Kontron MS2900 User Manual
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» Table of Contents «
1 Before You Get Started ..................................................................................................................5
1.1 About this Guide.....................................................................................................................5
1.2 Equipment You Need to Set Up Your System ................................................................................6
2 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................8
2.1 Preparing the System for Cabinet/Rack Installation .....................................................................8
2.2 Connecting Power Cords ...........................................................................................................9
2.3 Connecting I/O Cables ........................................................................................................... 11
3 First Power-Up ........................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Normal Behavior ................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Unexpected Behavior (Troubleshooting) ................................................................................... 14
3.3 Health and Status Indicators .................................................................................................. 15
4 Basic Configuration .................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Configuring Your System Network ............................................................................................ 17
Using Management Networking ....................................................................................... 17
4.1.1
Using a Serial Console .................................................................................................... 20 4.1.2
5 Running an Operating System ...................................................................................................... 24
5.1 First Boot-Up ....................................................................................................................... 24
5.2 Advanced: OS Installation ...................................................................................................... 24
5.3 BIOS Configuration ............................................................................................................... 24
6 Making Sure Your System is Up-to-Date ......................................................................................... 26
6.1 System Monitor .................................................................................................................... 26
Main Page Overview ....................................................................................................... 27 6.1.1
Right Side Panel - Information Views ............................................................................... 28 6.1.2
Right Side Panel - Software Upgrade Views ....................................................................... 30 6.1.3
Right Panel SYMbalance View (Nodes 7 and 9) ................................................................... 32 6.1.4
7 Additional Resources .................................................................................................................. 34
7.1 MS2900 Platform Documentation ............................................................................................ 34
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7.2 Contact Information .............................................................................................................. 34
Technical Support .......................................................................................................... 34 7.2.1
8 Trademarks and Copyright ............................................................................................................ 35
8.1 Copyright Notice ................................................................................................................... 35
8.2 Quality Standards ................................................................................................................. 35
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Figure 1: Components for Initial Set-Up ............................................................................................... 7
Figure 2: Attaching the Slide Rails to the Chassis .................................................................................. 9
Figure 3: Connecting the AC Power Cord and Grounding Cable ................................................................ 10
Figure 4: Connecting the DC Power Cord and Grounding Cable ................................................................ 10
Figure 5: Grounding Lug Positions ...................................................................................................... 11
Figure 6: MS2900 Front I/O Connections ............................................................................................. 12
Figure 7: RJ-45 to DB-9 Console Adapter ............................................................................................. 13
Figure 8: MS2900 Rear I/O Connections ............................................................................................... 13
Figure 9: MS2900 Front and Rear LEDs ................................................................................................. 16
Figure 10: IP Addresses ..................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 11: Hub and Processor Node Port Mapping ................................................................................. 19
Figure 12: System Monitor Login Page ................................................................................................. 26
Figure 13: System Monitor Main Page .................................................................................................. 27
Figure 14: System Monitor Main Page (Hub Information Example) ........................................................... 28
Figure 15: System Monitor Main Page (Processor Node Information Example) ........................................... 29
Figure 16: System Monitor Main Page (Hub System Upgrade Example) ..................................................... 30
Figure 17: System Monitor Main Page (Processor Node Software Upgrade Example) .................................... 31
Figure 18: One Click Upgrade Page (Processor Nodes Example) ................................................................ 32
Figure 19: SYMbalance Settings .......................................................................................................... 33
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1 Before You Get Started
Caution! The SYMKLOUD MS2900 Platform is ESD sensitive equipment. Users must observe precautions for
handling electrostatic discharge sensitive devices. Also, be sure to read the ‚Safety Instructions‛ section, in
Chapter 3 of the
1.1 About this Guide
This Quick Start Guide will assist you with getting up and running on your SYMKLOUD MS2900 Platform. The
guide addresses the following tasks:
» Setting up your system and powering it on
» Using the system management configuration features
» Starting to use the operating system
» Making sure you have the latest software and firmware versions
For more detailed information on these topics or additional features of the MS2900 platform, see all the
available documentation to select what you need on the Kontron portal at http://cbu.kontron.ca/
SYMKLOUD MS2900 Platform User’s Guide
before you handle the equipment.
NOTE: To ensure you have the latest information, always check the publication dates and version numbers of
the documentation on the portal to see if there is anything more recent than what you are working from.
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1.2 Equipment You Need to Set Up Your System
Figure 1 shows what you will need to get started. For instructions on how to install these components, see
Chapter 2, ‛Getting Started‛.
Depending on what you ordered for your new SYMKLOUD MS2900 system, you may have various cables,
accessories, or spare components with your shipment. For purposes of accomplishing the tasks described in
this guide, which is aimed at getting you up and running, you only need the following items from the box:
» The MS2900 system with any protective plastic or Styrofoam packaging removed
» The two rails that attach to the system chassis so it can be mounted in a cabinet/rack
» The RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter for use with a console connection
You may also need to supply the following equipment:
» Standard RJ-45 CAT5 cable (or better)
» An Internet connection
» The power cord(s) for your system: AC or DC, depending on what you ordered and if you have one
power supply unit (default) or an optional redundant power supply also
NOTE: The DC power supply ships with a mating connector that you will need to attach to the rear panel
before you power up the platform.
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Figure 1: Components for Initial Set-Up
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2 Getting Started
This chapter covers how to set up the MS2900 platform for installation in a cabinet/rack and how to connect
the cables.
2.1 Preparing the System for Cabinet/Rack Installation
The MS2900 platform comes with both front and rear mounting attachments. The front of the chassis has
brackets attached on each side for fastening the system in a cabinet/rack. The system also comes with two
slide rails to enable mounting at the rear of the cabinet/rack.
NOTE: Because the heaviest components in the chassis, i.e., the processor nodes and power supplies are in
the rear, using the slide rails and L-brackets for rear mounting is strongly recommended. This method will
provide the most stable and secure cabinet/rack installation.
The system has rear mounting flanges for the rails already in place on both sides of the chassis. No screws are
needed; just slide the rails between the flanges with the L-bracket facing the rear of the chassis. See Figure
2.
Depending on the width of the cabinet or rack you are using, the grounding lug on the left rear side of the
chassis may make this a tight fit. If the chassis doesn’t slide in easily, you may have to tilt or wiggle the
chassis to get it into the rack. If that doesn’t work, you can remove the grounding lug by unscrewing the two
fasteners and once you have the chassis in place, re-attaching the lug from the rear of the cabinet/rack. See
Figure 2.
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Figure 2: Attaching the Slide Rails to the Chassis
2.2 Connecting Power Cords
NOTE: When using a rack, wait to install the power cord(s) until after the system is in the rack.
Power cords are connected to the MS2900 platform as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 . MS2900 systems with
DC power supplies ship with a plastic bag containing the parts for assembling the proper connector. Printed
instructions for how to do this are also included in the bag.
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Figure 3: Connecting the AC Power Cord and Grounding Cable
Figure 4: Connecting the DC Power Cord and Grounding Cable
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In addition to plugging in the power cord, you must also attach the grounding wire on the connector to the
grounding lug on the chassis lower right side (from the back) for proper chassis enclosure safety grounding.
The grounding lug can be positioned sideways, parallel with the chassis side, or turned up, facing toward the
top of the chassis, as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Grounding Lug Positions
2.3 Connecting I/O Cables
The MS2900 platform provides I/O connections from both the front and rear of the chassis. There are two
10GbE uplink ports, two 10GbE stacking uplink ports, and eight 1GbE RJ-45 LAN ports (four for each
switch/ShMC hub,
console port and a management RJ-45 port.
front access only
) in the system. For each hub there is also front panel access for an RJ-45
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