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Contents
Prefacexv
1.Introduction1–1
1.1Overview1–2
1.2Features1–2
1.3Physical Description1–3
1.3.1Front Panel Components1–3
1.3.2Blade Server Diagram1–6
1.4System Configurations1–7
1.4.1AMC Modules1–7
1.4.2Advanced Rear Transition Module1–8
1.5Hot-Swap Support1–12
1.6System Components1–12
1.6.1Required Hardware Components1–12
1.6.2Optional Hardware Components1–13
1.6.3Software Components1–13
1.7Technical Support and Warranty1–14
1.7.1Locating the Blade Server Identification Information1–14
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2.Hardware Installation and Service2–1
2.1Safety and Tool Requirements2–2
2.1.1Equipment and Operator Safety2–2
2.1.2Materials and Tools Required2–3
2.2Installing the Blade Server2–3
2.2.1Preparing for the Installation2–3
2.2.1.1Check Power, Thermal, Environmental, and Space
Requirements2–4
2.2.1.2Local Network IP Addresses and Host Names
Worksheet2–5
2.2.1.3Installation Procedure Summary2–6
2.2.2Configuring the Hardware2–6
2.2.2.1Verify Chassis Fan Tray Upgrade2–7
2.2.2.2Installing Optional Components2–7
2.2.2.3Configuring the Advanced Rear Transition Module
Hardware2–8
2.2.3Installing the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server in an ATCA Shelf
2–8
2.2.3.1Installing an Advanced Rear Transition Module2–8
▼To Install an ARTM10
2.2.3.2Installing the Blade Server Into the Shelf2–12
2.2.4Connecting External I/O Cables2–13
2.2.4.1Connecting Cables to a System Console Running the
Solaris OS2–13
2.2.4.2Connecting Cables to the System Console Not Running
the Solaris OS2–15
2.2.4.3Netinstall Boot Device Map2–15
2.3Service Procedures2–17
2.3.1Hot-Swapping the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server2–17
2.3.2Powering Off the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server2–17
2.3.3Removing the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server2–18
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2.3.4Powering On the System2–18
2.3.5Automatic Power-Off Events2–18
2.3.6Servicing DIMMs2–19
2.3.6.1DIMM Requirements2–19
2.3.6.2Installing a DDR2 DIMM2–21
2.3.6.3Removing a DDR2 DIMM2–22
2.3.7Installing the Optional Compact Flash Card2–24
2.3.8Installing Optional AMC Cards2–26
2.3.9Adding or Replacing a TOD Clock Battery2–29
2.3.10Changing Jumper Settings2–29
2.3.10.1Clearing the CMOS Setting Using Jumper 12–29
2.3.10.2Changing the OOS LED Color2–32
2.3.11Changing OOS LED Behavior2–32
▼Viewing OOS LED Settings34
▼Setting OOS LED Behavior35
2.3.12Resetting the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server2–36
3.Software Configuration3–1
3.1Operating Systems3–2
3.2Software Updates3–2
3.3SunVTS Software3–3
3.4Configuring Sun Netra CP3220 For 1GbE or 10GbE Switches3–4
3.5Configuring Alternate OOS LED Behavior3–5
▼Displaying Configuration of OOS LED Behavior6
▼Setting Configuration of OOS LED Behavior7
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4.Configuring and Using BIOS Firmware4–1
4.1About BIOS Settings4–2
4.1.1Navigating BIOS Screens4–2
4.1.2BIOS Considerations4–2
4.1.2.1BIOS Option ROMs on the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade
Server4–2
4.1.2.2AMD PowerNow! Feature Enabled by Default4–3
4.1.3Description of the BIOS Screens4–3
4.2Changing the Configuration of a BIOS Menu Item4–4
4.3Setting the Boot Device Using BIOS Setup Screens4–5
4.4Changing the BIOS Continuous Boot Setting4–9
4.5Setting Supervisor and User Passwords4–9
4.6Resetting the System Time and System Date4–11
4.7Updating the BIOS4–12
4.8Secondary BIOS Image4–12
4.9Use the Secondary BIOS Image4–12
4.10Perform a Live Firmware Upgrade4–13
4.11Power-On Self-Test4–14
4.12Changing POST Options4–14
5.Hardware Architecture5–1
5.1Block Diagram5–2
5.2The AMD Opteron Processor5–3
5.3Memory5–4
5.4Networking and I/O5–5
5.4.1nVidia MCP555–5
5.4.2PCI Express Bus5–6
5.4.3Dual BIOS5–6
5.4.4Trusted Platform Module (TPM)5–6
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FIGURE A-4Power Distribution Connector (Zone 1) P10 A–7
FIGURE A-5Zone 2 Connector A–9
FIGURE A-6Zone 3 Connector A–11
FIGURE B-1BIOS Menu Tree B–2
FIGURE B-2BIOS Main Menu B–3
FIGURE B-3Advanced Configuration Menu B–3
FIGURE B-4CPU Configuration Menu B–4
FIGURE B-5IDE Configuration Menu B–4
FIGURE B-6Super IO Configuration Menu B–5
FIGURE B-7ACPI Settings Menu B–5
FIGURE B-8Event Logging Details Menu B–6
FIGURE B-9MPS Configuration Menu B–6
FIGURE B-10PCI Express Configuration Menu B–7
FIGURE B-11SMBIOS Configuration Menu B–7
FIGURE B-12Remote Access Configuration Menu B–8
FIGURE B-13USB Configuration Menu B–8
FIGURE B-14Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Menu B–9
FIGURE B-15Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Menu Continued B–9
FIGURE B-16Boot Settings Menu B–10
FIGURE B-17Boot Settings Configuration Menu B–10
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FIGURE B-18Boot Device Priority Menu B–11
FIGURE B-19Boot Hard Disk Drive Priority Menu B–11
FIGURE B-20Security Settings Menu B–12
FIGURE B-21Change Password Settings Menu B–12
FIGURE B-22Chipset Main Menu B–13
FIGURE B-23NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Menu B–13
FIGURE B-24NorthBridge Chipset Memory Configuration Menu B–14
FIGURE B-25NorthBridge Chipset ECC Configuration Menu B–14
FIGURE B-26NorthBridge Chipset DRAM Configuration Menu B–15
FIGURE B-27SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Menu B–15
FIGURE B-28Hyper Transport Configuration Menu B–16
FIGURE B-29Exit Options Menu B–16
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Tables
TABLE 1-1I/O Configurations 1–11
TABLE 2-1Local Area Network Information 2–5
TABLE 2-2Netinstall Boot Device Table 2–15
TABLE 2-3Extra MAC Addresses for Virtual LAN Configuration 2–16
TABLE 2-4Pin Functions on Jumper 1 2–30
TABLE 4-1BIOS Setup Screens Summary 4–3
TABLE 4-2POST Options 4–15
TABLE A-1Airflow Requirements A–3
TABLE A-2ARTM Pressure Drop A–3
TABLE A-3Ethernet Port Connector Pin Assignments A–4
TABLE A-4USB Port Pin Assignments A–5
TABLE A-5Serial Port Mini DIN 8-pin Connector Pinouts A–6
TABLE A-6Power Distribution Connector Pin Assignments A–7
TABLE A-7Zone 2 Connector Pin Assignments A–10
TABLE A-8J31 Connector Pin Assignments A–11
TABLE A-9J32 Connector Pin Assignments A–12
TABLE A-10J33 Connector Pin Assignments A–12
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Preface
The Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide describes the hardware specifications,
function, and physical properties of the Sun Netra™ CP3220 blade server. It also
provides detailed information on the system firmware.
The Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide is written for system integration
engineers, field applications and service engineers, and others involved in the
integration of this blade server into systems. This guide is written for personnel who
are familiar with the Solaris™ Operating System, the Linux operating systems and
Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) computing
environment.
How This Document Is Organized
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server.
Chapter 2 provides instructions on hardware installation.
Chapter 3 provides information on the supported operating systems and on the Sun
Validation Test Suite (SunVTS™) software.
Chapter 4 provides information on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server firmware.
Chapter 5 provides information on hardware architecture.
Appendix A provides information on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server physical
characteristics.
Appendix B provides first-level and second-level BIOS menu illustrations.
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Using UNIX Commands
This document might not contain information about basic UNIX®commands and
procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring
devices. Refer to the following for this information:
■ Software documentation that you received with your system
■ Solaris™ Operating System documentation, which is at:
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/solaris
Shell Prompts
ShellPrompt
C shellmachine-name%
C shell superusermachine-name#
Bourne shell and Korn shell$
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser#
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Typographic Conventions
*
Typeface
AaBbCc123The names of commands, files,
AaBbCc123What you type, when contrasted
AaBbCc123Book titles, new words or terms,
* The settings on your browser might differ from these settings.
MeaningExamples
Edit your.login file.
and directories; on-screen
computer output
with on-screen computer output
words to be emphasized.
Replace command-line variables
with real names or values.
Use ls -a to list all files.
% You have mail.
su
%
Password:
Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.
These are called class options.
Yo u must be superuser to do this.
To delete a file, type rm filename.
Related Documentation
The following table lists the documentation for this product. Except for the ImportantSafety Information for Sun Hardware Systems, all the documents listed are available
online at:
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/cp3220.brd#hic
ApplicationTitlePart NumberFormatLocation
Getting
Started
Latest
Information
Installation
and Usage
Safety and
Compliance
SafetyImportant Safety Information for
Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server
Getting Started Guide
Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server
Product Notes
Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server
User’s Guide (this manual)
Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server
Safety and Compliance Guide
Sun Hardware Systems
820-1981Printed,
PDF,
HTML
820-1980PDF,
HTML
820-1982PDF,
HTML
820-1983PDF,
HTML
816-7190PrintedShipkit
Shipkit and Online
Online
Online
Online
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Documentation, Support, and Training
Sun FunctionURL
Documentationhttp://docs.sun.com/documentation
Supporthttp://www.sun.com/support/
Traininghttp://www.sun.com/training/
Third-Party Web Sites
Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this
document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content,
advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites
or resources. Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage
or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content,
goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.
Sun Welcomes Your Comments
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suggestions. You can submit your comments by going to:
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Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback:
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CHAPTER
1
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the features, configurations, and system
requirements of the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server.
This chapter contains the following topics:
■ Section 1.1, “Overview” on page 1-2
■ Section 1.2, “Features” on page 1-2
■ Section 1.3, “Physical Description” on page 1-3
■ Section 1.4, “System Configurations” on page 1-7
■ Section 1.5, “Hot-Swap Support” on page 1-12
■ Section 1.6, “System Components” on page 1-12
■ Section 1.7, “Technical Support and Warranty” on page 1-14
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1.1Overview
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is a high-performance, single-board computer
based on an AMD Opteron X64 processor. The blade server is designed for high
availability in a switched network computing environment. This blade server is
compliant with Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA)
specifications (PICMG 3.0 and PICMG 3.1). It can achieve greater performance levels
than previously supported CompactPCI® (cPCI) standards-based products targeted
for Telco markets.
The ATCA standard comprises the PICMG 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3 versions of the
standard. The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server complies with the following
specifications:
■ PICMG 3.0, the base specification that defines the mechanical, power distribution,
system management, data transport, and regulatory guidelines
■ PICMG 3.1, which builds on the PICMG 3.0 base specification and on
IEEE 802.3-2003
1.2Features
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server features include:
■ ATCA card 322.25 mm x 280 mm, 1.2 inch slot card height
■ One 1207-pin socket, AMD Opteron dual or quad core versions at up to 68w
■ Double Data Rate (DDR-2) DIMMs, at up to 667 MHz DIMMs (8 modules per
card), up to 4-Gbyte/DIMM, in Very Low Profile design (0.72’ height)
■ nVidia MCP-55 PCIe and Southbridge media controller
■ Two AMC.1 Type 4S2E2 expansion slots (PCIe x4) supporting I/O expansion with
signaling to the Rear Transition Module (RTM)
■ Two 1000 BASE-T Ethernet base fabric (PICMG 3.0) interface ports (using
■ Designed to fit in a NEBS-compliant ATCA chassis
1.3Physical Description
1.3.1Front Panel Components
The following figures show the front panels of the Dual-Core and Quad-Core Sun
Netra CP3220 blade server.
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FIGURE 1-1 Sun Netra CP3220 Dual-Core Blade Server (Front View)
RESET
Figure Legend
1Locking screws6Reset button
2Latches710/100/1000 Ethernet management
3Out-of-service (OOS) LED8Serial port
4OK LED9USB ports
5AMC card slots
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FIGURE 1-2 Sun Netra CP3220 Quad-Core Blade Server (Front View)
Figure Legend
1Locking screws6Reset button
2Latches710/100/1000 Ethernet management
port
3Out-of-service (OOS) LED8Serial port
4OK LED9USB ports
5AMC card slots
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1.3.2Blade Server Diagram
FIGURE 1-3 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server (Component Side View)
Figure Legend
1Compact Flash card4Zone 1 power connector
2Zone 3 connectors5CPU Heatsink
3Zone 2 connectors6DIMMs
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1.4System Configurations
Sun Netra CP3220 blade servers can be installed into an ATCA shelf (chassis), as
shown in
configurations to suit user requirements. For example, the blade server can be
configured to boot from a network as a diskless client with either a front panel or
advanced rear transition module (ARTM) network connection. The Sun Netra
CP3220 blade server has a slot for a Compact Flash card (optional) and 8 DIMM
sockets for memory.
FIGURE 1-4 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server in Shelf Enclosure
Remote server
FIGURE 1-4. The blade servers can be deployed in various electrical
Rear I/O
transition module
Serial connector
10 meters or less
Ethernet
connection
Terminal
console
ATCA shelf
1.4.1AMC Modules
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server has two AMC slots, with four lanes each of PCIe,
to provide additional I/O to the front panels or to the rear of the enclosure when
used with an advanced rear transition module.
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server supports AMC.1 Type 4E2 cards, as defined by
the AMC specification.
Sun Netra CP3220
blade servers
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1.4.2Advanced Rear Transition Module
You can install an optional Sun Netra CP32x0 Advanced Rear Transition Module
(ARTM) (
blade server (
The Sun Netra CP32x0 SAS Storage Advanced Rear Transition Module, Dual HD
provides the following components:
■ Up to two hot-pluggable SAS drives
■ One serial port
■ One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector
■ Two Infiniband style connectors for external SAS
FIGURE 1-5 Sun Netra CP32x0 SAS Storage Advanced Rear Transition Module, Dual HD
FIGURE 1-5) into the rear of the ATCA shelf, opposite the Sun Netra CP3220
FIGURE 1-6).
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Figure Legend
1Serial port
210/100/1000 MBASE-T management port
3External SAS port (secondary)
4External SAS port (primary)
5Hard disk drives
6RTM Alignment pin
7Zone 3 connectors
8OK LED
9Out-of-service (OOS) LED
10Blue Hot Swap LED
Note – Use only serial cables that are less than 10 meters in length.
FIGURE 1-6 shows the physical relationship between the Sun Netra CP3220 blade
server, the ARTM, and the backplane in a typical ATCA system.
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FIGURE 1-6 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server, Backplane, and Relationship to ARTM
Sun Netra CP3220 blade server
(installed from the front)
Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM
(installed from the rear)
ATCA backplane
Note – When using the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM with the Sun Netra CP3220 blade
server, use shielded cables of less than 10 meters in length for serial I/O ports.
Caution – You must use shielded cables for all ports to satisfy EMI compliance
standards.
You can order the CP32x0 ARTM, build a custom module, or buy one from an IHV.
You must set up a minimal set of I/O for a boot path for the host board and for a
path for console I/O to deliver commands and read board and system status.
Possible boot and console configurations are described in
Microsystems provides the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server and optionally, a
compatible Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM. This module provides one
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10/100/1000BASE-T per second Ethernet RJ-45 port from the host to the rear of the
system. This port can be used to accomplish, optionally, a network boot as a diskless
client. The other configurations require IHV hardware.
TABLE 1-1I/O Configurations
I/OHardware RequiredDescription
EthernetSun Netra CP32x0 ARTM,
supplied as an option for rear
access
SASSun Netra 146-GB hard disk
and the Sun Netra CP32x0
ARTM
Serial data
Serial data
Sun Netra CP3220 blade server
Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM rear
transition module
Compact
IDE Compact Flash cardSun Netra CP3220 blade server supports one, optional IDE
Flash
The default boot path uses an Ethernet port; the blade server
runs in a diskless client configuration
Available only with the optional Sun Netra CP32x0 SAS Storage
Advanced Rear Transition Module, Dual HD or through an
AMC card with SAS capabilities. When the optional rear
transition module is installed, connect to the drive(s) via SAS
ports on the rear transition module.
Serial port A on the front panel provides the path of the default
console I/O.
When the optional transition module is installed, the module’s
serial port A will become the path of the default console I/O
FIGURE 1-5).
(
Compact Flash drive, either 8-Gbyte (Type I) or 16-Gbyte (Type
II), installed in a Type II CF socket on the blade.
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1.5Hot-Swap Support
In general, the hot-swap process includes the orderly connection of the hardware
and software. The process uses hardware connection control to connect the hardware
in an orderly sequence. The process includes the use of pins of different lengths to
accomplish signal sequencing to protect the hardware and avoid corrupting the
system interface. For further details on hot-swap standards, see the ATCA hot-swap
specification.
The ATCA specification describes three hot-swap models: basic hot-swap, full
hot-swap, and HA hot-swap. When a Sun Netra CP3220 blade server functions as a
node board it supports all three hot-swap models.
1.6System Components
This section contains the system-level hardware and software components, required
and optional, for the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server.
1.6.1Required Hardware Components
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server cannot be used as a stand-alone system. It is
designed to be used in an ATCA chassis for 8U boards. The minimum hardware
requirements needed to use the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server are as follows:
■ ATCA system enclosure for 8U boards (includes shelf, backplane, hub/switch
board, shelf manager, and power supply)
■ Console output device or serial terminal
■ Boot device (such as hard drive, network, or Compact Flash card)
■ Peripheral device for network access
■ IPMC (built in)
■ Cables for terminal and network connections
■ High-speed fans. If you are installing the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server in a Sun
Netra CT 900 server, the Sun Netra CT 900 server must have high-speed fan trays
to support the additional cooling needs of the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. For
more information, see the Sun Netra CT 900 Server Upgrade Guide (820-3255).
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Caution – You can damage the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server components if you
install the blade server in a chassis that does not provide sufficient cooling. For more
information, see Section 2.2.1.1, “Check Power, Thermal, Environmental, and Space
Requirements” on page 2-4.
Note – Use only shielded serial cables that are less than 10 meters in length.
1.6.2Optional Hardware Components
You can order the following optional items:
■ Compact Flash card
■ AMC modules
■ Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM
The Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM enables rear system I/O access to the following:
■ Network
■ Boot device
■ With the ARTM-HD, two hot-swappable SAS hard disk drives
■ Console terminal (FIGURE 1-4).
■ Sun Netra CP3240 switch
The Sun Netra CP3240 switch is capable of operating at 10 GB, but is set by default
to operate at 1GB. To use the switch at 10 GB, perform a one-time configuration
procedure, available in the CP3x40 Switch Product Notes (820-3260).
1.6.3Software Components
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server has been tested for compatibility with the
Solaris
™ 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) and WindRiver Linux.
Refer to the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server Product Notes (820-1980) for more Solaris
OS information, including a list of any required Sun Netra software patches and
support for subsequent versions of Solaris. You can view and download the latest
version of the product notes at the following web site:
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/cp3220.brd#hic
Refer to the appropriate vendor documentation for more information on your
operating system.
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1.7Technical Support and Warranty
Should you have any technical questions or support issues that are not addressed in
the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server documentation set or on the technical support
web site, contact your local Sun Services representative. This hardware carries a
one-year return-to-depot warranty.
For customers in the U.S. or Canada, please call 1-800-USA-4SUN (1-800-872-4786).
For customers in the rest of the world, you can find the World Wide Solution Center
nearest you at the following web site:
http://www.sun.com/contact/services_solutions.jsp
When you call Sun Services, be sure to indicate if the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server
was purchased separately and is not associated with a system. Please have the blade
server identification information ready. For proper identification of the blade server,
be prepared to give the representative the blade server part number, serial number,
and date code (
1.7.1Locating the Blade Server Identification
Information
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server part number, serial number, revision number,
and media access control (MAC) address are printed on stickers located on the Sun
Netra CP3220 blade server (
FIGURE 1-7).
FIGURE 1-7).
The Sun barcode label provides the following information:
■ Blade server serial number (for example, 1005LCB-07296R0912), which is on the
barcode label
The part number/dash/revision/date code label provides the following
information:
■ Blade server part number (for example, 3753529), which is the first seven digits on
the part number label
■ Product dash number (for example, -01)
■ Revision number (for example, REV: 01)
The MAC address label contains the base MAC address for the blade server in
printed and barcode form. Is it an orange label located below the AMC slots.
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FIGURE 1-7 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server Barcode Labeling
Part number labelSerial number
label
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CHAPTER
2
Hardware Installation and Service
This chapter describes the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server hardware installation and
service procedures.
This chapter contains the following topics:
■ Section 2.1, “Safety and Tool Requirements” on page 2-2
■ Section 2.2, “Installing the Blade Server” on page 2-3
■ Section 2.3, “Service Procedures” on page 2-17
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2.1Safety and Tool Requirements
2.1.1Equipment and Operator Safety
Refer to the Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems (816-7190) for
general safety information.
Read the following safety statements that are specific to the Sun Netra CP3220 blade
server carefully before you install or remove any part of the system.
Caution – Depending on the particular chassis design, operations with open
equipment enclosures can expose the installer to hazardous voltages with a
consequent danger of electric shock. Ensure that line power to the equipment is
disconnected during operations that make high voltage conductors accessible.
The installer must be familiar with commonly accepted procedures for integrating
electronic systems and the general practice of Sun systems integration and
administration. Although parts of these systems are designed for hot-swap
operation, other components must not be subjected to such stresses. Work with
power connected to a shelf only when necessary, and follow these installation
procedures to avoid equipment damage.
This equipment is sensitive to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD) from
clothing and other materials. Use the following antistatic measures during an
installation:
■ If possible, disconnect line power from the shelf when servicing a system or
installing a hardware upgrade. If the shelf cannot be placed on a grounded
antistatic mat, connect a grounding strap between the facility electrical input
ground (usually connected to the shelf) and facility electrical service ground.
■ Use an antistatic wrist strap when performing the following tasks:
■ Removing a blade server from its antistatic bag
■ Connecting or disconnecting blade servers, boards, or peripherals
The other end of the antistatic wrist strap lead should be connected to one of the
following:
■ A ground mat
■ The chassis metal as a ground
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The grounded mat or the chassis must be connected to a facility ground to
prevent a floating ground.
■ Keep blade servers in the antistatic bags until they are needed.
■ Remove a blade server from its antistatic bag only when wearing a properly
connected ground strap.
■ Place blade servers that are out of their antistatic bags on an antistatic mat if one
is available and the mat is grounded to a facility electrical service ground. Do not
place blade servers on top of an antistatic bag unless the outside of the bag also
has antistatic protective properties.
2.1.2Materials and Tools Required
The tools required for installation and service are:
■ Serial cable of less than 10 meters in length to connect the Sun Netra CP3220
blade server with a system console
Refer to Section 1.6, “System Components” on page 1-12 for information on
hardware requirements.
2.2Installing the Blade Server
2.2.1Preparing for the Installation
Prepare for installation by reading and performing the following steps.
1. Become familiar with the contents of the documentation referenced in the steps.
2. Verify that all listed hardware and software are available (see Section 1.6, “System
Components” on page 1-12).
3. Check power, thermal, environmental, and space requirements (see
Section 2.2.1.1, “Check Power, Thermal, Environmental, and Space Requirements”
on page 2-4).
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4. Verify that local area network (LAN) preparations are completed (see
Section 2.2.1.2, “Local Network IP Addresses and Host Names Worksheet” on
page 2-5).
5. Ensure that the host names and their network IP addresses are allocated and
registered at the site. Record this information in
TABLE 2-1.
2.2.1.1Check Power, Thermal, Environmental, and Space
Requirements
Observe that your environment meets the following requirements:
■ Your enclosure specifications can support the sum of the specified maximum
blade server power loads. (See Section A.2, “Power and Thermal Metrics” on
page A-2).
■ Facility power loading specifications can support the rack or enclosure
requirements.
■ Your enclosure specifications can support the cooling airflow requirements.
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server fits into a standard ATCA shelf. If your
installation requirements are different, contact your field applications engineer.
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2.2.1.2Local Network IP Addresses and Host Names Worksheet
Collect the information listed in TABLE 2-1 to connect hosts to the LAN. Ask your
network administrator for help, if necessary. This information is not needed for a
stand-alone installation.
TABLE 2-1Local Area Network Information
Information NeededYour Information
IP address*and host name for each Sun
Netra CP3220 client
Domain name
Type of name service and corresponding
name server names and IP addresses—for
example DNS and NIS (or NIS+)
Subnet mask
Gateway router IP address
Network File System (NFS) server names
and IP addresses
Web server URL
* Local IP addresses are not needed if they are assigned by a network Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) server.
You may need the MAC (Ethernet) addresses of the local hosts to make name server
database entries. You can see the MAC address in the console output while booting
the blade server. You can also find it on the barcode label on the blade server (see
Section 1.7.1, “Locating the Blade Server Identification Information” on page 1-14).
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2.2.1.3Installation Procedure Summary
This section summarizes the high-level procedures that are required to install the
Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. Ensure that you are familiar with the information in
Section 2.2.2, “Configuring the Hardware” on page 2-6 through the end of Chapter 2
before installing the blade server.
The process to set up and configure a Sun Netra CP3220 blade server in a system
includes the following procedures:
1. Configure the blade server’s physical hardware.
For example, install memory and AMC cards, and set switches, as necessary
(Section 2.2.2, “Configuring the Hardware” on page 2-6).
2. Physically install the ARTM as necessary (Section 2.2.3.1, “Installing an Advanced
Rear Transition Module” on page 2-8).
3. Physically install the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server, and any peripheral boards
into the ATCA shelf Section 2.2.3, “Installing the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server
in an ATCA Shelf” on page 2-8).
4. Connect the nodes to a local network. (Section 2.2.4, “Connecting External I/O
Cables” on page 2-13).
5. If you are running the Solaris Operating System on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade
server, and want to verify system integrity, download and install SunVTS
(Section 3.1, “Operating Systems” on page 3-2).
2.2.2Configuring the Hardware
This section lists hardware installation and settings that might apply to your blade
server configuration. Read and perform the procedures, as necessary, before
installing the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server into the ATCA shelf.
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2.2.2.1Verify Chassis Fan Tray Upgrade
Caution – The Sun Netra CT 900 server fan tray upgrade kit (594-4953) must be
installed in the chassis before the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is installed. This
fan tray upgrade is required to provide adequate cooling and prevent the system
from overheating or shutting down due to an over temperature condition that can
occur with the older fan trays.
● To verify if the fan tray upgrade is installed on a Sun Netra CT 900 server, log
into the Shelf Manager and issue the following command for fan trays 1,2, and
3:
# clia fruinfo fan_tray 1 | grep "Product Part"
If "Product Part / Model Number = 371-3033-xx", an upgraded fan tray is
installed. If "Product Part / Model Number" is not 371-3033, an old fan tray is
installed and the upgrade is required. Refer to the Sun Netra CT 900 ServerUpgrade Guide (820-3255) for more information.
2.2.2.2Installing Optional Components
Use the following table to locate your options and installation instructions.
DIMMsSection 2.3.6.1, “DIMM Requirements” on page 2-19
Section 2.3.6.2, “Installing a DDR2 DIMM” on page 2-21
Compact Flash cardSection 2.3.7, “Installing the Optional Compact Flash Card” on
page 2-24
AMC cardSection 2.3.8, “Installing Optional AMC Cards” on page 2-26
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2.2.2.3Configuring the Advanced Rear Transition Module Hardware
If you are using a Sun Netra CP32x0 Advanced Rear Transition Module (ARTM),
refer to the appropriate documentation. See Section , “Related Documentation” on
page -xvii.
You can also see Section A.3, “Connectors and Pinouts” on page A-4 for detailed
connector pin assignments for the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server.
2.2.3Installing the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server in
an ATCA Shelf
If you are installing the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server with the Sun Netra CP32x0
ARTM, install the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM at the rear of the server and then install
the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server in the front of the server. Even though you will
be installing the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM first, look at the front of the server and
locate the slot number where you will be installing the Sun Netra CP3220 blade
server. Then go to the back of the server and install the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM in
that particular slot. If you do not install the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server and the
Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM in corresponding slots, the system will recognize the Sun
Netra CP3220 blade server but not the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM.
Note – Slots 1 through 6 and 9 through 14 are available for Sun Netra CP3220 blade
servers. Slots 7 and 8 are reserved for the switch card.
2.2.3.1Installing an Advanced Rear Transition Module
A compatible advanced rear transition module (ARTM) can be used with the Sun
Netra CP3220 blade server for rear I/O access. The ARTM enables access to the
network, a boot device, and a console terminal. You can use the Sun Netra CP32x0
ARTM or you can design your own compatible ARTM. For more information, see
Section 1.4.2, “Advanced Rear Transition Module” on page 1-8
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FIGURE 2-1 Installing the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM
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▼ To Install an ARTM
1. Verify that you have taken the necessary antistatic precautions.
See Section 2.1.1, “Equipment and Operator Safety” on page 2-2.
2. From the rear of the system, choose an appropriate slot for the ARTM.
The ARTM must be installed, inline, behind a compatible Sun Netra blade server
(Sun Netra CP3220 blade server or Sun Netra CP3260 blade server).
For example, if the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server will be installed in slot 3, the
corresponding ARTM must be installed at the back of the system in slot 3
(
FIGURE 2-1). If you do not install the ARTM and the Sun Netra CP3220 blade
server in corresponding slots, the system will recognize the Sun Netra CP3220
blade server, but not the ARTM.
Note – Slots 1 through 6 and 9 through 14 are available for Sun Netra CP3220 blade
servers. Slots 7 and 8 are reserved for the switch card.
3. Remove the slot filler panel from the selected slot, if necessary.
4. Retrieve the ARTM from the ship kit.
5. Prepare the ARTM by opening the injector/ejector latch at the top of the
module (
FIGURE 2-2).
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FIGURE 2-2 Injector/Ejector Latch and Locking Screw on the ARTM
6. Carefully align the edges of the ARTM with the card guides in the appropriate
slot.
Look into the enclosure to verify correct alignment of the rails in the guides.
7. Keep the ARTM aligned in the guides, and slide the ARTM in until the
injector/ejector latches engage the card cage.
8. Push the ARTM into the backplane connectors, and close the latch.
9. Tighten the locking screws to ensure that the module is secured into the ATCA
shelf.
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10. Install the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server into the front of the ATCA shelf in
the corresponding slot.
See Section 2.2.3.2, “Installing the Blade Server Into the Shelf” on page 2-12 for
instructions.
2.2.3.2Installing the Blade Server Into the Shelf
Note – You can install the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server in any available slot in the
ATCA shelf except for slots 7 and 8.
1. If you have installed an ARTM, go to the front of the system and locate the
same slot number where you installed the ARTM.
2. Remove the filler panel from the blade server slot, if necessary.
The filler panel is secured to the card cage using two screws, one at the top of the
filler panel, the other at the bottom. Store the filler panel in a safe place; you
might need to use it again if you remove a blade server for an extended time.
3. Prepare the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server by opening the injector/ejector
latches (
4. Carefully align the edges of the blade server with the guides in the appropriate
slot.
Look into the enclosure to verify correct alignment of the rails in the guides.
FIGURE 2-2).
5. Keep the blade server aligned in the guides and slide the blade server in until
the injector/ejector latches engage the card cage.
6. Push the blade server slightly into the backplane connectors and close the
latches to seat the blade server in the connectors.
When the lower latch is closed, the blue Hot-Swap LED blinks while the blade
server is initializing. The blue LED turns off and the green OK LED lights when
the blade server is ready for use.
7. Tighten the locking screws and the top and the bottom of the Sun Netra CP3220
blade server to ensure that it is secured to the ATCA shelf (
The blade server is now completely installed and will power on automatically.
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2.2.4Connecting External I/O Cables
Front panel ports are typically used for maintenance and troubleshooting purposes
in installed and running systems. External I/O cables are connected to the Sun Netra
CP3220 blade server or to the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM.
To connect each of these following cables:
■ For Ethernet connections, Category 5e or better network cable is required.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to a suitable 10/100/1000 MBASE-T
Ethernet switch and the other end to one of the Ethernet ports on the Sun Netra
CP3220 blade server or Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM. By default, when a Sun Netra
CP32x0 ARTM is installed, the Ethernet cable is connected only to the Ethernet
port on the ARTM. Refer to the
Rear Transition Module, Dual HD User’s Guide (820-0460) for more information.
Note – Although the front panel Ethernet port does not support gigabit Ethernet, it
can be connected to a gigabit switch capable of 10/100/1000 MBASE-T Ethernet.
■ Attach asynchronous serial I/O cables from serial communication devices to the
RJ-45 serial ports on the CP3220 blade server or Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM.
Note – The front and rear serial ports use the same physical wire, so only one serial
port, either the front or the rear, can be used at a time.
Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM SAS Storage Advanced
2.2.4.1Connecting Cables to a System Console Running the Solaris
OS
1. Connect a shielded serial cable to the serial console port on the front panel of
the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server (
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port of the system serving
as the serial console.
FIGURE 2-3) or the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM.
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FIGURE 2-3 Serial Port on the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server
RESET
Serial port
3. Use one of the following to establish a full-duplex serial terminal connection
with the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server:
■ The tip utility
■ The minicom utility
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■ A telnet utility (Connect to the proper port on a Network Terminal Server to
which the Sun Netra CP3220 is connected.)
■ Another suitable serial communications program on the system console
For example, if you are using a UNIX system as the system console, at the UNIX
prompt in a command tool or shell tool, or serial port A, type:
# tip -9600 /dev/ttya
2.2.4.2Connecting Cables to the System Console Not Running the
Solaris OS
1. Connect a shielded serial cable to the serial console port on the front panel of
the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server (
FIGURE 2-3) or the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM.
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port of the system serving
as the system console.
3. Set the serial communications settings to 9600 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, no parity,
and no handshake.
2.2.4.3Netinstall Boot Device Map
TABLE 2-2 provides a map of netinstall boot devices. You may need this information
to understand which MAC address is associated with the system IP address on the install
server.
For example, the Base Fabric interface is connected to the switch model-number in
slot 8 of the ATCA shelf. To install to this device, select the xxx Ethernet interface
from the BIOS setup menus.
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server supports virtual LAN configuration for the Sun
10 GbE Multithreaded Networking ASIC ports (MAC addresses 4, 5, 6, and 7). When
configured, the virtual LAN feature enables the assignment of multiple MAC
address to one port.
TABLE 2-3 lists the extra MAC addresses available for the Sun 10
GbE Multithreaded Networking ASIC ports.
TABLE 2-3Extra MAC Addresses for Virtual LAN Configuration
Primary MAC AddressAdditional MAC Addresses
0:3:ba.xx.xx.xn+40:3:ba.xx.xx.xn+8through
0:3:ba.xx.xx.xn+50:3:ba.xx.xx.xn+15 through
0:3:ba.xx.xx.xn+60:3:ba.xx.xx.xn+22 through
0:3:ba.xx.xx.xn+70:3:ba.xx.xx.xn+29 through
Switch Slot
Connection
Extended Fabric 1Slot 8
AMC and RTM
AMC and RTM
0:3:ba.xx.xx.xn+14
0:3:ba.xx.xx.xn+21
0:3:ba.xx.xx.xn+28
0:3:ba.xx.xx.xn+35
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2.3Service Procedures
2.3.1Hot-Swapping the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server
You can remove the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server without powering off the entire
chassis by performing these steps.
1. Power off the blade server.
See Section 2.3.2, “Powering Off the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server” on
page 2-17.
2. Remove the blade server.
See Section 2.3.3, “Removing the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server” on page 2-18.
2.3.2Powering Off the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server
1. Shut down the operating system.
Log in and shut down any OS operating on the blade server or its companion
ARTM.
2. Deactivate the blade server.
Log in to the shelf manager and deactivate the blade server in the target slot.
For example, to shut down the blade server in slot 3, log in to the shelf manager
and type:
# clia deactivate board 3
Wait for the blue Hot-Swap LED to light steadily before removing the blade
server.
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2.3.3Removing the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server
1. Power off the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server.
Use the instructions in Section 2.3.2, “Powering Off the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade
Server” on page 2-17.
2. If installed, remove all cables from the front of the Sun Netra CP3220 blade
server.
3. Loosen the locking screws to release the blade server from the ATCA shelf.
4. When the blue Hot-Swap LED lights steadily, release the upper latch and the
lower latch at the same time to unseat the blade server from the connectors.
5. Remove the blade server from the ATCA shelf and place the blade server on an
antistatic mat.
2.3.4Powering On the System
Sun Netra CP3220 blade servers are powered on automatically via the H8 BMC
when you install the blade server into a slot in the ATCA shelf. Once installed, the
blade server sequences through power-on states until it is fully powered on.
2.3.5Automatic Power-Off Events
A power-off sequence is initiated either by a request from the shelf manager or a
fault condition. The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server shuts down to standby power
mode when the following upper critical threshold conditions are met:
■ Detection of DC input (both -48V A and -48V B) drop for more than 5ms
■ Processor thermal trip drops to standby mode
Thermal trip of DC brick turns off all local power (standby included)
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2.3.6Servicing DIMMs
2.3.6.1DIMM Requirements
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server supports a total of eight DIMMs and the
maximum memory capacity of 32 Gbytes (using four 4-Gbyte DIMMs). The Sun
Netra CP3220 blade server accommodates the following DIMMs and configurations:
■ Up to eight standard DDR2-667 (PC2-5300) SDRAM registered/ECC DIMMs
■ DIMMs must be installed in matching pairs, in the lowest-number slots available
■ DIMM pair 0 must always be installed first
■ 2-Gbyte and 4-Gbyte, DDR2 modules are supported
■ Maximum of 32 Gbytes in eight slots
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server supports DIMMs that have the following
characteristics:
■ A 144-bit wide data bus DDR2 interface (2x64-bit data + 2x8-bit ECC)
■ DDR2 DIMM: 4.4 - 7.0 watts (1.8 V)
■ Very low profile (VLP) with a maximum height of 0.72 inch (18.3 mm)
■ Data Bus: 64 bits, Clock Rate: 333 MHz, Data Rate: 667, MegaTransfers,
Throughput 5.3 Gbytes/second
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FIGURE 2-4 Locating DIMM Slots
Pair 1
BA
Pair 2
BA
Pair 3
BA BA
Pair 0
Populate DIMMs in matching pairs, starting with Pair 0, then adding Pair 1, Pair 2,
and Pair 3 as needed.
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2.3.6.2Installing a DDR2 DIMM
The following procedure provides a general guide for installing additional memory.
However, for specific directions on installing DIMMs on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade
server, refer to the documentation that shipped with the DIMMs.
1. Access the blade server by performing one of the following procedures:
■ If the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is installed in an ATCA shelf, remove the
blade server from the shelf as explained in Section 2.3.3, “Removing the Sun
Netra CP3220 Blade Server” on page 2-18.
■ Remove the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server from its antistatic envelope and place
it on an ESD mat near the ATCA shelf.
2. Take antistatic precautions: Attach and electrically ground the wrist strap.
Caution – Always wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap when handling DIMMs.
3. Locate the DIMM connectors on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server.
Select the connectors where you will install the DIMM. See
slot locations.
Caution – Do not remove the DIMM from its antistatic container until you are
ready to install the DIMM on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. Handle the DIMM
only by its edges. Do not touch DIMM components or metal parts. Always wear a
grounded antistatic wrist strap when handling DIMM.
FIGURE 2-4 for DIMM
4. Remove the DIMM from its protective packaging, holding the module only by
the edges.
5. Holding the DIMM upright to the blade server, insert the bottom edge of the
DIMM into the bottom of the slot’s hinge-style connector (
FIGURE 2-5).
Caution – Evenly engage the DIMM in its hinge-style slot; uneven contact can
cause shorts that will damage the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. Do not rock the
DIMM into place. Ensure that all contacts engage at the same time. You will feel or
hear a click when the DIMM properly seats in the connector.
The socket and module are both keyed, which means that the DIMM can be
installed only one way. With even pressure, push simultaneously on both upper
corners of the DIMM until its bottom edge (the edge with the gold fingers) is
firmly seated in the connector.
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FIGURE 2-5 Installing a DIMM
6. Press the top edge of the DIMM toward the blade server until the retainer clips
click into place in the notches on the DIMM sides (
FIGURE 2-5).
The small metal retainer clips on each side of the DIMM slot are spring-loaded,
and they should click into place in the notches on the sides of the DIMM.
2.3.6.3Removing a DDR2 DIMM
If you are returning the DIMM or the blade server for service, or if you are replacing
a DIMM with another DIMM, remove the DIMM from the Sun Netra CP3220 blade
server.
Note – Safely store the original factory-shipped DIMM and related DIMM
packaging. Store any removed DIMM in the new DIMM packaging.
To remove a DIMM from the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server, perform the following
steps:
1. Access the blade server by performing one of the following procedures:
■ If the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is installed in an ATCA shelf, remove the
blade server from the shelf as explained in Section 2.3.3, “Removing the Sun
Netra CP3220 Blade Server” on page 2-18.
■ Remove the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server from its antistatic envelope and place
it on an ESD mat near the ATCA shelf.
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If an ESD mat is not available, you can place the blade server on the antistatic
envelope in which it was packaged.
Caution – Do not place blade servers on top of an antistatic bag unless the outside
of the bag also has antistatic protective properties.
2. Take antistatic precautions: Attach and electrically ground the wrist strap.
Caution – Always wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap when handling DIMMs.
3. Simultaneously pull both spring retainer clips outward from the slot for the
DIMM you want to remove.
4. Grasp the DIMM by the edges, and carefully pull it out of its connector.
Place it in an antistatic bag.
FIGURE 2-6 Removing a DIMM
5. If you are replacing the DIMM you removed with a new DIMM, install it as
described in Section 2.3.6.2, “Installing a DDR2 DIMM” on page 2-21.
Note – Before installing a replacement DIMM, verify that the new DIMM is the
same size as its paired DIMM.
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2.3.7Installing the Optional Compact Flash Card
An IDE Compact Flash card can be installed on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server.
The Compact Flash card is not hot-swappable, and there is no access to the Compact
Flash card once the Sun Netra CP3220 is installed in an ATCA shelf.
1. Access the blade server by performing one of the following procedures:
■ If the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is installed in an ATCA shelf, remove the
blade server from the shelf as explained in Section 2.3.3, “Removing the Sun
Netra CP3220 Blade Server” on page 2-18.
■ Remove the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server from its antistatic envelope and place
it on an ESD mat near the ATCA shelf.
If an ESD mat is not available, you can place the blade server on the antistatic
envelope in which it was packaged.
Caution – Do not place blade servers on top of an antistatic bag unless the outside
of the bag also has antistatic protective properties.
2. Locate the Compact Flash connector.
The connector is located on the blade server, under the sheet metal protecting
AMC slot B1(
3. To install the Compact Flash card, use the arrow on the card as a guide to insert
the card into the Compact Flash connector.
FIGURE 2-7).
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FIGURE 2-7 Compact Flash Location
Note – Sun Compact Flash cards have a life time of 2,000,000 write/erase cycles.
Users are responsible for ensuring that the operating system and applications do not
exceed this limitation.
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2.3.8Installing Optional AMC Cards
An Advanced Mezzanine card (AMC) is a card or module that provides additional
functionality to the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. The blade server contains two
AMC slots in which you can install an optional AMC device. An AMC device can be
installed and removed via a cutout in the front panel while the Sun Netra CP3220
blade server is installed in the chassis.
Note – The following procedure provides a general set of instructions for installing
AMC modules on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. Refer to the AMC module
manufacturer’s documentation for specific instructions on installing these devices.
1. Retrieve the wrist strap from the modules’s shipping kit.
2. Attach the adhesive copper strip of the antistatic wrist strap to the metal
chassis.
Wrap the other end twice around your wrist, with the adhesive side against your
skin.
3. Remove the AMC slot filler panel from the blade server’s front panel
FIGURE 2-8.
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FIGURE 2-8 Removing an AMC Filler Panel
4. Retrieve the AMC module from its shipping kit and place it on an antistatic
surface.
5. Insert the AMC module through the cutout and into the AMC slot
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FIGURE 2-9 Installing an AMC Card
Caution – Do not use excessive force when installing the AMC module into the slot.
You might damage the AMC connector on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server,
causing permanent damage to the AMC module or the blade server. If the AMC
module does not seat properly when you apply even pressure, remove the AMC
module and carefully reinstall it.
6. Carefully insert the AMC card into the AMC slot, ensuring that the edge of the
card is installed into the card guides on both edges.
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7. Press on the front face of the AMC card until the card is fully seated into the
AMC connector.
8. Press the black ejector in, toward the AMC card, to activate the card.
9. Refer to the AMC module documentation for software and cabling installation
instructions.
2.3.9Adding or Replacing a TOD Clock Battery
The optional TOD battery must be type CR1632, with a minimum of 4ma abnormal
charging current rating (for example; a Renata CR1632).
Caution – Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose
of batteries properly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and local
regulations.
To install battery, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the old battery, if necessary.
2. Slide the new battery into the holder with the side labeled “+” facing up.
2.3.10Changing Jumper Settings
2.3.10.1Clearing the CMOS Setting Using Jumper 1
Reset jumper 1 to clear the CMOS settings, which restores the default BIOS settings.
Jumper 1 is shown in
position, which is the run position.
FIGURE 2-10. The jumper housing should be stored in the P1/P2
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FIGURE 2-10 Jumper 1 in the Run Position
AMC slot B1
Jumper 1
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
TABLE 2-4 provides information on the pin functions on jumper 1.
TABLE 2-4Pin Functions on Jumper 1
Pin NumberPurpose
Pin 1Battery Feed
Pin 2VCC_RTC (destination for battery
power)
Pin 3BATT_CLR (resistor to GND, used to
drain capacitive charge and clear the
CMOS memory)
Zone 3
Zone 3
connectors
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To reset the jumper and return the CMOS settings to the default settings, perform
the following steps:
1. Remove the jumper housing from the run position (P1/P2) and move it to the
reset position (P2/P3).
FIGURE 2-11 Jumper 1 in the Reset Position
AMC slot B1
Jumper 1
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Zone 3
Zone 3
connectors
2. Wait at least one second for the CMOS settings to reset and then move the
jumper housing back to the run position.
3. Reinstall the blade server.
Use the procedure in Section 2.2.3.2, “Installing the Blade Server Into the Shelf”
on page 2-12.
Note – The blade server will operate normally only when the jumper housing is in
the run position.
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2.3.10.2Changing the OOS LED Color
The color of the Out-of-service (OOS) LED can be set to red or amber by moving
jumper 2 to the appropriate position. Amber is the default color for the OOS LED.
To change the Jumper 2 position to red:
1. Remove the jumper housing from the default (amber) position (P2/P3) and
move it to the red position (P1/P2).
FIGURE 2-12 Jumper 2 in the Red Position
AMC slot B1
2. Reinstall the blade server.
Use the procedure in Section 2.2.3.2, “Installing the Blade Server Into the Shelf”
on page 2-12.
2.3.11Changing OOS LED Behavior
When blade servers are shipped from manufacturing, they are set to the default LED
behavior. The default OOS LED behavior is as follows:
■ IPMC lights up OOS LED if it detects POST failure.
■ IPMC lights up OOS LED if it fails to power up the blade server.
■ Most of the time, OOS LED remains OFF.
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Jumper 2
Zone 3
Zone 3
connectors
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Users can change the default behavior of the out-of-service (OOS) LED through the
IPMC by using an LED1 control bit. This bit is available only on the Sun Netra
CP3220 blade server.
You can use the set and get IPMC control byte IPMI commands, which are the same
commands used to control the Green OK LED, to change the default OOS LED
behavior to the following:
■ IPMC will not light up OOS LED on POST or any other failure.
■ Upon blade insertion, OOS LED will turn on promptly after the Blue LED turns
off, then remain on.
■ The IPMC will only change the state of OOS LED when commanded via
ATCA/IPMI commands to change LED state.
The alternate behavior remains enabled after firmware upgrades and IPMC cold,
warm, and hard resets. Also, it remains enabled after firmware downgrades, as long
as the version being downgraded to supports this feature.
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▼ Viewing OOS LED Settings
● At the clia CLI, enter the Get IPMI Control Bits command.
CommandNetFnOpcode
Get IPMI Control Bits0x2E
Data Bytes
TypeByteData Field
Request Data100
200
32A
Response Data1Completion Code:
• [00] OK
• [C1] Command not supported
• [CC] Invalid data in request
(Refer to IPMI
codes)
200
300
42A
5IPMC control bit:
• Bit 0 = Green LED control bit
• Bit 1 = LED1 (OOS) control bit
• Bits 2 to 7 reserved for future use
specification for more completion
0xE9
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▼ Setting OOS LED Behavior
Note – You must always perform a read, modify, and write to change any of the bits
in the control byte.
● At the clia CLI, enter the Set IPMI Control Bits command.
CommandNetFnOpcode
Set IPMI Control Bits0x2E
Data Bytes
TypeByteData Field
Request Data100
200
32A
4Control byte:
Bit 0 = LED 2 (Green LED) control bit.
• 1 = IPMC controls green LED.
• 0 = IPMC does not control green LED.
Bit 1 = OOS LED1 (Amber/Red LED) control bit.
• 1 = IPMC controls LED1 for default behavior.
• 0 = IPMC does not control LED1.
Bits 2 to 7= reserved for future use
Response Data1Completion Code:
• [00] OK
• [C1] Command not supported
• [CC] Invalid data in request
(Refer to IPMI
codes)
200
300
42A
specification for more completion
0xE9
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2.3.12Resetting the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server
Caution – Do not operate the ATCA shelf without all fans, component heatsinks, air
baffles, and covers installed. Severe damage to components can occur if the ATCA
shelf is operated without adequate cooling mechanisms.
1. Use a spudger tool or other stylus to press and release the recessed Reset
button on the front of the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server (
2. Confirm the progress of the reset by monitoring the BIOS POST messages.
FIGURE 2-13 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server Front Panel
FIGURE 2-13).
Reset button
RESET
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CHAPTER
3
Software Configuration
This chapter provides procedures and information about configuring the software.
This chapter contains the following topics:
■ Section 3.1, “Operating Systems” on page 3-2
■ Section 3.2, “Software Updates” on page 3-2
■ Section 3.3, “SunVTS Software” on page 3-3
■ Section 3.4, “Configuring Sun Netra CP3220 For 1GbE or 10GbE Switches” on
page 3-4
■ Section 3.5, “Configuring Alternate OOS LED Behavior” on page 3-5
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3.1Operating Systems
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server has been tested for compatibility with the
following operating systems:
■ WindRiver Linux version 3.1
■ Solaris 10 OS, Release S10U4 and subsequent versions that may be tested for
compatibility with the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. See the Sun Netra CP3220
Blade Server Product Notes (820-1980) for information on Sun Netra patches.
For information on the WindRiver Linux operating system, see the documentation
that came with the WindRiver operating system.
For information on versions of the Solaris OS, including installation, see the
appropriate Solaris Documentation Collection at the Sun Documentation web site at:
http://docs.sun.com
3.2Software Updates
Software updates and support information for the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server,
Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM, and the Sun Netra CT 900 system can be found at the Sun
Download Center:
http://www.sun.com/download
For information on your specific configuration, contact your local Sun Services
representative.
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3.3SunVTS Software
Note – The Sun Validation Test Suite (SunVTS software) runs on the Solaris OS only.
There are similar test suites available for the Linux operating systems.
The SunVTS software is a comprehensive software suite that tests and validates the
Sun Netra CP3220 blade server by verifying the configuration and function of most
hardware controllers and devices on the blade server.
SunVTS software is used to validate a system during development, production,
inspection, troubleshooting, periodic maintenance, and system or subsystem
stressing. SunVTS software can be tailored to run on various types of machines,
ranging from desktops to servers with modifiable test instances and processor
affinity features.
You can perform high-level system testing by using the appropriate version of
SunVTS software. For detailed information on SunVTS software support and
downloads, refer to the following web site:
http://www.sun.com/oem/products/vts/
You will be prompted for your Sun Online Account name and password.
Ensure that the SunVTS software version is compatible with the Solaris OS being
used. You can find information about the SunVTS software version installed on your
system by viewing the content of the .version file:
# cat /opt/SUNWvts/bin/.version
To obtain SunVTS documentation, contact your local Customer Service
representative, field applications engineer, or system support engineer.
Note – For security reasons, only a superuser is permitted to run SunVTS software.
Installation and starting instructions are included with the software when it is
downloaded.
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3.4Configuring Sun Netra CP3220 For 1GbE
or 10GbE Switches
The extended fabric on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is capable of operating at
either 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps. The Sun Netra CP3220 can be used in the Sun Netra CT
900 server with either the Sun Netra CP3240 10-GbE switch or the Sun Netra CP3140
1-GbE switch. Therefore it is important that the driver configuration file be modified
accordingly.
The network interface driver configuration file, nxge.conf, for the extended fabric
ports of the Sun 10GbE ASIC might need to be modified to employ the proper
switch and ARTM configurations. The nxge.conf file is located in the
/platform/i86pc/kernel/drv directory. The following examples show the
proper entries for each switch configuration.
Example 1: If both network interface ports are routed to Sun Netra CP3240 switches
in Slot 7 and Slot 8, the nxge.conf file should have the following entries:
Example 2: If both network interface ports are routed to Sun Netra CP3140 switches
in Slot 7 and Slot 8, the nxge.conf file should have the following entries:
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3.5Configuring Alternate OOS LED
Behavior
Administrators and service technicians can change the default behavior of the
out-of-service (OOS) LED through the IPMC by using an LED1 control bit. This bit is
available only on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server.
Use the set and get IPMC control byte IPMI commands, which are the same
commands used to control the Green OK LED, to change the default OOS LED
behavior to the following:
■ IPMC will not light up OOS LED on POST or any other failure.
■ Upon blade insertion, OOS LED will turn on promptly after the Blue LED turns
off, then remain on.
■ The IPMC will only change the state of OOS LED when commanded via
ATCA/IPMI commands to change LED state.
The alternate behavior remains enabled after firmware upgrades and IPMC cold,
warm, and hard resets. Also, it remains enabled after firmware downgrades, as long
as the version being downgraded to supports this feature.
When blade servers are shipped from manufacturing, they are set to the default LED
behavior. The default OOS LED behavior is as follows:
■ IPMC lights up OOS LED if it detects POST failure.
■ IPMC lights up OOS LED if it fails to power up the blade server.
■ Most of the time, OOS LED remains OFF.
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▼ Displaying Configuration of OOS LED Behavior
Use the following command to display the current configuration of OOS LED
behavior.
CommandNetFnOpcode
Get IPMC Control Bits0x2E0xE8
Data Bytes
TypeByteData Field
Request Data100
200
32A
Response Data1Completion Code:
[00] OK
[C1] Command not supported
[CC] Invalid data in request
(Refer to IPMI
codes)
200
300
42A
5IPMC control bit:
• Bit 0 : Green LED control bit.
• Bit 1 : LED1 control bit.
• Bits 2 to 7: Reserved for future use.
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▼ Setting Configuration of OOS LED Behavior
Use the following command to set the configuration of OOS LED behavior.
CommandNetFnOpcode
Set IPMI Control Bits0xE90xE9
Data Bytes
TypeByteData Field
Request Data100
200
32A
4Control byte.
Bit 0 = LED 2 (Green LED) control bit:
• 1 = IPMC controls green LED.
• 0 = IPMC does not control green LED.
Bit 1 = LED1 (Amber/Red LED) control bit.
• 1 = IPMC controls LED1 for default behavior.
• 0 = IPMC does not control LED1.
Bits 2 to 7 = Reserved for future use. Write as 1s. (See
Note.)
Response Data1Completion Code:
[00] OK
[C1] Command not supported
[CC] Invalid data in request
(Refer to IPMI
codes)
200
300
42A
specification for more completion
Note – If an attempt is made to write 0 to any reserved bit (2 to 7), IPMC will reject
the command with completion code 0xCC.
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CHAPTER
4
Configuring and Using BIOS
Firmware
This chapter describes how to use the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) to configure
the blade server.
This chapter contains the following topics:
■ Section 4.1, “About BIOS Settings” on page 4-2
■ Section 4.2, “Changing the Configuration of a BIOS Menu Item” on page 4-4
■ Section 4.3, “Setting the Boot Device Using BIOS Setup Screens” on page 4-5
■ Section 4.5, “Setting Supervisor and User Passwords” on page 4-9
■ Section 4.6, “Resetting the System Time and System Date” on page 4-11
■ Section 4.7, “Updating the BIOS” on page 4-12
■ Section 4.8, “Secondary BIOS Image” on page 4-12
■ Section 4.9, “Use the Secondary BIOS Image” on page 4-12
■ Section 4.10, “Perform a Live Firmware Upgrade” on page 4-13
■ Section 4.11, “Power-On Self-Test” on page 4-14
■ Section 4.12, “Changing POST Options” on page 4-14
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4.1About BIOS Settings
This section describes how to view and modify the BIOS settings.
The BIOS has a Setup utility stored in the BIOS flash memory. The Setup utility
reports system information and can be used to configure the BIOS settings. The
configured data is provided with context-sensitive help and is stored in the system's
battery-backed CMOS RAM. If the configuration stored in the CMOS RAM is
invalid, the BIOS settings will default to the original state specified at the factory.
4.1.1Navigating BIOS Screens
The BIOS Setup utility contains seven menu screens, which are displayed in this
order: Main, Advanced, PCI/PnP, Boot, Security, Chipset, and Exit. See Appendix B
for a BIOS menu tree and illustrations of the screens.
Use the left and right arrow keys to move sequentially through the seven BIOS
screens. Fields that can be reconfigured are displayed in color. All other fields are
non-configurable. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through a screen's
menu. Use the Tab key to move across columns.
4.1.2BIOS Considerations
This section contains special considerations regarding the system BIOS.
4.1.2.1BIOS Option ROMs on the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server has an option ROM for each of the following
components:
■ Broadcom BCM 5715C base interfaces
■ MPC55 Ethernet administration interfaces
■ Sun 10 GbE Multithreaded Networking ASIC Extended fabric interfaces
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4.1.2.2AMD PowerNow! Feature Enabled by Default
The AMD PowerNow! feature, which is accessed from the BIOS Setup utility
Advanced menu, is enabled by default on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. Some
problems have been observed when using this feature on certain operating systems.
If you want to disable this feature, first refer to the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade ServerProduct Notes (820-1980) for any outstanding known issues for your operating
system.
4.1.3Description of the BIOS Screens
TABLE 4-1 contains summary descriptions of the first-level BIOS Setup screens. For more
information about the BIOS screens and screen illustrations, see Appendix B.
TABLE 4-1BIOS Setup Screens Summary
ScreenDescription
MainGeneral system information.
AdvancedConfiguration information for the CPUs,
Log, PCI Express, Smbios, MPS, Remote Access, and USB.
PCI/PnPConfigure Plug-and-Play (PnP) devices.
Note: For some operating systems you can also configure PnP devices
using the operating system.
BootConfigure the boot device priority (hard disk drives and the ATAPI
DVD-ROM drive).
SecurityInstall or change the user and supervisor passwords.
ChipsetConfiguration options for the NorthBridge, SouthBridge, and
HyperTransport devices.
Note that the Memory Chipkill option is enabled by default. Enabling
Chipkill improves system reliability but degrades system
performance under specific applications.
Exit
Save or discard changes, or load optimal default BIOS settings.
IDE, Super I/O, ACPI, Event
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4.2Changing the Configuration of a BIOS
Menu Item
You can change the BIOS configuration by using a terminal (or terminal emulator
connected to a computer) through the serial console port on the front of the Sun
Netra CP3220 blade server.
Note – Using the ANSI terminal emulation mode provides the best viewing of the
BIOS screens.
1. To change the system’s parameters, enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the
key while the system is performing the power-on self-test (POST).
F2
Refer to
The first BIOS Setup menu screen is displayed.
2. Highlight the field to be modified using the arrow and Tab keys.
3. Press Enter to select the field.
A dialog box is displayed. The box displays the options that are available for the
setup
4. Modify the setup field and close the screen.
TABLE 4-1 for summary descriptions of the BIOS screens.
field that you have chosen.
5. To modify other setup parameters, use the arrow and Tab keys to
appropriate screen and menu item, and repeat Step 2 through Step 4.
Otherwise, go to Step 6.
6. Press and release the right arrow key until the Exit menu screen is displayed.
7. Follow the instructions on the Exit menu screen to save your changes and exit
the
Setup utility.
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4.3Setting the Boot Device Using BIOS
Setup Screens
Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you have installed the serial cable as
described in Section 2.2.4, “Connecting External I/O Cables” on page 2-13.
Note – See Section 4.1.3, “Description of the BIOS Screens” on page 4-3 for
descriptions of the first-level BIOS menu screens. See Appendix B for a BIOS menu
tree and illustrations of the first-level and second-level BIOS screens.
1. Use terminal emulation software to configure the serial COM1 settings.
Use the ANSI terminal type setting.
2. Set the serial communication settings to 9600 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, no parity,
and no handshake.
3. Power on or reset the ATCA shelf.
The BIOS starts running POST.
4. Press the F2 key to interrupt the boot and access the BIOS Main menu
(
FIGURE 4-1).
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FIGURE 4-1 BIOS Main Menu
5. Using the arrow keys, move across the top of the screen to the Boot menu and
press the Enter key.
The Boot Settings menu is displayed (
FIGURE 4-2).
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FIGURE 4-2 Boot Settings Menu
6. Move down the list, select the Boot Device Priority option, and press Enter.
The Boot Device Priority menu is displayed (
FIGURE 4-3).
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FIGURE 4-3 Boot Device Priority Menu
7. Select the NVIDIA Boot Agent device as the 1st Boot Device.
8. Disable all unneeded boot devices in the menu.
9. Use the arrow keys to move to the Exit menu, and press Enter.
The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
10. Press Enter to select Ok.
The BIOS boots the selected device. The operating system on the selected boot
device loads.
11. Configure the operating system by providing a locale, system name, IP address,
and other information.
Refer to the documentation for your operating system for information on
configuring the operating system.
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4.4Changing the BIOS Continuous Boot
Setting
Traditionally, the BIOS of a PC would go through the list of bootable devices and try
to boot up the OS. If all devices failed to boot, BIOS would print a message to inform
the user and wait for user intervention. In the ATCA environment, there is typically
no one watching the console screen when a blade is booting. Therefore. it is
preferred for the BIOS to retry and walk through the boot list continuously. The
continuous boot feature is implemented in the AMI BIOS for ATCA blades.
The Continuous Boot feature is activated by default. At the end of the boot list, if all
devices fail to boot, BIOS will pause for a few seconds to make sure the user has a
chance to see the message, and continue the boot process by going through the boot
list again.
Users can specify how long the pause is in seconds by changing the ContinuousBoot CMOS setting in the Advanced Setup or the Boot menu.
If the value is set to disabled, the feature is disabled and the BIOS will not retry the
boot list automatically.
● To change the setting, press F2 when prompted at the beginning of the boot
process, move the cursor to highlight Continuous Boot, then press Enter to
select a new value.
4.5Setting Supervisor and User Passwords
You must set the Supervisor password before you can set the User password. The
Supervisor password sets the desired access level for the User password.
To reset any BIOS passwords, clear the CMOS settings by resetting Jumper 1. See
Section 2.3.10.1, “Clearing the CMOS Setting Using Jumper 1” on page 2-29 for
further details.
1. Enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F2
system is performing the power-on self-test (POST).
2. Using the arrow keys, move across the top of the screen to the Security menu
and press the Enter key.
The Security Settings Menu is displayed (
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FIGURE 4-4).
key on the keyboard while the
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FIGURE 4-4 Security Settings Menu
FIGURE 4-5 Change Password Menu
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3. Move down the list, select the Change Supervisor Password or Change User
Password option, and press Enter.
The Change Password menu is displayed (
4. Type a password, then press Enter.
5. Use the arrow keys to move to the Exit Menu.
6. Select OK to confirm the changes you made.
FIGURE 4-5).
4.6Resetting the System Time and System
Date
1. Enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is
performing the power-on self-test (POST).
2. Press and release the right arrow key until the Exit menu is selected. Press the
Enter key.
3. Select the Load Optimal Defaults option and press the Enter key.
4. Use the arrow keys to return to the BIOS Main Menu.
5. Use the arrow keys to move down the main menu and reset the System Time
and System Date fields.
6. Use the arrow keys to move to the Exit Menu.
7. Choose Save Changes and Exit.
8. Select OK to confirm the changes you made.
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4.7Updating the BIOS
When they become necessary, updated BIOS images will be available as patches on
the following web site:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/
Use the Solaris BIOS Update Utility or the Linux BIOS Update Utility to implement
the updates. For more information, see the Sun Netra CT 900 Server Product Notes
(819-1180).
4.8Secondary BIOS Image
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server provides dual 1-Mbyte BIOS chips that support
redundant BIOS images for increased reliability. The default chip (page 0) acts as the
primary BIOS chip and is automatically selected for update during a firmware
upgrade. The secondary BIOS chip (page 1) retains the original BIOS image, and can
be used through manual configuration in the unlikely case where the primary BIOS
becomes corrupt.
4.9Use the Secondary BIOS Image
If the primary BIOS becomes unbootable, use the secondary BIOS to boot the blade
server:
1. Log into the Shelf Manager.
2. To select the secondary BIOS image, type:
# clia sendcmd 96 2e 81 00 00 2a 01
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For example:
# clia sendcmd 96 2e 81 00 00 2a 01 <----- Setting the boot page to 1
Pigeon Point Shelf Manager Command Line Interpreter
Completion code: 0x0 (0) <----- successful completion code
Response data: 00 00 2A <----- no data returned
3. To boot the blade server from the Shelf Manager, type:
# clia activate board n
Note – Once the blade server is booted, reset the blade server to use the primary
BIOS image (page 0).
4.10Perform a Live Firmware Upgrade
To upgrade the BIOS firmware while retaining the current BIOS image, follow these
steps:
1. Switch the BIOS image from page 0 to page 1.
See Section 4.9, “Use the Secondary BIOS Image” on page 4-12.
2. Use the Solaris BIOS Update Utility to upgrade the page 1 BIOS image.
See Section 4.7, “Updating the BIOS” on page 4-12.
3. Reboot the system into the updated page 1 BIOS.
See Section 2.3.12, “Resetting the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server” on page 2-36.
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4.11Power-On Self-Test
The system provides a rudimentary power-on self-test (POST) that runs each time
the blade server boots to check the basic devices required for the system to operate.
The progress of the self-test is indicated by a series of POST codes. These codes
appear at the bottom right corner of the system’s VGA screen (once the self-test has
progressed far enough to initialize the video monitor).
You can configure the level of POST testing and some POST display features through
the BIOS menus. For more information, see Section 4.12, “Changing POST Options”
on page 4-14.
4.12Changing POST Options
These instructions are optional, but you can use them to change the operations that
the server performs during POST testing.
1. Initialize the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is
performing the power-on self-test (POST).
The BIOS Main Menu screen is displayed.
2. From the BIOS Main Menu screen, select the Boot menu.
3. From the Boot Settings screen, select Boot Settings Configuration.
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4. On the Boot Settings Configuration screen (FIGURE B-17), you can enable or
disable the options shown in
TABLE 4-2POST Options
OptionDescription
Quick BootThis option is disabled by default. If you enable Quick Boot, the BIOS skips certain tests
while booting, such as the extensive memory test. This decreases the time it takes for the
system to boot.
Quiet BootThis option is disabled by default. If you enable this, the Sun Microsystems logo is
displayed instead of POST codes.
AddOn ROM
Display Mode
Bootup Num-LockThis option is On by default (keyboard Num-Lock is turned on during boot). If you set
PS2 Mouse SupportThis option is set to On by default. Select this option for PS/2 mouse support.
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error This option is disabled by default. If you enable this option, the system will pause if an
Hit ‘F2” MessageThis option is enabled by default. If you disable this option, the system will not display
Interrupt 19 Capture This option is reserved for future use. Do not change.
Show Extended
System Information
This option is set to Force BIOS by default. This option has effect only if you have also
enabled the Quiet Boot option, but it controls whether output from the Option ROM is
displayed. The two settings for this option are as follows:
• Force BIOS – Remove the Sun logo and display Option ROM output.
• Keep Current – Do not remove the Sun logo. The Option ROM output is not displayed.
this to Off, the keyboard Num-Lock is not turned on during boot.
error is found during POST and will resume only when you press the F1 key.
the “Press DEL to run Setup” messages in POST.
This option is disabled by default. If you enable this option, the systems shows the
extended system information at the end of POST and before the operating system takes
control.
TABLE 4-2
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CHAPTER
5
Hardware Architecture
This chapter provides information about the hardware architecture.
This chapter contains the following topics:
■ Section 5.1, “Block Diagram” on page 5-2
■ Section 5.2, “The AMD Opteron Processor” on page 5-3
■ Section 5.3, “Memory” on page 5-4
■ Section 5.4, “Networking and I/O” on page 5-5
■ Section 5.5, “I/O Components” on page 5-7
5-1
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5.1Block Diagram
FIGURE 5-1 Block Diagram
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5.2The AMD Opteron Processor
AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture include several new
features, including seamless quad-core upgradability and DDR2 memory. AMD
Opteron processors with DDR2 memory feature a common core architecture that is
consistent across 1-way, 2-way, and 8-way systems. Features of the second
generation 2.2-GHz AMD Opteron include:
■ x64 Architecture (64-bit extensions) with AMD Direct Connect Architecture using
HyperTransport technology supports simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing
■ Three HyperTransport links supporting up to 24 Gbyte/sec peak bandwidth per
processor
■ Integrated 128-bit wide DDR memory controller that reduces latency and
increases performance
■ Individual 1-MB L2 cache per core
■ Low power usage and cooling requirements - AMD Opteron processors running
at 68W offer efficient heat dissipation without reducing performance
■ AMD PowerNow! technology can deliver performance on demand while
minimizing power consumption
■ DDR2-based systems can upgrade to Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors when
they are available, within existing power and thermal envelopes
■ NEBS certified
■ Socket F 1207-pin
The following processors are supported on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server:
■ CPU, Opteron, Dual-Core, 2.2GH 68 W, NFP
■ CPU, Opteron, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHZ 79W, NFP
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FIGURE 5-2 AMD Opteron Processors Block Diagram
5.3Memory
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server supports 1-Gbyte, 2-Gbyte, and 4-Gbyte
registered DDR2-667 memory, for up to 32 Gbytes memory total. When four DIMM
slots or less are populated, the DIMM clock rate will be set to the max clock rate of
up to 333 Mhz. When six or eight DIMMs slots are populated, the DIMM clock rate
will be set to a max clock rate of up to 267 Mhz.
The AMD Opteron’s processor’s memory controller works in 144-bit mode ECC
operation. For optimal performance, memory DIMMs must be installed in like pairs.
The controller supports 1 bit per byte ECC and supports DDR2 667 registered DRR
SDRAM modules. For more information on supported DIMM configurations, see
Section 2.3.6.1, “DIMM Requirements” on page 2-19.
Additional features of the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server ’s memory architecture
include:
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5.4Networking and I/O
Networking and I/O are provided by the following chips and interconnects:
■ nVidia MCP55 (southbridge)
■ PCI Express Bus
■ Dual BIOS
■ Trusted Platform Module
■ Broadcom 5715C Gbit Ethernet chip
■ Sun Sun 10 GbE Multithreaded Networking ASIC Dual 10-Gbit + Dual 1-Gbit
Ethernet chip
5.4.1nVidia MCP55
The nVidia MCP55 media and communication processors (MCP) are based on a
high-performance, scalable architecture with a low power design and low footprint
optimized for power-constrained rack and blade servers. nVidia’s HyperTransport
design integrated tightly with the AMD Opteron Direct Connect architecture to
deliver 32-bit and 64-bit performance.
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server uses one nVidia MCP55 for:
■ 8 lanes of PCIe to the Zone 3 Connectors
■ 8 lanes of PCIe to Sun 10 GbE Multithreaded Networking ASIC
■ 4 lanes of PCIe to the base fabric
■ 4 lanes of PCIe to each AMC slot
■ ATA controller to the compact flash slot
■ 2 USB ports
■ Low Pin Count (LPC) bus to the BIOS chips, H8 and TPM
■ 2 RGMII ports to the front panel and RTM for serial management
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5.4.2PCI Express Bus
PCI Express 1.0 (PCIe) is a high-speed, point-to-point dual simplex chip
interconnect. It is the latest extension of the PCI bus. PCI e operates at 2.5 GHz and
supports land widths of x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, and x32. Additional features include:
■ Serial point-to-point interconnect between two devices
■ Each lane supports two differential signal pairs, one pair for each data direction
■ 2.5-Gbyte/sec transfer rate
■ Scalable performance based on the number of lanes implemented per interconnect
5.4.3Dual BIOS
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server provides dual 1-Mbyte BIOS chips that support
redundant BIOS images for increased reliability. The default chip acts as the primary
BIOS chip and automatically selected for update during a firmware upgrade. The
secondary BIOS chip retains the original BIOS image, and can be used through
manual configuration if the primary BIOS is corrupt.
5.4.4Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server provides a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip,
which enables various security features, including hardware and software
authentication. This chip is reserved for future use on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade
server.
5.4.5Broadcom 5715C Gigabit Ethernet
The Broadcom 5715C Gigabit Ethernet chip used on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade
server provides two 10/100/1000 MBASE-T interfaces to the Zone 2 connectors. It
incorporates the media access control (MAC) and physical (PHY) layer functions for
the two LANs used as the ATCA base fabric.
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