SGI Origin 3900 User's Guide

SGI® L1 and L2 ControllerSoftware User’s Guide007-3938-003

x 007-3938-003Contentsuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsExample 3-49 pci 1 2 u Command Output001i21-L1>pci 1 2 u001i21-L1>Use pci reset to reset all of t

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 79Note: For the pimm command set, you can use the mnemonics int and ext instead ofthe words internal and external.U

80 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commands• The Local Pwr column lists the value, “okay” or “none,” of the local power OK bit(bit 1) for each por

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 81• power vrm• power <up|down>• power up holdNote: For the power command set, the mnemonics pwr, u, and d may

82 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsExample 3-59 power check Command Output001c07-L1>power checkpower appears onUse power <up|down>

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 83• Use reboot_l1 raw <exp> to boot the L1 controller flash image at the flash imageaddress listed for <exp&

84 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsNote: For the router command set, you can use rtr instead of router, rep instead ofrepeater, and ord in

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 85• scan reset hardPerform hard JTAG reset (via TRSTN)• scan reset softPerform soft JTAG reset (via TMS)• scan rese

86 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsDirect control of JTAG TDI signal• scan set tdi 1Direct control of JTAG TDI signal• scan set psi 0Direc

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 87selectThe following select command set displays and sets the device to serve as console I/O.(These commands are v

007-3938-003 xiFiguresFigure 2-1 Rack Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Figure 3-1 E

88 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commands• Use select subchannel console to set the current console subchannel asconsole I/O.• Use select subcha

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 89• Use serial dimm to show the dual-inline memory module (DIMM) part and serialnumber.• Use serial clear to clear

90 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsFigure 3-2 Example of softreset Command OutputUsed on C-brick or on server bricks performing the comput

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 91• Use test i2c <passes> to test the I2C bus as many passes as you enter for the<passes> variable.• Us

92 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commands• uart• uart junkbus reset (You can use r in place of reset for this command)Example 3-66 shows sample

L2 Controller Commands007-3938-003 93verboseUse the verbose command to get a system maintenance port (SMP) prompt and get intocharacter-echo mode.Used

94 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsUse the autopower command to view the current auto power-up setting. Example 3-69shows the sample outpu

L2 Controller Commands007-3938-003 95Example 3-70 config Command outputL2>config127.0.0.1:127.0.0.1:0:0 - 001r19127.0.0.1:1:0 - 001c07127.0.0.1:1:1

96 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commands• Use config l2 to see configuration information for all the L1 controllersconnected to the local L2 con

L2 Controller Commands007-3938-003 97destinationThe following destination command set displays the brick identification numbers ofbricks that are the d

98 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsUse destination reset to reset the destination of L2 commands to all bricks in allracks and all slots.

L2 Controller Commands007-3938-003 99Use env summary to generate an environmental summary of an entire system.Example 3-76 shows sample output.Example

100 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsUse the ip command to display the L2 controller static IP address settings. Example 3-77shows sample o

L2 Controller Commands007-3938-003 101Use rack <rng> slot <rng>l1to engage the L1 command processor of a brick in aspecified rack and slot.

102 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsUse <ip>:<port>:<l1> l1 <command> to send a command to a destination brick tha

L2 Controller Commands007-3938-003 103Use rack <rng> slot <rng>l2to engage a specified L2 controller. The <rng> variablespecifies the

104 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commandsl2displayUse the following l2display command set to set the functioning of your L2 controllertouch dis

L2 Controller Commands007-3938-003 105Use log clear|reset to empty the log. Use log insert <entry> to write a line inthe log. The variable <e

106 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commandsnvram resetThe nvram reset command returns the NVRAM settings of the L2 controller to thefactory defau

L2 Controller Commands007-3938-003 107• Use ping sender <1 or 0> to enable (1) or disable (0) sender ping as a validresponse.• Use ping l1<fr

007-3938-003 xiiiTablesTable 2-1 L1 Controller Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Table 3-1 Vali

108 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsExample 3-84 power Command OutputL2>power001i21:power appears on001r19:power appears on001c07:power

L2 Controller Commands007-3938-003 109quitUse the quit command to exit the L2 command processor.rackidUse the following rackid command set to display

110 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsNote: For the reset command set, you can use rst in the place reset, r in the place ofrack, and s in t

L2 Controller Commands007-3938-003 111• select partition <exp>• select filter on• select filter offNote: For this command set, the mnemonic sel,

112 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsExample 3-89 select subchannel <a|b|c|d> Command OutputL2>select subchannel cconsole input: 0

L2 Controller Commands007-3938-003 113serialUse the following serial command set to view and set the L2 controller system serialnumber.• serial• seria

114 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandssmpThe following smp command set displays the status of the system maintenance port(SMP) network conne

L2 Controller Commands007-3938-003 115sysnameUse the following sysname command set to display or set the system name (name of theL2 controller).• sysn

116 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsNote: For this command, ver may replace the word version, v may replace verbose,s may replace summary,

007-3938-003 117IndexSymbols*(asterisk character) command, 41Aautopower command, 41, 93Bbrick command, 42brick identification, 29Ccommand* (asteris

118 007-3938-003Indexport, 79power, 80, 107quit, 109rackid, 109reboot_l1, 82reboot_l2, 109reset, 83, 109router, 83scan, 84select, 87, 110ser

007-3938-003 119IndexLl1 command, 63, 100L1 controllercommands, 40commands, devices supported, 38messages, 31online list, 37L1 controller command

120 007-3938-003IndexL2 controller commandautopower, 93config, 94date, 96destination, 97dhcpserver, 98env, 98help, 99ip, 99l1, 100l2, 102l2di

007-3938-003 121Indexpowering onL1 mode, 22L2 mode, 11Qquit command, 109Rrackid command, 109reboot_l1 command, 82reboot_l2 command, 109reset com

007-3938-003 xvExamplesExample 3-1 * version Command Output . . . . . . . . . . . 41Example 3-2 autopower Co

xvi 007-3938-003ExamplesExample 3-28 ioport clksrc a Command Output . . . . . . . . . 59Example 3-29 istat memory Com

Examples007-3938-003 xviiExample 3-61 reset Command Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Example 3-62 ro

xviii 007-3938-003ExamplesExample 3-94 shell Command Output . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Example 3-95 smp C

007-3938-003 xixAbout This GuideThis guide describes how to use the L1 and L2 controller commands at your systemconsole to monitor and manage the foll

CONTRIBUTORSWritten by Linda Rae SandeRevised by Francisco Razo and Terry SchultzIllustrated by Dan YoungProduction by Karen JacobsonEngineering contr

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007-3938-003 1Chapter 11. Introducing the L1 and L2 ControllersThe L1 and L2 controllers are used to monitor and manage the following systems:• SGI Or

2 007-3938-0031: Introducing the L1 and L2 ControllersYou monitor the system with the L1 controller either at the L1 controller’s liquid crystaldispla

L2 Controller007-3938-003 3• Provides a high-speed serial channel to communicate between the system controllernetwork and the hub ASIC.• Provides a hi

4 007-3938-0031: Introducing the L1 and L2 ControllersThe following are functions performed by the L2 controller. (For a list of functionsspecific to a

007-3938-003 5Chapter 22. Using the L1 and L2 ControllersThis chapter describes how to use the L1 and L2 controllers to monitor and manage theSGI Orig

6 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 ControllersMonitoring Feedback and Entering CommandsYou can monitor the L1 controller status and error messages o

Operating the L2 Controller007-3938-003 7L2 ModeAfter a connection to the L2 controller, the following prompt appears, indicating that theL2 is ready

007-3938-003 iiiNew Features in This GuideThis manual has been updated with information to support the SGI Altix 350 system.Major Documentation Change

8 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 Controllers0 - local brick (the brick to which the USB cable is attached). Other than0, the meaning of other valu

Operating the L2 Controller007-3938-003 9The slot <slot list> is optional; if not given, then all slots in the specified rack(s) areimplied. You

10 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 ControllersThe following example shows what bricks are found in the default destination. If youtype a command no

Operating the L2 Controller007-3938-003 11Viewing Information, Warnings, and Error MessagesAll information, warnings, and error messages generated by

12 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 ControllersTo enter console mode from L2 mode, press Ctrl+D at the L2 prompt and observe theresponse, as follows

Operating the L2 Controller007-3938-003 13Enter the select command alone to show the current console mode settings as follows:L2> selectknown syste

14 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 ControllersThe following are common subchannels associated with console communications on anSGI Altix system:• S

Operating the L2 Controller007-3938-003 15• Subchannel 3A specifies Node 3, CPU A.• Subchannel 3B specifies Node 3, CPU B.• Subchannel 3C specifies Node

16 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 ControllersFor console subchannels, perform the following:L2> select sub console0orL2> select sub console1

Operating the L2 Controller007-3938-003 17002c01-L1>To return to L2 mode, press Ctrl+T, as follows:002c01-L1> Ctrl+Tescaping to L2 system contro

18 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 Controllers003c01> Ctrl+Dentering console mode 002c01 console, <CTRL-T> to escape to L1Ctrl+Tescaping t

Operating the L1 Controller007-3938-003 19• “Viewing System Configuration” on page 19• “Command Targeting” on page 21• “Viewing Information, Warnings,

20 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 Controllers137.38.88.82:1:0 001c08L2.The following example shows how to set rack 1, slot 8, for the C-brick with

Operating the L1 Controller007-3938-003 21001c05-L1> config:0 - 001c05:1 - ---i--:5 - 001c08:6 - 001p01001c05-L1> iia brick rack 4---i--:brick r

22 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 Controllers004i01:L1 0.7.37 (Image A), Built 05/24/2001 14:59:42 [P1 support]002c01:L1 0.7.37 (Image A), Built 0

Operating the L1 Controller007-3938-003 23If an L2 is not present, you need to power on, power off, and reset the system from oneof the C-bricks. You

24 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 ControllersConsole SelectionThe brick with which the L1 communicates in console mode is the system console orglo

Operating the L1 Controller007-3938-003 25The following are common subchannels associated with console communications on anSGI Altix system:• Subchann

26 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 Controllers• Subchannel 3A specifies Node 3, CPU A.• Subchannel 3B specifies Node 3, CPU B.• Subchannel 3C specifie

Operating the L1 Controller007-3938-003 27For console subchannels, perform the following:L1> select sub console0orL1> select sub console1and so

007-3938-003 vRecord of RevisionVersion Description001 May 2002Initial revision.002 February 2003Updated to support the SGI Origin 3900 and SGI Altix

28 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 ControllersUpgrading L1 and L2 FirmwareL1 and L2 firmware is currently distributed as part of your software packa

Identifying Bricks007-3938-003 29Upgrading L2 FirmwareThe L2 firmware consists of the following two parts:• Boot image• Kernel imageTypically, you will

30 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 ControllersTo set the rack and slot for a brick, address it by its IP address, USB port, and L1 controllerindex.

Status and Error Messages007-3938-003 31To set the rack and slot from the L1 prompt, simply use the brick rack and brickslot commands. To set the rack

32 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 ControllersNote: Besides the L1 control display, if you have an L2 controller, you can see the L1controller mess

Status and Error Messages007-3938-003 33Table 2-1 L1 Controller MessagesL1 System Controller Message Message Meaning and Action NeededInternal voltage

34 007-3938-0032: Using the L1 and L2 ControllersL2 Controller TasksThe L2 controller performs the following functions:• Controls resource sharing.• C

Status and Error Messages007-3938-003 35Upstream devices (for example, rack display, console, and modem) provide controlfor the system, initiate comma

007-3938-003 37Chapter 33. L1 and L2 Controller CommandsYou can use L1 and L2 controller commands to monitor and manage the SGI Origin 3000series serv

38 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsL2 CommandsYou can use all of the L2 controller commands to monitor and manage all of the devices(Origi

Sending Commands to Specific Devices007-3938-003 39Sending Commands to Specific DevicesYou can use the <command> variable to send a specific comma

40 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commands• If no target is specified and <command> is an L2 controller command, it is executedon the local

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 41* (asterisk character)Use * <command> to broadcast the command specified. For systems with a C-brick, acomma

42 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsbrickThe following brick command set provides the status of the brick and sets the bricklocation and ty

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 43Example 3-5 brick slot <slot number> Command Output001c07-L1>brick slot 07brick slot set to 07.Use brick

44 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsNote: For this command set, you can use cfg instead of config and v instead ofverbose,Use the config co

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 45Use the other commands in this set as follows:• Use config verbose to view an expanded view of the L1 controller

46 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsUse the cpu command to view the status of all cpus. Example 3-11 shows a sampleoutput from the cpu comm

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 47ctiUse cti <command> to send a command to an I/O interface (II) port (port A) found inI/O bricks (such as I

007-3938-003 viiContentsFigures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commandsmaximum of +12 (for 12 hours ahead of GMT) and a minimum of -12 (for 12 hours behindGMT).Used on all br

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 49• display failure on• display power off• display attention off• display failure offNote: For this command, you ca

50 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandseepromUse the following eeprom command set to view the eeprom data and to write eepromdata.• eeprom• ee

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 51DIMM 6 - no hardware detectedDIMM 1 (SPD)80 08 07 0c 0a 02 48 00 04 a0 80 02 80 08 08 010e 04 04 01 02 26 0

52 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsUse the commands in this set as follows:• Use env to view the status of the voltage, fan speed, and int

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 53 PIMM0 1.5V Enabled 10% 1.350/ 1.650 20% 1.200/ 1.800 1.495PIMM0 3.3V aux Enabled 10% 2.97

54 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsThe voltage status contains five columns as follows:• The Description column provides the name of the su

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 55Example 3-20 env altitude high Command Output001c07-L1>env altitude high001c07-L1>Example 3-21 env reset Co

56 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsflashThe following flash command set provides the status of and updates of the firmwareimages stored in fla

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 57• Use flash default reset to set the firmware image with the latest time-stampas the default image that the system

viii 007-3938-003ContentsOperating the L1 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsExample 3-24 history Command Output001c07-L1>historyHistory length: 3/202: fan speed 41: fan0: envUs

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 59Example 3-25 ioport Command Output for a C-Brick001c07-L1>ioportJunkbus I/O port speed: 600 MHz - current, att

60 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsistatUse the following istat command set to view the status of the memory, queues, tasks, andmemory all

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 61Example 3-31 istat tasks Command Output001c07-L1>istat tasksMAIN_TSK [0x300019f8] (SLEEP ) STACK: 2048 @

62 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commandsprealloc calls: 3history:Used on all bricks.junkbusThe following junkbus command set provides the

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 63l1Use the l1 command to engage the L1 controller command processor. Press Ctrl+D todisengage the command processo

64 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsExample 3-35 l1dbg Command Output001c07-L1>l1dbgL1 irouter debugging is offL1 junkbus communication

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 65Used on all bricks.ledsUse the leds command to read the value of the group 0 and group 1 status LEDs. Insystems t

66 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsUsed on C-bricks or server bricks performing the compute function. Note that, if aC-brick is present, t

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 67USB: registered as remoteSMP-R: UART:UART_NO_CONNECTIONL1 booting...[L1-0] ALERT: eeprom.c line 367 ; eeprom 0 ch

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68 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commands• margin|mgn 1.2 default|low|norm|highSet 1.2V to ROM default voltage• margin|mgn 1.2 <exp>Set 1.

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 69• margin|mgn vid 1.5 default|low|norm|highSet 1.5V to ROM default voltage• margin|mgn vid 1.5 <exp>Set 1.5V

70 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commands• margin|mgn p0sram <exp>Set PIMM0 SRAM margin, <exp>0..255• margin|mgn p1sram default|low|

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 71• margin|mgn 2.5xio default|low|norm|highSet Fuel XIO voltageUsed on all bricks.networkThe following network comm

72 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller CommandsUsed on C-brick or on server bricks performing the compute function and I/O bricks.Note that, if a C-br

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 73nia and nibUse the nia and nib targeting commands to send a command to the brick attached onthe local NI A port o

74 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commandsnvram resetThe nvram reset command returns the NVRAM settings of the L1 controller to thefactory defaul

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 75• pbay dcport <DC port number 1 - 8>• pbay fru• pbay fru <0 for power bay, 1 - 6 for DPS>• pbay reset

76 007-3938-0033: L1 and L2 Controller Commands• Use pbay reset to reset the power bay and the power supplies.• Use pbay env to view the status of env

L1 Controller Commands007-3938-003 77• The Power column lists the value (error & off, error & on, okay & off, or okay & on)of the powe