Fujitsu Siemens Computers PRIMESTATION Series Manual
PRIMEPOWER, RM
PRIMESTATION
as LAN Console or System Management Console (SMC)
E. Hübner-Hatzel
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Paderborn
33094 Paderborn
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Edition October 2002
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Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Summary of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Functions supported as a LAN Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Functions supported as an SMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4PRIMESTATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 Preinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 PRIMESTATION hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2.1 Power ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2.2 Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2.3 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 Startup and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3.2 Unpacking and checking the delivery unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3.3 Installing the PRIMESTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.4 Overview of connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.4.1 Connecting the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4.2 Connecting the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4.3 Connecting devices with a serial or USB interface . . . . . . . 17
4.4.4 Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.4.5 Connecting the PRIMESTATION to the power supply . . . . . . 18
4.5 Operating the PRIMESTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5.1 Switching on/off the PRIMESTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5.1.1 System unit is switched off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5.1.2 System unit is in standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.5.1.3 System unit is switched on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.5.2 Displays on the system unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.5.3 Pre-installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.5.4 Hard disk partitioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.5.5 First booting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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5 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.1 Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.2 Remote Communication Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2.1 Connections on the rear of the RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.2.1.1 LAN connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.2.1.2 Serial port for connecting the console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2.2 Cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.2.3 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.2.3.1 Power ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.2.3.2 Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.2.3.3 Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.2.3.4 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.2.3.5 Conformity tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2.3.6 Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2.4 Switching on the RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.3 Installing software packages on the LAN Console . . . . . . . . 36
5.4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.4.1 Configuring the connected servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.4.1.1 Configuring the PRIMEPOWER systems (MR) . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.4.1.2 Configuring the RM systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.4.2 Configuring the LAN Console and RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.4.2.1 Initial configuration of the LAN Console and RCA . . . . . . . . 43
5.4.2.2 Configuring the LAN Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.4.2.3 Configuring the RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.4.2.4 New RCA ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.4.2.5 Connecting further RCAs to the LAN Console . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.4.2.6 Connecting another LAN Console to the RCA . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.4.2.7 Modifying the LAN Console and RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.4.3 Remote boot and installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.4.3.1 setup_RM_server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.4.3.2 bootpconf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.4.3.3 add_RM_client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.5 Operating the LAN Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5.6 Switching LAN Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.6.1 Planned switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.6.2 Switching because of problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.7 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.7.1 Log files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.7.2 Status information for the rtty monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.7.3 Configuration entries for the LAN Console . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.7.4 RCA system information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.8 Error situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2
5.8.1 No response from the RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.8.2 Failure to establish a connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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5.8.3 Disrupted RCA - LAN Console connection . . . . . . . . . . . 73
5.8.3.1 LAN connection disrupted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
5.8.3.2 No output in console window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5.8.4 Invalid password for RCA setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.9 RCA commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.9.1 Access rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5.9.2 List of commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5.9.2.1 Help command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5.9.2.2 Port commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5.9.2.3 Server commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
5.9.2.4 Show commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
5.9.2.5 User commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
6 PRIMESTATION as SMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
6.1 Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
6.2 Upgrading the PRIMESTATION to an SMC . . . . . . . . . . . 97
6.2.1 Hardware upgrade with 2 Fast Ethernet controllers . . . . . . . 98
6.2.2 Use of onboard eri LAN ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
6.3 System Console Software (SCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
6.3.1 Installing SCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
6.3.2 Operating the SCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7 Teleservice on PRIMESTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
7.1 Installation and generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
7.2 Generating the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
7.3 Selecting validated Teleservice modems . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
7.4 TeleCall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
7.4.1 Installing Telecall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
7.4.1.1 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
7.4.1.2 Software installation on the PRIMESTATION . . . . . . . . . . 113
7.4.1.3 Software installation on the RM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
7.4.1.4 Software installation on the PRIMEPOWER . . . . . . . . . . . 113
7.4.2 Generating the Telecall cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
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1 Preface
The PRIMEST A TION acts as a system console for one or more Fujitsu Siemens
Computers UNIX systems (RM or PRIMEPOWER systems). The server
systems are connected to the PRIMESTATION via V.24/Ethernet converter
located close to the system (max. 15m away) or in the system cabinets.
The PRIMESTATION is based on a high-performance SPARC processor in a
desktop model, which can also be installed and operated in a 19-inch rack using
a rack mounting kit. It is released for the following products:
– RM300/400/600 with Reliant UNIX
– PRIMEPOWER 100N/200/400/600/650/850 (Midrange Server, MR) with
Solaris
– PRIMEPOWER 800/1000/2000 (Enterprise Server, EP) with Solaris
This PRIMEST A TION can be used both as a LAN Console for midrange servers
and as a System Management Console (SMC) for enterprise servers.
The Teleservice port for all networked RM or PRIMEPOWER servers is
managed from the PRIMESTATION (teleservice gateway), which means that
only one line to the Service organization is required for all networked
RM/PRIMEPOWER servers.
Use as a LAN Console for midrange servers
This includes the RM models (300/400/600, ServerNode) and the
PRIMEPOWER midrange server models 100N/200/400/600/650/850. Genuine
LAN Console software is used on the PRIMESTATION for managing the server
systems. The Remote Communication Adapter (RCA) can be used as a
V.24/Ethernet converter. Up to 8 or 16 UNIX servers of Fujitsu Siemens
Computers - dependent on the RCA model - can be connected to this RCA.
Multiple RCAs can be installed. Up to 256 Fujitsu Siemens Computers UNIX
servers (MR) can be managed from the PRIMESTATION.
Use as a system management console (SMC) for enterprise servers
This includes the PRIMEPOWER server models 800/1000/2000. The
PRIMESTATION is used as a system management console (SMC) for these
PRIMEPOWER systems. The SPARC-based PRIMESTATION is a costeffective alternative to an SMC on the basis of a PRIMEPOWER 200 system
console. The PRIMEST ATION is equipped with additional hardware for use as
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an SMC. The SCS (System Console Software) software is used as well as the
Console Connection Units (CCU) as V.24/Ethernet converters in the system
cabinets.
If you have a GP7000 F midrange (M200/M400/M600) machine, all of the
PRIMEPOWER (MR) information applies to your machine also, because the
name GP7000F has been changed to PRIMEPOWER.
The midrange models referred to from both system families can be managed in
mixed mode from a PRIMESTATION with the same user interface. The
PRIMESTATION can be operated in parallel as both a LAN console and SMC
assuming the hardware and software configuration supports this.
It is not only possible to use the PRIMESTA TION in its console function but also
for (network-based) system administration, configuration, diagnostics and
software installation and distribution for one or more RM or PRIMEPOWER
(MR) servers. Furthermore, multiple clustered RM or PRIMEPOWER (MR)
servers can be configured, administered and monitored from one console.
Scope of delivery
The PRIMESTATION product consists of a SPARC-based processor with the
Solaris Version 8 operating system, the Solaris Media Kit.
LAN console software (see the chapter “PRIMESTATION as LAN Console”) or
system console software (see the chapter “PRIMESTATION as SMC”) should
be ordered separately.
I The RCA and PRIMESTATION must be ordered separately.
1.1 Target group
This manual is targeted at system administrators. Knowledge of Reliant UNIX
and Solaris systems is required. If any problems occur with the PRIMESTATION, the connected systems or the RCA during system operation, please
contact your local Service organization.
V LAN Console, RCA and SMC are not SIDATA-compatible
The PRIMEST ATION as LAN Console or SMC and RCA do not support
SIDATA, i.e. they must be installed and started up by a technician.
System administrators are given instructions on setting them up and
configuring them.
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I If you are working with a PRIMEPOWER 200 as SMC, you will find the
description in the SMC manual rather than in this one (see documentation on PRIMEPOWER 2000/1000/800 in the appendix).
1.2 Summary of contents
V Safety notes
It is essential to read the chapter “Safety notes” on page 5 before
starting to work with the PRIMESTATION. This chapter contains
essential information for proper installation and handling of this device.
This manual describes how to install the PRIMESTATION and the RCA and
explains how to configure and operate the PRIMESTATION as a LAN Console
or SMC.
The chapter “PRIMESTATION” on page 9 tells you everything about setting up
and connecting the PRIMESTATION as well as about the preinstallation and
hard disk partitioning.
The chapter “PRIMESTATION as LAN Console” on page 25 explains how to
install the RCA, cable it and start it up. It goes on to describe how to install the
software on the LAN Console from the CD-ROM and how to operate the LAN
Console and RCA. A remote boot/installation is also described. The chapter
also tells you how to replace a PRIMESTATION in the event of error and
provides support for troubleshooting and diagnostics.
The section “RCA commands” on page 75 contains a detailed description of the
commands for the RCA relevant for LAN Console functionality.
The chapter “PRIMEST ATION as SMC” on page 95 describes how to upgrade
a PRIMESTATION to an SMC and the SMC basic configuration.
The chapter “Teleserv ice on PR IMESTATION” on page 103 tells you how to
install and operate Teleservice and Telecall.
You will find other helpful information in the reference chapters “Glossary” on
page 117, “Related publications” on page 123 and “Index” at the end of the
manual.
I Please follow all instructions in the order they appear in this manual. You
will avoid problems by doing so and get along faster. Always pay
attention to the device-specific information that is supplied with the
various devices.
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1.3 Notational conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
Monospace This indicates system output, e.g. text on a CRT or
LCD screen (cathode ray tube / liquid crystal
display).
Bold
monospace font
Italics This indicates commands, file names, menu names
Bold This indicates emphasis in the text.
[Key] This indicates keys or key combinations in
This indicates user inputs in examples.
and inputs in continuous text.
continuous text.
I This indicates additional information and tips.
V Title This indicates information, which if not heeded may
jeopardize your health, the functioning of your
system or the security of your data.
Ê This indicates a step that you have to perform.
--> This indicates the last possible solution to a problem
or the last step in a flow chart.
● This character and the one below
– Symbolizes itemized lists.
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2 Safety notes
This section gives advice on safety that you have to heed when using your
PRIMESTATION and the RCA.
The devices comply with the relevant safety regulations for information
technology equipment, including electrical machines for use in office environments. Please contact your local sales offi ce or our Service organization if y ou
are in doubt about whether the device can be installed in the environment you
envisage. Also note the safety notes for RM and PRIMEPOWER (MR) and rack
systems.
V Radio Frequency Interference Statement PRIMESTATION
(see also the information in the section “Standards” on page 13 and
page 34)
● The following notice is for EU users only:
This is a product that meets class B of the European standard
EN55022.
● The following notice is for USA users only:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference.
V Radio Frequency Interference Statement RCA
(see also the information in the “T echnical specifications” on page 33 and
page 34)
● The following notice is for EU users only:
This is a product that meets European standard EN55022.
● The following notice is for USA users only:
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.
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V Safety notes
● Only transport the device in its original packaging or in other suitable
packaging, which will protect it against impact and jolts.
● Condensation may occur when the device is brought in from the cold
to its site of installation. Wait until the device has reached a stable
temperature and is absolutely dry before putting it into operation.
● Heed the ambient conditions described in the section “Environmental
conditions” on page 12 and for the RCA in the section “Technical
specifications” on page 33 before installing the device and putting it
into operation.
● This device features a safety-tested power cable and may only be
connected to a grounded socket.
● Make sure that the socket on the device or the mains socket on the
housing installation are readily accessible.
● The ON/OFF button does not isolate the device from the mains
voltage completely . To do this, you have to remove the plug from the
mains socket.
● In the case of system units that do not have a main switch, the
ON/OFF button does not disconnect the monitor socket from the
mains supply. A monitor connected to this socket must always be
switched off using its own ON/OFF button.
Safety note
● Lay cables in such a way that there is no danger of people tripping
over them and damaging them. When connecting the device, note the
information given in the section “Connections on the rear of the RCA”
on page 28.
● Do not connect or disconnect communication cables during a
thunderstorm.
● Make sure that no liquids penetrate the interior of the device (risk of
electric shock, short-circuit).
● In cases of emergency (e.g. damage to the housing, controls or
power cable, or penetration of liquid) turn the device of f immediately,
remove the mains plug and notify your sales office or our Service
organization.
● This device may only be repaired by authorized personnel. Unautho-
rized opening of the housing and inadequate repairs may pose a
considerable danger for users (electric shock, risk of ignition).
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3 Functionality
This manual describes the functionality of the PRIMESTATION as a LAN
Console or System Management Console (SMC) for UNIX/Solaris servers of
Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
The PRIMESTATION offers the following properties:
1. The PRIMESTATION can be used as a standalone computer system.
2. Input and output are handled via the monitor and keyboard of the
PRIMESTATION.
3. Teleservice connection.
4. The PRIMESTA TION can be equipped with LAN Console software and used
simultaneously as a console on RM and PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers and
with suitable hardware/software upgrades as an SMC for the
PRIMEPOWER enterprise server.
5. The DVD drive of the PRIMESTATION can be used for all connected
systems.
6. The PRIMESTATION can be used as cluster console in high availability
applications with RM an PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers. This may require
additional hardware and software components, which are not part of the
standard configuration of the PRIMESTATION. The console takes over the
function of monitoring the system cluster as a whole and the function of
system console for all connected RM and PRIMEPOWER servers.
3.1 Functions supported as a LAN Console
The PRIMESTATION as a LAN Console can be used to administer
UNIX/Solaris midrange (MR) servers of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. It offers
the following properties:
– It can be used for installation, configuration, admini stration, and diagnostics
management of one or more connected RM or PRIMEPOWER (MR)
servers.
– All functions of a character-oriented display , including IKDB (Internal Kernel
Debugger) and BDM (Board Debug Monitor) or OBP (Open Boot Prom)
Monitor and the rebooting of a system can be carried out from the
PRIMESTATION.
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– The xscon tool is used to select and represent one or more consoles of RM
and PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers.
– Support for WSA (Web-based System Administration)
– RM and PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers can also be booted and installed
remotely (via LAN).
3.2 Functions supported as an SMC
The PRIMESTATION can be used on PRIMEPOWER enterprise servers as a
System Management Console (SMC) (see also manuals for SMC and System
Console Software in the Related publications section):
– The SMC can check the hardware configuration and the operating status of
the PRIMEPOWER system.
– The SMC performs resource partitioning and in this way allows the shared
use of the processor and storage capacities of the PRIMEPOWER system.
– The SMC supports individual console displays for the different partitions.
– The SMC supports a power supply scheduling system, which allows the
selective switching on and off of the PRIMEPOWER system.
– The DVD drive on the SMC can be used across partitions. This means that
operating systems and applications can be install ed in every partiti on of the
PRIMEPOWER system.
– Clock tuning is performed for every partition of the PRIMEPOWER system
with the SMC clock via the Network Time Protocol (NTP).
– The SMC monitors the entire hardware of the PRIMEPOWER system. If an
error is detected, relevant information is displayed on the SMC. The system
administrator is then notified immediately by e-mail.
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4 PRIMESTATION
4.1 Preinstallation
The PRIMEST ATION can be used as a standalone system in desktop housing
with a desktop monitor, standard PC keyboard (German/International) and 3button mouse.
Figure 1: PRIMESTATION as a standalone system
A mounting frame is provided for installing the PRIMESTATION in a 19-inch
rack (3.5 height units), as well as a pull-out rack console with fold-away TFT
monitor (15”/35cm) and keyboard with touchpad.
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Figure 2: PRIMESTATION rack module
Figure 3: Fold-away monitor of PRIMESTATION in the rack
The power supply is enabled when the monitor is tilted open. At the same time,
a safety mechanism on the right hand rear side of the rack module prevents the
rack being pushed back in while the monitor is tilted open.
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4.2 PRIMESTATION hardware
The PRIMESTATION is equipped with the following hardware:
Hardware components Configuration/Performance
Processor 500MHz UltraSparc IIe
Main memory 256 MByte (max. 2 GByte possible)
Graphics controller Resolution of 1280x1024 pixels, 24-bit
color, VGA port
DVD drive 12x DVD/40x CD-ROM or better
Diskette drive 1.44 MByte
2 x Fast-Ethernet onboard 2 x 10/100 Mbits/s
2 x hard disks 2 x 20 GByte
2 x serial interfaces COM1 and COM2, DB9 Connector
COM2 for Teleservice
PS/2 interface for 3-button mouse for X-Windows
interface
PS/2 interface for Keyboard German/International
2 x USB
Audio on board
Table 1: PRIMESTATION hardware components
4.2.1 Power ratings
Mains voltage range
(switchable)
Rated frequency 50-60 Hz
Power consumption approx. 60 W
Power factor cosj 120V: >0.90
Table 2: Power ratings
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230V: >0.75
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V Different mains voltages
Note the different mains voltages in Anglo-American countries. You will
find details of this under “Connecting the PRIMESTATION to the power
supply” and for the RCA in the table “Power ratings” on page 33.
4.2.2 Environmental conditions
Environmental conditions for the PRIMESTATION
Climatic class Operation:
(acc. to EN 60721-3-x)
– Temperature (°C):
– Relative humidity (%):
– Height above sea-level (m):
Climatic class Transport:
(acc. to EN 60721-3-2)
– Temperature (°C):
– Relative humidity (%) at 30°C:
– Height above sea-level (m):
Physically active substances (operation): 3M2
Physical environmental conditions:
Operation
Transport
Required space for service activities:
– Minimum distance (mm)
Front:
Rear:
Table 3: Environmental conditions
3K3
5 – 40
5 – 85
3000
2K2
-25 – +60
15 – 98
3000
3M2
2M2
1000
1000
Dimensions and weight Desktop housing Rack module
Breadth (mm):
Depth (mm):
Height (mm):
Weight basic configuration (kg)
Weight SMC (kg)
Table 4: Dimensions and weight
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454
456
138
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12
449 (with panel 482.6)
456
138 (with panel 152)
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4.2.3 Standards
Product safety IEC60950; EN60950
UL60950;CSA60950-00
GS symbol
Immunity to radiation EN55024
Radiated inter-
ference
Approvals GS symbol;
Table 5: Standards
EN 55022-B; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3
FCC Class B
CSAUS; CE; CB certificate
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4.3 Startup and operation
The PRIMESTATION can be used as a LAN Console for one or more RM or
PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers. Up to 256 RM or PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers
can be administrated from one LAN Console.
The PRIMESTATION can also be used as an SMC for PRIMEPOWER enterprise servers. It is recommended to configure one SMC for every enterprise
server. The SMC should always be in the immediate proximity of the server to
allow better servicing.
V Caution
Please refer to the chapter “Safety notes” on page 5.
4.3.1 Scope of delivery
The PRIMESTATION product only consists of the system unit, power supply
cable (grounding type plug) and the Solaris Media Kit actually released for the
PRIMESTATION. The RCA, monitor, keyboard and mouse, the modem for
teleservice (see “Selecting validated Teleservice modems” on page 106) and
the requested cables are not part of the scope of delivery and have to be
ordered separately. The LAN Console software or System Console Software
(SCS) must also be ordered separately.
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4.3.2 Unpacking and checking the delivery unit
You should keep the original device packaging in case the device has to be
transported.
Ê Unpack all the parts.
Ê Check the package contents for visible transport damage.
Ê Check that the delivery matches the details on the delivery note.
If you discover transport damage or inconsistencies between the packaging unit
and the delivery note, inform your local sales office immediately.
4.3.3 Installing the PRIMESTATION
V Warning
Pay attention to the safety notes when installing the PRIMESTATION.
The PRIMESTATION should only be installed in a specially designated
position. This can be checked from the diagrams on the next pages.
The device should not be subjected to any extreme environmental condi-
tions (see section “Environmental conditions” on page 12). It should be
protected from dust, humidity and heat.
The must be at least 200 mm free space to the front and rear of the
system unit, so that the unit is adequately ventilated. The fan areas on
the monitor and system unit should not be covered.
Do not place any objects over 40 kg in weight on the system unit and do
not stack several system units above one another.
We recommend you position the devices on a non-slip surface. Because
different coatings and varnishes are used on furniture, it is entirely
possible that the plastic feet on the device could damage the surface.
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4.4 Overview of connections
The connections are located on the rear of the system unit.
Figure 4: Rear of the PRIMESTATION
Headphone-out (J1)
Line-out (J2)
Line-in (J3)
Serial
port B
USB0
Microphone-in (J4)
Video connector (J5)
PS/2 connector
mouse
PS/2 connector
keyboard
2
1
J24
J25
J23
3
port A
USB1Serial
Ethernet 0
connector
Ethernet 1
connector
AX1105 motherboard
PCI slots on the motherboard
PCI slot cover plate slot 4
Figure 5: Connections on the rear of the LAN Console
V Warning
The power plug must be pulled out!
The cables should neither be plugged in or unplugged during a thunder-
storm (electrical shock).
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Always unplug a cable by its plug. Do not pull on the cable its elf (damage
to plug or socket)!
I You have to install and c onfigure special software (e.g. drivers) for some
of the connected devices (see documentation for the connected device
and for the operating system).
4.4.1 Connecting the keyboard
The keyboard is not part of the scope of delivery of the PRIMESTA TION and has
to be ordered separately.
I Only use the keyboard cable supplied.
Ê Insert the round plug of the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the
system unit.
Ê Insert the other plug for the keyboard cable i nto the socket on the underside
of the keyboard.
Figure 6: Keyboard connections
4.4.2 Connecting the mouse
Ê Connect the mouse to the mouse port.
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4.4.3 Connecting devices with a serial or USB interface
Ê Connect the data cable to the external device.
Ê Connect the data cable of the external device to the corresponding interface
on the PRIMESTATION.
I Most devices that you connect to the serial or Universal Serial Bus (USB)
interface require special drivers. Many drivers are already included in
your operating system. If the required driver is not on the hard disk, you
have to install it from the diskette or CD-ROM, which was supplied with
the device or with the application program.
4.4.4 Connecting the monitor
The monitor is not part of the scope of delivery of the PRIMESTATION and has
to be ordered separately.
Ê Prepare the monitor as described in the Operating Manual for the monitor.
Ê Insert the data cable for the monitor into the monitor port of the PRIMES-
TATION (video connector J5 as shown in figure 5).
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Figure 7: Monitor connection
Ê Connect the power cable for the monitor, depending on the plug, to the
monitor socket on the system unit (1) or to the grounded power outlet (2).
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V Warning
You may only connect the power cable for the monitor to the monitor
socket on the system unit if the power consumption of the monitor is
less than 1.5 A (for 230 V) or 3 A (for 115 V). You will find the values
for the monitor’s power consumption in the technical data for the
monitor itself or in the Operating Manual for the monitor.
4.4.5 Connecting the PRIMESTATION to the power supply
Ê Check the power supply setting.
V Warning
The value displayed or indicated with the arrow must conform with the
local power supply:
115 = 100 V to 125 V 230 = 200 V to 240 V
Changing the power supply when it is set incorrectly
I Your PRIMES T A TION has a main switch on the rear of the s ystem unit in
addition to the ON/OFF button on the front. The power supply setting is
found beneath this switch.
Ê Unscrew the plug-in element at the groove (1), rotate it and insert it back into
place again.
100 V - 125 V 200 V - 240 V
1 1
Figure 8: Setting the power supply
1= groove for inserting the screwdriver
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Figure 9: Connector on system unit
Ê First connect the power cable for the system unit to the P RIMESTATION (1)
and then to the earthed power outlet (2).
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4.5 Operating the PRIMESTATION
4.5.1 Switching on/off the PRIMESTATION
The PRIMESTATION also has a main switch on the rear of the system unit in
addition to the ON/OFF button on the front.
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Figure 10: Switching on/off the PRIMESTATION
1=Main switch O=System unit is switched off
I=System unit is operational
2=On/off button
3=Power LED
4.5.1.1 System unit is switched off
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The main switch (1) is in position O, the power LED (3) is not lighting and the
ON/OFF button (2) is not functional.
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4.5.1.2 System unit is in standby mode
The main switch (1) is in position I and the power LED (3) is not lighting. You
can enable the PRIMEST ATION in this mode with the ON/OFF button (2). The
power LED (3) is described in greater detail in the next section.
4.5.1.3 System unit is switched on
The main switch (1) is in position I and the power LED (3) is lighting green. The
PRIMESTATION can be switched to standby mode using the ON/OFF button
(2).
To do this, press the ON/OFF button for 4 seconds.
I This should only happen from the OBP (Open Boot Prom) or in the event
of an error.
“init 5” should always be used under Solaris to shut down to standby
mode.
4.5.2 Displays on the system unit
4
1
2 3
Figure 11: Free-standing PRIMESTAT ION
1. Power LED
If the power LED is lighting green, the PRIMESTATION is switched on.
The system then switches to the OBP or Solaris is started.
2. Hard disk indicator
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The indicator lights when the hard disk drive of the PRIMESTATION is
accessed.
3. Message indicator
This indicator is intended for future applications.
4. DVD-ROM indicator
The indicator lights when the DVD-ROM drive of the PRIMESTATION is
accessed.
5. Diskette indicator
The indicator lights when the diskette drive of the PRIMESTATION is
accessed. The diskette must not be removed under any circumstances while
the indicator is lighting.
4.5.3 Pre-installation
The PRIMESTATION is pre-installed as follows:
Component Pre-installation
Operating system Solaris 8 (entire distribution plus OEM
support 64 bit) incl. Disksuite, SUNVTS™
Patches regard patches as necessary
Teleservice V4.0
Language German
(English is installed automatically as well)
Table 6: Pre-installing the PRIMESTATION
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4.5.4 Hard disk partitioning
The following hard disk partitioning is predefined:
Partition Fold er Hard disk partitioning 20 GByte
0 /(root) overlap - (swap+Partition 6 + Partition 7)
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overlap - (swap + 32 MByte)
1 swap 512 MByte
2 overlap Entire disk
3
4
5
6 16 MByte as metadevice
7 16 MByte as metadevice
Table 7: Hard disk partitioning
This hard disk arrangement allows use both as a LAN Console and as an SMC
on PRIMEPOWER enterprise servers.
I The table “Pre-installing the PRIMEST ATION” on page 22 and the table
“Hard disk partitioning” should be referenced for performing a reinstallation. This will save you repartitioning when using the PRIMESTA T ION
as an SMC.
I Solaris 8 4/01 should always be reinstalled using the accompanying
start CD “Operating Environment Installation CD for use with
Solaris 8 4/01 Operating Environment”.
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4.5.5 First booting
Identification
When the system boots for the first time, parameters for identification like host
name, network, time zone and root password are required.
Language setting
When the Solaris operating system has booted and signed off, a mask appears
prompting the user name. The desired language can be chosen in the following
menu:
Desktop Login --> Options --> Languages
Once you have entered the password, the CDE (Common Desktop
Environment) is started.
All other parameters are set using the usual Solaris tools.
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