Invalid HWRPB Errors

[Swain]

We have an Alphaserver 800 5/400 running open vms V6.2-1H3


When I try to boot it, I get

>>>sh boot
Use bootdef_dev instead.
>>>sh bootdef_dev
bootdef_dev dkc0.0.0.13.0
>>>boot dkc0
(boot dkc0.0.0.13.0 -flags 0)
block 0 of dkc0.0.0.13.0 is a valid boot block
reading 1013 blocks from dkc0.0.0.13.0
bootstrap code read in
base = 1d6000, image_start = 0, image_bytes = 7ea00
initializing HWRPB at 2000
initializing page table at 43fce000
initializing machine state
setting affinity to the primary CPU
jumping to bootstrap code
%APB-I-FILENOTLOC, Unable to locate SYSBOOT.EXE
%APB-I-LOADFAIL, Failed to load secondary bootstrap, status = 00000870

halted CPU 0

halt code = 5
HALT instruction executed
PC = 200039dc
warning -- HWRPB is invalid
>>>


I might be wrong, but As per my knowledge, We cannot boot off a VMS 6.2-1H3 CD bcoz it does not have the eco kit.
Should I have any particuler ECO installed on VMS 6.2-1H3 before I boot?

[P.S. I need this system to be DR server for another Alphaserver 1000A 5/400 running v6.2-1H3]

Thanks for your help..

Amaresh

[The Brit]

Just a wild suggestion, You could try

P00> boot dkc0 -fl 0,0

Dave

[Volker Halle]

Amaresh,

now that you've solved the 'secure console' problem, we're back at the original problem:

A status of 00000870 means: end-of-file.

There seems to be something wrong with SYSBOOT.EXE on that disk.

Did you try to boot from an OpenVMS Operating System CD ? Maybe use a more recent one, if V6.2-1H3 fails...

Volker.

[Hoff]

OpenVMS Alpha V7.1 is minimally required for AlphaServer 800. There is no ECO. Upgrade. Or replace the box with a box that runs V6.2-1H3.

http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/hw_supportchart.html

[Andy Bustamante]

A used 1000 is very affordable. Or you may consider an emulated system, http://www.stromasys.ch/products/.

[Swain]

Hi Volker,

Will there be any inconvenience (in terms of data descrepancy or file systems)if I install v8.3 and make it the DR box for system running v6.2-1H3?

Thanks,
Amaresh

[Volker Halle]

Amaresh,

OpenVMS always had a very high goal: upward compatibility !

Going from V6.2-1H3 to V8.3 is a big step. OpenVMS itself should be fine, although you can't upgrade directly and have to do a couple of upgrades inbetween. Or directly install V8.3.

Whether your applications and other layered products do run with V8.3 is something we can't know.

For a DR site, it would probably be wise to use the SAME OpenVMS version as on the primary site ! Just try to get an Alpha, which works with V6.2-1H3. The CHARON-AXP emulators may be a good choice...

Volker.

PS: Disclaimer: we are a CHARON reseller.

[Swain]

I am planning to make it v7.2

but, Is there any chance of getting v6.2-1H3 on the Alphaserver 800?

I booted the system from v6.2-1H3 CD and got the following

>>>boot dka400
(boot dka400.4.0.5.0 -flags 0)
block 0 of dka400.4.0.5.0 is a valid boot block
reading 1004 blocks from dka400.4.0.5.0
bootstrap code read in
base = 1d6000, image_start = 0, image_bytes = 7d800
initializing HWRPB at 2000
initializing page table at 43fce000
initializing machine state
setting affinity to the primary CPU
jumping to bootstrap code



OpenVMS (TM) Alpha Operating System, Version V6.2-1H3



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Installing required known files...

Configuring devices...

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****************************************************************

You can install or upgrade the OpenVMS Alpha operating system
or you can install or upgrade layered products that are included
on the OpenVMS Alpha operating system CD-ROM.

You can also execute DCL commands and procedures to perform
"standalone" tasks, such as backing up the system disk.

Please choose one of the following:

1) Install or upgrade OpenVMS Alpha Version V6.2-1H3
2) List layered product kits that this procedure can install
3) Install or upgrade layered product(s)
4) Execute DCL commands and procedures
5) Shut down this system

Enter CHOICE or ? to repeat menu: (1/2/3/4/5/?) 4



WARNING --

The normal VMS startup procedure has not executed.
Some commands and utilities will not work as documented.


Enter DCL commands -- Enter "LOGOUT" when done.
When you enter "LOGOUT" a message will be displayed saying
"Process SA_STARTUP_DCL logged out at ",
and you will be returned to the menu.

$$$ sh cpu

CPU type: AlphaServer 800 5/400
Multiprocessing is DISABLED. Uniprocessing synchronization image loaded.
Minimum multiprocessing revision levels: CPU = 1

PRIMARY CPU = 00
Active CPUs: 00
Configured CPUs: 00
_________________________________
Enter CHOICE or ? to repeat menu: (1/2/3/4/5/?) 2

The following Layered Product kits are available on the OpenVMS
Distribution Compact Disk and can be installed at this time:

%PCSI-E-OPENIN, error opening DKA400:[KITS.*]*-*-*-%%%%%-*-*.PCSI*; as input
-RMS-E-DNF, directory not found
-SYSTEM-W-NOSUCHFILE, no such file
%PCSI-E-S_OPFAIL, operation failed
%PCSIUI-E-ABORT, fatal error encountered - operation terminated




Thanks,
Amaresh

[Volker Halle]

Amaresh,

the fact, that you can boot the OpenVMS V6.2-1H3 CD on your AlphaServer 800 5/400 does not imply, that it's supported, but that it should at least also boot from your DKC0 disk !

Can you MOUNT/OVER=ID/NOWRITE DKC0: when booted from CD and just try an ANAL/DISK DKC0: ?

Then maybe a DIR DKC0:[*...]SYSBOOT.EXE/FULL ?

Volker.

[Volker Halle]

Amaresh,

this may explain it all:

http://h71000.www7.hp.com/wizard/wiz_1502.html

Volker.