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Fujitsu SPARC M12
Quick Guide
Manual Code: C120-0050-06EN
March 2018
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Preface
This document describes the basic specifications and system configurations that users
need to be familiar with when using the Fujitsu SPARC M12 (hereinafter, referred to as
"SPARC M12").The document also provides an overview of the SPARC M12 and indicates
the reference manuals for different work phases or purposes.
Document configuration
1. Understanding an Overview of the System
This chapter describes the SPARC M12 lineup and features.
2. External Views of the Chassis
This chapter shows external views of the chassis for each model.
3. System Specifications
This chapter describes the server and processor hardware specifications.
For details on firmware and software, see "Chapter 1 Understanding an Overview of the SPARC
M12/M10" in the Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 System Operation and
Administration Guide.
4. Document Map Reference Guide (by Phase/Purpose)
This chapter shows the reference manuals for each work item from SPARC M12 installation to
operation/administration and system expansion.
5. Document List
This chapter shows a list of documents related to the SPARC M12.
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Text conventions
• This document uses the following fonts and symbols to express specific types of information.
Font/Symbol Meaning Example
Italic Indicates the name of a reference manual. See the Fujitsu SPARC M12-2S Installation Guide.
" " Indicates the name of a chapter, section,
item, button, or menu.
See "Chapter 2 Network Connection."
Related documentation
• Sun Oracle software-related documents (Oracle Solaris, etc.)
http://docs.oracle.com/en/
• For a list of documents related to the SPARC M12, see "5. Document List."
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1. Understanding an Overview of the System
The SPARC M12 is a UNIX server system that is designed with the
high-performance, high-reliability SPARC64 XII processor and runs
the Oracle Solaris operating system.
The system can support system configurations that meet the
purpose and scale of business, by using CPU Activations and
server connections through the building block (BB) method.
The database server processing of the core system has been
accelerated, with the aim of streamlining tasks and suppressing
investment costs, revolutionizing the businesses of customers.
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1.1 Lineup
▍Server
SPARC M12-1
• This entry-level server packs high performance and high
reliability in a small 1 RU form factor, and is ideal for
any purpose.
SPARC M12-2
• The compact chassis of this mid-range server, optimal for data
center system integration, provides high performance and high
reliability along with flexible scalability.
SPARC M12-2S
• Providing excellent performance and high scalability, this flagship
server achieves high performance, high reliability, and world-class
scalability through building block connections.
▍Expansion Options
PCI expansion unit
• The SPARC M12 offers a PCI expansion unit for I/O slot expansion.
SPARC M12-1
SPARC M12-2
SPARC M12-2S
All the available server models support the PCI expansion unit,
which supports PCI Express (PCIe).
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PCI expansion unit
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1.2 SPARC M12 Features
▍High Performance
• The SPARC M12 is equipped with a new processor, the SPARC64 XII with improved CPU core performance.
In addition to the adopted high-speed DDR4 memory improving memory access performance, the SPARC M12
has the Software On Chip function that incorporates part of software processing into the processor to
accelerate database processing.
▍Scalability
• CPU Activations and the building block method enable step-by-step expansion in units of one CPU core to up
to the maximum configuration of 384 CPU cores (16BB).
▍Flexibility
• You can flexibly configure a system, such as one emphasizing isolation or resource availability, by using
various virtualization functions.
▍Reliability
• Starting with a new processor, the SPARC64 XII with mainframe-class reliability, and through high-reliability
technologies such as data protection, redundancy, and dynamic degradation, the SPARC M12 thoroughly
pursues reliability.
Performance guarantee and continuous operation through alternative CPU cores are functions unique to the
SPARC M12.
▍Safety
• The adopted OS is Oracle Solaris, a UNIX OS compliant with international standards.
You can configure a highly reliable and secure system environment.
▍Ecology
• The SPARC M12 supports low power consumption to save energy through power-saving design and energy-
saving management.
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1.2.1 High Performance
The new processor, the SPARC64 XII, has substantially improved CPU core performance.
Business performance increases, which streamlines tasks, optimizing investment costs.
Acceleration of database server processing
• The improved CPU core performance can increase business performance and suppress
investment costs in the entire system.
• The SPARC M12 provides Software On Chip (SWoC) for accelerating the processing of
databases, such as Oracle Database.
• The SPARC M12 adopts high-speed DDR4 memory for accelerating in-memory processing,
and expands the memory bandwidth.
▍SPARC64 XII
• Designed with state-of-the-art 20 nm technology, the processor
is capable of highly parallel processing of 8 threads per CPU
core and up to 12 CPU cores/96 threads per CPU chip.
• Secondary cache memory is divided in units of CPU cores and
high-capacity tertiary cache memory is added, resulting in
accelerated data processing and an optimized balance
between the speed and capacity of all cache memory.
• The maximum frequency is 4.25 GHz.
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▍VLLC (Vapor and Liquid Loop Cooling)
Technology mounted in the SPARC M12-2/M12-2S to strongly cool the CPU in
order to achieve high CPU core performance
• Used in addition to hybrid cooling with LLC, evaporative cooling takes heat away when
liquid changes into vapor.
• VLLC can exhibit the maximum cooling capacity as a liquid-cooled module that forcibly
circulates refrigerant with a driving force, rather than using surface tension, natural
convection, or gravity to circulate refrigerant.
Radiator
Vapor+Liquid
Liquid
Radiator
Pump
Phase change
of liquid
CPU
Pump
Cooling plate
In principle Implementation
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1.2.2 Scalability
▍CPU Activation
• By using the CPU Activation function, you can add CPU resources in the unit of CPU
cores, which has finer granularity than the unit of CPU chips.
• You can add and register CPU core resources at any time.
• You can move resources by moving a CPU Activation key between SPARC M12 servers
of the same model type.
Normal times
Domain 1
CPU
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
core
CPU
CPU
core
core
CPU Activation
resource pool
CPU Activation assigned
Domain assigned
Operating site (Tokyo)
Backup site (Osaka)
Exceptional times
Domain 2
CPU
CPU
core
core
Domain 1
CPU
CPU
core
core
CPU
CPU
core
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
Domain 2
CPU
CPU
core
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
Sudden
CPU
core
load
increase
CPU
core
CPU
CPU
core
CPU
core
core
CPU Activation
resource pool
CPU Activation assigned
No domain assigned
CPU
core
Operating site (Tokyo)
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
Disaster occurs
at operating
CPU
core
Activation key
CPU
core
site
CPU
moved
Backup site (Osaka)
CPU
CPU
core
core
CPU
CPU
core
core
Resource shortage solved Resources moved between systems
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
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▍Building Block Configuration
• You can adjust the number of SPARC M12-2S connections according to the
performance required. The building block method enables expansion to up to the
16BB configuration/32 CPUs/384 cores.
• A physical partition (hardware partition) can consist
of multiple connected SPARC M12-2S units.
Can expand to up to 16 BBs
(32 CPUs)
12 CPU cores
CPU
CPU
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
4 CPU cores
CPU
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
12 CPU cores
CPU
CPU
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
8 CPU cores
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
Configured
cores
easily
added
CPU
Activated CPU core
core
CPU
Non-activated CPU core
core
At initial installation More CPUs More CPU cores
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
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CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
CPU
core
Continuous
Additional
expansion
Additional
expansion
use
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▍Dynamic Reconfiguration of Physical Partitions (PPAR DR)
• In the SPARC M12-2S, PPAR DR is a function that can add or remove hardware
resources including CPUs, memory, and I/O devices in a physical partition without
stopping a job.
• With this function, you can add resources (active addition) in a timely manner as required
to add a new job, expand a job, etc. You can also perform active maintenance on
hardware.
Physical partition #0
Job A
CPU
core
CPU
CPU
core
core
Memory
CPU
core
Dynamic
resource
addition
CPU
CPU
core
core
Memory
Addition of resources (active addition)
SPARC M12-2S dynamically disconnected and planned hardware maintenance performed
Disconnection
Job A
CPU
core
Job B Job C
CPU
CPU
core
CPU
core
core
Memory I/O
Activation assignment
CPU
Maintenance
CPU
CPU
core
core
Memory I/O
Active maintenance of hardware
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1.2.3 Flexibility
You can flexibly configure a system by selecting from the following
three choices for a virtual environment, according to your business:
physical partition, Oracle VM Server for SPARC, and Oracle Solaris Zone.
Physical partition (PPAR)
• A physical partition can be configured with the SPARC M12-2S connected using the
building block method.
So you can create a physically independent and highly reliable system environment
according to the scale of business.
Oracle VM Server for SPARC
• You can have an independent OS run on domains by configuring virtual hardware
environments (domains) in the firmware layer of a server.
Oracle Solaris Zone
• You can virtually divide the OS into zones and flexibly use the zones according to your
business.
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▍Types of Virtualization Functions
• A wide variety of virtualization functions can achieve high reliability and flexibility in an
optimal balance.
• You can flexibly configure a system, such as one emphasizing isolation or resource
availability.
Function
Name
(Target Model)
Divided
in Layers
Configuration
Diagram
Feature
Failure
Resistance
Physical partition
(SPARC M12-2S)
Oracle VM Server for SPARC
(All SPARC M12 models)
Hardware layer Hypervisor layer OS layer
Job A Job B Job A Job A Job B Job B
OS OS OS OS
Firmware Firmware
Hardware
resources
Hardware
resources
Firmware
Hardware resources
(Independent kernel)
Job A Job B
Kernel zone Kernel zone
OS
Firmware
Hardware resources
Oracle Solaris Zone
(All SPARC M12 models)
OS layer
Zone
Firmware
Hardware resources
(Shared kernel)
Zone
OS
Strong failure isolation High flexibility (Resource availability)
Can be isolated in units of application (*1)
Can be isolated in units of OS (*1)
Can be isolated in units of hardware (*1)
*1 This can limit the scope of a failure by stopping or isolating the respective unit where the failure occurred.
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1.2.4 Reliability
The SPARC M12 is equipped with data protection, redundancy,
dynamic degradation, and other such high-reliability technologies.
▍SPARC M12-1
CPU
■ Dynamic degradation of CPU
(in units of cache ways or CPU cores)
■● RAS functions (ECC, parity, retry, etc.)
Fan unit
■ Redundant configuration
● Active replacement
Built-in storage
■ Redundant configuration
(when RAID (*1) is configured)
● Active replacement (when
RAID (*1) is configured)
*1 For an HDD, it is when a software RAID/hardware RAID is configured. For an SSD, it is when a software RAID is configured.
Memory
■ Memory mirror
■ Memory patrol
■ Dynamic degradation of
memory (in units of pages)
■ Extended ECC
Power supply unit
■ Redundant configuration
● Active replacement
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Hardware as whole
■ Dual power feed
■ Redundant configuration of LAN
(by Oracle Solaris functions)
PCIe card
■ Redundant configuration
(when in multipath configuration)
XSCF
■● Log collection
■● Monitoring function
Legend:
■ Technology minimizing
shutdowns due to failure
● Technology minimizing
maintenance shutdowns
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▍SPARC M12-2/M12-2S
Memory
■ Memory mirror
■ Memory patrol
■ Dynamic degradation of memory
(in units of pages)
■ Extended ECC
CPU
■ Dynamic degradation of CPU
(in units of cache ways or CPU cores)
■● RAS functions (ECC, parity, retry, etc.)
Hardware as whole
■ Protection between CPUs by CRC (*1)
■ Dual power feed
■ Redundant configuration of pump
■ XSCF unit, console path, and path between domain and XSCF:
Redundant configuration (in SPARC M12-2S 2BB configuration
or larger)
■ Redundant configuration of LAN (by Oracle Solaris functions)
■ Redundant configuration of SAS controller
● Active addition and removal of SPARC M12-2S
PCIe card
■ Redundant configuration
(when in multipath configuration)
● Active replacement
Fan unit
■ Redundant configuration
● Active replacement
Built-in storage
■ Redundant configuration
(when RAID (*2) is configured)
● Active replacement
(when RAID (*2) is configured)
*1 Stands for Cyclic Redundancy Check.
The function mainly checks for errors in serial interface access such as reading or writing.
*2 For an HDD, it is when a software RAID/hardware RAID is configured. For an SSD, it is when a software RAID is configured.
Power supply unit
■ Redundant configuration
● Active replacement
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■● Log collection
■● Monitoring function
● Active replacement
(XSCF unit in SPARC M12-2S
2BB configuration or larger)
NEW
NEW
Legend:
■ Technology minimizing
shutdowns due to failure
● Technology minimizing
maintenance shutdowns
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The SPARC M12 supports active addition and removal of hardware and newly supports
other methods, such as active replacement of the XSCF unit.
Active addition and removal of the SPARC M12-2S
• In a building block configuration connecting multiple SPARC M12-2S units, you can expand and
reduce hardware without stopping the system.
Active replacement of the XSCF unit (in the SPARC M12-2S 2BB configuration
or larger)
• In a building block configuration, you can replace the XSCF unit without stopping the system.
Redundant configuration of the SAS controller
• The SPARC M12-2/M12-2S further improves reliability by the duplication of disks via different SAS
controllers with a software RAID.
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1.2.5 Safety
You can configure a highly reliable and secure system environment
by using Oracle Solaris.
The SPARC64 XII processor is equipped with an encryption function.
Integrated security facility for system protection
• The SPARC M12 supports the security functions provided by Oracle Solaris, such as ZFS and
verified boot.
Data encryption function of the Oracle Solaris ZFS file system
• You can encrypt (encode) business data and file system metadata by using the encryption framework
of Oracle Solaris.
Encryption function of Software On Chip (SWoC) (*1)
• The function is capable of high-speed encryption without using a dedicated adapter for encryption
processing, so there is neither an additional cost nor performance degradation.
*1 The SPARC64 XII processor is equipped with SWoC.
Oracle Solaris
ZFS data encryption
Software On Chip encryption
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Application
Secure system
environment
with Oracle Solaris
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1.2.6 Ecology
The power savings of the device have been achieved with a new implementation
technology. The SPARC M12 supports low power consumption to save energy through
power-saving design and energy-saving management.
Power Capping function that sets an upper limit on power consumption
• The function can set an upper limit on system power consumption according to the customer's electric
power conditions.
• After exceeding the set value and a certain period of time (grace period) has elapsed, the system is
suppressed to the maximum power consumption, with the frequency automatically controlled.
Electric
power
Grace period
Power Capping
setting value
Power consumption
at normal times
Power consumption when
Power Capping enabled
Time
Power Saving function that suppresses the power consumption of hardware that
has a low usage rate
• The function suppresses operation of hardware that has a low usage rate and reduces power
consumption by switching to power saving mode.
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2. External Views of the Chassis
This chapter shows external views of the chassis for each model.
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2. External Views of the Chassis
2.1 SPARC M12-1
Disk drive
Operation panel
Mode switch Power supply unit
USB port POWER switch
USB port
PCI Express slot
10GbE LAN port
Front view Rear view
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SAS port
XSCF-LAN port
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2. External Views of the Chassis
2.2 SPARC M12-2
Fan unit (*1) Disk drive
Operation panel
USB port
Mode switch
*1 You can check the fan unit by removing the front cover.
POWER switch
Front view
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XSCF USB port
Power supply unit
XSCF-LAN port
SAS port
PCI Express slot
10GbE LAN port
Rear view
USB port
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2. External Views of the Chassis
2.3 SPARC M12-2S
Fan unit (*1) Disk drive
Operation panel
BB-ID switch
*1 You can check the fan unit by removing the front cover.
Mode switch
POWER switch
Front view Rear view
USB port
XSCF USB port
XSCF DUAL
control port
XSCF BB
control port
XSCF-LAN port
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Power supply unit
10GbE LAN port
SAS port
Crossbar
unit
USB port
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2. External Views of the Chassis
2.4 PCI Expansion Unit (Expansion Option)
Fan unit (*1)
LED
*1 You can check the fan unit by removing the front cover.
Front view Rear view
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Power supply units
PCI Express slot
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3. System Specifications
This chapter describes the server and processor hardware
specifications.
For details on firmware and software, see "Chapter 1
Understanding an Overview of the SPARC M12/M10" in the Fujitsu
SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 System Operation and
Administration Guide.
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3. System Specifications
3.1 Server Specifications
Item SPARC M12-1 SPARC M12-2 SPARC M12-2S
Type Rack mount (1U) Rack mount (4U)
Number of connected BBs
Processor name SPARC64 XII
Frequency 3.2 GHz 3.9 GHz 4.25 GHz
Number of CPUs 1 2, maximum
Processor
Memory
Built-in
storage
PCIe
slot
*1 To mount a 64 GB DIMM, see "Notes on Memory" in the Fujitsu SPARC M12 Product Notes.
*2 If the OS versions of the control domain, root domains, and I/O domains are all Oracle Solaris 11 and the firmware version of SPARC M12-2/M12-2S is XCP 3040 or later. For other
combinations, see the following table.
Number of CPU cores 6 12 (per processor)
Number of threads 8, maximum (per core)
Primary cache memory 128 KB (instruction 64 KB + data 64 KB) (per core)
Secondary cache memory 512 KB (per core)
Tertiary cache memory 16 MB 32 MB (per processor)
Type DDR4-DIMM
DIMM capacity/single unit 8/16/32/64 GB (*1)
Capacity type 1 TB, maximum (*1) 2 TB, maximum (*1)
Mounted quantity 8 units (SAS-HDD or SAS-SSD), maximum
Capacity 7.2 TB, maximum
Built-in PCI Express 3.0 (8 lanes): 3 slots PCI Express 3.0 (8 lanes): 11 slots PCI Express 3.0 (8 lanes): 8 slots
Max. number of
slots (number of
connected PCI
expansion units)
OS Versions of the Control Domain, Root
Domains, and I/O Domains
If they are all Oracle Solaris 11 and SPARC
M12-2/M12-2S firmware version is XCP
3030 or earlier
If any of them are Oracle Solaris 10
1 CPU
mounted
2 CPUs
mounted
33 slots (3 units) (*2)
CPU(s)
Mounted
1 CPU 33 slots (3 units) 41 slots (3 units) 38 slots (3 units)
2 CPU - 71 slots (6 units) 58 slots (5 units)
1 CPU 23 slots (2 units) 31 slots (2 units) 28 slots (2 units)
2 CPU - 71 slots (6 units) 58 slots (5 units)
－
91 slots (8 units) (*2) 88 slots (8 units) (*2)
－
SPARC M12-1 SPARC M12-2 SPARC M12-2S
51 slots (4 units) (*2) 48 slots (4 units) (*2)
16 BBs, maximum
－
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3. System Specifications
3.1 Server Specifications (Continued)
Item SPARC M12-1 SPARC M12-2 SPARC M12-2S
I/O
interface
Redundant facility
Active replacement facility
Supported OS Oracle Solaris 10/11 or later
*1 When memory is mirrored
*2 When the disk is mirrored by software or the built-in hard RAID
*3 When the disk is mirrored by software
*4 When in a multipath configuration (Replacement may not be possible depending on the card type.)
*5 When two or more building blocks are configured
LAN 4 ports (10GBASE-T)
SAS 1 port (6 Gb)
USB 2 ports (USB 3.0: Rear, USB 2.0: Front)
Memory (*1), built-in disk drive (*2),
SSD (*3), power supply unit, fan
unit, PCIe card (*4)
Built-in disk drive (*2), SSD (*3),
power supply unit, fan unit
Memory (*1), built-in disk drive (*2),
SSD (*3), power supply unit, fan unit,
PCIe card (*4), VLLC pump
Built-in disk drive (*2), SSD (*3),
power supply unit, fan unit, PCIe
card (*4)
Memory (*1), built-in disk drive (*2), SSD
supply unit, fan unit, PCIe card (*4), XSCF
(*3), power supply unit, fan unit, PCIe
card (*4), VLLC pump, XSCF unit (*5)
Built-in disk drive (*2), SSD (*3), power
unit (*5)
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3. System Specifications
3.2 Processor Specifications
Item SPARC64 XII
Operating frequency 4.25 GHz, maximum
Technology 20 nm
Number of CPU cores 12, maximum
Number of threads 8
SIMD 2
Primary cache memory 64 KB x 2
Secondary cache memory 512 KB
Tertiary cache memory 32 MB, maximum
Memory connection mode Directly connected to DIMM
DIMM type DDR4
DIMM speed 2,400 MHz
I/O bandwidth 64 GB/s (bidirectional)
PCIe PCI Express 3.0
Number of PCIe ports 4
DVFS Supported
CPU core degradation Supported
DIMM degradation Supported
FTL lane degradation Supported
Power supply noise measure Operation-rate modulation, frequency
modulation
SWoC SIMD (Single Instruction Multiple
Data)
Decimal floating-point arithmetic
unit mounted
Encryption computation unit
mounted
Can process up to 64 values of 4-bit data
simultaneously per core
Conforms to IEEE 754-2008, standard for
decimal floating-point arithmetic operations
Supports AES, DES, 3DES, DH, DSA, ECC,
RSA, and SHA
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3. System Specifications
3.3 PCI Expansion Unit Specifications
Item PCI Expansion Unit
Height
Number of PCIe slots
Redundant facility
Active replacement facility
*1 Active replacement may not be possible depending on the PCIe card type.
*2 You can replace the board after disconnecting the link card connected to the PCI expansion unit or the physical
partition containing this link card. Use PCI Hot Plug to disconnect the card, or dynamic reconfiguration (DR) to
disconnect the physical partition.
Power supply unit, fan unit
Power supply unit, fan unit,
PCIe card (*1), link board (*2)
2U
11
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4. Document Map
Reference Guide (by Phase/Purpose)
This chapter shows the reference manuals for each work item from
SPARC M12 installation to operation/administration and system
expansion.
For a list of the manuals and their formal names, see "5. Document
List."
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4. Document Map Reference Guide (by Phase/Purpose)
Document Map
Planning Installation
Quick Guide (this document)
Getting Started Guide
Important Legal and Safety
Information
Safety and Compliance Guide
Software License Conditions
Security Guide
Common Installation Planning Manual
Product Notes
Installation Guide Installation Guide
PCI Card Installation Guide PCI Card Installation Guide
System Operation and Administration Guide
Operation
Expansion
Domain Configuration Guide
RCIL User Guide
XSCF Reference Manual
XSCF MIB and Trap Lists
External USB-DVD Drive User Guide
Service Manual
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4. Document Map Reference Guide (by Phase/Purpose)
4.1 Planning
a. Understanding an overview
• Check the SPARC M12 overview.
▶ Quick Guide (this document)
b. Installation planning
• Check the specifications and software license conditions.
▶ Getting Started Guide ▶ Important Legal and Safety Information
▶ Safety and Compliance Guide ▶ Security Guide
▶ Software License Conditions
• Before installing the system, confirm that the installation location meets the requirements.
▶ Common Installation Planning Manual ▶ Installation Guide
c. System design
• During system design, confirm the flow for system settings and system configuration.
▶ Installation Guide ▶ PCI Card Installation Guide
▶ System Operation and Administration Guide ▶ Domain Configuration Guide
▶ Product Notes
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4. Document Map Reference Guide (by Phase/Purpose)
4.2 Installation
a. Installation and connection
• Install and connect servers and peripheral devices according to the system configuration.
▶ Installation Guide ▶ PCI Card Installation Guide
b. Initial settings
• Before starting the system, perform the initial setup of the eXtended System Control
Facility (XSCF).
• Configure the power control and other settings affecting the entire system.
• Make settings to improve reliability by using memory mirroring and the hardware RAID
function.
▶ System Operation and Administration Guide ▶ Product Notes
c. System configuration
• If you are not going to use the preinstalled Oracle Solaris as is, install Oracle Solaris.
• You can configure a virtual environment by dividing the system into physical partitions
and logical domains.
▶ Domain Configuration Guide
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4. Document Map Reference Guide (by Phase/Purpose)
4.3 Operation
a. Daily management
• You need to understand the basic operation/administration operations for daily
management work such as backup.
The basic operations include logging in/out from the management console and
starting/stopping the system.
▶ System Operation and Administration Guide
b. Updating firmware/software
• Update firmware, Oracle VM Server for SPARC, and Oracle Solaris to the latest versions.
The updates require a service contract with Fujitsu's Support Desk.
▶ System Operation and Administration Guide
c. Failure diagnosis/unit replacement
• If an error message appears on the console or the CHECK LED on the server or a
peripheral device goes on, diagnose whether a failure has occurred.
• After a failure occurs, replace the faulty unit. The maintenance method varies with the
unit. A service engineer performs the maintenance work.
▶ Service Manual
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4. Document Map Reference Guide (by Phase/Purpose)
4.4 Expansion
a. Expanding with a PCI expansion unit/optional unit
• You can expand the number of PCIe slots by using the PCI expansion unit.
• You can expand the system by adding an optional unit, such as a memory module or
PCIe card.
▶ Installation Guide ▶ PCI Card Installation Guide
▶ Service Manual
b. Expanding resources
• You can add CPUs in units of one CPU core according to load increases by using the
CPU Activation function.
▶ System Operation and Administration Guide
c. Expanding/Reducing the system with a building block configuration
• In the building block method, you can flexibly expand/downscale the system by
expanding/reducing the SPARC M12-2S.
▶ Installation Guide ▶ System Operation and Administration Guide
▶ Domain Configuration Guide ▶ Service Manual
d. Changing the resource configuration
• You can change the virtual CPU, virtual memory, and virtual I/O configuration by using
the dynamic reconfiguration function of Oracle VM Server for SPARC.
▶ Domain Configuration Guide
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5. Document List
This chapter shows a list of documents related to the SPARC M12.
• Global site
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/products/computing/servers/unix/sparc/downloads/manuals/
• Japanese site
http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/unix/sparc/downloads/manual/
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5. Document List
SPARC M12 Document List 1/3
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 Product Notes
Describes the important and latest information regarding hardware, software, and documents. Be sure to read this document
before installation.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 Quick Guide (this document)
Provides an overview, including the system specifications and system configuration, and describes the manuals used with
each work item. The manuals cover the work from SPARC M12 installation to operation/administration and system expansion.
Check this document before reading the other documents.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 Getting Started Guide
Describes notes regarding export control regulations and how to reference other documents.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Important Legal and Safety Information
Describes software license agreements, user license agreements, and safety precautions.
Check this document before opening a software product package or installing the server.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Safety and Compliance Guide
Describes notes on server installation. Check this document before installing the server.
▍ Software License Conditions for Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10
Describes the software license conditions used.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Security Guide
Describes security guidelines for using the server.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC Servers/SPARC Enterprise/PRIMEQUEST Common Installation Planning Manual
Describes the requirements and concepts pertaining to installation planning and facility planning for the server.
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SPARC M12 Document List 2/3
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12-1 Installation Guide
Describes the prerequisite environmental conditions for SPARC M12-1 installation, the installation and initial setting
procedures used during installation, and the procedures for expansion/reduction after operation has begun.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12-2 Installation Guide
Describes the prerequisite environmental conditions for SPARC M12-2 installation, the installation and initial setting
procedures used during installation, and the procedures for expansion/reduction after operation has begun.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12-2S Installation Guide
Describes the prerequisite environmental conditions for SPARC M12-2S installation, the installation and initial setting
procedures used during installation, and the procedures for expansion/reduction after operation has begun.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 PCI Card Installation Guide
Describes the mounting rules for PCI cards mounted in the system.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 System Operation and Administration Guide
Describes items related to the management and maintenance work after operation has begun.
For domain settings, see the Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Domain Configuration Guide. For the
maintenance procedures for each field replaceable unit (FRU), see the Fujitsu SPARC M12-2/2S Service Manual or the PCI
Expansion Unit for Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Service Manual.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Domain Configuration Guide
Describes the knowledge and procedures required for configuring and managing physical partitions and logical domains,
among system operation and maintenance work.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 RCIL User Guide
Describes the Remote Cabinet Interface over LAN (RCIL) function, used to manage the power of I/O devices such as the
Fujitsu storage system ETERNUS from the SPARC M12/M10.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 XSCF Reference Manual
Describes how to use the commands provided with the mounted XSCF firmware.
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SPARC M12 Document List 3/3
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 XSCF MIB and Trap Lists
Describes, in lists, the Management Information Base (MIB) values and MIB Trap values used with the system.
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12-1 Service Manual
Describes the information to be checked in system maintenance of the SPARC M12-1 and the maintenance procedures for
each field replaceable unit (FRU).
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12-2/2S Service Manual
Describes the information to be checked in system maintenance of the SPARC M12-2/2S and the maintenance procedures for
each field replaceable unit (FRU).
▍ Crossbar Box for Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Service Manual
Describes the information to be checked in system maintenance of the crossbar box and the maintenance procedures for
each field replaceable unit (FRU).
▍ PCI Expansion Unit for Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Service Manual
Describes the information to be checked in system maintenance of the PCI expansion unit and the maintenance procedures
for each field replaceable unit (FRU).
▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Glossary
Lists and explains the terms used in these documents.
▍ Safe Backup by Regularly Cleaning and Replacing Tape Units and Media!
Describes tape media management, the installation environment, and cleaning operations, all of which tend to be overlooked
after a backup environment is configured.
▍ External USB-DVD Drive User Guide
Describes how to use a USB-DVD drive connected to the SPARC M12/M10.
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