws Token Ring LAN controller PCI Figure 21 Token Ring LAN controller PCI CL32 optional This LAN controller will accept two types of LAN cable either unshielded twisted pair UTP or shielded twisted pair STP You cannot use both ports on this LAN con...

Page 61: ...oller both for safety reasons and to ensure continued fault free operation This LAN controller will only accept one connector Ê Plug the connector on the FDDI cable into the socket The connector must lock into place FDDI LAN controller dual attached Figure 23 FDDI LAN controller dual attached EISA CL42 optional FDDI cables are fiber optic cables Never look straight into a fiber optic cable or fibe...

Page 62: ...ptic port because the laser beams in fiber optic equipment can damage your eyes If the controller is not connected with the ATM cable the dust protection cover must be mounted on the controller both for safety reasons and to ensure continued fault free operation Figure 25 25 6 Mbit s ATM controller PCI CL54 optional If you have installed an ATM controller you need the appropriate infrastructure to...

Page 63: ... on the subject of DCE and long range data transmission lines you should consult your local SNI office Figure 26 WAN controller with X 21 port EWAN L EISA CW11 optional Figure 27 WAN controller with V 24 port EWAN L EISA CW14 optional Figure 28 WAN controller with V 24 and X 21 port EWAN EISA CW20 CW22 optional Figure 29 ISDN S0 controller ISA CW31 optional Figure 30 ISDN S0 controller ISA CW32 op...

Page 64: ...tape jukebox OD jukebox peripherals cabinet for 31 2 inch hard disk drives The devices that are to be attached to the SCSI ports must be set up in the immediate vicinity of the system unit as there is a limit on the length of the cable connections The maximum overall length for SCSI connecting cables routed outside the system unit housing is two meters for single ended SCSI connections and 15 mete...

Page 65: ...lisch rm400 k05 The following SCSI controllers can be installed in the appropriate slots on the PCI EISA bus Figure 31 EISA SCSI controller differential CS11 CS13 optional Figure 32 PCI SCSI host adapter differential CS18 optional Figure 33 PCI SCSI host adapter single ended CS19 optional Figure 34 PCI SCSI host adapter differential CS20 optional Figure 35 PCI RAID SCSI controller 8 bit single end...

Page 66: ...is switched on This will result in malfunctions and may lead to loss of data Single ended SCSI devices must only be attached to a SCSI SE port Connecting one to the wrong port may cause the hardware to malfunc tion Connecting external devices to a SCSI controller Ê Make sure that an optional external SCSI controller is installed Ê Connect the SCSI controller port on the system unit backplane to on...

Page 67: ... peripherals at a later date you must always proceed in the following order Ê Shut down the system see section Shutting down the system unit on page 34 Ê Press the ON OFF button to switch the system unit off Under Reliant UNIX or SINIX V5 42 if you shut down the system with the shutdown command the system switches itself off automatically Ê Unplug the system unit s power cord With the RM400 C80 an...

Page 68: ...figured under SYSADM alphanu meric monitor or Config graphical monitor Also refer to the manuals System Administration and Hardware Configuration Using the SYSADM User Interface and Hardware Configuration with Config under SINIX windows 5 1 9 Using the battery backup unit BBU The RM400 C80 90 models are not equipped with a BBU We recomn mend that you use a UPS for these systems The system can opti...

Page 69: ...le of thumb is that five minutes of charging provides one second of backup power How the BBU works If there is an extended loss of power the BBU send a signal to the operating system which responds by performing a normal system shutdown No power is supplied to monitors while the line power is out Once the power failure is over and the line voltage has returned the system is auto matically rebooted...

Page 70: ...stalling peripherals 5 2 Starting up peripherals To start up peripherals monitor and printer peripherals box follow the instructions accompanying the devices in question Always switch on the SCSI peripherals before you switch on the system unit ...

Page 71: ...formationssysteme AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 17 15 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k06 Online replacement OLR 6 Conditions for online replacement OLR Identifying a defective drive Removing a defective drive Installing a new drive Configuring a new drive ...

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Page 73: ...troller under Reliant UNIX with a RAID controller or with the program Config XConfig OLR is one of the high availability components that are provided in the system cabinet of RM400 C system models or in combination with the corresponding RM400 BG31 32 and or the BG4 peripherals cabinet The OLR procedure ensures safe and stable system operation Figure 38 Hard disk drive in OLR shuttle OLR capable h...

Page 74: ...e of Config under the SYSADM menu item configuration henceforth referred to as Config Hard drive and configuration criteria The 3 1 2 hard disk drives must be housed in a 3 1 2 OLR shuttle Drive mirroring All the hard drives in the SCSI chain must be fully mirrored by matching hard drives in another SCSI chain OLR group definition in the etc dktab file All the devices in both SCSI chains must be h...

Page 75: ...tically addressable drives slot coding with Flexprint on the inside of the OLR shuttle LEDs on the front panel of the OLR shuttle If any of these criteria are not met only SNI service personnel is allowed to replace a defective drive 6 2 Identifying a defective drive The red LED on the OLR housing identifies a disabled drive which can be replaced You can identify the defective drive with the aid o...

Page 76: ...ive drive and disables the drive A message on the screen indicates where the drive is located on your system Then the query Exchanging disk done is displayed If the red LED on the defective drive is on you can remove the drive and install the replacement Using SYSADM alphanumeric monitor to identify a defective drive See the manual System Administration and Hardware Configuration Using the SYSADM ...

Page 77: ...ONS key to select operation Replace disk xxxx online Config checks that all the conditions are met suspends mirroring for the defective drive and disables the drive A message on the screen indicates where the drive is located on your system Then the query Exchanging disk done is displayed If the red LED on the defective drive is on you can remove the drive and install the replacement Using the RAI...

Page 78: ...nal packaging in the immediate vicinity of the old drive You must not remove a hard drive if the associated green or red LED is flashing Ê Open the peripherals cabinet as described in the operating instructions for the cabinet Built into the peripherals cabinet there is a shuttle frame which holds hard disk drives designed for OLR The red LED on the disabled drive is lit steady not flashing Ê Pull...

Page 79: ... 30 seconds until it is certain that the drive has stopped rotating Ê Pull the drive s OLR shuttle all the way out of its bay keeping a hand under it for safety s sake Do not carry the drive by the OLR shuttle s handle This handle is only intended to help you pull the drive out of its bay Even with a defective disk drive never touch the pin array on the back of the OLR shuttle Electrostatic discha...

Page 80: ...wrapper with its large surface facing down on something soft such as packaging material from the original packaging to prevent damage to the highly sensitive mechanical components Ê Remove the ESD wrapper from the new drive Ê Make sure that the drive is housed in a 3 1 2 OLR shuttle with LEDs visible on the front and fitted with a handle Never touch the pin array on the back of the OLR shuttle Ele...

Page 81: ...aced the drive reassemble the peripherals cabinet as described in its operating instructions 6 5 Configuring a replacement drive Once you have installed the replacement drive Ê Answer yes to the query Exchanging disk done If you enter no the installation procedure is aborted Once the replacement procedure has been completed a background process performs a hardware analysis of the new drive accompa...

Page 82: ...d in the Operating Manual Ê Turn the green key in the lock next to the diskette drive to the right Figure 42 Removing the front panel from the system cabinet RM400 Ê Pull the front panel of the system unit towards you away from the cabinet and lift it out of the groove at the bottom Closing the system unit When you have finished replacing the magnetic disk reassemble the system unit as follows Ê P...

Page 83: ...erals cabinet you will have to take off either the front door or the back cover of the cabinet in order to remove the magnetic disk Magnetic disks with the addresses SCSI IDs 2 to 0 are at the front of the cabinet magnetic disks with the addresses SCSI IDs 3 to 5 are installed at the back of the RM400 BG31 32 peripherals cabinet Taking the door off the front of the RM400 BG31 32 peripherals cabine...

Page 84: ...echanism in such a way that the release buttons at the top left and right of the back cover indicated by arrows cannot be pushed in If this has been done you will first have to free the release buttons as follows Ê Insert a T20 Torx screwdriver or a 4 mm slit screwdriver into the hole in the release button as shown on the left hand diagram and turn the sunk screw clockwise as far as it goes Ê Now ...

Page 85: ...ttom of the front of the peripherals cabinet and press it against the cabinet until it latches into place Ê Turn the keyswitch on the operator panel of the RM400 BG31 32 peripherals cabinet to the right into the vertical position The door is now locked Replacing the back cover of the RM400 BG31 32 peripherals cabinet Ê Lift the back cover into its groove at the bottom of the peripherals cabinet an...

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Page 87: ...chablonen Version 3 2 vom 25 10 93 Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 17 19 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k07 Software 7 Initial activation of Reliant UNIX or SINIX V5 42 ...

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Page 89: ...or SINIX V5 42 For installation you require Reliant UNIX or SINIX V5 42 CD ROM key diskette only for SINIX V5 42 delivery information Reliant UNIX or SINIX V5 42 Installation Guide If you are using the preinstalled version you will not need the CD ROM containing the operating system 7 1 1 Installing the key diskette only for SINIX V5 42 If you do not currently have access to the key diskette you c...

Page 90: ...RM400 in the chapter entitled Installing and dein stalling packages section Installing software packages If you typed n the operating system and the system itself are shut down with the shutdown command If this happens you will need to start the boot procedure for the system from the beginning again To do so repeat all the steps described in this section If you pressed y and the correct diskette w...

Page 91: ...trol messages are issued until you are prompted for information about your terminal Alphanumeric console If you have an alphanumeric console the following selection menu appears Ê Select the appropriate console terminal type Various other messages are then displayed and eventually the following message appears Ê Now skip to the section Terminating the initial boot procedure on page 100 You can cho...

Page 92: ...evice labels or in the operating instructions for the devices You enter the information in windows containing separate forms for configuring the mouse the keyboard and the terminal These windows are part of the SYSADM user interface For further information on SYSADM refer to the manual System Administration and Hardware Configuration Using the SYSADM User Interface Country specific keyboard varian...

Page 93: ...or F1 key to request a help text The help text always relates to the input field where the cursor is currently located Use the CHOICES or F2 key to complete each input field You can make your entries via the keyboard but it is preferable to use the function keys mentioned The function keys output all permitted values for selection either directly in the input field or in an additional list Use the...

Page 94: ...ows you to work in both graphical and alphanumeric emula tions However you must configure these two emulation types at this point Make sure you have all the required information before configuring the two emulation types Example of how to configure the keyboard under SINIX V5 42 alphanumeric emulation ...

Page 95: ...NIX V5 42 systems Terminal emulation The keyboard must be configured for both alphanumeric mode ANSI emulation and graphics mode x97801 emulation The parameters must be entered separately for each emulation type Keyboard type Two keyboard types are supported the MF2 keyboard and the WX keyboard To find out what type of keyboard you are using check the label on the underside of your keyboard If you...

Page 96: ... appears indicating that the keyboard has been successfully configured Ê Close this dialog box by pressing CANCEL or F6 Ê Enter the parameters for the graphical emulation by changing the existing settings CHOICES or F2 Alphanumeric emulation Graphical emulation Terminal emulation ANSI x97801 Keyboard type MF2 MF2 Country specific keyboard English French German En_US ISO 1 Fr_FR I_1 1 De_DE ISO 1 E...

Page 97: ...ale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k07 Example of how to configure the keyboard under SINIX V5 42 graphical emulation Proceed as follows Ê Save the parameters by pressing SAVE or F3 A dialog box appears indicating that the keyboard has been successfully configured Ê Close this dialog box by pressing CANCEL or F6 Ê Terminate keyboard configuration by pressing EXIT or F8 ...

Page 98: ...s that are supported If you do not know the variant that applies to you you can display a help text by pressing the HELP function key This contains an assignment of the variants available for the type designation of the keyboard This information can be found on the type label on the underside of the keyboard Additional options Possible values no yes You can enter yes here if required by pressing t...

Page 99: ...Save the values by pressing the SAVE function key If you entered no for Additional Options please move on to the section Concluding the keyboard configuration on page 90 Specifying additional options If you entered yes for Additional Options another form is displayed Information on the parameters Display mode Possible values all alpha graphic The keyboard should only be set for one specific displa...

Page 100: ...r the PC Industry Standard The 97801 terminal emulation x97801 basically only supports ISO 8859 Press the CHOICES function key if you want to change the default setting Proceed as follows Ê Fill in the form Ê Save the values by pressing the SAVE function key Concluding the keyboard configuration A message is displayed informing you that the keyboard has been configured successfully Ê Press CANCEL ...

Page 101: ...C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k07 Configuring the mouse type Example of how to configure the mouse Information on the parameters Proceed as follows Ê Fill in the form Ê Save the values by pressing the SAVE function key Mouse type Confirm the default This is a Microsoft compatible three button mouse Mouse device Confirm the default Your mouse is generally connected internally round connector P...

Page 102: ...aphics Hardware If you have not installed an additional graphics controller select an onboard graphics controller Cirrus Alpine If you have installed an additional graphics controller select an onboard graphics controller of the type Millinenium Press the CHOICES function key and select a module Monitor Type See the type label on the graphical monitor Press the CHOICES function key ...

Page 103: ...parameters resolution height and width of the visible image in pixels depth number of bits per pixel vertical refresh rate in Hertz We recommend the following resolution as ergonomic setting e g to prevent eye strain depending on the size of the monitor Resolution 33 cm 14 monitor 640x480 35 cm 15 monitor 800x600 40 cm 17 monitor 1024x768 50 cm 21 monitor 1280x1024 Default Visual recommended entry...

Page 104: ...e default settings for the other two parameters submenu Hardware Information on the parameters Graphics Hardware If you have not installed an additional graphics controller select an onboard graphics controller Cirrus Alpine If you have installed an additional graphics controller select an onboard graphics controller of the type Millinenium Press the CHOICES function key and select a module Cirrus...

Page 105: ...ype Press the CHOICES function key and select a monitor type A selection list is then displayed from which you can select a monitor type The preferred models appear at the top of the list If your monitor does not feature in this list please refer to the manual for your monitor in order to find out the range of horizontal frequencies that your monitor can synchronize Then choose one of the multifre...

Page 106: ...e X Server Administration window Ê Choose the menu item Extended Start via xdm If you choose yes here xdm restarts the X server each time the system is powered on and whenever a session is terminated Your work is then completely graphic If you enter no instead the X Server will not start until you invoke the startx or startrx command from the shell This means that you must first log on to the Alph...

Page 107: ...follows Ê Fill in the form Ê Save the values by pressing the SAVE function key You then return to the X Server Administration window Ê Press the EXIT function key Number of screens If a number of screens are connected to your computer you can enter this number here maximal 4 Each screen needs its own graphics card All the screens are operated using one keyboard and one mouse The DISPLAY variable i...

Page 108: ...e Terminating the activation process section If the test screen is not satisfactory Ê Enter n The configuration windows for the mouse and the graphical monitor reappear Ê Correct the parameters until the test screen is acceptable You can also correct the configuration of the graphical parameters after installation is complete This procedure is explained in the manual Reliant UNIX Installation and ...

Page 109: ...r a new system administrator password and confirm it with Ú You must then re enter the password A number of messages are then displayed the screen is cleared and the login mask for the graphical user interface appears Switching between ANSI mode and graphics mode If you wish to switch from graphics mode to ANSI mode alphanumeric display enter the key combination ALT Sys Rq and H To return to graph...

Page 110: ...ws login window Your system is now ready for use You can now begin configuring the connected peripheral devices and the system defining printer groups adding users and installing software products For infor mation on these activities please refer to the manuals listed in Related publica tions at the back of this manual and to the respective product manuals You may however wish to continue with har...

Page 111: ...onen Version 3 2 vom 25 10 93 Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 17 24 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k08 Troubleshooting 8 Problems when booting the system Problems with drives ...

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Page 113: ...may occur when you switch on and boot the system The second part relates to problems that may occur when you are using the drives Error messages for the operating system and the application software are discussed in the relevant manuals and in the diagnostics manual If the recommended actions are unsuccessful try rebooting switch the system unit off and after about 10 seconds switch it back on aga...

Page 114: ...ful inform SNI Service No output on monitor while system is booting Monitor not switched on Switch on monitor Brightness controller set too low Change brightness setting see monitor operating manual Error messages on monitor while system is booting Reboot system if error messages persist inform SNI Service POWER ON selftest error messages on the console Hardware errors detected Power down operatin...

Page 115: ...ult System Administrator s Guide After PANIC you are in IKDB mode Internal Kernel Debugger To obtain the diagnostic documents dump enter IKBC EX system outputs IKBC EX This saves the most important con tents of the registers and memo ries You should subsequently reboot the system The data rele vant for diagnosis is then automati cally saved in the dump files See also the Diagnostics Manual If erro...

Page 116: ...h is on Connecting cable attached to standard SVGA port even with PCI graphics controller installed Repeat installation attach color monitor connecting cable to PCI graphics controller Monitor remains dark or bright but displays no characters or only uninterpretable characters Monitor incorrectly set Set monitor correctly Monitor still remains dark Note any actions taken and inform SNI Service Inp...

Page 117: ... of disk Use right type of disk Access LED does not light up Device not addressed correctly Use right device name Defective drive Inform SNI Service Table 3 Problems with the floppy disk drive Problem Possible cause Recommended solution Cannot read cartridge Drive door not properly closed Close drive door Defective cartridge Try another cartridge Wrong type of cartridge Use right type of cartridge...

Page 118: ...ite heads Clean heads Wrong type of cartridge Use right type of cartridge Incorrect data format Select correct data format Wrong device driver Use proper device driver Access LED does not light up Device not addressed correctly Use right device name Defective drive Inform SNI Service Table 5 Problems with the 4 mm and 8mm cartridge tape drives Problem Possible cause Recommended solution Cannot rea...

Page 119: ...00 C Models 109 Dokuschablonen Version 3 2 vom 25 10 93 Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 17 25 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k09 Moving your system 9 ...

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Page 121: ...ch off the system unit and the peripherals and pull out all power plugs Ê Check that the connecting cables are marked in a way that will enable you to reconnect them correctly Ê Disconnect all the cables Ê Remove the stabilizers Ê For safety s sake you should transport each device separately Transport the system unit in its original packaging Make sure that the system unit is not subjected to any ...

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Page 123: ...e AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 17 26 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k10 Drives 10 The floppy disk drive The quarter inch cartridge tape drive The 4 mm cartridge tape drive The 8 mm 5 10 Gbyte cartridge tape drive The 8 mm 20 40 Gbyte cartridge tape drive The CD ROM drive ...

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Page 125: ...nch 4 mm and 8 mm cartridge tape drives and the CD ROM drive default installation medium for Reliant UNIX and SINIX V5 42 can be ordered as options The drives are located behind the drive bay door and are switched on automatically when the system is powered up Opening the drive bay door Ê Press the marked spot The door swings out and can then be pulled fully open If the door is locked you must unl...

Page 126: ...ter facing the drive and the round plate in the middle of the disk facing downwards Ê Push the disk right into the drive until it clicks into place and the release button pops out Removing a floppy disk You must not remove a floppy disk while the floppy disk drive access LED is lit Ê Press the release button The floppy disk will now slide part of the way out of the drive slot and you can pull it a...

Page 127: ...ch cartridge tape drive is capable of reading and writing cartridges with a capacity of 155 and 525 MB It can also read 60 MB cartridges Opening the drive You should open the drive door only when you need to insert or remove a cartridge At all other times the door should be left closed to keep dirt out You must not open the drive door while the access LED is lit Ê Press the release button 3 in the...

Page 128: ... when inserting the cartridge you have not oriented it correctly Do not attempt to force the cartridge into the drive Ê Push the drive door closed until the lock engages Once the cartridge is in position the tape is tensioned and then the head is positioned in the drive When the access LED switches off the drive is ready for reading and or writing Removing a quarter inch cartridge Always wait unti...

Page 129: ...n or if the drive is accessed in normal operation is lit if there is a cartridge in the drive is off if there is no cartridge in the drive The startup and positioning times for 4 mm tapes are relatively long The error indicator 2 briefly lights up green after you switch the system unit on It switches off once the self test has been successfully completed flashes amber if the drive is in urgent nee...

Page 130: ... cartridge into the drive until the automatic mechanism engages and pulls it all the way in The cartridge is now in position The ready indicator green LED lights up Removing a 4 mm cartridge Ê Always wait until the ready indicator green LED is steady not flashing Ê Press the release button to eject the cartridge and then pull the cartridge out of the slot 4 mm cartridges should only be left in the...

Page 131: ...ches off once the self test has been successfully completed flashes if the drive is malfunctioning or needs to be cleaned The data transfer indicator green and amber LED 3 only lights up green after you switch on the system unit then changes to flashing and switches off once the self test has been successfully completed Thereafter stays off unless data is being sent to the drive flashes amber if c...

Page 132: ...button 1 if either the data transfer indicator or the ready indicator is lit or flashing Doing so may cause loss of data Use only Exatape and SONY QG112MA cartridges for the 8 mm cartridge tape drive Other types of cartridge may damage the heads of the drive 8 mm cartridges should only be left in the drive for as long as is absolutely necessary Even a slight accumulation of dust may result in cont...

Page 133: ...cartridge is now in position The ready indicator green LED does not yet light up because the tape has not yet been looped around the read write head The tape drive does not spool the start of the tape around the read write head until it is accessed by a command Removing an 8 mm cartridge Ê Always wait until the ready indicator green LED has changed from flashing to steady and the data transfer ind...

Page 134: ...or 4 Release button Please note the following Only use EXATAPE approved 8 mm magenetic tape cartridges Other cartridges can cause problems Information on approved 8 mm cartrid ges is provided in this manual in the chapter Accessories on page 175 The error indicator 1 amber LED lights up when the system is powered up and is extinguished once the self test has been passed successfully It only flashe...

Page 135: ...te head It does not glow if no cartridge is mounted Nor does it glow if a cartridge is mounted but the tape in the cartridge is not wound round the read write head The tape motion indicator 3 lights up when the system is powered up and is extinguished once the self test has been successfully completed It only flas hes when the tape in the cartridge is being spooled You must not press the release b...

Page 136: ...equent operation of the MTC drive Ê Make sure that the tape has stopped moving i e the tape motion indicator green LED is no longer flashing and the ready indicator is bright If the tape is not accessed for approx 3 minutes the drive automatically spools the tape back into the cartridge The ready indicator then goes dark The cartridge can also be removed if the ready indicator is not bright Ê Pres...

Page 137: ... photocopiers can be particularly harmful Only put cartridges in the drives when you are actually intending to use them Operate the drive in streaming mode only which means that data is read or written in a continuous stream without the tape stopping You can do this by making your backups at times when the load on the system is low specifying a block size of at least 16K in your backup command Thi...

Page 138: ... The CD ROM drive Figure 55 Controls on the CD ROM drive Unlike a floppy disk or a tape cartridge a CD ROM cannot be written to ROM read only memory 1 Headphone jack 2 Volume control 3 Access LED 4 Release button 5 Emergency eject button recessed 3 1 2 4 5 ...

Page 139: ... ROM drive tray Inserting a CD ROM Ê Press the release button The drive tray comes out automatically and remains open Ê Place the CD ROM on the drive tray with the label side up Ê Press the release button Then the drive tray closes automatically Removing a CD ROM Ê Press the release button Ê Remove the CD ROM from the tray Note that you cannot remove a CD ROM while the drive is being accessed Ê Pr...

Page 140: ...be possible to remove a CD ROM from the drive in the normal way Ê Shut down the system normally Ê Insert a hard object with a diameter of about one millimeter such as a straightened paper clip into the aperture containing the emergency eject button Ê Use the object to actuate the ejector mechanism The drive tray slides a short way out and you can then pull it all the way out by hand ...

Page 141: ...vom 12 04 1999 16 17 33 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k11 Data media 11 All the data media you need for your system can be obtained through your local SNI office Adhesive labels are supplied with all data media Fill in the labels and apply them to the appropriate places on the data media i ...

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Page 143: ...e unless you are using preformatted disks Keep floppy disks away from magnetic objects Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and sources of heat The optimum storage temperature is between 10 C and 52 C Do not bend floppy disks or use a sharp pencil a ball point pen or an eraser on the casing 1 Head access slot 2 Shutter 3 Cutout for automatic detection of a high density disk 4 Label area 5 W...

Page 144: ...ive you may only use cartridges with a capacity of 20 Gbytes 170m If in doubt please contact your local Siemens Nixdorf office To obtain optimum recording quality you are advised to use the cartridges available from you local Siemens Nixdorf office as these provide the best match with the cha racteristics of the drive Only use SNI approved cartridges Other cartridges may damage the drive heads The...

Page 145: ...tridges Avoid rapid temperature fluctuations Store cartridges in the operating environment for four hours before use Cartridges which have been subjected to high humidity or high temperatures must be kept in the operating environment for at least three or four days Poorly acclimatized cartridges are difficult to read and can damage the read write head Avoid high levels of dust e g close to printer...

Page 146: ...ges against inadvertent overwriting or erasing by rotating the write lock until the arrow is pointing towards SAFE Mechanical write protection on 4 mm cartridges Figure 60 Mechanical write protection on 4 mm cartridges 4 mm cartridges have a write lock The lock is active if the protect tab is not covering the aperture 1 write protected 2 not write protected 1 write protected 2 not write protected ...

Page 147: ...04 1999 16 17 35 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k11 Mechanical write protection of an 8 mm magnetic tape cassette Figure 61 Mechanical write protection on 8 mm cartridges 8 mm cartridges have a write lock The lock is active if the protect tab is covering the aperture 1 not write protected 2 write protected 1 2 ...

Page 148: ...nts or solvents Vapors such as ammonia in the immediate environment may cause damage In most hi fi shops you can buy special cleaning cloths for music CDs and you can safely use these to clean CD ROMs CD ROMs are sensitive to direct sunlight and to heat in excess of 55 C Never try to blow dust away with a hair dryer The maximum allowable rise in temper ature per hour is 15 C Like floppy disks CD R...

Page 149: ...om 12 04 1999 16 17 35 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k12 Equipment care 12 Your local Siemens Nixdorf office offers a comprehensive range of cleaning and maintenance products for your system The chapter Acces sories on page 175 lists the various products together with their order numbers i ...

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Page 151: ...ent After cleaning with a damp cloth do not switch the system unit back on until it is completely dry You can clean your mouse and keyboard with disinfectant wipes but do not leave fluid on the surfaces for more than five minutes Never leave these wipes lying on the housing after use The cleaning agent will attack the plastic if left there for an extended period You should also clean the surface o...

Page 152: ...SNI Service Center for cleaning and inspection Always clean the read write head after using a new tape because tape abrasion may lead to read write errors Cleaning the quarter inch cartridge tape drive Clean the read write head of the quarter inch cartridge tape drive with the appro priate cleaning kit at the following intervals Cleaning the 4 mm cartridge tape drive Clean the read write head of t...

Page 153: ...aning the 8 mm cartridge tape drive If the drive s error indicator and ready indicator flash rapidly you should clean the drive as soon as possible since even small amounts of dust can impair the functioning of the drive You should clean the drive at least once a month or after a maximum of 30 hours use Only use cleaning cartridges that have been approved by SNI and EXABYTE EXABYTE Premium and SON...

Page 154: ...e the cleaning cartridge Ê Note the date on the label provided This completes the cleaning operation 12 2 Cleaning SCSI devices For instructions on caring for other additional SCSI devices refer to the operating manuals accompanying the devices 12 3 Cleaning printers As printers feature a complex mechanism and large amounts of dust can settle in the interior during printing it is essential to clea...

Page 155: ...Informationssysteme AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 17 35 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k13 Technical data 13 System components Base configurations Expansion options Electrical characteristics safety standards and EMC data Ambient conditions and dimensions ...

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Page 157: ...and CD ROM drives can be installed as options The following equipment can be attached to the system unit display screens graphical monitors 33 cm 14 35 cm 15 40 cm 17 oder 50 cm 21 The optional PCI graphics controller is recommended for 50 cm 21 color monitors other terminals or alphanumeric console terminal printers connected to the Bitronics V 24 and LAN ports or to the V 11 port peripherals cab...

Page 158: ...ts on integrated PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect bus processor board depending on model 31 2 floppy disk drive and depending on the chosen configuration up to 2 GB of RAM primary storage 2 GB 4 GB 4 5 GB or 9 1 GB of hard disk storage graphical monitor or alphanumeric console terminal keyboard mouse only for graphical monitor Model Processor board Clock speed Second Level Cache SLC C60 MIPS ...

Page 159: ...lve opening the system unit case must be performed by SNI service personnel The same applies to the connecting of peripherals cabinets Note that not all combinations of expansion options are possible If you need details of suitable combinations you should consult your local SNI office 13 3 1 Expanding the processor board The following expansion options are available Model Expansion option C60 Proc...

Page 160: ... memory bank 64 128 or 256 MB may be used in combination RAM capacity of system 64 MB to 2048 MB CG16 2 D 3 D PCI High Performance 2 MB Video RAM extension for 2 MB CG20 CG17 2 D 3 D PCI High Performance 4 MB Video RAM extension for 4 MB CG22 CL13 Ethernet PCI 10 Mbit s CL14 Fast Ethernet PCI 4 x 10 100 bit CL15 CL16 Fast Ethernet PCI 10 100 Mbit s CL31 Token RingTM EISA 4 16 Mbit s CL32 Token Rin...

Page 161: ...SI host adapter PCI differential 1 or 3 channels CS19 SCSI host adapter PCI single ended CS20 SCSI host adapter PCI differential 1 channel CS31 RAID SCSI PCI single ended 1 or 3 channels 10 MB s 8 bit CS35 RAID SCSI PCI single ended 1 or 3 channels 40 MB s 16 bit CT21 TACSI EISA EISA bus serial interface multiplexer E SIM CT31 IHSS multipoint E SIH EISA 4 x IHSS CT32 IHSS multipoint E SIH EISA 4 x...

Page 162: ...1 available CW22 EWAN 2 EISA 1 x X 21 1 x V 24 CW32 ISDN S0 ISA add on for second So interface CW33 or fax modem CW34 available CW40 ISDN S2M PCI 2 Mbit s ISDN Interface 30 B channels Hard disk drives Quantity Capacity In system cabinet Maximum number Maximum disk storage capacity formatted in GB 8 72 8 In peripherals boxes max 2 Maximum number of hard disk drives per box Maximum disk storage capa...

Page 163: ...y being updated subject to technical modifications Component Internal External CD ROM 650 Mbytes X X OD drive 650 Mbyte 1 3 Gbytes 2 6 Gbytes X OD jukebox 20 41 Gbytes X Component Internal External 4 mm cartridge tape drive 4 Gbytes and data compression X X 4 mm cartridge tape drive 2 Gbytes X X 8 mm cartridge tape drive 5 Gbytes and data compression X X 8 mm cartridge tape drive 20 Gbytes and dat...

Page 164: ... 6 10 10 10 Rated frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz Rated current total 4 5 A 7 5 A Heat rating heat dissipation 460 W 450 W Electrical safety EN 60950 UL1950 CSA 950 IEC 950 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC data FCC Regulations Part 15 Section J Category A Authorization as per EC Guideline 89 339 EWG Noise emission EN 55022 class B Noise suppression EN 50082 2 Ergonomics ZH1 618 Licenses GS UL USA cUL...

Page 165: ... the German PTT licensing body has allocated the following BZT numbers certificates of compliance to the various WAN Wide Area Network communication controllers Controller designation Applicable certifi cates of compliance Examination standards Object designation EWAN D K111661E D K111669E NET 1 NET 2 02723 ISDN CW32 Q116722F 56426 00 EWAN L V 24 V 28 D K116006E D K116008E NET 2 NET 2 02735 01 027...

Page 166: ...as per DIN IEC 721 Mechanically active substances Mechanical environmental conditions Sound power level LWAd 6 5 B Workstation sound pressure level LpAm 47 dB Climate limit range of operation Temperature Relative humidity 5 C to 40 C 5 to 85 Climate transportation Temperature Relative humidity 25 C to 60 C 15 to 98 Operation Class 3S2 Operation Desktop Floor Standing Class 3M3 Class 3M2 Transport ...

Page 167: ...m cabinet 667 x 215 x 780 Peripherals cabinet BG31 BG70 667 x 215 x 680 Peripherals box for cartridge tape drives hard disk drives OD drive 4 mm cartridge tape jukebox 110 x 215 x 405 Peripherals box for half inch cartridge tape drive 222 x 483 x 681 External housing for 8 mm cartridge tape jukebox 394 x 216 x 445 External housing for optical disk library 720 x 375 x 800 Air inlet and discharge sp...

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Page 169: ...2 vom 25 10 93 Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 17 37 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k14 Equipment settings 14 Default settings for screens and printers Drive names Addresses for SCSI devices ...

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Page 171: ...rs are supplied with default settings you may have to adapt them to the interface of your system unit 14 1 1 Configuring the V 24 interfaces The designations which are marked with asterisk in the tables in this section are the same as those used in the Config interface For more infor mation on configuring the interfaces refer to the manual System Admin istration and Hardware Configuration Using th...

Page 172: ...ce Connector name Major minor dev number ITC 1 connector 1 ITC 1 connector 2 ITC 1 connector 15 ITC 1 connector 16 itc itc itc itc itc0 itc0 itc0 itc0 C1 C2 C15 C16 128 10 128 11 128 24 128 25 ITC 2 connector 1 ITC 2 connector 2 ITC 2 connector 16 itc itc itc itc1 itc1 itc1 C1 C2 C16 128 26 128 27 128 41 ITC 3 connector 1 ITC 2 connector 2 ITC 2 connector 16 itc itc itc itc2 itc2 itc2 C1 C2 C16 12...

Page 173: ... name Major minor device number TC 1 connector 1 TC 1 connector 16 TC 1 connector 17 TC 1 connector 32 TC 1 connector 33 TC 1 connector 48 TC 1 connector 49 TC 1 connector 64 tc tc tc tc tc tc tc tc tc0 tc0 tc0 tc0 tc0 tc0 tc0 tc0 unit0_1 unit0_16 unit1_1 unit1_16 unit2_1 unit2_16 unit3_1 unit3_16 79 0 127 79 0 127 79 0 127 79 0 127 79 0 127 79 0 127 79 0 127 79 0 127 TC 2 connector 1 TC 2 connect...

Page 174: ...n addition to the default settings given here the terminals also offer non relevant settings in the parameter menus At least check the line speed set on your console terminal A baud rate of 19200 must be set for console terminals For information on how to set the line speed refer to the operating manual for your terminal Setting the console parameters for terminal type 9766 The console terminal mu...

Page 175: ...interfaces using the Config user interface The parameters listed above must be set for all V 24 interfaces to which terminals are to be attached The terminals must then be adjusted to the interface configuration If you wish to change the default parameter settings you have to adjust the relevant interface in the operating system to the new values The maximum permitted value for the line speed of t...

Page 176: ... system unit on page 23 the operating manual for your terminal Terminal Mother board TC TC IHSS TACLAN TACSI controller E SIM TC4P ITC V 24 V 24 V 11 MP Di rect Mo dem Direct V 24 V 11 IHSS IHSS 97801 524 X X X X X X 97801 502 X X X X 97801 VT02 X X X X X X 97801 VT01 X X X X 9766 M971 X X X 9766 M973 X X X X X X BA80 V 24 X X X X X BA80 IHSS X X X TC20 V100 X X X X X X X X TC20 V801 X X X X TC10 ...

Page 177: ... following parameters on the printer For information on setting these values on the printer refer to the relevant operating manual The maximum permitted value for the line speed of V 24 interfaces is 38 400 baud The maximum permitted value for your printer can be found in the operating manual for the respective device If you wish to change the default parameter settings you have to adjust the rele...

Page 178: ... respective operating manual are set on the printer DIP Dual In line Package switches control panel Prirnter Mother board TC 9766 BA80 TACLAN LAN Ethn TC4P V 24 Centro nics V 24 V 11 MP V 24 V 11 V 24 V 11 4009 ND10 60 X X X X X X 4011 ND10 60 X X X X X X X X 4011 N920 970 X X X X X X 9014 11 9014 12 X X X X X X 4812 I11 X X X X X X 4813 I10 60 X X X X X X X 4819 P10 X X X X X X X X X 4820 P10 X X...

Page 179: ...f you wish to administer CMX Communication Management under UNIX the relevant terminal must be set as follows The table above contains recommended values for setting the terminals Terminal type Operating mode Keyboard TERM shell variable 97801 524 97801 524 97801 VT220 Reliant UNIX or SINIX V5 42 Reliant UNIX or SINIX V5 42 97801 vt220 or ansi BA 80 9766 BA 80 9766 VT220 VT220 ct08 TA31 ct06 TA28 ...

Page 180: ...le names Device name autoconf output Type Special file name fd01 Floppy disk drive dev at flp rf 0t x3ht x3dt HP 88780 1 2 inch MT 160 Mbyte dev ios0 rstapeXXY h n o MC23 4 mm MTC DAT 4 Gbytes dev ios0 rstapeXXY h n o c MC41 4 mm MTC jukebox DAT 6 x 4 Gbytes dev ios0 rstapeXXY h n o c MC43 4 mm MTC DAT 2 0 Gbytes dev ios0 rstapeXXY h n o MC10 8 mm MTC 5 Gbytes and data com pression dev ios0 rstape...

Page 181: ... devices are output as they are given in the overview above In the autoconf output these names are preceded by a part of the symbolic device name e g ios0 stape006 MC12 If you look under MC12 in the overview you will see that this is the name for the quarter inch cartridge tape drive You must also look for the Channel ID and the drive address in the autoconf output in the example above Channel ID ...

Page 182: ...me must be unique On device name allocation refer to the manual Reliant UNIX Installation and Operation RM200 RM300 RM400 or the corresponding manual for SINIX V5 42 Addresses for SCSI devices connected to onboard controllers You can for example use XConfig or the autoconf command to show which addres ses the SCSI controllers occupy Ê Enter the following command In the autoconf display you will fi...

Page 183: ...ollers installed in the optional slots in the system unit Both EISA and PCI controllers can be used The addresses of hard disks in peripherals cabinets can be listed with the autoconf command Configuration of peripherals cabinets is handled by the SNI service personnel Addresses for the floppy disk drive The floppy disk drive in the system unit has its own controller Major minor dev number Capacit...

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Page 185: ...orf Informationssysteme AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 17 38 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 k15 Accessories 15 For information on ordering accessories contact your local Siemens Nixdorf office The tables on the following pages list the available items ...

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Page 187: ... 90 m 2 GB 106 0000 3142 4 mm cartridge 120 m 4 GB 106 0000 3143 8 mm cartridge 5 10 GB 106 0000 3285 8 mm cartridge 7 GB 106 0000 3144 8 mm cartridge 20 40 GB 106 0000 4459 Magazine for for 4 mm Autoloader MC42 106 0000 3100 Order number Magneto optical disk 650 MB 106 0000 3148 Magneto optical disk 1 3 GB 106 0000 3150 Magneto optical disk 2 6 GB 106 0000 3098 Order number Cleaning cartridge for...

Page 188: ...nter V 24 T26139 Y2052 M xx T26139 Y2094 M xx 95929 0x 7 16 KB064 M5 M15 KB069 M5 M15 KB005 M5 M10 M15 Printer Bitronics T26139 Y1891 V2 KB065 M3 Modem Modem Teleservice T26139 Y1517 M xx 6748 0x 2 16 KB024 M3 M5 M10 M15 KB011 M5 M10 M15 Device type Cable label Product number V 24 adapter cable T26139 Y2107 V1 KB030 C120 TC10 V24 TC20 to adapter cable T26139 Y2108 Vx T26139 Y2106 M3 KB031 M15 C750...

Page 189: ...apter cable T26139 Y2108 Vx T26139 Y2106 M3 KB031 M15 C750 KB032 M3 Printer V 24 to adapter cable T26139 Y2102 Mxx KB028 M5 M15 9766 to adapter cable T26139 Y1309 Mxx KB078 M7 M15 Adapter cable for V 11 T26139 Y2221 C120 KB077 C120 V 11 extension cable T26139 Y457 Vxx KB068 M15 M20 M30 M40 V 11 devices to TC4 P T26139 Y2105 Mxx KB076 M3 M10 M30 TC20 V100 T26139 Y2376 Mxx KB167 M3 M5 M10 Device typ...

Page 190: ... M15 M20 M30 M40 TC20 V100 to TAK V 24 TC20 adapter cable V 24 TC20 V100 to TAK V 11 TC20 adapter cable V 11 T26139 Y2108 Vx T26139 Y2365 V1 T26139 Y2332 Mx T26139 Y2364 C120 KB031 M15 C750 KB141 C120 KB099 M3 M5 KB134 C120 PC to TAK V 24 93155 0x 8 16 KB003 M5 M10 9766 PC to TAK V 24 T26139 Y2035 M xx KB018 M5 M10 Printer to TAK V 24 95930 0x 7 16 KB022 M5 M10 Printer to TAK V 11 T26139 Y457 Vxx ...

Page 191: ...pherals box to system unit Device type Cable label Product number V 24 connection cable T26139 Y1517 M xx KB024 M3 M5 M10 M15 X 21 connection cable T26139 Y1013 M x KB025 M3 M5 M7 EWAN only Adapter cable 1 x V 24 1 x V 11 Adapter cable 3 x V 24 1 x V 11 Adapter cable 1 x V 24 3 x V 11 T26139 Y2297 M1 T26139 Y2298 M1 T26139 Y2299 M1 KB148 M3 M6 M12 M30 M50 M100 KB149 M3 M6 M12 M30 M50 M100 KB150 M3...

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Page 193: ...rsion 3 2 vom 25 10 93 Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG 1993 Druck vom 12 04 1999 16 17 39 Pfad H Christoph Manuale PDF RM RM400C Betriebsanleitung englisch rm400 mix Reference section and Index Glossary Abbreviations Figures Related publications Index ...

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Page 195: ... various different cables fiber optic cable copper cable and at a variety of speeds e g 155 Mbit s or 25 6 Mbit s battery backup unit BBU The battery backup unit supplies power to a system cabinet or peripherals cabinet for a short period during a power failure This allows power failures to be bridged and the computer system to be switched off properly Bitronics interface The Bitronics interface c...

Page 196: ...8 bit parallel data transmission to the system printer configuration The configuration of a computer system is the sum of its hardware compo nents The predefined base configuration can be expanded up to a maximum configuration console The terminal via which a computer system can be operated The console displays all system messages and provides the user with direct access to the system A color moni...

Page 197: ...able or 10 base 5 cabling fan out unit A fan out unit is an interface multiplier which allows a system to be attached to a LAN FDDI FDDI Fiber Distributed Data Interface is a standard for networks using fiber optic transmission media and operating at speeds of up to 100 Mbit s It requires two fiber optic double circuit lines which are used to transmit opposite signals FDDI is based on an ANSI stan...

Page 198: ...evel Data Link Control protocol safeguards data transmission inhouse interface IHSS This is an interface in a local network which allows peripherals to be connected via standard telephone lines jukebox A jukebox also known as a disk or tape changer is a device which holds more than one volume of a storage medium and can switch between the volumes under software control thereby virtually multiplyin...

Page 199: ...ifferent vendors peripherals All the devices connected to a system are known as peripherals A distinction is made between internal and external peripherals rewritable optical disc ROD Like the CD ROM the rewritable optical disc is an optical storage medium an MO or magneto optical disc Unlike a CD ROM though a ROD can be erased and rewritten repeatedly SCSI controller A SCSI controller is used to ...

Page 200: ...receiving data It consists of a screen and a keyboard terminal attachment concentrator TAK Screens and printers can be connected to the system unit by means of this connection box for the TACSI attachment concept thick Ethernet Thick Ethernet also known as 10 base 5 is the conventional type of Ethernet which uses Yellow Cable as its transmission medium This Ethernet variant enables the cable segme...

Page 201: ...t loss of power blackouts power dips and power surges V 24 interface The V 24 interface is a serial interface for the functions and electrical properties of the lines connecting data terminal equipment and data communications equipment CCITT Recommendation V 28 contains specifications for the electrical values of the interface line wide area network WAN A network with a greater range than a LAN A ...

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Page 203: ...tery backup unit BMPT Bundesministerium für Post und Telekommunikation German PTT authority BNC T Bayonet Norm Connector BZT Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation German PTT licensing body CCITT Comité Consultatif International Télégraphique et Téléphonique CDE Common Desktop Environment CD ROM compact disc read only memory CMX Communication Management under UNIX CPU central processin...

Page 204: ...unications Commission FDDI Fiber Distributed Data Interface GCR Group Coded Recording HD high density HDLC High level Data Link Control ID identification identifier IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IHSS Inhouse interface IHSS MP Inhouse Multipoint Controller IMD Inhouse Multiplexer data line I O input output ISA Industry Standard ...

Page 205: ...pe cartridge NET Norme Européenne de Télécommunication NTFS New Technology File System OD optical disk OSI Open Systems Interconnection PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PE phase encoding PROM programmable read only memory QIC quarter inch cartridge RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks RISC Reduced Instruction Set Computer ROD rewritable optical disk SC secondary cache SCSI Small Computer...

Page 206: ...oncentrator TC terminal controller TCP IP Transport Control Protocol Interface Program TS Teleservice UL Underwriters Laboratories UPS uninterruptible power supply UTP unshielded twisted pair VDE Verein deutscher Elektrotechniker Association of German Electrical Engineers VESA Video Electronics Standards Association VGA Video Graphics Array VT video terminal WAN wide area network ...

Page 207: ...0 and C90 models 42 Figure 9 Attaching terminals printers and modems to the system unit 42 Figure 10 Attaching a printer or modem to a V 24 port 43 Figure 11 Terminal controller TC4 CT45 and TC4P CT40 optional 44 Figure 12 TC32 terminal controller CT50 optional 45 Figure 13 Asynchronous terminal controller EISA CT11 CT13 optional 46 Figure 14 Intelligent terminal controller ITC ISA optional 46 Fig...

Page 208: ...e 32 PCI SCSI host adapter differential CS18 optional 55 Figure 33 PCI SCSI host adapter single ended CS19 optional 55 Figure 34 PCI SCSI host adapter differential CS20 optional 55 Figure 35 PCI RAID SCSI controller 8 bit single ended CS31 optional 55 Figure 36 PCI RAID SCSI controller single ended 16 bit CS35 optional 56 Figure 37 IDC ISA Diagnostic Controller CM01 57 Figure 38 Hard disk drive in...

Page 209: ...e 49 Controls on the 4 mm cartridge tape drive 119 Figure 50 Inserting and removing a 4 mm cartridge 120 Figure 51 8 mm 5 10 Gbyte MTC drive controls 121 Figure 52 Inserting and removing 8 mm tape cartridges 123 Figure 53 8 mm 20 40 Gbyte MTC drive controls 124 Figure 54 Inserting and removing an 8 mm magnetic tape cartridge 126 Figure 55 Controls on the CD ROM drive 128 Figure 56 Opening the CD R...

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Page 211: ...tion and Operation RM200 RM400 RM Systems Safety Instructions SINIX V5 43 or SINIX V5 42 Introductory Guide User Guide Reliant UNIX 5 43 Commands Vol 1 2 Users Reference Manual SINIX V5 42 Commands Vol 1 2 3 Users Reference Manual Reliant UNIX 5 43 Introductory Guide User Guide Reliant UNIX 5 43 System Administrator s Reference Manual Vol 1 2 SINIX V5 42 System Administrators Guide User Guide Reli...

Page 212: ...ment V3 0 Introduction to Handling and Configuration SINIX Desktop User Guide SINIX windows User Environment V3 0 User s Guide Common Desktop Environment User Guide SINIX windows User Environment V3 0 Guide for Experts and System Administrators SINIX Desktop System Administrator Guide SINIX windows User Environment V3 0 Guide for Experts and System Administrators Common Desktop Environment System ...

Page 213: ...ministrators SINIX Windows NT User Guide SPOOL V4 2 SINIX User and Administrator Guide SPOOL V4 2 SINIX Menus SPOOL V4 2 SINIX Reference Manual TACLAN TACLAN ADM863 Administrator s Guide SINIX V5 41 RM400 RM600 CD ROM Information for the System Administrator SINIX IRIX Licensing Procedure SINIX LVS OLR Hard Disk Unit Operating Manual Magnetic Tape Cartridge Unit 8 mm 2 3 5 0 Gbyte SIDATA Installat...

Page 214: ...rs can be found in the Siemens Nixdorf List of Publications New publications are described in the Druck schriften Neuerscheinungen New Publications You can arrange to have both of these sent to you regularly by having your name placed on the appropriate mailing list Please apply to your local office where you can also order the manuals ...

Page 215: ...t Unit Interface 48 autoconf output 170 B Back cover 74 75 backplane system unit 40 basic configurations 148 batteries 11 disposal 11 battery backup unit BBU 58 185 baud rate 164 for console terminals 164 for printers 167 for terminal type 9766 164 for terminal type TC10 V100 165 for terminal type TC20 V100 165 Bitronics interface 43 164 185 boot options 33 boot procedure 81 SINIX V5 42 79 booting...

Page 216: ...UNIX 88 under SINIX 85 country specific syntax 85 country specific keyboard 85 code set 85 D dead keys 90 default settings console monitor 164 printers 167 diagnostic bus controller 151 diagnostic controller 57 dimensions 157 disk drive remove defective drive 68 display elements MTC drive 8 mm 20 40 Gbyte 124 MTC drive 8 mm 5 10 Gbyte 121 display mode 89 distributor box 165 drive identify defectiv...

Page 217: ...23 intelligent terminal controller interface V 24 162 K Kernel Debugger 105 key diskette 79 keyboard alphanumeric emulation 84 attach 28 configure Reliant UNIX 88 configure SINIX 87 country specific under SINIX 85 graphical emulation 87 keyboard type 85 MF2 85 PC 85 WX 85 keyboard types 169 keyboard country variant under Reliant UNIX 88 under SINIX 85 keylock switch 31 L LAN communication controll...

Page 218: ...ch 42 clean 144 standard settings 167 printer settings adjust 45 processor board 148 expanding 149 Q quarter inch cartridge insert 118 remove 118 quarter inch tape drive 117 R Reliant UNIX country variant of the keyboard 88 graphical monitor configuration 94 keyboard configuration 88 Reliant UNIX operating system initial activation 33 remote switch on of the system unit 32 RESET key 31 RFI suppres...

Page 219: ...tch on off 30 weight 157 system unit powerup 84 configure color monitor 92 94 configure keyboard 87 88 login 99 T tape cartridges 134 TC4 terminal controller 44 terminal controller 151 TC4P 44 terminal controllers interface V 24 163 V 24 interface 163 terminal settings for CMX 169 thick Ethernet 49 Token Ring LAN controller 50 Torx screwdriver 74 transceiver 190 troubleshooting drives 107 when boo...

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