Netra™T1
AC200 and DC200 Server
User’s Guide
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Contents
Part I Installation and Configuration
1. Introduction 1-1
1.1 Overview of the Netra T1 Server 1-2
1.2 Contents of the Ship Kit 1-3
1.3 Optional Hardware and Software 1-5
1.4 Front Panel 1-6
1.5 Back Panel 1-7
1.6 The Fans Inside the Netra T1 Server 1-8
1.7 Tools You Need for Installation 1-8
1.8 Environmental Specifications 1-9
1.8.1 Tolerance of Environmental Conditions 1-9
1.8.2 Acoustic Noise Generated by the Netra T1 Server 1-9
1.8.3 Environmental Compliance Information 1-9
1.9 Choosing Between a Rack and a Cabinet 1-10
2. Power and Cooling 2-1
2.1 Operating Power Limits and Ranges 2-2
2.2 Power Consumption 2-3
2.3 Estimating Heat Dissipation 2-4
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3. Using DC Power 3-1
3.1 Grounding the Netra T1 DC200 Server 3-2
3.2 Assembling the DC Power Connectors 3-3
3.2.1 The Insulated Conductors You Need to Use 3-3
3.2.2 Assembling the DC Input Power Cable 3-3
3.2.3 Installing the Strain Relief Housings 3-6
4. Installing Optional Hardware Components 4-1
4.1 Installing and Removing Hot-Pluggable Hard Disk Drives 4-2
4.2 Opening the Netra T1 Server 4-4
4.3 Identifying Server Components 4-6
4.4 Installing and Removing a CD-ROM Drive 4-7
4.4.1 Installing a CD-ROM Drive 4-7
4.4.2 Removing a CD-ROM Drive 4-9
4.5 Installing and Removing Memory 4-9
4.6 Installing and Removing a PCI Card 4-11
4.6.1 Installing a PCI Card 4-11
4.6.2 Removing a PCI Card 4-14
4.7 Replacing the Server ’s Top Cover 4-15
5. Installing the Server Into a Rack 5-1
5.1 Installing Into a 19-Inch Four-Post Rack 5-2
5.1.1 The 19-Inch Rackmounting Kit 5-2
5.1.2 Assembling the Slides and Mounting the Server 5-3
5.1.3 Fitting the Cable Management Bracket 5-10
5.1.4 Tips for Using a Sun StorEdge 72-inch Rack 5-11
5.2 Installing Into a Two-Post Relay Rack 5-12
5.2.1 The Fixed Mounting Bracket Kit 5-12
5.2.2 Attaching the Fixed Mounting Brackets 5-12
6. Connecting the Cables 6-1
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6.1 Connecting the Cables to the Server 6-2
6.2 Using a Single DC Power Cord 6-4
6.3 Setting Up Serial Connections 6-4
6.3.1 Connecting to a Terminal Server 6-6
6.3.2 Using a DB-25 Adapter for Your Serial Link 6-8
6.3.3 Using a DB-9 Adapter for Your Serial Link 6-9
6.3.4 Settings for the Serial Connections 6-10
6.4 Connecting to the Netra T1 Server From a Laptop Running Microsoft
Windows 6-10
6.4.1 Connecting the Netra T1 Server to the Laptop 6-10
6.4.2 Using Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal 6-12
7. Powering On the Netra T1 Server 7-1
7.1 Preparing to Configure the Server 7-2
7.1.1 Configuring Using a Terminal Server 7-2
7.1.2 Configuring From a Terminal or Workstation 7-2
7.2 Powering On the Server 7-3
7.2.1 PoweringOnfortheFirstTimeWith theServer’s Details Registered
at a Name Server 7-3
7.2.2 Powering On the Server for the First Time Without Having Its
Details Registered 7-4
7.2.3 Powering On a Standalone Server for the First Time 7-6
7.2.4 Clearing Your Configuration and Starting Again 7-7
7.3 Using the Power (On/Standby) Switch 7-8
Part II Remote and Local Management
8. Managing the Netra T1 Server From the lom> Prompt 8-1
8.1 Introduction to Lights-Out Management 8-2
8.2 Powering On or Resetting the Server From the LOMlite2 Shell 8-3
8.2.1 Powering the Server On or Down to Standby Mode 8-4
8.2.2 Displaying the lom> Prompt 8-4
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8.2.3 Exiting From the lom> Prompt 8-5
8.2.4 Resetting the Server 8-5
8.2.5 Displaying the ok or kadb Prompt 8-6
8.2.6 Controlling the Server’s Booting Behavior 8-6
8.3 Monitoring the Server From the LOMlite2 Shell 8-8
8.3.1 Checking How Long the Server Has Been Running 8-8
8.3.2 Checking the Current Status of All Components 8-8
8.3.3 Viewing the LOMlite2 Device’s Event Log 8-10
8.3.4 Checking That a Component Has Been Fixed 8-12
8.4 Setting Up LOMlite2 Privileges for Named Users 8-13
8.4.1 Permissions Available for LOMlite2 Users 8-13
8.4.2 Creating a LOMlite2 User Account 8-14
8.4.3 Specifying the Password for a LOMlite2 User Account 8-14
8.4.4 Viewing Details of a LOMlite2 User Account 8-15
8.4.5 Changing Your Own User Password 8-15
8.4.6 Deleting a LOMlite2 User Account 8-15
8.4.7 Specifying Permissions for a Named User 8-16
8.4.8 Quitting a LOMlite2 Named User Session 8-17
8.5 Setting the LOMlite2 Device’s Configurable Variables 8-17
8.5.1 Turning the Fault LED on 8-17
8.5.2 Turning the Fault LED off 8-17
8.5.3 Setting the alarmon n Software Flag 8-18
8.5.4 Setting the alarmoff n Software Flag 8-18
8.5.5 Stopping the LOMlite2 Sending Event Reports to the Serial
A/LOM port 8-18
8.6 Separating the LOMlite2 From the Console on the Serial A/LOM Port 819
8.6.1 Dedicating Serial A/LOM to the LOMlite2 8-19
8.6.2 Sharing Serial A/LOM Between the LOMlite2 and the Console 8-
20
8.7 Viewing the Event Reports That the LOMlite2 Sends to syslogd 8-20
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8.8 The LOMlite2 Shell Command List 8-21
8.9 Checking the Status of the Server ’s Fans 8-24
9. Managing the Netra T1 Server From the Solaris Prompt 9-1
9.1 Monitoring the System From Solaris 9-2
9.1.1 Viewing Online LOMlite2 Documentation 9-2
9.1.2 Checking the Power Supply Unit (lom -p) 9-2
9.1.3 Checking the Fans (lom -f) 9-3
9.1.4 Checking the Supply Rail Voltages and Internal Circuit Breakers
(lom -v) 9-3
9.1.5 Checking the Internal Temperature (lom -t) 9-4
9.1.6 Checking the Status of the Fault LED and Alarms (lom -l) 9-5
9.1.7 Changing the LOMlite2 Automatic Server Restart Configuration
(lom -w) 9-5
9.1.8 Viewing the Configuration of the LOMlite2 Device (lom -c) 9-6
9.1.9 Viewing All Component Status Data With the LOMlite2 Device’s
Configuration Data (lom -a) 9-6
9.1.10 Viewing the Event Log (lom -e) 9-7
9.2 Configuring Automatic Server Restart (ASR) 9-8
9.2.1 Configuring the LOMlite2 Watchdog to Restart the System After a
Lockup 9-8
9.2.2 Enabling the LOMlite2 Watchdog Process From Your Own Script or
Command (lom -W on) 9-9
9.2.3 Setting the Hardware Reset Option From a Script or Command
(lom -R on) 9-10
9.3 Other LOM Tasks You Can Perform From Solaris 9-11
9.3.1 Turning Alarms On and Off (lom -A) 9-11
9.3.2 Turning the Fault LED On and Off (lom -F) 9-11
9.3.3 Changing the First Character of the Sequence for Escaping to the
lom> Prompt (lom -X) 9-12
9.3.4 Stopping the LOMlite2 from Sending Reports to the Serial A/LOM
Port (lom -E off) 9-12
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9.3.5 Removing Driver Protection From the LOMlite2 Driver (lom -U)
9-13
9.3.6 Making the LOMlite2 Interface Backward Compatible (lom -B)
9-14
9.3.7 Upgrading the LOMlite2 Firmware
(lom -G filename) 9-14
Part III Troubleshooting and Maintenance
10. Troubleshooting 10-1
10.1 Solutions to Problems You Might Encounter 10-2
10.2 Interpreting the Front and Back Panel LEDs 10-4
11. Replacing a Server or Replacing Individual Components 11-1
11.1 Replacing a Server 11-2
11.2 Field Replaceable Units 11-4
11.3 Replacing the Memory Card Reader for the System Configuration Card
11-5
11.4 Replacing the CD-ROM Drive, Cable, and Paddleboard 11-7
11.5 Replacing the NVRAM Chip 11-9
11.6 Replacing the System Board 11-12
11.6.1 Removing the Old System Board 11-12
11.6.2 Installing the New System Board 11-13
11.7 Replacing the Power Supply Unit 11-15
11.8 Replacing the Rear Fan Subassembly (Fans 1 and 2) 11-17
11.9 Replacing Fan 3 (CPU Fan) 11-19
Part IV Appendixes
A. Configuring the LOMlite2 Device Driver A-1
A.1 The LOMlite2 Device Driver A-2
A.2 Configuring the LOMlite2 Device Driver A-3
B. System Board Jumper Settings B-1
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Index 1
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Figures
FIGURE 1-1 The Netra T1 Server 1-2
FIGURE 1-2 Contents of the Ship Kit 1-4
FIGURE 1-3 The Front Panel of the Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 Servers 1-6
FIGURE 1-4 The Back Panel of the Netra T1 AC200 Server 1-7
FIGURE 1-5 The Back Panel of the Netra T1 DC200 Server 1-7
FIGURE 3-1 The Location of the Grounding Studs for Connecting the Two-Hole Lug 3-2
FIGURE 3-2 Stripping the Insulation From the Wire 3-4
FIGURE 3-3 Opening the DC Connector Cage Clamp (Lever Method) 3-4
FIGURE 3-4 Opening the DC Connector Cage Clamp (Screwdriver Method) 3-5
FIGURE 3-5 Assembling the DC Input Power Cable 3-5
FIGURE 3-6 Inserting the Bottom Portion of the Strain Relief Housing 3-6
FIGURE 3-7 Routing the Wires Out of the Strain Relief Housing 3-7
FIGURE 3-8 Securing the Wires to the Strain Relief Housing 3-7
FIGURE 3-9 Assembling the Strain Relief Housing 3-8
FIGURE 4-1 Inserting and Removing Hard Disks 4-3
FIGURE 4-2 Using the Antistatic Wrist Strap Supplied With the Server 4-4
FIGURE 4-3 Removing the Top Cover 4-5
FIGURE 4-4 Components of the Netra T1 Server 4-6
FIGURE 4-5 Installing an Internal CD-ROM Drive 4-8
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FIGURE 4-6 Installing Memory into a Socket on the System Board 4-10
FIGURE 4-7 The Rotating Retention Bracket and the Position of a PCI Card 4-12
FIGURE 4-8 Using the PCI Card Retainer, Slide Support Rail, and Plastic Bracket 4-13
FIGURE 4-9 Replacing the Top Cover 4-15
FIGURE 5-1 Cable Management Bracket 5-2
FIGURE 5-2 Positioning the Slide Mounts for a Sun StorEdge 72-Inch Tall Rack 5-3
FIGURE 5-3 Positioning the Slide Mounts for a Standard 19-Inch Wide Rack 5-3
FIGURE 5-4 Fastening the Slide Mounts to a Sun StorEdge 72-inch Tall Rack – Rear View (Side Panels
Removed for Clarity) 5-5
FIGURE 5-5 Fastening the Slide Mounts to a Sun StorEdge 72-inch Expansion Rack – Front View (Side
Panels Removed for Clarity) 5-6
FIGURE 5-6 Fastening the Slide Mounts to a Standard 19-inch Rack 5-7
FIGURE 5-7 Sliding the Netra T1 Server Into a Standard 19-Inch Rack 5-8
FIGURE 5-8 Adjusting the Slide Mounts and Screwing the Server Into the Rack 5-9
FIGURE 5-9 Fitting the Cable Management Bracket to a Sun StorEdge or a Standard 19-Inch Rack 5-10
FIGURE 5-10 Removing the Thumbscrew Brackets 5-12
FIGURE 5-11 Fitting the Fixed Mounting Brackets 5-13
FIGURE 5-12 The Netra T1 Server Installed in a Two-Post Rack 5-14
FIGURE 6-1 Connecting the Cables to the Netra T1 AC200 Server 6-2
FIGURE 6-2 Connecting the Cables to the Netra T1 DC200 Server 6-2
FIGURE 6-3 Patch Panel Connection Between a Cisco L2511 and a Netra T1 Server 6-6
FIGURE 6-4 Serial Port Pins 1 to 8 6-7
FIGURE 6-5 Pins 1 to 8 on the Serial Ports 6-8
FIGURE 6-6 Pins 1 to 8 on the Serial Ports 6-9
FIGURE 1 Connecting the Netra T1 Server to the Serial Port on a Laptop 6-11
FIGURE 7-1 Netra T1 DC200 Server Power (On/Standby) Switch 7-8
FIGURE 7-2 Netra T1 AC200 Server Power (On/Standby) Switch 7-8
FIGURE 8-1 The Location of the Lights-Out Management Device on the System Board 8-2
FIGURE 8-2 Sample Output From the environment Command 8-9
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FIGURE 8-3 Sample LOMlite2 Device Event Log (Oldest Event Reported First) 8-10
FIGURE 8-4 Locations of Fans 1, 2, 3, and 4 8-24
FIGURE 9-1 Sample LOMlite2 Device Event Log (Oldest Event Reported First) 9-7
FIGURE 10-1 Front Panel Power and Fault LEDs 10-5
FIGURE 10-2 Back Panel Ethernet Link, Fault and Power LEDs 10-5
FIGURE 11-1 Replacing the System Configuration Card 11-3
FIGURE 11-2 Removing the System Configuration Card Reader 11-6
FIGURE 11-3 Replacing the CD-ROM Paddleboard 11-8
FIGURE 11-4 The Location of the NVRAM Chip 11-10
FIGURE 11-5 Replacing the NVRAM Chip 11-11
FIGURE 11-6 The System Board 11-14
FIGURE 11-7 Replacing the Power Supply Unit 11-16
FIGURE 11-8 Replacing the Rear Fan Subassembly (Fans 1 and 2) 11-18
FIGURE 11-9 Pressing Down on the Long Arm of the Clip to Remove Fan 3 11-20
FIGURE B-1 System Board Jumper Locations and Default Settings B-3
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Tables
TABLE 1-1 Contents of the Ship Kit 1-3
TABLE 1-2 Customer-Installable Hardware and Software Available for Netra T1 Servers 1-5
TABLE 2-1 Operating Power Limits and Ranges for Netra T1 Servers 2-2
TABLE 2-2 Power Consumption for the Available Configurations of the Netra T1 Server 2-3
TABLE 5-1 19-inch Rackmounting Kit 5-2
TABLE 5-2 Fixed Mounting Bracket Kit 5-12
TABLE 6-1 Serial Port Connection to a Terminal Server 6-7
TABLE 6-2 Pin Crossovers in the Sun DB-25 (25-pin) Adapter 6-8
TABLE 6-3 Pin Crossovers for a DB-9 (9-pin) Adapter 6-9
TABLE 6-4 Default Settings for Connecting to the Serial A/LOM or Serial B Port 6-10
TABLE 6-5 Crossovers Inside the 25x9-way D-type Female-to-Female Adapter 6-11
TABLE 8-1 Boot Modes 8-7
TABLE 8-2 LOM Commands 8-21
TABLE 11-1 FRUs Available for the Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 Servers 11-4
TABLE A-1 LOM Configuration File Parameters A-3
TABLE B-1 Factory-Default Jumper Settings B-2
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Preface
The Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 Server User’s Guide describes how to install, manage,
and maintain the Netra
system administrators who have experience in setting up networked Solaris
servers.
TM
T1 AC200 and DC200 servers. The manual is intended for
TM
How This Book Is Organized
Part I Installation and Configuration
Chapter 1 introduces the Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 servers, lists the customer-
installable hardware and software components available for them, and identifies the
main features of the servers’ front and back panels.
Chapter 2 provides information about the power and cooling requirements for the
Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 servers.
Chapter 3 describes how to assemble the DC input power cable.
Chapter 4 describes how to install optional (hot-pluggable) hard disk drives and
also how to open a Netra T1 server, identify its components, and install a CD-ROM
drive, memory DIMMs, and a PCI expansion card.
Chapter 5 describes how to install a Netra T1 server into different types of racks.
Chapter 6 describes how to connect the cables and set up serial connections to a
Netra T1 server.
Chapter 7 describes how to perform the initial power-on and configuration of a
Netra T1 server.
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Part II Remote and Local Management
Chapter 8 describes how to use the LOMlite2 shell to power the server on and off or
reset it remotely. It also describes how to use this shell to view status information
about the server’s fans, power supply, supply rails, operating temperature, and
internal circuit breakers.
Chapter 9 describes how to use the LOMlite2-specific Solaris commands to monitor
and manage the system. This chapter also explains how to configure the LOMlite2
device to restart the Netra T1 server automatically after a system lockup.
Part III Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Chapter 10 lists some problems that you might encounter while setting up or using
a Netra T1 server and tells you how to solve them. It also describes the server’s
LEDs.
Chapter 11 lists the field-replaceable units (FRUs) that you can order for Netra T1
AC200 and DC200 servers.
Part IV Appendixes
Appendix A describes the parameters you can configure in the LOMlite2 driver
configuration file.
Appendix B provides the locations and the factory default settings of the jumpers on
the system board.
Using Solaris Commands
This document does not contain information on basic Solaris commands and
procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring
devices.
See one or more of the following for this information:
■ AnswerBook2™ online documentation for the Solaris software environment
■ Other software documentation that you received with your system
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Typographic Conventions
Typeface Meaning Examples
AaBbCc123 The names of commands, files,
and directories; on-screen
computer output
Edit your .login file.
Use ls -a to list all files.
% You have mail.
AaBbCc123 What you type, when
contrasted with on-screen
computer output
AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or
terms, words to be emphasized
Command-line variable;
replace with a real name or
value
% su
Password:
Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.
These are called class options.
You must be superuser to do this.
To delete a file, type rm filename.
Shell Prompts
Shell Prompt
C shell machine_name%
C shell superuser machine_name#
Bourne shell and Korn shell $
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser #
LOM shell lom>
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Safety Precautions
For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your
equipment:
■ Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment.
■ Never push objects of any kind through openings in the equipment. Dangerous
voltages may be present. Conductive foreign objects can produce a short circuit
that could cause fire, electric shock, or damage to your equipment.
Symbols
The following symbols may appear in this manual:
Caution – There is a risk of personal injury and equipment damage. Follow the
instructions.
Caution – Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electric shock and
danger to personal health, follow the instructions.
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PART
I Installation and Configuration
CHAPTER
1
Introduction
This chapter lists the features of the Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 servers, the contents
of the ship kit, and the optional hardware and software that is available for them. It
also describes the front and back panels, lists the tools you will need to use to install
a server, and describes the servers’ tolerance of, or suitability for, various
environmental conditions. Finally, the chapter offers some guidance to help you
decide whether to mount the system in a rack or a cabinet.
The chapter contains the following sections:
■ Section 1.1, “Overview of the Netra T1 Server” on page 1-2
■ Section 1.2, “Contents of the Ship Kit” on page 1-3
■ Section 1.3, “Optional Hardware and Software” on page 1-5
■ Section 1.4, “Front Panel” on page 1-6
■ Section 1.5, “Back Panel” on page 1-7
■ Section 1.6, “The Fans Inside the Netra T1 Server” on page 1-8
■ Section 1.8, “Environmental Specifications” on page 1-9
■ Section 1.9, “Choosing Between a Rack and a Cabinet” on page 1-10
1-1
1.1 Overview of the Netra T1 Server
FIGURE 1-1 The Netra T1 Server
The Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 servers are single-processor, thin (1 U) servers
designed primarily for use by telecommunications carriers and internet service
providers. They are also suitable for use within corporate customer networks,
wherever there is a need to maximize the density of high-performance Solaris
servers.
The Netra T1 AC200 server is powered by an AC supply. The Netra T1 DC200 server
is powered by –48VDC/–60VDC supplies. This is the only difference between the
two models.
The Netra T1 server has the following features:
■ Rackmounting enclosure with single power supply
■ UltraSPARC
■ Four DIMM sockets accepting 256- or 512-Mbyte PC133 memory modules (giving
TM
IIe 500 MHz processor
a maximum of 2 Gbytes of memory)
■ One 33-MHz, 32-bit, 5V PCI card slot
■ Two 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports
■ Console/Lights Out Management (LOM) RJ-45 serial port
■ Second RJ-45 serial port
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■ Support for up to two low-profile, 3.5-inch Fast-40 (Ultra2SCSI) disks
■ Support for a low-profile ATAPI CD-ROM drive
■ Support for up to two USB connections
■ External Fast-40 (Ultra2SCSI) Multimode 68-pin port
The Netra T1 server is designed to be rackmounted. Its components are housed in a
casing with the following dimensions:
■ Height: 43.6 mm (1.72 inches)
■ Width: 436.7 mm (17.2 inches)
■ Depth: 478 mm (18.8 inches)
■ Weight (when all option modules are installed): 10 kg (22 lb)
1.2 Contents of the Ship Kit
TABLE1-1 Contents of the Ship Kit
Item Quantity Part Number
19-inch rackmounting brackets 4 340-5819-02
Cable management bracket 1 340-6151-01
Sun slide rail 2 540-4362-01
RJ-45 to RJ-45 patch cable for Ethernet or serial connection 2 530-2093-01
RJ-45 to DB-25 adapter 1 530-2889-02
DC connector kit (for Netra T1 DC200 systems only) 1 565-1644-01
10-32 UNF Sun rackmounting screw kit 1 565-1645-01
Side-mounting bracket screw kit 1 565-1654-01
Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 Server User’s Guide 1 806-5978-10
Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 Server Safety and Compliance Guide 1 806-6135-10
Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 Server Product Notes 1 806-6134-1x
Chapter 1 Introduction 1-3
FIGURE 1-2 Contents of the Ship Kit
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1.3 Optional Hardware and Software
TABLE 1-2 lists the customer-installable hardware components and software packages
that are available for the Netra T1 server. To order them, contact your local Sun sales
representative.
Note – The 256- and 512-Mbyte DIMMs available for use in the Netra T1 AC200 and
DC200 servers cannot be used in Netra t1 Model 100 or 105 servers.
TABLE1-2 Customer-Installable Hardware and Software Available for Netra T1 Servers
Optional Components Part Number
19-inch rackmount kit X7085A
23-inch rackmount kit X6966A
24-inch rackmount kit X6967A
600-mm rackmount kit X6968A
Internal CD-ROM drive X7088A
18-Gbyte hard disk X5239A
36-Gbyte hard disk X5244A
256-Mbyte DIMM X7091A
512-Mbyte DIMM X7092A
Power splitter cable X7098A
5-pack serial port adapter X6973A
Gigabit Ethernet PCI Adapter 2.0 X1141A
FastEthernet 10/100Base-T F/W UltraSCSI PCI Adapter 1.0 X1032A
FastEthernet 10/100Base-T PCI Adapter 2.0 X1033A
Quad FastEthernet PCI Adapter (QFE) X1034A
High-Speed Serial Interface PCI Adapter 2.0 X1155A
ATM PCI Adapter 4.0 (155-Mbps Multi-Mode Fiber Interface) X1157A
ATM PCI Adapter 4.0 (155-Mbps UTP Interface) X1158A
Dual-Channel UltraSCSI Differential PCI Host Adapter X6541A
Serial Asynchronous Interface PCI Adapter X2156A
Chapter 1 Introduction 1-5
TABLE1-2 Customer-Installable Hardware and Software Available for Netra T1 Servers
Optional Components Part Number
Crypto Accelerator PCI Adapter X1133A
Single-Loop FC-AL PCI Host Adapter X6729A
Gigabit Ethernet and FC-AL PCI Adapter X2069A
1.4 Front Panel
Power LED
Fault LED
CD-ROM drive bay
FIGURE 1-3 The Front Panel of the Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 Servers
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1.5 Back Panel
FIGURE 1-4 shows the components on the Netra T1 AC200 server’s back panel.
Power (On/Standby) switch
AC power
inlet
Serial A/LOM
port
Ethernet
ports
Optional PCI card
Grounding
studs
FIGURE 1-4 The Back Panel of the Netra T1 AC200 Server
FIGURE 1-5 shows the components on the Netra T1 DC200 server’s back panel. Except
Serial B
port
Link 0
LED
Link 1
LED
USB ports
SCSI port
Fault
LED
Power
LED
for the power inlet, they are identical to those on the Netra T1 AC200.
Power (On/Standby) switch
Link 0
LED
Link 1
LED
Ethernet
ports
USB ports
SCSI port
Optional PCI card
Fault
LED
Power
LED
DC power
inlets
Grounding
studs
FIGURE 1-5 The Back Panel of the Netra T1 DC200 Server
Serial A/LOM
port
Serial B
port
Chapter 1 Introduction 1-7
1.6 The Fans Inside the Netra T1 Server
The Netra T1 contains four fans. These are monitored by the LOMlite2 device, so
you can use the Lights-Out Management (LOM) commands to check their status.
Note – The arrangement of the components inside the Netra T1 AC200 and DC200
servers is not the same as it was inside the Netra t1 Model 100 and 105 servers. The
fans are also numbered and positioned differently. For a diagram showing which fan
is which inside a Netra T1 server, see “Identifying Server Components” on page 4-6.
1.7 Tools You Need for Installation
■ An 8-mm wrench (for assembling the rackmounting).
■ A small flat-head screwdriver (for levering the grilles when installing hard disks).
■ An ESD pad and an antistatic wrist strap and earthing point (to protect the
components of the system if you need to install any hardware options).
■ A No. 2 Phillips screwdriver.
■ For the Netra T1 DC200 server, a right-angled two-hole lug is supplied with the
server. You will also need a crimping tool, such as the Thomas & Betts crimping
tool (part number: TBM 5-S).
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1.8 Environmental Specifications
1.8.1 Tolerance of Environmental Conditions
You can operate and store the system safely in the following conditions:
■ Ambient temperature
■ Operating: 5˚C to 40˚C (temporary operation outside these limits is permitted
for a maximum of 96 hours within the range –5˚C to 55˚C)
■ Storage: –40˚C to 70˚C
■ Relative humidity
■ Operating: 5% to 85% (non-condensing)
■ Storage: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)
■ Altitude
■ Operating: –300m to +3000m
■ Storage: –300m to +12000m
■ Earthquake
The system conforms to the NEBS requirements for earthquake zone 4
1.8.2 Acoustic Noise Generated by the Netra T1 Server
The server generates less than 60dBA at a distance of 23.67 inches (600mm) and a
height of 59.17 inches (1500mm) while operating in an ambient temperature of 25˚C.
1.8.3 Environmental Compliance Information
■ NEBS environmental criteria
The system conforms to GR-63-CORE issue 1, October 1995
■ Electromagnetic compatibility
■ Immunity: The system conforms to GR-1089-CORE and EN50082-1
■ Emissions: The system conforms to GR-1089-CORE, EN55022 Class A and FCC
Class A
■ Safety
The system conforms to UL 1950 (3rd edition), EN60950, GR-1089-CORE
Chapter 1 Introduction 1-9
1.9 Choosing Between a Rack and a Cabinet
You can install Netra T1 Servers in either racks or cabinets. Factors that might
influence your decision include:
■ Security
If other people have access to the room in which your Netra systems are located,
you can increase security by locking the systems in a cabinet.
■ Thermal issues
Cabinets often require additional fans, because the systems you install in them are
generating heat in an enclosed space. Two-post racks, however, may require no
special cooling systems.
■ Flooring
Two-post telco relay racks are designed so that cables can be run overhead.
Cabinets often require cables to be run under the floor.
What’s Next?
When you have read this chapter, go to Chapter 2 to find out how to estimate the
power and cooling requirements for your server.
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CHAPTER
2
Power and Cooling
This chapter contains information about the power consumption of the Netra T1
AC200 and DC200 servers. It also tells you how to estimate the amount of heat that
your cooling system must dissipate.
The chapter contains the following sections:
■ Section 2.1, “Operating Power Limits and Ranges” on page 2-2
■ Section 2.2, “Power Consumption” on page 2-3
■ Section 2.3, “Estimating Heat Dissipation” on page 2-4
Note – The power supply on the Netra T1 AC200 server continues to regulate all
outputs for at least 20 milliseconds after AC power is removed. On the Netra T1
DC200 server, the power supply continues to regulate all outputs for at least 4.5
milliseconds after DC power is removed.
Note – Standby power is available whenever input power is connected.
2-1
2.1 Operating Power Limits and Ranges
TABLE2-1 Operating Power Limits and Ranges for Netra T1 Servers
Description Netra T1 DC200 Server (DC power) Netra T1 Server (AC power)
Maximum operating
current
Maximum in-rush
current (cold start)
Maximum in-rush
current (warm start)
Maximum in-rush
current (hot start)
Operating input
voltage range
Voltage frequency
range
Power factor Not applicable 0.8 to 1.0
BTU rating 550 BTU 550 BTU
4A @ –40 VDC 2A @ 90 VAC
20A peak upon a restart
performed 60 seconds or more
after the removal of DC power.
40A peak upon a restart
performed less than 60 seconds
but more than 200 milliseconds
after the removal of DC power.
100A peak upon a restart
performed less than 200
milliseconds after the removal
of DC power.
–40 to –75 VDC 90-264 V
DC 47-63 Hz
20A peak upon a restart
performed 60 seconds or more
after the removal of AC power.
40A peak upon a restart
performed less than 60 seconds
but more than 200 milliseconds
after the removal of AC power.
100A peak upon a restart
performed less than 200
milliseconds after the removal
of AC power.
rms
* For both models, the in-rush current decays to the normal operating current in less than
200 milliseconds. The in-rush decaying peaks last for less than 3 milliseconds in each half
cycle.
Note – The figures for the maximum operating current are provided to help you
specify the fusing and cabling you need to use to deliver power to your equipment.
However, these figures represent “worst-case” scenarios. They are unlikely to be
observed in a real installation.
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2.2 Power Consumption
To estimate the total power consumption for several Netra T1 servers installed in a
single rack or cabinet, add together the individual power requirement figures for
each Netra T1 server you have installed (see
TABLE2-2 Power Consumption for the Available Configurations of the Netra T1 Server
TABLE 2-2).
Netra T1
Model
AC200 1x18 GB hard disk
AC200 1x18 GB hard disk
AC200 2x18 GB hard disk
DC200 1x18 GB hard disk
Hardware Options
Installed
1x256 MB DIMM
2x256 MB DIMM
2x512 MB DIMM
1x256 MB DIMM
Power Consumption
(Nominal)
70W 95 VA
72W 100 VA
80W 110 VA
62W 80W
Power Consumption
(Maximum)
Note – Adding optional hardware components to your system will increase its
power consumption. For a list of the optional hardware components available for
these servers, see Section 1.3, “Optional Hardware and Software” on page 1-5.
Chapter 2 Power and Cooling 2-3
2.3 Estimating Heat Dissipation
To estimate the heat generated by a Netra T1 server so that you can estimate the heat
your cooling system must dissipate (see Section 2.2, “Power Consumption” on
page 2-3) convert the figure for the server’s power consumption from watts to
BTU/hr.
A general formula for doing this is to multiply the figure for the power consumption
by 3.415. For example, the heat that must be dissipated for a Netra T1 AC200 server
containing a single hard disk drive and a single 256-MB DIMM is:
70 W x 3.415 = 240 BTU/hr
You can install up to 32 Netra T1 servers into a Sun StorEdge 72-inch rack. To
estimate the heat your cooling system must dissipate, add together the nominal
power consumption for each server in the rack, then multiply the result by 3.415. For
example, 30 Netra T1 AC200 systems containing a single hard disk and a single
256-MB DIMM will generate the following heat:
(30 x 70 W) x 3.415 = 7200 BTU/hr
What’s Next?
When you have used this chapter to estimate the power and cooling requirements
for your Netra T1 server, go to Chapter 3 which tells you how to assemble the DC
input power cables for the Netra T1 DC200 server; or, if you are installing a Netra T1
AC200 server, go straight to Chapter 4 to find out how to install the optional
hardware components available for both servers.
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CHAPTER
3
Using DC Power
This chapter applies only to the Netra T1 DC200 server. If you have purchased a
Netra T1 AC200 server, skip this chapter and go to Chapter 4.
This chapter provides information on grounding a Netra T1 DC200 server and on
assembling the DC power connectors.
It contains the following sections:
■ Section 3.1, “Grounding the Netra T1 DC200 Server” on page 3-2
■ Section 3.2, “Assembling the DC Power Connectors” on page 3-3
3-1
3.1 Grounding the Netra T1 DC200 Server
The two M5 grounding studs on the server ’s back panel are the recommended safety
grounding point (see
provided by the middle pin of the WAGO connector.
M5 grounding
studs
FIGURE 3-1 The Location of the Grounding Studs for Connecting the Two-Hole Lug
● To ground the server, take a ground conductor and terminate it using a right-
angled two-hole lug.
Make sure that it is UL/CSA-approved, that it is suitable for an 8 AWG (6mm
conductor, and that it is has a 5/8-inch pitch.
Note – For Netra T1 servers that are stacked on top of each other in a rack, you need
to use a right-angled two-hole lug. Use a UL/CSA-approved component, such as the
one supplied by Thomas & Betts (part number: 54204-UB).
FIGURE 3-1). However, an alternative grounding point is
2
)
● To secure the lug onto the ground conductor cable, use a UL/CSA-approved
crimping tool, such as the one supplied by Thomas & Betts (part number: TBM 5S).
Do not use a torque value of more than 3.5 Nm maximum.
Connect the free end of the ground conductor cable to an earthing bar located near
to the equipment.
Caution – External filtering and/or surge suppression devices may be required on
the power feeds where branch circuit electromagnetic characteristics are unknown.
Note – For more information about grounding the server, refer to the Netra T1
AC200 and DC200 Safety and Compliance Guide.
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3.2 Assembling the DC Power Connectors
3.2.1 The Insulated Conductors You Need to Use
The insulated conductors you use must have the following characteristics:
■ Material: tinned copper (multistranded)
■ Size: 12 AWG (2.5 mm
■ Rating:
■ 300 vrms (minimum)
O
■ 75
C
■ Low-smoke fume (LSF)
■ Fire resistance:
■ VW-1
■ GR63-CORE compliant
You need two supply conductors:
■ One -48V (or -60V) DC supply conductor (return, RTN) grounded at source
■ One DC supply conductor (- minus)
Finally, you need one power supply unit (PSU) ground conductor.
2
) (maximum)
3.2.2 Assembling the DC Input Power Cable
1. Determine how many DC input power cables you will need from each DC power
source.
2. Turn off power to the DC power source through the circuit breakers.
Caution – Do not proceed with these instructions until you have turned off the
power to the DC power source through the circuit breakers.
3. Take a DC connector from the ship kit.
4. Locate the Supply and Return wires (and the PSU Ground, if you are using it)
coming from the DC power source that you intend to use in the connection to your
server:
■ –48V Supply
■ PSU Ground
■ –48V Return
Chapter 3 Using DC Power 3-3
5. Strip 8 mm (0.31 inches) of insulation from each of the wires coming from the DC
power source (see
FIGURE 3-2).
Do not strip more than 8 mm (0.31 inches) from each wire. Doing so will leave
uninsulated wire exposed from the DC connector after the assembly is complete.
8 mm (0.31 in.)
FIGURE 3-2 Stripping the Insulation From the Wire
6. Insert the tip of the cage clamp operating lever into the rectangular hole directly
above the hole in the DC connector where you want to insert the first wire.
Then press down on the cage clamp operating lever (see
FIGURE 3-3). This opens the
cage clamp for this section of the DC connector.
You can also open the DC connector cage clamp by inserting a small slotted
screwdriver into the rectangular hole directly above the hole in the DC connector
where you want to insert the first wire, and pressing down on the screwdriver (see
FIGURE 3-4).
FIGURE 3-3 Opening the DC Connector Cage Clamp (Lever Method)
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Top of connector
FIGURE 3-4 Opening the DC Connector Cage Clamp (Screwdriver Method)
7. Feed the exposed section of the appropriate wire into that hole in the DC
connector.
FIGURE 3-5 shows which wires should be inserted into each hole in the DC connector.
Top of connector
–48V Return
Ground
FIGURE 3-5 Assembling the DC Input Power Cable
8. Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 for the other two wires to complete the assembly of the
DC input power cable.
9. Repeat Step 4 through Step 8 to create a second DC input power cable.
If you need to remove a wire from the DC connector, insert the cage clamp operating
lever or a small screwdriver into the slot directly above the wire and press down
(
FIGURE 3-3 and FIGURE 3-4).
123
–48V
Chapter 3 Using DC Power 3-5
3.2.3 Installing the Strain Relief Housings
1. Insert the bottom portion of the strain relief housing into the notch on the DC
connector until it snaps into place (see
Make sure that the strain relief housing snaps into place on the DC connector;
otherwise you will not be able to complete the assembly correctly.
FIGURE 3-6).
FIGURE 3-6 Inserting the Bottom Portion of the Strain Relief Housing
2. Route the three wires coming from the DC power source through the opening at
the end of the bottom portion of the strain relief housing (see
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FIGURE 3-7).
FIGURE 3-7 Routing the Wires Out of the Strain Relief Housing
3. Insert the tie wrap into the bottom portion of the strain relief housing (see
FIGURE 3-8).
FIGURE 3-8 Securing the Wires to the Strain Relief Housing
4. Loop the tie wrap over the wires and back out of the strain relief housing and
tighten the tie wrap to secure the wires to the strain relief housing (see
5. Lower the top portion of the strain relief housing so that the three prongs on the
top portion fit into the openings in the DC connector, and push the top and
bottom portions of the strain relief housing together until they snap into place
(see
FIGURE 3-9).
FIGURE 3-8).
Chapter 3 Using DC Power 3-7
FIGURE 3-9 Assembling the Strain Relief Housing
What’s Next?
The DC input power cables for your server are now completely assembled. For
information about connecting the power cords and other cables, see Chapter 6. Do
not power on the server (see Chapter 7) until you have installed any optional
hardware components you need (see Chapter 4) and until you have installed the
server securely into a rack or cabinet (see Chapter 5).
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CHAPTER
4
Installing Optional Hardware
Components
If you do not want to install any optional hardware components, skip this chapter
and go straight to Chapter 5, which tells you how to install the Netra T1 server into
a rack.
This chapter tells you how to install or remove the hot-pluggable hard disk drives
available for the Netra T1 server. To do this, you do not need to power off the server
or remove it from the rack. This chapter also tells you how to remove the cover of
the Netra T1 server, how to identify the parts of the server, and how to install a CDROM drive, DIMM, and PCI card.
For the part numbers of the hardware components that are available from your local
Sun sales representative, see Section 1.3, “Optional Hardware and Software” on
page 1-5.
This chapter contains the following sections:
■ Section 4.1, “Installing and Removing Hot-Pluggable Hard Disk Drives” on
page 4-2
■ Section 4.2, “Opening the Netra T1 Server” on page 4-4
■ Section 4.3, “Identifying Server Components” on page 4-6
■ Section 4.4, “Installing and Removing a CD-ROM Drive” on page 4-7
■ Section 4.5, “Installing and Removing Memory” on page 4-9
■ Section 4.6, “Installing and Removing a PCI Card” on page 4-11
■ Section 4.7, “Replacing the Server’s Top Cover” on page 4-15
4-1
4.1 Installing and Removing Hot-Pluggable
Hard Disk Drives
The hard disk drives are hot-pluggable modules. You do not need to power off the
server or remove it from the rack to install or remove hard disk drives.
1. Remove the front bezel.
Release the bezel from the server by pressing in on the tabs at either end of the bezel.
2. Pull out the grilles.
3. Do one of the following:
■ If you are installing a hard disk drive, slide it into its tray at the front of the server
(see
FIGURE 4-1). Push it in firmly until the metal lever starts to close: this indicates
that it has engaged with the backplane connector. Then, push the metal lever until
the disk drive clicks into place.
Note – When inserting a hard disk drive into its enclosure, make sure the top of the
disk drive is touching the top of the enclosure. If you try to install it with the bottom
of the disk drive touching the bottom of the enclosure, the drive will not align with
the slide rails inside the enclosure, and you will not be able to insert the drive.
■ If you are removing a hard disk drive, locate the latch at the front of the disk drive
and slide it to the right (see
Holding the latch, pull the disk drive out of its bay.
FIGURE 4-1). This causes the metal lever to open.
4. Replace the grilles and front bezel.
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FIGURE 4-1 Inserting and Removing Hard Disks
Chapter 4 Installing Optional Hardware Components 4-3
4.2 Opening the Netra T1 Server
Caution – The server contains electronic parts that are extremely sensitive to static
electricity. Do not touch any metal parts. Place the server on top of a grounded
electrostatic discharge (ESD) pad. Attach the disposable antistatic wrist strap
supplied with the server to its metal base before touching any of the internal
components.
Caution – Before attempting to remove the cover, make sure that all power cords
and all other cables have been disconnected from the server.
ESD pad
FIGURE 4-2 Using the Antistatic Wrist Strap Supplied With the Server
1. Begin the procedure based on the status of your server:
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■ If your server is new and you have just removed it from its packaging, go straight
to Step 3.
■ If your server is currently in use, but you need to open it to install or replace a
hardware component, then:
a. Shut down and power off the server.
b. Disconnect the power cord(s).
c. Disconnect all other cables.
2. If you have installed the server into a rack or cabinet, remove it from the rack or
cabinet.
3. Place the server on a grounded ESD surface and use an antistatic wrist strap.
4. Remove the server’s top cover (see
FIGURE 4-3):
a. Undo the captive screw at the rear center of the unit (see
b. Slide the top cover back and lift it off (see
FIGURE 4-3).
Step 4a
Step 4b
FIGURE 4-3).
FIGURE 4-3 Removing the Top Cover
Chapter 4 Installing Optional Hardware Components 4-5
4.3 Identifying Server Components
Key to FIGURE 4-4:
1. PCI card (optional)
2. System configuration card reader
3. Top cover
4. Hard disk drive
5. CD-ROM drive
6. Filler panel
7. Front bezel
3
8. Grilles
9. PCI card slide support rail
10. DIMM
9
2
11. Power Supply Unit
12. Fans 1 and 2
13. Fan 3 (CPU)
14. Fan 4
6
7
FIGURE 4-4 Components of the Netra T1 Server
5
8
13
12
1
10
11
14
4
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4.4 Installing and Removing a CD-ROM
Drive
Class 1 Laser Product
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Klasse 1 Laser Apparat
Laser Klasse 1
Caution – Follow the instructions in this section carefully. The CD-ROM drive
contains a laser device. Do not attempt to open the CD-ROM drive’s enclosure and
do not attempt to install or remove a CD-ROM drive using any procedures other
than the ones contained in this section. If you do, you risk exposure to radiation.
4.4.1 Installing a CD-ROM Drive
Note – If you are going to install a full-length PCI card, install the CD-ROM drive
first. If you have a full-length PCI card already installed, you will need to remove it
!
before installing the CD-ROM drive.
1. Remove the top cover by following the procedure described in Section 4.2,
“Opening the Netra T1 Server” on page 4-4.
Make sure you disconnect all power cables and wear an antistatic wrist strap.
1. Remove the front bezel.
Release it from the server by pressing in on the tabs at either end of the bezel.
2. If you have a full-length PCI card installed, you must remove it before installing
the CD-ROM drive (see Section 4.6.2, “Removing a PCI Card” on page 4-14).
3. Squeeze and pull out the filler panel at the front of the CD-ROM enclosure.
Chapter 4 Installing Optional Hardware Components 4-7
4. Carefully insert the CD-ROM drive into its enclosure (see FIGURE 4-5), making sure
that the catch at the rear of the CD-ROM drive clicks onto the chassis.
Guide the CD-ROM drive in making sure that its connectors align with, and then
engage with, the connectors on the CD-ROM paddleboard (see
FIGURE 4-5)atthe
back of the CD-ROM enclosure. You may need to hold the paddleboard by the black
IDE connector to guide the CD-ROM drive home.
5. Re-install the full-length PCI card if you removed one (see Section 4.6, “Installing
and Removing a PCI Card” on page 4-11).
6. Replace the server’s cover and tighten the captive screw (see
Section 4.7, “Replacing the Server’s Top Cover” on page 4-15).
7. Replace the front bezel.
Paddleboard
Catch
FIGURE 4-5 Installing an Internal CD-ROM Drive
FIGURE 4-9 in
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4.4.2 Removing a CD-ROM Drive
1. Remove the top cover by following the procedure described in Section 4.2,
“Opening the Netra T1 Server” on page 4-4.
Make sure you disconnect all power cables and wear an antistatic wrist strap.
1. Remove the front bezel.
Release it from the server by pressing in on the tabs at either end of the bezel.
2. Unclip the catch which fastens the CD-ROM drive to the chassis. This catch is
located at the back right-hand corner of the CD-ROM enclosure.
3. Carefully but firmly pull the CD-ROM drive out of its connector at the rear of the
enclosure and pull the CD-ROM drive out.
4. Replace the server cover and tighten the captive screw (see
Section 4.7, “Replacing the Server’s Top Cover” on page 4-15).
5. Replace the front bezel.
FIGURE 4-9 in
4.5 Installing and Removing Memory
There are four memory module sockets on the Netra T1 system board. You can
install a 256- or 512-Mbyte DIMM into each socket. For the maximum 2 Gbytes of
memory, install four 512-Mbyte DIMMs. For the sales part numbers of the DIMMs
available from your local Sun sales representative, see Chapter 1.
1. Remove the top cover by following the procedure described in Section 4.2,
“Opening the Netra T1 Server” on page 4-4.
Make sure you wear an antistatic wrist strap and that you disconnect all power
cables.
2. Insert the memory module into a vacant DIMM socket, or, if you are removing
memory, open the latches at the sides of the socket and remove the module.
Chapter 4 Installing Optional Hardware Components 4-9
3. Replace the server’s cover and tighten the captive screw (see FIGURE 4-9 in
Section 4.7, “Replacing the Server’s Top Cover” on page 4-15).
FIGURE 4-6 Installing Memory into a Socket on the System Board
Note – There are four DIMM slots. The one nearest to the CPU fan is slot 0. The one
nearest to the power supply unit is slot 3. Put the first DIMM in slot 0, and install
subsequent DIMMs in contiguous slots.
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4.6 Installing and Removing a PCI Card
4.6.1 Installing a PCI Card
For a list of the PCI cards available from your local Sun Sales representative, see
Chapter 11.
Note – If you are installing a full-length PCI card and you also want to install a
CD-ROM drive, install the CD-ROM drive first (see Section 4.4, “Installing and
Removing a CD-ROM Drive” on page 4-7). Otherwise, when you install the
CD-ROM drive, you will have to remove the PCI card that you have installed.
To install a PCI card into the Netra T1, do the following:
1. Remove the top cover by following the procedure described in “Opening the
Netra T1 Server” on page 4-4.
Make sure you wear an antistatic wrist strap and that you disconnect all power
cables.
2. Remove the filler panel protecting the PCI connector.
3. Loosen the captive screw holding the PCI slot’s retention bracket in place (see
FIGURE 4-7).
Rotate the retention bracket through 90 degrees (see
filler panel in the PCI slot enabling you to remove the filler panel. Remove it.
FIGURE 4-7). This releases the
4. If you are installing a full-length PCI card, slide the PCI card retainer (see
FIGURE 4-7) off the PCI slide support rail on the system board.
5. Insert the PCI card firmly into the PCI connector (see
the PCI card’s bracket is correctly positioned against the rear of the chassis.
The tapered end of the bracket must be inside the small metal tab designed for it on
the chassis (see
FIGURE 4-7).
Chapter 4 Installing Optional Hardware Components 4-11
FIGURE 4-7) making sure that
Metal
PCI connector
tab
PCI card slide
retainer
FIGURE 4-7 The Rotating Retention Bracket and the Position of a PCI Card
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6. Slide the PCI card retainer into a position at the back of the PCI card to prevent
excessive flexing of the board (see
FIGURE 4-8).
If you are installing a full-length PCI card, insert the end of the card into the groove
in the plastic bracket shown in
FIGURE 4-8; this provides extra support.
plastic bracket
FIGURE 4-8 Using the PCI Card Retainer, Slide Support Rail, and Plastic Bracket
7. Reposition and tighten the rotating retention bracket (see FIGURE 4-7) to secure the
PCI card to the chassis.
8. Replace the server’s cover and tighten the captive screw (see
FIGURE 4-9 in
Section 4.7, “Replacing the Server’s Top Cover” on page 4-15).
Chapter 4 Installing Optional Hardware Components 4-13
4.6.2 Removing a PCI Card
1. Remove the top cover by following the procedure described in “Opening the
Netra T1 Server” on page 4-4.
Make sure you wear an antistatic wrist strap and that you disconnect all power
cables.
2. Loosen the captive screw that secures the rotating retention bracket (the screw and
bracket are illustrated in
Rotate the retention bracket through 90 degrees (see
3. Move the PCI card retainer along the PCI slide support rail until it is no longer
touching the PCI card (see
4. Remove the PCI card from the PCI connector.
5. Replace the filler panel that protects the pins in the PCI connector.
6. Replace the filler panel for the PCI slot (in the back panel of the chassis), and
tighten the captive screw that secures the rotating retention bracket (see
FIGURE 4-7).
FIGURE 4-7).
FIGURE 4-8).
FIGURE 4-7).
7. Replace the server cover and tighten the captive screw (see
Section 4.7, “Replacing the Server’s Top Cover” on page 4-15).
FIGURE 4-9 in
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4.7 Replacing the Server’s Top Cover
● When you have finished installing an option module, replace the top cover,
making sure the alignment arrows on the lid and chassis line up.
Then tighten the captive retaining screw at the rear (see
FIGURE 4-9).
Alignment arrows
FIGURE 4-9 Replacing the Top Cover
What’s Next?
When you have installed the optional hardware components you need, go to
Chapter 5 for information about installing the Netra T1 server into a rack.
Chapter 4 Installing Optional Hardware Components 4-15
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CHAPTER
5
Installing the Server Into a Rack
This chapter tells you how to install a Netra T1 server into a rack.
The chapter contains the following sections:
■ Section 5.1, “Installing Into a 19-Inch Four-Post Rack” on page 5-2
■ Section 5.2, “Installing Into a Two-Post Relay Rack” on page 5-12
5-1
5.1 Installing Into a 19-Inch Four-Post Rack
5.1.1 The 19-Inch Rackmounting Kit
The mounting slides can each be used on either side of the rack. The parts required
are listed in
Section 1.3, “Optional Hardware and Software” on page 1-5).
TABLE5-1 19-inch Rackmounting Kit
Item Quantity Part No.
Front slide 2 340-6125
Rear slide 2 340-6234
Cable management bracket 1 340-6151
M4 nuts 4 240-1373
Rack screw kit 1 565-1645
A bracket is provided to aid cable management at the back of the server (see
FIGURE 5-1).
TABLE 5-1. The part number of the rackmounting kit is X6919A (see
FIGURE 5-1 Cable Management Bracket
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5.1.2 Assembling the Slides and Mounting the Server
1. Position the two parts of the slide so that the double-angled ear (A) is in the
correct position for the rack you are installing into.
■ For the Sun StorEdge 72-inch tall (19-inch wide) rack, the double-angled ear (A)
must be to the rear (see
■ For a standard 19-inch wide rack, the double-angled ear (A) must be to the front
(see
FIGURE 5-3).
FIGURE 5-2 Positioning the Slide Mounts for a Sun StorEdge 72-Inch Tall Rack
FIGURE 5-2).
A
FIGURE 5-3 Positioning the Slide Mounts for a Standard 19-Inch Wide Rack
A
Chapter 5 Installing the Server Into a Rack 5-3
2. Loosely screw the two parts of the slide mounts together using the M4 nuts
supplied.
3. Measure the distance between the front and back posts of your rack.
4. Adjust the slide mounts so that the distance between the front and back mounting
ears is approximately the distance between the front and back posts of the rack.
5. Move the brackets so that the studs are in suitable slots and tighten the nuts.
6. Fasten the mounting slides to the rack using the screws supplied.
For the Sun StorEdge 72-inch rack, refer to
FIGURE 5-4 and FIGURE 5-5. Leave the
screws slightly loose to allow adjustment when you slide the server into the rack.
For a standard 19-inch rack, refer to
FIGURE 5-6. Leave the screws slightly loose to
allow adjustment when you slide the server into the rack.
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FIGURE 5-4 Fastening the Slide Mounts to a Sun StorEdge 72-inch Tall Rack – Rear View
(Side Panels Removed for Clarity)
Chapter 5 Installing the Server Into a Rack 5-5
FIGURE 5-5 Fastening the Slide Mounts to a Sun StorEdge 72-inch Expansion Rack – Front
View (Side Panels Removed for Clarity)
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FIGURE 5-6 Fastening the Slide Mounts to a Standard 19-inch Rack
7. Slide the Netra T1 server into the rack (see FIGURE 5-7).
Chapter 5 Installing the Server Into a Rack 5-7
FIGURE 5-7 Sliding the Netra T1 Server Into a Standard 19-Inch Rack
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8. Align the thumbscrews on the sides of the server with the slide mounts in the
rack (see
FIGURE 5-8).
If necessary, readjust the slide mounts to align the server properly. The thumbscrews
need to be finger-tight.
FIGURE 5-8 Adjusting the Slide Mounts and Screwing the Server Into the Rack
9. Tighten the slide mounts in the rack if you have not fully secured them yet.
10. When the slide mounts are secure, use a screwdriver to tighten the thumbscrews
on the side of the server.
The server is now securely installed in the rack.
Chapter 5 Installing the Server Into a Rack 5-9
5.1.3 Fitting the Cable Management Bracket
● Hook the bracket over the slide mounts at the rear of the server (see FIGURE 5-9).
You can use the loops in the bracket to secure the cables with cable ties.
Cable management bracket
FIGURE 5-9 Fitting the Cable Management Bracket to a Sun StorEdge or a Standard 19-
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Inch Rack
5.1.4 Tips for Using a Sun StorEdge 72-inch Rack
■ For maximum stability, fill the rack from the bottom up and leave at least 4U of
space free at the top.
■ To prevent warm air flowing to the front of the rack and being recirculated (which
would reduce the efficiency of your cooling system and potentially cause
overheating), close off the empty spaces at the top of the rack with filler panels.
The following filler panels are available from your local Sun sales representative:
■ 1U (part number: 330-2610-01)
■ 2U (part number: 330-2611-01)
■ 3U (part number: 330-2613-01)
■ 4U (part number: 330-2614-01)
■ 5U (part number: 330-2615-01)
■ Position your racks so that the warm air exhaust from one rack does not flow
directly into the cool air intake area for another.
■ If space is limited at the back of your Sun StorEdge 72-inch rack, install a
redundant fan tray (part number: X9819A) into the top of the rack. This pulls air
up through the top of the rack to prevent the build-up of heat behind it.
What’s Next?
When you have installed your Netra T1 server into the rack, go to Chapter 6 for
information about connecting the cables and setting up serial connections.
Chapter 5 Installing the Server Into a Rack 5-11
5.2 Installing Into a Two-Post Relay Rack
5.2.1 The Fixed Mounting Bracket Kit
The parts you require are listed in TABLE 5-2.
TABLE5-2 Fixed Mounting Bracket Kit
Item Quantity Part No.
Brackets 4 340-5819
M4 x 8-mm countersunk Phillips screw kit 1 565-1654
5.2.2 Attaching the Fixed Mounting Brackets
1. Remove the thumbscrew rack mounting brackets from either side of the server
(see
FIGURE 5-10).
FIGURE 5-10 Removing the Thumbscrew Brackets
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2. Remove the first, third and fourth fixing screws from the plastic slide-mounts on
the sides of the unit (see
FIGURE 5-11).
3. Fit the two front fixed brackets to the rearmost two of the three tapped holes
towards the front of the server.
Use the Phillips-head countersunk screws provided. See
FIGURE 5-11, but do not fit
the rear brackets yet.
Note – Do not fit the rear brackets until you have completed steps 1 through 4.
FIGURE 5-11 Fitting the Fixed Mounting Brackets
4. Secure the server to the rack using the front brackets only, but do not fully tighten
the screws yet.
5. Fit the two rear fixed brackets to the two tapped holes at the rear of the server on
each side, using the Phillips-head countersunk screws provided (see
6. Align the screws and tighten them.
FIGURE 5-12).
Chapter 5 Installing the Server Into a Rack 5-13
FIGURE 5-12 The Netra T1 Server Installed in a Two-Post Rack
What’s Next?
When you have installed the Netra T1 server into the rack, go to Chapter 6 for
information about connecting the cables and setting up serial connections.
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CHAPTER
6
Connecting the Cables
This chapter describes how to connect the power cables and the Ethernet and serial
cables to the Netra T1 server. It also tells you how to set up the serial connections
you need.
Make sure you have installed the server into a rack or cabinet (see Chapter 5) before
following the instructions in this chapter.
This chapter contains the following sections:
■ Section 6.1, “Connecting the Cables to the Server” on page 6-2
■ Section 6.2, “Using a Single DC Power Cord” on page 6-4
■ Section 6.3, “Setting Up Serial Connections” on page 6-4
■ Section 6.4, “Connecting to the Netra T1 Server From a Laptop Running Microsoft
Windows” on page 6-10
6-1
6.1 Connecting the Cables to the Server
Serial
AC power
cable
DB-25 adapter
DB-25 adapter
FIGURE 6-1 Connecting the Cables to the Netra T1 AC200 Server
DCpower
cable
links
Ethernet
links
Serial
links
Ethernet
links
SCSI adapter
SCSI adapter
DB-25 adapter
FIGURE 6-2 Connecting the Cables to the Netra T1 DC200 Server
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Before following the instructions in this section, make sure you have installed the
Netra T1 server into a rack or cabinet (see Chapter 5).
1. Connect the power cord or cords.
2. Connect the server to at least one Ethernet hub.
You can connect to a maximum of two Ethernet hubs (unless you have a PCI adapter
installed).
3. Connect a serial device to the Serial A/LOM port.
To use the Netra T1 server’s remote monitoring and management facilities, make
sure you use the port labeled Serial A/LOM. For more information about remote
monitoring and management, see Chapter 8 and Chapter 9.
If you intend to configure the Netra T1 server directly from a dumb terminal or a
Sun workstation, insert the loose end of the serial cable into the DB-25 adapter
supplied (see
FIGURE 6-2 and FIGURE 6-1). Then plug the adapter into the DB-25 serial
connector on the terminal or Sun workstation you intend to use.
For more information, see Section 6.2, “Using a Single DC Power Cord” on page 6-4.
4. If you need to connect the Netra T1 server to an external SCSI device, you will
need to use the SCSI cable supplied with that device.
The Netra T1 server’s external SCSI bus is compatible with SCSI devices of the
following types:
■ Single Ended (SE)
■ Low Voltage Differential (LVD)
■ Narrow (8-bit)
■ Wide (16-bit)
Caution – AC-powered Sun products are designed to work with single-phase
power systems that have a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not plug Sun products into any other type of power system. Contact your
facilities manager or a qualified electrician if you are not sure what type of power is
supplied to your building.
Caution – Your AC-powered Sun product is shipped with a grounding type (three-
wire) power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, always plug the cord into a
grounded outlet.
Chapter 6 Connecting the Cables 6-3
6.2 Using a Single DC Power Cord
If you apply DC power to the Netra T1 server and you have only one DC power
cord connected to the server, the LOMlite2 generates a poweron event, but it also
generates an inlet failure event which causes the fault indicator light (not blinking).
Similarly, if you remove a single DC power cord from a Netra T1 server that is
powered on, the LOMlite2 generates an inlet failure event and the fault indicator
lights (not blinking).
If you intend to run the Netra T1 server using only one DC supply cord, then ignore
these inlet failure events and turn off the fault indicator by typing:
lom> faultoff
6.3 Setting Up Serial Connections
To perform the initial configuration when you install the Netra T1 server, and also
for ongoing monitoring and management of the server, you will need to use at least
one of the serial ports on the server’s rear panel. You can connect either or both
serial ports to any of the following devices:
■ Dumb terminal
For this connection, you can use the standard RJ-45 patch cable supplied with the
Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 servers, but you need to insert one end into the
DB-25 adapter also supplied.
■ Sun workstation
For this connection, you can use the standard RJ-45 patch cable supplied with the
Netra T1 server, but you need to insert one end into the DB-25 adapter also
suppliedr.
■ Terminal server (or patch panel connected to a terminal server)
The pinouts for the Netra T1 server ’s serial ports correspond with the pinouts for
the RJ45 ports on the Asynchronous Serial Interface Breakout Cable supplied by
Cisco for use with the Cisco L2511 terminal server. For terminals from other
manufacturers, you may need to make your own crossover cable (see
Section 6.3.1, “Connecting to a Terminal Server” on page 6-6).
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■ Modem
For this connection, you can use the standard RJ-45 patch cable supplied with the
Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 servers, but you need to insert one end into the
DB-25 adapter also supplied.
Note – Do not us the Serial A/LOM port for binary data transfers. To perform
anything other than ASCII transfers, use the port labeled Serial B.
Chapter 6 Connecting the Cables 6-5
6.3.1 Connecting to a Terminal Server
The serial ports on the Netra T1 server are DTE ports. If you are connecting them to
other DTE ports, then the cabling between the devices you are connecting needs to
perform a crossover.
The pinouts for the Netra T1 server’s serial ports correspond with the pinouts for
the RJ-45 ports on Cisco terminal servers. This means, for example, that if you are
using a Cisco L2511 Terminal Server (and you are connecting the Netra T1 server to
it using the Cisco Asynchronous Serial Interface Breakout Cable), you can either:
■ Connect the Breakout Cable directly to the Netra T1 server, or you can
■ Connect the Breakout Cable to a patch panel and use the straight-through patch
cable (supplied by Sun) to connect the patch panel to the Netra T1 server (see
FIGURE 6-3).
Note – You do not have to use the Netra T1 server with a Cisco Terminal Server. For
other terminal servers, check the manufacturer’s documentation to see if the pinouts
of the serial ports on the terminal server match the pinouts of the Netra T1 server’s
serial ports. If they do not, then write down which pins carry the signals listed in the
second column in
server ’s pins to the correct pin on your terminal server’s serial port.
TABLE 6-1. Then make a crossover cable taking each of the Netra T1
Cisco L2511
Asynchronous
Breakout
Cable
Patch panel
Netra T1 server
FIGURE 6-3 Patch Panel Connection Between a Cisco L2511 and a Netra T1 Server
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Note – When viewed from the rear of the Netra T1 server, pin 1 of the RJ-45 serial
port is on the left, pin 8 on the right.
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FIGURE 6-4 Serial Port Pins 1 to 8
TABLE6-1 Serial Port Connection to a Terminal Server
Pinout on Netra T1 server Signal to connect to on Terminal Server
Pin 1 (RTS) CTS
Pin 2 (DTR) DSR
Pin 3 (TXD) RXD
Pin 4 (Signal Ground) Signal Ground
Pin 5 (Signal Ground) Signal Ground
Pin 6 (RXD) TXD
Pin 7 (DSR) DTR
Pin 8 (CTS) RTS
Chapter 6 Connecting the Cables 6-7
6.3.2 Using a DB-25 Adapter for Your Serial Link
The pinouts are identical for both of the RJ-45 serial ports on the Netra T1 server. To
connect from a vT100 terminal, you need to use either the DB-25 (25-Pin DSUB male
to 8-POS RJ-45 female) adapter supplied by Sun (part number 530-2889) with your
server or an alternative adapter that performs the same pin crossovers. The Sunsupplied DB-25 adapter enables you to connect to any Sun system. The crossovers it
performs are listed in
Note – When viewed from the rear of the Netra T1 server, pin 1 of the RJ-45 serial
port is on the left, pin 8 on the right.
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FIGURE 6-5 Pins 1 to 8 on the Serial Ports
TABLE6-2 Pin Crossovers in the Sun DB-25 (25-pin) Adapter
Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin 25-pin Connecter
Pin 1 (RTS) Pin 5 (CTS)
TABLE 6-2.
Pin 2 (DTR) Pin 6 (DSR)
Pin 3 (TXD) Pin 3 (RXD)
Pin 4 (Signal Ground) Pin 7 (Signal Ground)
Pin 5 (Signal Ground) Pin 7 (Signal Ground)
Pin 6 (RXD) Pin 2 (TXD)
Pin 7 (DSR) Pin 20 (DTR)
Pin 8 (CTS) Pin 4 (RTS)
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6.3.3 Using a DB-9 Adapter for Your Serial Link
To connect to a terminal that has a 9-pin serial connector, connect one of the
Netra T1 server’s serial ports to a DB-9 (9-pin) adapter that performs the pin
crossovers listed in
Note – When viewed from the rear of the Netra T1 server, pin 1 of the RJ-45 serial
port is on the left, pin 8 on the right.
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FIGURE 6-6 Pins 1 to 8 on the Serial Ports
TABLE6-3 Pin Crossovers for a DB-9 (9-pin) Adapter
Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin 9-pin Connector
Pin 1 (RTS) Pin 8 (CTS)
Pin 2 (DTR) Pin 6 (DSR)
Pin 3 (TXD) Pin 2 (RXD)
TABLE 6-3.
Pin 4 (Signal Ground) Pin 5 (Signal Ground)
Pin 5 (Signal Ground) Pin 5 (Signal Ground)
Pin 6 (RXD) Pin 3 (TXD)
Pin 7 (DSR) Pin 4 (DTR)
Pin 8 (CTS) Pin 7 (RTS)
Chapter 6 Connecting the Cables 6-9
6.3.4 Settings for the Serial Connections
The settings you need to use for a serial connection are listed in TABLE 6-4. If you
need to perform binary data transfers (that is, transfers of anything other than
simple ASCII character streams), use the Serial B port. Communication on the Serial
A/LOM port is subject to interruption by the LOMlite2 (Lights-Out Management)
device (see Chapter 8).
TABLE6-4 Default Settings for Connecting to the Serial A/LOM or Serial B Port
Parameter Setting
Connector Serial A/LOM or Serial B (use Serial B for binary data transfers)
Rate 9600 baud
Parity No
Stop bits 1
Data bits 8
Note – If you ever change the OpenBoot PROM’s serial configuration and then
restart the server, the LOMlite2 device’s serial configuration will reflect the new
settings. By default, however, the OpenBoot PROM and LOMlite2 serial
configuration is as described in TABLE 6-4.
6.4 Connecting to the Netra T1 Server From
a Laptop Running Microsoft Windows
6.4.1 Connecting the Netra T1 Server to the Laptop
Note – Make sure you do not attempt to use the laptop’s (25-pin) parallel port
instead of its serial port. (The serial port is a male 9-pin D-type connector.)
1. Connect the RJ-45 to RJ-45 patch cable (supplied with the server) to the
Serial A/LOM port on the back panel of the Netra T1 server.
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2. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the RJ-45 connector on the silvercolored DB25 (25-way DSUB male-to-female 8 POS RJ-45) adapter (part number
530-2889-0x) supplied with the Netra T1 server.
FIGURE 1 Connecting the Netra T1 Server to the Serial Port on a Laptop
Laptop
Netra T1
Server
3. Next connect the 25-way D-type male connector to an adapter that has one 25-way
female connector and one 9-way D-type female connector.
Sun does not supply a 25x9-way D-type female-to-female adapter. However,
adapters of this description are available from home computer suppliers and
electronics stores. The pin crossovers that the adapter must perform are listed in
TABLE 6-3.
TABLE6-5 Crossovers Inside the 25x9-way D-type Female-to-Female Adapter
9-way Female Connector 25-way Female Connector
Pin 1 Pin 8
Pin 2 Pin 3
Pin 3 Pin 2
Pin 4 Pin 20
Chapter 6 Connecting the Cables 6-11
TABLE6-5 Crossovers Inside the 25x9-way D-type Female-to-Female Adapter
9-way Female Connector 25-way Female Connector
Pin 5 Pin 7
Pin 6 Pin 6
Pin 7 Pin 4
Pin 8 Pin 5
Pin 9 Pin 22
4. Finally, connect the 9-way female connector to the serial port on the laptop.
6.4.2 Using Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal
Note – If you normally connect the serial port on your laptop to a handheld device,
you must close the Hot Sync Manager before following the instructions in this
section. Otherwise you will not be able to use the serial port to communicate with
the Netra T1 server.
The instructions in this section were verified on a laptop PC running Microsoft
Windows 98 and with HyperTerminal Applet version 3.0.
1. Run the Windows HyperTerminal utility.
2. In the HyperTerminal window, double-click the Hyperttrm.exe icon.
3. In the Connection Description window, specify a name for the HyperTerminal
connection you are creating on the laptop.
Then select an icon for it and click OK.
4. In the Connect to... window, click the arrow for the “Connect using” option and
select the port you are using for your connection to the Netra T1 server.
Unless you have a particular reason for using a different port, select DIRECT TO
COM1. Click OK.
5. In the COM1 Properties Port Settings window, set the parameters as follows:
Bits per second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: specify either “Xon/Xoff” or “None”.
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Note – Do not select “Hardware” for the Flow control option.
Click OK.
6. Your HyperTerminal session is now active. From the File menu, select Properties.
7. In the Properties window, click the Settings tab.
On the Settings tab, click the arrow for the “Emulation” option and select VT100. For
the “Telnet terminal” option, specify VT100. Click OK.
8. If your Netra T1 server is not powered on, the lom> prompt will appear in the
HyperTerminal window.
To power the server on, either use the rocker switch on the server’s back panel, or
type:
lom> poweron
What’s Next?
When you have connected the cables and set up serial connections, you are ready to
power on the server (see Chapter 7).
Chapter 6 Connecting the Cables 6-13
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CHAPTER
7
Powering On the Netra T1 Server
This chapter tells you how to connect to and power on the Netra T1 server.
The chapter contains the following sections:
■ Section 7.1, “Preparing to Configure the Server” on page 7-2
■ Section 7.2, “Powering On the Server” on page 7-3
■ Section 7.3, “Using the Power (On/Standby) Switch” on page 7-8
7-1
7.1 Preparing to Configure the Server
To perform the initial configuration of the Netra T1 server, set up a serial connection
using the port labeled Serial A/LOM on the server’s back panel (see Chapter 6).
Make sure you have the server’s power cord(s) connected (see Chapter 6).
7.1.1 Configuring Using a Terminal Server
● To access the Netra T1 server from a Sun workstation through a terminal server,
open a terminal session on the Sun workstation, and type:
# telnet IP-address-of-terminal-server port-number
For example, for a Netra T1 server connected to port 10000 on a terminal server
whose IP address is 192.20.30.10, you would type:
# telnet 192.20.30.10 10000
7.1.2 Configuring From a Terminal or Workstation
● To access the Netra T1 server from a dumb terminal, set up a connection between
the terminal and the Netra T1 server.
● To access the Netra T1 server from a Sun workstation directly connected to the
server, set up the connections between the devices, then open a terminal session
and type:
# tip /dev/term/a -9600
The tip command assumes that your console is using its ttya port. If you later
configure your console to use its ttyb port, you will need to type the following to set
up a tip session:
# tip /dev/term/b -9600
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For information about dedicating the console to Serial B, see Section 8.6, “Separating
the LOMlite2 From the Console on the Serial A/LOM Port” on page 8-19).
7.2 Powering On the Server
When the Netra T1 AC200 and DC200 servers are connected to mains electricity,
they are always either fully powered or in standby power mode. To remove power
from a server, you must disonnect its power cables. The methods referred to in this
section and the next section for powering a server on and off by using lom> prompt
commands or by using the rocker switch on the server’s back panel are methods
either of powering the server on or returning it to standby power mode. They cannot
be used to power the server off completely.
For more information, see Section 7.3, “Using the Power (On/Standby) Switch” on
page 7-8.
7.2.1 Powering On for the First Time With the Server’s
Details Registered at a Name Server
Note – Follow the instructions in this section only if you have have a Name Server
installed on your network. If you need instructions on how to use a Name Server to
automate the process of configuring the Solaris Operating Environment on multiple
servers, refer to the Solaris 8 Advanced Installation Guide which accompanies the
Solaris 8 CDs.
1. Connect the server to the power supply but do not power it on.
2. Set up a serial connection to the Serial A/LOM port and also a connection to at
least one Ethernet hub (as described in Chapter 6).
3. At the lom> prompt, type the following command to power on the server:
lom> poweron
For more information about the lom> prompt and the commands that are available
from it, see Chapter 8.
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4. During booting you will be prompted for certain information. The first question
the system asks you is what language you want it to use when it prompts you for
the information it needs. Specify a language.
5. Specify your locale.
6. Specify the type of terminal you are using to communicate with the Netra T1
server.
7. Specify whether you need IPv6 enabled, then follow the instructions on the
screen.
8. Specify whether you want to to enable the Kerberos Security mechanism, then
follow the instructions on the screen.
9. Confirm the information you have typed in and, when prompted, provide the time
and date information the system needs.
10. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.
11. When asked if you want the server to perform Automatic Power Saving
Shutdown, answer No.
Note – If you answer Yes, the server will automatically put itself into Standby mode
after a period of idleness.
When you have provided the information the system needs, it will boot.
7.2.2 Powering On the Server for the First Time
Without Having Its Details Registered
Follow the instructions in this section if you do not have a Name Server configured
on your network.
Before following the instructions in this section, read them to find out what
information the system prompts you for when you start it for the first time.
1. Connect the server to the power supply but do not power it on.
2. Set up a serial connection to the Serial A/LOM port and also a connection to at
least one Ethernet hub (as described in Chapter 6).
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3. At the lom> prompt, type the following command to power on the server:
lom> poweron
For more information about the lom> prompt and the commands that are available
from it, see Chapter 8.
4. During booting you will be prompted for certain information. The first question
the system asks you is what language you want it to use when it prompts you for
the information it needs. Specify a language.
5. Specify your locale.
6. Specify the type of terminal you are using to communicate with the Netra T1
server.
7. Specify whether the IP address is to be configured manually or by DHCP. If
manually, specify an IP address when prompted.
8. Specify which of the Ethernet ports you intend to use as the primary Ethernet
connection.
For the port labeled Net0, specify eri0. For the port labeled NeT1, specify eri1.
9. Specify a Host Name for the server.
10. Specify whether you need IPv6 enabled, then follow the instructions on the
screen.
11. Specify whether you want to to enable the Kerberos Security mechanism, then
follow the instructions on the screen.
12. Specify the Name Service you want the server to use.
13. Specify the name of the Domain that the server will be a part of.
14. Specify whether you want the system to search the network for a Name Server or
whether you want it to use a particular Name Server.
15. If you chose to use a particular Name Server, specify the Host Name and IP
address of the Name Server.
16. Specify whether the Netra T1 server is to be part of a subnet.
17. Specify a Netmask for the server.
18. Confirm the information you have typed in and, when prompted, provide the time
and date information the system needs.
19. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.
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20. When asked if you want the server to perform Automatic Power Saving
Shutdown, answer No.
Note – If you answer Yes, the server will automatically put itself into Standby mode
after a period of idleness.
When you have provided the information the system needs, it will boot.
7.2.3 Powering On a Standalone Server for the First
Time
1. Connect the server to the power supply but do not power it on.
2. Set up a serial connection using the Serial A/LOM port (as described in
Chapter 6).
3. At the lom> prompt, type the following command to power on the server:
lom> poweron
For more information about the lom> prompt and the commands that are available
from it, see Chapter 8.
4. During booting you will be prompted for certain information. The first question
the system asks you is what language you want it to use when it prompts you for
the information it needs. Specify a language.
5. Specify your locale.
6. Specify the type of terminal you are using to communicate with the Netra T1
server.
7. When prompted to indicate whether you want the server to be networked, specify
No.
8. Specify a Host Name for the server.
9. Confirm the information you have given.
10. Specify the date and time information.
11. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.
12. When asked if you want the server to perform Automatic Power Saving
Shutdown, answer No.
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Note – If you answer Yes, the server will automatically put itself into Standby mode
after a period of idleness.
When you have provided the information the system needs, it will boot.
7.2.4 Clearing Your Configuration and Starting Again
If you need to clear the configuration of the Netra T1 server so that you can start the
power on process again as if from a previously unused server, follow the
instructions below:
1. Boot the server into Solaris by typing:
ok boot
2. At the Solaris prompt, type:
# sys-unconfig
3. When prompted to confirm that you want to create a “blank” server, type y.
4. When the server has unconfigured itself, it displays the ok prompt.
To reconfigure it, return to the lom> prompt by typing the LOM escape sequence. By
default, this is:
# .#
When the lom> prompt appears, follow the instructions in either of the following
sections:
■ Section 7.2.1, “Powering On for the First Time With the Server’s Details
Registered at a Name Server” on page 7-3 or
■ Section 7.2.2, “Powering On the Server for the First Time Without Having Its
Details Registered” on page 7-4.
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7.3 Using the Power (On/Standby) Switch
Caution – The power switch (on the rear panel of the Netra T1 server) is not an
On/Off switch, it is an On/Standby switch. It does not isolate the equipment.
The power (On/Standby) switch of the Netra T1 server is a rocker, momentary
switch. It controls only low voltage signals; no high-voltage circuits pass through it.
This means that the main method of connecting or disconnecting power is by
inserting or removing the power supply cord(s). The server contains no integral
circuit breakers. To isolate it, you must break all connections to it. If you do not do
this by removing the power supply cord(s), you must instead open all external
circuit breakers.
DC power inlets
FIGURE 7-1 Netra T1 DC200 Server Power (On/Standby) Switch
AC power inlet
FIGURE 7-2 Netra T1 AC200 Server Power (On/Standby) Switch
The symbols on the switch are as follows:
On – Press this to apply power to the server.
Power (On/Standby) switch
Power (On/Standby) switch
Standby – Press this to put the server into standby mode.
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What’s Next?
When you have powered on the server and booted and logged in, your server is
ready to use.
For information about managing the server, see Chapter 8 and Chapter 9.
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