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Your Sun product is marked to indicate its compliance class:
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — USA
• Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES-003) — Canada
• Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) — Japan
• Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) — Taiwan
Please read the appropriate section that corresponds to the marking on your Sun product before attempting to install the
product.
FCC Class ANotice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy,and if it is
not installed andused in accordance with theinstruction manual, itmay cause harmfulinterference to radio communications.
Operation of thisequipment in a residential areais likely to cause harmful interference, in whichcase the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
Shielded Cables: Connections betweenthe workstationand peripheralsmust bemade usingshielded cables to comply with
FCC radio frequency emission limits. Networking connections can be made using unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables.
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the
authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
FCC Class BNotice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which canbe determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user isencouraged to tryto correctthe
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Shielded Cables: Connections between the workstation and peripherals must be made using shielded cables in order to
maintain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits. Networking connections can be made using unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) cables.
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the
authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
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ICES-003 Class A Notice-AvisNMB-003, Classe A
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
ICES-003 Class BNotice-AvisNMB-003, Classe B
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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BSMI Class A Notice
The following statement is applicable to products shipped to Taiwan and marked as Class A on the product compliance
label.
Regulatory Compliance Statementsv
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Declaration of Conformity
Compliance Model Number:350R
Product Name:Sun Fire 280R
EMC
European Union
This equipment complies with the following requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC:
EN55022:1998/CISPR22:1997Class A
EN550024:1998EN61000-4-24 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air)
EN61000-4-33 V/m
EN61000-4-41.0 kV AC Power Lines, 0.5 kV Signal DC & Power Lines
EN61000-4-51 kV AC Line-Line & Outdoor Signal Lines
2 kV AC Line-Gnd, 0.5 kV DC Power Lines
EN61000-4-63 V
EN61000-4-81 A/m
EN61000-4-11Pass
This equipment complies with the following requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC:
EC Type Examination Certificates:
EN60950:1992, 2nd Edition, Amendments 1,2,3,4,11TUV Rheinland Certificate No.
IEC 950:1991, 2nd Edition, Amendments 1,2,3,4
Evaluated to all CB CountriesCB Scheme Certificate No.
FDA DHHS Accession Number (Monitors Only)
Supplementary Information
This product was tested and complies with all the requirements for the CE Mark.
Burt HempJanuary 2001
Manager, Power and Compliance Engineering
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
One Network Drive UBUR03-213
Burlington, MA 01803-0903 USA
Tel: (781) 442-0006
Fax: (781) 442-1673
John ShadesJanuary 2001
Quality Assurance Manager
Sun Microsystems Scotland, Limited
Springfield, Linlithgow
West Lothian, EH49 7LR
Scotland, United Kingdom
Tel: 1506-670000
Fax: 1506 760011
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viiiSun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
Safety Agency Compliance
Statements
Read this section before beginning any procedure. The
following text provides safety precautions to follow when
installing a Sun Microsystems product.
Depending on the type of power switch your device has,
one of the following symbols may be used:
Off - Removes AC power from the system.
Safety Precautions
For your protection, observe the following safety
precautions when setting up your equipment:
■ Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the
equipment.
■ Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power
source match the voltage and frequency inscribed on
the equipment’s electrical rating label.
■ Never push objects of any kind through openings in
the equipment. Dangerous voltages may be present.
Conductive foreign objects could produce a short
circuit that could cause fire, electric shock, or damage
to your equipment.
Symbols
The following symbols may appear in this book:
Caution – There is risk of personal injury and
equipment damage. Follow the instructions.
Caution – Hot surface. Avoid contact.
Surfaces are hot and may cause personal
injury if touched.
Standby – The On/Standby switch is in the
standby position.
Modifications to Equipment
Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the
equipment. Sun Microsystems is not responsible for
regulatory compliance of a modified Sun product.
Placement of a Sun Product
Caution – Do not block or cover the openings
of your Sun product. Never place a Sun
product near a radiator or heat register.
Failure to follow these guidelines can cause
overheating and affect the reliability of your
Sun product.
Caution – The workplace-dependent noise
level defined in DIN 45 635 Part 1000 must be
70Db(A) or less.
Caution – Hazardous voltages are present. To
reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to
personal health, follow the instructions.
On – Applies AC power to the system.
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SELV Compliance
Safety status of I/O connections comply to SELV
requirements.
Power Cord Connection
Caution – Sun products are designed to work
with single-phase power systems having 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 – Not all power cords have the same
current ratings. Household extension cords do
not have overload protection and are not
meant for use with computer systems. Do not
use household extension cords with your Sun
product.
Caution – Your 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 power outlet.
The following caution applies only to devices with a
Standby power switch:
Lithium Battery
Caution – On Sun CPU boards, there is a
lithium battery molded into the real-time
clock, SGS No. MK48T59Y, MK48TXXB-XX,
MK48T18-XXXPCZ, M48T59W-XXXPCZ, or
MK48T08. Batteries are not customer
replaceable parts. They may explode if
mishandled. Do not dispose of the battery in
fire. Do not disassemble it or attempt to
recharge it.
Battery Pack
Caution – There is a sealed lead acid battery
in Sun Fire 280R units. Portable Energy
Products No. TLC02V50. There is danger of
explosion if the battery pack is mishandled or
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same type of Sun Microsystems battery pack.
Do not disassemble it or attempt to recharge it
outside the system. Do not dispose of the
battery in fire. Dispose of the battery properly
in accordance with local regulations.
System Unit Cover
You must remove the cover of your Sun computer system
unit to add cards, memory, or internal storage devices. Be
sure to replace the top cover before powering on your
computer system.
Caution – The power switch of this product
functions as a standby type device only. The
power cord serves as the primary disconnect
device for the system. Be sure to plug the
power cord into a grounded power outlet that
is nearby the system and is readily accessible.
Do not connect the power cord when the
power supply has been removed from the
system chassis.
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Caution – Do not operate Sun products
without the top cover in place. Failure to take
this precaution may result in personal injury
and system damage.
Laser Compliance Notice
Sun products that use laser technology complywith Class 1
laser requirements.
Class 1 Laser Product
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Klasse 1 Laser Apparat
Laser KLasse 1
CD-ROM
Symbole
Die Symbole in diesem Handbuch haben folgende
Bedeutung:
Achtung – Gefahr von Verletzung und
Geräteschaden. Befolgen Sie die
Anweisungen.
Achtung – Hohe Temperatur. Nicht
berühren, da Verletzungsgefahr durch heiße
Oberfläche besteht.
Caution – Use of controls, adjustments, or
the performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Einhaltung sicherheitsbehördlicher
Vorschriften
Auf dieser Seite werden Sicherheitsrichtlinien beschrieben,
die bei der Installation von Sun-Produkten zu beachten
sind.
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
Treffen Sie zu Ihrem eigenen Schutz die folgenden
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, wenn Sie Ihr Gerät installieren:
■ Beachten Sie alle auf den Geräten angebrachten
Warnhinweise und Anweisungen.
■ Vergewissern Sie sich, daß Spannung und Frequenz
Ihrer Stromquelle mit der Spannung und Frequenz
übereinstimmen, die auf dem Etikett mit den
elektrischen Nennwerten des Geräts angegeben sind.
■ SteckenSie auf keinen Fall irgendwelche Gegenstände
in Öffnungen in den Geräten. Leitfähige Gegenstände
könnten aufgrund der möglicherweise vorliegenden
gefährlichen Spannungen einen Kurzschluß
verursachen, der einen Brand, Stromschlag oder
Geräteschaden herbeiführen kann.
Achtung – Gefährliche Spannungen.
Anweisungen befolgen, um Stromschläge und
Verletzungen zu vermeiden.
Ein – Setzt das System unter Wechselstrom.
Je nach Netzschaltertyp an Ihrem Gerät kann eines der
folgenden Symbole benutzt werden:
Aus – Unterbricht die Wechselstromzufuhr
zum Gerät.
Wartezustand (Stand-by-Position) - Der Ein-
/Wartezustand-Schalter steht auf
Wartezustand. Änderungen an Sun-Geräten.
Nehmen Sie keine mechanischen oder elektrischen
Änderungen an den Geräten vor. Sun Microsystems,
übernimmt bei einem Sun-Produkt, das geändert wurde,
keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung behördlicher
Vorschriften
Safety Agency Compliance Statementsxi
Aufstellung von Sun-Geräten
Achtung – Um den zuverlässigen Betrieb
Ihres Sun-Geräts zu gewährleisten und es vor
Überhitzung zu schützen, dürfen die
Öffnungen im Gerät nicht blockiert oder
verdeckt werden. Sun-Produkte sollten
niemals in der Nähe von Heizkörpern oder
Heizluftklappen aufgestellt werden.
Achtung – Der arbeitsplatzbezogene
Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000
beträgt 70Db(A) oder weniger.
Einhaltung der SELV-Richtlinien
Die Sicherung der I/O-Verbindungen entspricht den
Anforderungen der SELV-Spezifikation.
Anschluß des Netzkabels
Achtung – Sun-Produkte sind für den Betrieb
an Einphasen-Stromnetzen mit geerdetem
Nulleiter vorgesehen. Um die
Stromschlaggefahr zu reduzieren, schließen
Sie Sun-Produkte nicht an andere
Stromquellen an. Ihr Betriebsleiter oder ein
qualifizierter Elektriker kann Ihnen die Daten
zur Stromversorgung in Ihrem Gebäude
geben.
Achtung – Nicht alle Netzkabel haben die
gleichen Nennwerte. Herkömmliche, im
Haushalt verwendete Verlängerungskabel
besitzen keinen Überlastungsschutz und sind
daher für Computersysteme nicht geeignet.
Achtung – Ihr Sun-Gerät wird mit einem
dreiadrigen Netzkabel für geerdete
Netzsteckdosen geliefert. Um die Gefahr eines
Stromschlags zu reduzieren, schließen Sie das
Kabel nur an eine fachgerecht verlegte,
geerdete Steckdose an.
Die folgende Warnung gilt nur für Geräte mit
Wartezustand-Netzschalter:
Achtung – Der Ein/Aus-Schalter dieses
Geräts schaltet nur auf Wartezustand (StandBy-Modus). Um die Stromzufuhr zum Gerät
vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen Sie das
Netzkabel von der Steckdose abziehen.
Schließen Sie den Stecker des Netzkabels an
eine in der Nähe befindliche, frei zugängliche,
geerdete Netzsteckdose an. Schließen Sie das
Netzkabel nicht an, wenn das Netzteil aus der
Systemeinheit entfernt wurde.
Lithiumbatterie
Achtung – CPU-Karten von Sun verfügen
über eine Echtzeituhr mit integrierter
Lithiumbatterie (Teile-Nr. MK48T59Y,
MK48TXXB-XX, MK48T18-XXXPCZ,
M48T59W-XXXPCZ, oder MK48T08). Diese
Batterie darf nur von einem qualifizierten
Servicetechniker ausgewechselt werden,da sie
bei falscher Handhabung explodieren kann.
Werfen Sie die Batterie nicht ins Feuer.
Versuchen Sie auf keinen Fall, die Batterie
auszubauen oder wiederaufzuladen.
Batterien
Achtung – Die Geräte Sun Fire 280R
enthalten auslaufsichere Bleiakkumulatoren.
Produkt-Nr. TLC02V50 für portable
Stromversorgung. Werden bei der Behandlung
oder beim Austausch der Batterie Fehler
gemacht, besteht Explosionsgefahr. Batterie
nur gegen Batterien gleichen Typs von Sun
Microsystemsaustauschen. Nicht demontieren
und nicht versuchen, die Batterie außerhalb
des Geräts zu laden. Batterie nicht ins Feuer
werfen. Ordnungsgemäß entsprechend den
vor Ort geltenden Vorschriften entsorgen.
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Gehäuseabdeckung
Sie müssen die obere Abdeckung Ihres Sun-Systems
entfernen, um interne Komponenten wie Karten,
Speicherchips oder Massenspeicher hinzuzufügen. Bringen
Sie die obere Gehäuseabdeckung wieder an, bevor Sie Ihr
System einschalten.
■ Ne jamais introduire d’objets quels qu’ils soient dans
une des ouvertures de l’appareil. Vous pourriez vous
trouver en présence de hautes tensions dangereuses.
Tout objet conducteur introduit de la sorte pourrait
produire un court-circuit qui entraînerait des
flammes, des risques d’électrocution ou des dégâts
matériels.
Achtung – Bei Betrieb des Systems ohne
obere Abdeckung besteht die Gefahr von
Stromschlag und Systemschäden.
Einhaltung der Richtlinien für Laser
Sun-Produkte, die mit Laser-Technologie arbeiten,
entsprechen den Anforderungen der Laser Klasse 1.
Class 1 Laser Product
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Klasse 1 Laser Apparat
Laser KLasse 1
CD-ROM
Warnung – Die Verwendung von anderen
Steuerungen und Einstellungen oder die
Durchfhrung von Prozeduren, die von den
hier beschriebenen abweichen, knnen
gefhrliche Strahlungen zur Folge haben.
Symboles
Vous trouverez ci-dessous la signification des différents
symboles utilisés :
Attention: – risques de blessures corporelles
et de dégâts matériels. Veuillez suivre les
instructions.
Attention: – surface à température élevée.
Evitez le contact. La température des surfaces
est élevée et leur contact peut provoquer des
blessures corporelles.
Attention: – présence de tensions
dangereuses. Pour éviter les risques
d’électrocution et de danger pour la santé
physique, veuillez suivre les instructions.
MARCHE – Votre système est sous tension
(courant alternatif).
Conformité aux normes de sécurité
Ce texte traite des mesures de sécurité qu’il convient de
prendre pour l’installation d’un produit Sun Microsystems.
Mesures de sécurité
Pour votre protection, veuillez prendre les précautions
suivantes pendant l’installation du matériel :
■ Suivre tous les avertissements et toutes les
instructions inscrites sur le matériel.
■ Vérifier que la tension et la fréquence de la source
d’alimentation électrique correspondent à la tension et
à la fréquence indiquées sur l’étiquette de
classification de l’appareil.
Un des symboles suivants sera peut-être utilisé en fonction
du type d'interrupteur de votre système:
ARRET - Votre système est hors tension
(courant alternatif).
VEILLEUSE – L'interrupteur Marche/
Veilleuse est en position « Veilleuse ».
Safety Agency Compliance Statementsxiii
Modification du matériel
Ne pas apporter de modification mécanique ou électrique
au matériel. Sun Microsystems n’est pas responsable de la
conformité réglementaire d’un produit Sun qui a été
modifié.
Positionnement d’un produit Sun
Attention: – pour assurer le bon
fonctionnement de votre produit Sun et pour
l’empêcher de surchauffer, il convient de ne
pas obstruer ni recouvrir les ouvertures
prévues dans l’appareil. Un produit Sun ne
doit jamais être placé à proximité d’un
radiateur ou d’une source de chaleur.
Attention: – Le niveau de pression
acoustique au poste de travail s'élève selon la
norme DIN 45 635 section 1000, à 70 dB (A) ou
moins.
Conformité SELV
Sécurité : les raccordements E/S sont conformes aux
normes SELV.
Connexion du cordon d’alimentation.
Attention: – tous les cordons d’alimentation
n’ont pas forcément la même puissance
nominale en matière de courant. Les rallonges
d’usage domestique n’offrent pas de
protection contre les surcharges et ne sont pas
prévues pour les systèmes d’ordinateurs. Ne
pas utiliser de rallonge d’usage domestique
avec votre produit Sun.
Attention: – votre produit Sun a été livré
équipé d’un cordon d’alimentation à trois fils
(avec prise de terre). Pour écarter tout risque
d’électrocution, branchez toujours ce cordon
dans une prise mise à la terre.
L'avertissement suivant s'applique uniquement aux
systèmes équipés d'un interrupteur VEILLEUSE:
Attention: – le commutateur d’alimentation
de ce produit fonctionne comme un dispositif
de mise en veille uniquement. C’est la prise
d’alimentation qui sert à mettre le produit
hors tension. Veillezdonc à installer le produit
à proximité d’une prise murale facilement
accessible. Ne connectez pas la prise
d’alimentation lorsque le châssis du système
n’est plus alimenté.
Attention: – les produits Sun sont conçus
pour fonctionner avec des alimentations
monophasées munies d’un conducteur neutre
mis à la terre. Pour écarter les risques
d’électrocution, ne pas brancher de produit
Sun dans un autre type d’alimentation secteur.
En cas de doute quant au type d’alimentation
électrique du local, veuillez vous adresser au
directeur de l’exploitation ou à un électricien
qualifié.
xivSun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
Batterie au lithium
Attention: – sur les cartes CPU Sun, une
batterie au lithium (référence MK48T59Y,
MK48TXXB-XX, MK48T18-XXXPCZ,
M48T59W-XXXPCZ, ou MK48T08.) a été
moulée dans l’horloge temps réel SGS. Les
batteries ne sont pas des pièces remplaçables
par le client. Elles risquent d’exploser en cas
de mauvais traitement. Ne pas jeter la batterie
au feu. Ne pas la démonter ni tenter de la
recharger.
Bloc-batterie
CD-ROM
Attention: – Les unités Sun Fire 280R
contiennent une batterie étanche au plomb
(produits énergétiques portatifs n˚TLC02V50).
Il existe un risque d’explosion si ce blocbatterie est manipulé de façon erronée ou mal
mis en place. Ne remplacez ce bloc que par un
bloc-batterie Sun Microsystems du même
type. Ne le démontez pas et n’essayez pas de
le recharger hors du système. Ne faites pas
brûler la batterie mais mettez-la au rebut
conformément aux réglementations locales en
vigueur.
Couvercle
Pour ajouter des cartes, de la mémoire, ou des unités de
stockage internes, vous devrez démonter le couvercle de
l’unitésystèmeSun. Ne pas oublier de remettre ce couvercle
en place avant de mettre le système sous tension.
Attention: – il est dangereux de faire
fonctionner un produit Sun sans le couvercle
en place. Si l’on néglige cette précaution, on
encourt des risques de blessures corporelles et
de dégâts matériels.
Conformité aux certifications Laser
Les produits Sun qui font appelaux technologies laserssont
conformes aux normes de la classe 1 en la matière.
Attention: – L’utilisation de contrôles, de
réglages ou de performances de procédures
autre que celle spécifiée dans le présent
document peut provoquer une exposition à
des radiations dangereuses.
Normativas de seguridad
El siguiente texto incluye las medidas de seguridad que se
deben seguir cuando se instale algún producto de Sun
Microsystems.
Precauciones de seguridad
Para su protección observe las siguientes medidas de
seguridad cuando manipule su equipo:
■ Siga todas los avisos e instrucciones marcados en el
equipo.
■ Asegúrese de que el voltaje y la frecuencia de la red
eléctrica concuerdan con las descritas en las etiquetas
de especificaciones eléctricas del equipo.
■ No introduzca nunca objetos de ningún tipo a través
de los orificios del equipo. Pueden haber voltajes
peligrosos. Los objetos extraños conductores de la
electricidad pueden producir cortocircuitos que
provoquen un incendio, descargas eléctricas o daños
en el equipo.
Símbolos
En este libro aparecen los siguientes símbolos:
Class 1 Laser Product
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Klasse 1 Laser Apparat
Laser KLasse 1
Precaución – Existe el riesgo de lesiones
personales y daños al equipo. Siga las
instrucciones.
Precaución – Superficie caliente. Evite el
contacto. Las superficies están calientes y
pueden causar daños personales si se tocan.
Safety Agency Compliance Statementsxv
Precaución – Voltaje peligroso presente. Para
reducir el riesgo de descarga y daños para la
salud siga las instrucciones.
Encendido – Aplica la alimentación de CA al
sistema.
Según el tipo de interruptor de encendido que su equipo
tenga, es posible que se utilice uno de los siguientes
símbolos:
Apagado - Elimina la alimentación de CA del
sistema.
Cumplimiento de la normativa SELV
El estado de la seguridad de las conexiones de entrada/
salida cumple los requisitos de la normativa SELV.
Conexión del cable de alimentación eléctrica
Precaución – Los productos Sun están
diseñados para trabajar en una red eléctrica
monofásica con toma de tierra. Para reducir el
riesgo de descarga eléctrica, no conecte los
productos Sun a otro tipo de sistema de
alimentación eléctrica. Póngase en contacto
con el responsable de mantenimiento o con un
electricista cualificado si no está seguro del
sistema de alimentación eléctrica del que se
dispone en su edificio.
En espera – El interruptor de Encendido/En
espera se ha colocado en la posición de En
espera.
Modificaciones en el equipo
No realice modificacionesde tipo mecánicoo eléctrico en el
equipo. Sun Microsystems no se hace responsable del
cumplimiento de las normativas de seguridad en los
equipos Sun modificados.
Ubicación de un producto Sun
Precaución – Para asegurar la fiabilidad de
funcionamiento de su producto Sun y para
protegerlo de sobrecalentamien-tos no deben
obstruirse o taparse las rejillas del equipo. Los
productos Sun nunca deben situarse cerca de
radiadores o de fuentes de calor.
Precaución – De acuerdo con la norma DIN
45 635, Parte 1000, se admite un nivel de
presión acústica para puestos de trabajo
máximo de 70Db(A).
Precaución – No todos los cables de
alimentación eléctrica tienen la misma
capacidad. Los cables de tipo doméstico no
están provistos de protecciones contra
sobrecargas y por tanto no son apropiados
para su uso con computadores. No utilice
alargadores de tipo doméstico para conectar
sus productos Sun.
Precaución – Con el producto Sun se
proporciona un cable de alimentación con
toma de tierra. Para reducir el riesgo de
descargas eléctricas conéctelo siempre a un
enchufe con toma de tierra.
xviSun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
La siguiente advertencia se aplica solamente a equipos con
un interruptor de encendido que tenga una posición "En
espera":
Precaución – El interruptor de encendido de
este producto funciona exclusivamente como
un dispositivo de puesta en espera. El enchufe
de la fuente de alimentación está diseñado
para ser el elemento primario de desconexión
del equipo. El equipo debe instalarse cerca del
enchufe de forma que este último pueda ser
fácil y rápidamente accesible. No conecte el
cable de alimentación cuando se ha retirado la
fuente de alimentación del chasis del sistema.
Batería de litio
Precaución – En las placas de CPU Sun hay
una batería de litio insertada en el reloj de
tiempo real, tipo SGS Núm. MK48T59Y,
MK48TXXB-XX, MK48T18-XXXPCZ,
M48T59W-XXXPCZ, o MK48T08. Las baterías
no son elementos reemplazables por el propio
cliente. Pueden explotar si se manipulan de
forma errónea. No arroje las baterías al fuego.
No las abra o intente recargarlas.
Tapa de la unidad del sistema
Debe quitar la tapa del sistema cuandosea necesario añadir
tarjetas, memoria o dispositivos de almacenamiento
internos. Asegúrese de cerrar la tapa superior antes de
volver a encender el equipo.
Precaución – Es peligroso hacer funcionar
los productos Sun sin la tapa superior
colocada. El hecho de no tener en cuenta esta
precaución puede ocasionar daños personales
o perjudicar el funcionamiento del equipo.
Aviso decumplimiento con requisitosde láser
Los productos Sun que utilizan la tecnología de láser
cumplen con los requisitos de láser de Clase 1.
Class 1 Laser Product
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Klasse 1 Laser Apparat
Laser KLasse 1
CD-ROM
Paquete de pilas
Precaución – Las unidades Sun Fire 280R
contienen una pila de plomo sellada,
Productos de energía portátil nº TLC02V50.
Existe riesgo de estallido si el paquete de pilas
se maneja sin cuidado o se sustituye de
manera indebida. Las pilas sólo deben
sustituirse por el mismo tipo de paquete de
pilas de Sun Microsystems. No las desmonte
ni intente recargarlas fuera del sistema. No
arroje las pilas al fuego. Deséchelas siguiendo
el método indicado por las disposiciones
vigentes.
Precaución – El manejo de los controles, los
ajustes o la ejecución de procedimientos
distintos a los aquí especificados pueden
exponer al usuario a radiaciones peligrosas.
Safety Agency Compliance Statementsxvii
GOST-R Certification Mark
Nordic Lithium Battery Cautions
Norge
ADVARSEL – Litiumbatteri —
Eksplosjonsfare.Ved utskifting benyttes kun
batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren.
Sverige
VARNING – Explosionsfara vid felaktigt
batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller
en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av
apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri
enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
Danmark
ADVARSEL! – Litiumbatteri —
Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme
fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri
tilbage til leverandøren.
Suomi
VAROITUS – Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on
virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo
ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan
tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan
ohjeiden mukaisesti.
xviiiSun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
Contents
Regulatory Compliance Statementsiii
Declaration of Conformityvii
Safety Agency Compliance Statementsix
Prefacexxiii
1.System Overview1
About the Sun Fire 280R Server Hardware1
About Front and Back Panel Features5
About the Sun Fire 280R Server Software11
2.System Setup13
About the Parts Shipped to You14
How to Install the Sun Fire 280R Server15
About System Rackmounting21
How to Install the System Into the Rack23
How to Remove the System From the Rack30
About Communicating With the System33
How to Attach an Alphanumeric (ASCII) Terminal34
How to Configure a Local Graphics Console36
xix
How to Power On the System40
How to Power On the System With
Full Diagnostics Enabled43
How to Install the System Software46
How to Select the Boot Device48
How to Configure the Standard Ethernet Interface51
How to Configure the Remote System Control (RSC) Ethernet Interface53
How to Add an Ethernet Interface54
How to Connect a Twisted-Pair Ethernet (TPE) Cable57
How to Boot the System Using the Standard Ethernet Interface59
How to Power Off the System61
3.System Administration63
About System Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features64
About Managing the System71
About Storage Management Tools76
About Personal Computer Connectivity78
4.Hardware and Software Configuration79
About System Memory80
About Central Processing Unit (CPU) Modules83
About Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Buses84
About Network Interface Options86
About Disk Array Configurations and Concepts87
About Internal Disk Drives91
About Power Supplies95
About the Serial Ports97
About the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Port98
About the Parallel Port101
About the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports102
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About the Standard Ethernet Port103
About the Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) and Port104
About the Remote System Control (RSC) Card and Ports107
About the Remote System Control (RSC) Software110
About the Main Logic Board Jumpers112
About Changing Serial Port Settings113
About Flash Permanent Read Only Memory (PROM) Jumpers114
About Multipathing Software115
About Sun Clustering Software117
5.Using and Servicing Internal Storage Devices119
How to Avoid Electrostatic Discharge120
How to Remove a Disk Drive122
How to Install a Disk Drive125
How to Remove a Disk Drive Using the Hot-Plug Operation128
How to Install a Disk Drive Using the Hot-Plug Operation132
How to Initiate a Reconfiguration Boot136
About the Digital Video Disc (DVD) Drive138
How to Insert a Digital Video Disc (DVD) Into the Drive138
How to Eject a Digital Video Disc (DVD) With Software Commands141
How to Eject a Digital Video Disc (DVD) Manually143
How to Eject a Digital Video Disc (DVD) in an Emergency145
How to Clean a Digital Video Disc (DVD)147
About the Tape Drive and Tape Cartridges149
How to Insert a Tape Cartridge150
How to Remove a Tape Cartridge152
How to Control the Tape Drive154
How to Clean the Tape Drive154
Contentsxxi
6.Diagnostics, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting157
About Communicating With the System159
About Diagnostic Tools160
About Using Diagnostic Tools to Monitor, Diagnose, and Exercise the
System162
How to Monitor the System175
How to Isolate Failed Components178
How to Exercise the System198
A.Connector Signal Descriptions203
Reference for the Serial Port A and B Connectors204
Reference for the Twisted-Pair Ethernet (TPE) Connector206
Reference for the UltraSCSI Connector208
Reference for the Parallel Port Connector212
Reference for the Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) Port Connector 214
Reference for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors215
B.System Specifications217
Reference for Physical Specifications 218
Reference for Electrical Specifications 219
Reference for Environmental Specifications 220
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Preface
The Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide answers your questions about setting up and
running the Sun Fire 280R server. Features and options, setup and installation,
system management, hardware and software configuration, network administration
information, using internal storage devices, and diagnostics and troubleshooting
topics for the Sun Fire 280R server are covered in this manual.
With the exception of internal disk drives in the Sun Fire 280R server, all componentpart installation or replacement is to be performed by a qualified service provider.
This manual presents information in a modular format designed to answer the type
of questions that you might ask while installing, configuring, and using the Sun Fire
280R server. Look at the module headings and you’ll find the cue words that direct
you to the categories of questions and answers, such as:
■ How to . . . How do I do something?
■ About . . . Is there more information about this topic?
■ Reference for . . . Where can I find reference material for something?
You determine how much or how little of the information you need to read.
Using the table of contents, the information or task list on the first page of each
chapter, and the index, you can quickly find a specific topic or task. The information
modules are brief; however, they are interrelated and refer you to other modules that
you may want or need to read. For instance, if you’re installing a disk drive and
you’re already familiar with the task, you could go to “How to Install a Disk Drive”
and follow the installation procedure. But if you need more background information
before performing the task, you should first read “About Disk Drives.”
xxiii
How This Book Is Organized
Chapter 1 describes the system’s hardware and software features. Descriptions of the
hardware front and back panel features, the system’s devices, and status indicators
and controls are included. Software features are summarized and listed.
Chapter 2 describes how to attach the cables needed to get the Sun Fire 280R server
hardware up and running. For information about rackmounting the server, consult
the Sun Fire 280R Server Setup and Rackmounting Guide that accompanied your
system. For the operating system software, the chapter explains what you need to do
and points you to the appropriate software manuals for additional information.
Chapter 3 focuses on the software in the server and its improved reliability,
availability, and serviceability features and system administrative information.
Chapter 4 describes the hardware and software configuration of the system.
Chapter 5 provides what you need to know, and need to do, to install, remove, or
replace an internal disk drive. In addition, basic information about how to use the
system’s internal storage devices such as the hard disk drive, the DVD-ROM
drive(s), and tape devices is also covered.
Chapter 6 introduces the diagnostic tools available for the system and explains how
to use these tools. It also introduces the suite of software tools and how to use them
to monitor your system, isolate problems, and troubleshoot the system. The tools
should help you determine what component of the system (if any) needs to be
replaced.
Appendix A diagrams the pinouts for accessible system connectors.
Appendix B describes the system’s physical, electrical, and environmental
specifications.
xxiv Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
Using UNIX Commands
This document does not contain comprehensive information on basic UNIX®
commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system,
and configuring devices.
See one or more of the following for this additional information:
■ Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals
■ AnswerBook2™ online documentation for the Solaris™ software environment
■ Other software documentation that you received with your system
Typographic and Command
Entry Conventions
Typeface or
SymbolMeaningExamples
AaBbCc123The names of commands, files,
and directories; on-screen
computer output
AaBbCc123
AaBbCc123Book titles,
What you type, when
contrasted with on-screen
computer output
new words or terms,
words to be emphasized
Command-line command and
variable entry; replace the
variable with a real name or
value, and then press the
Return or Enter key
Edit your .login file.
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.
You must be superuser to do this.
To delete a file, type rm filename.
Prefacexxv
Shell Prompts
ShellPrompt
C shellmachine_name%
C shell superusermachine_name#
Bourne shell and Korn shell$
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser#
Related Documentation
The following documents contain topics that relate to the information in the
Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide.
ApplicationTitle
Server rackmounting and setupSun Fire 280R Server Setup and Rackmounting Guide
Installation and removal of parts
by qualified service providers
Late-breaking product news and
information
System diagnosticsSunVTS User’s Guide
System managementSun Management Center Software Documentation Set
Sun Fire 280R Server Service Manual
Sun Fire 280R Server Product Notes
SunVTS Test Reference
SunVTS Test Reference Manual
SunVTS Toolkit Test Developer’s Guide
SunVTS Quick Reference Card
OpenBoot Command Reference Manual
OpenBoot Quick Reference
OpenBoot Supplement for PCI
Sun Management Center Software User ’s Guide
Sun Management Center Software Release Notes
Sun Management Center Supplement for Workgroup Servers
Sun Management Center Developer Environment Release
Notes
xxvi Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
ApplicationTitle
System and network
administration
Using operating system softwareSolaris User’s Guide
MiscellaneousSolaris 8 on Sun Hardware Collection
Updating the flash PROMSolaris 8 on Sun Hardware Documentation Guide
Remote System ControlSun Remote System Control (RSC) User’s Guide
Solaris System Administrator AnswerBook
SPARC: Installing Solaris Software
Platform Notes: The eri FastEthernet Driver
Solaris on Sun Hardware AnswerBook
Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals
Solaris 8 Sun Hardware Platform Guide
Solaris 8 Sun Hardware Roadmap
Sun Remote System Control (RSC) Release Notes
Sun StorEdge LibMON Installation and User’s Guide
VERITAS Volume Manager Storage Administration Guide
VERITAS Volume Manager Administrator’s Reference Guide
Sun Release Notes for VERITAS Volume Manager
Accessing Sun Documentation Online
The docs.sun.comSMweb site enables you to access a select group of Sun technical
documentation on the Web. You can browse the docs.sun.com archive or search
for a specific book title or subject at:
http://docs.sun.com
Ordering Sun Documentation
Fatbrain.com, an Internet professional bookstore, stocks select product
documentation from Sun Microsystems, Inc.
For a list of documents and how to order them, visit the Sun Documentation Center
on Fatbrain.com at:
http://www.fatbrain.com/documentation/sun
Prefacexxvii
Sun Welcomes Your Comments
We are interested in improving our documentation and welcome your comments
and suggestions. You can email your comments to us at:
docfeedback@sun.com
Please include the part number (806-4806) of your document in the subject line of
your email.
xxviii Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
CHAPTER
1
System Overview
This chapter introduces you to the Sun Fire 280R server and explains some of its
hardware and software features. The following information is covered in this
chapter:
■ “About the Sun Fire 280R Server Hardware” on page 1
■ “About Front and Back Panel Features” on page 5
■ “About the Sun Fire 280R Server Software” on page 11
About the Sun Fire 280R Server
Hardware
The Sun Fire 280R server is a high-performance, shared-memory, dual-processor
multiprocessing system. The server is designed to use one or two of Sun’s
UltraSPARC™ III CPU modules. Each UltraSPARC III CPU module implements the
SPARC™ V-9 Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) and the Visual Instruction Set (VIS)
extensions that accelerate multimedia, networking, encryption, and Java™
processing. The UltraSPARC III CPU module also supports new pre-fetch instruction
extensions to the VIS to speed overall system performance.
Processing power is provided by one or two UltraSPARC III CPU modules, each
with up to 8 Mbytes of local high-speed external cache memory. The system bus
synchronizes automatically to the clock rate of the installed CPUs, and operates at a
clock rate that is a ratio of the speeds between CPU modules and the bus. For more
information about CPU modules, see “About Central Processing Unit
(CPU) Modules” on page 83.
System main memory is provided by up to eight next generation dual inline
memory modules (DIMMs), each of which is capable of storing 128, 256, 512, or 1024
Mbytes of data. Total main memory is expandable up to 8 Gbytes. To enhance
1
memory I/O performance, the system transfers 64 bytes of data into or from
memory on each memory transfer. For more information about system memory, see
“About System Memory” on page 80.
System I/O is handled by two separate Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
buses. The PCI industry-standard buses support all main logic board I/O and up to
four PCI interface cards. One PCI bus operates at a 33-MHz clock rate and the other
bus can operate at either 33 MHz or 66 MHz. All PCI cards plug in to slots provided
on the system’s main logic board. For more information about PCI buses, see “About
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Buses” on page 84.
There are four industry-standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) 12-Mbps ports on the
back panel. The system supports a Sun Type 6 USB keyboard and a Sun USB mouse;
each device uses a separate port. Industry-standard USB hubs are also supported.
For more information, see “About the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports” on page 102.
Internal disk storage supports up to two 1-inch high, 3.5-inch wide
(2.54-cm x 8.89-cm) disk drives using a Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
interface running at up to 106 Mbytes per second. Both drives are supported in a
single internal arbitrated loop. The system’s external FC-AL connector is also
connected to the loop. Systems configured with two disk drives (currently 18- or 36Gbyte capacity) can provide software mirroring and hot-pluggable boot drive
capability. For more information about disk storage, see “About Internal Disk
Drives” on page 91.
External redundant arrays of independent disks (RAID) can be supported by
installing single- or dual-channel FC-AL PCI host adapter card(s) with the
appropriate system software; or RAID can also be supported by connection to the
external FC-AL port’s copper high-speed serial data connector (HSSDC) on the back
panel. In addition, the external FC-AL port supports up to 125 different devices (per
single FC-AL loop). For more information about FC-AL support, see “About the
Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) and Port” on page 104.
Ultra Small Computer System Interface (UltraSCSI) external multi-disk storage
subsystems and RAID storage arrays can be independently supported by installing
single-channel or multichannel PCI host adapter cards, along with the appropriate
system software; or by connecting to the system’s UltraSCSI port. Software drivers
supporting UltraSCSI, and other types of devices, are included in the Solaris
Operating Environment. For more information about RAID storage support,
including hot-plugging and mirroring disk drives, see “About Internal Disk Drives”
on page 91.
A standard Remote System Control (RSC) card is installed in every system. The RSC
card supports internal host environmental monitoring; host power-on and power-off
from the firmware level; remote or local automatic notification via email or pager for
hardware and software failures; and viewing of server boot logs and run-time logs.
Multiple simultaneous remote access connections to the RSC card on each host are
configurable over modem and serial ports, or over the card’s 10-Mbps standard
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Twisted-Pair Ethernet (TPE) connection using the telnet or the Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP). For more information about RSC hardware, see “About the Remote
System Control (RSC) Card and Ports” on page 107.
A 5.25-inch by 1.6-inch (13.35-cm x 4.06-cm) digital video disc-read only memory
(DVD-ROM) drive is standard; a tape drive with the same form factor is optional.
The drives are installed in the system’s upper bay of the removable media assembly
(RMA) and read and write using a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). The
DVD-ROM drive uses the Universal Disk Format (UDF) that is compatible with CDROM based media.
You can attach up to four external tape devices to the standard 68-pin 40-Mbyte per
second UltraSCSI port. Additional external tape devices are supported with
appropriate PCI host adapter cards.
You can easily connect the Sun Fire 280R server to either a 10-Mbps or a 100-Mbps
Ethernet by means of an auto-sensing Ethernet interface provided on the system’s
main logic board. You can establish Ethernet interfaces or connections to other
networks, such as Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), Asynchronous Transfer
Mode (ATM), or to token ring by installing the appropriate PCI interface cards. For
more information, see “About Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Buses” on
page 84.
The Sun Fire 280R server provides two serial asynchronous/synchronous
communication ports through a pair of DB-25 connectors located on the back panel.
It also provides one external, 2-Mbyte per second, bidirectional, Centronicscompatible, enhanced parallel port (EPP) for connecting the system to a local printer
or other compatible parallel device.
The system console device can be a standard ASCII character terminal, a local
windowing subsystem, or it can also be redirected to display over a supported
telnet connection using the RSC card. You can connect an ASCII terminal to one of
the system’s two serial ports, while a local windowing subsystem in a graphics
console requires installation of a PCI frame buffer card, monitor, keyboard, and
mouse. (Sun’s Universal Port Architecture (UPA) graphics is not supported in the
Sun Fire 280R server.) You can also administer the server from a remote system
connected to the server over an Ethernet network connection, or you can use an
Ethernet connection via the RSC and a redirected system console. See “About
Communicating With the System” on page 33.
Full power is provided by one 560-watt power supply with its dual internal fans.
System configurations with two power supplies provide both redundancy and full
hot-swap capability. For more information about the power supplies, see “About
Power Supplies” on page 95.
The system is housed in a standard Electronic Industries Association 310 (EIA 310)
specification-compliant rackmountable enclosure measuring 6.95 inches high, 17.25
inches wide, and 27.25 inches deep (17.6 cm x 43.8 cm x 69.2 cm). The system has a
Chapter 1 System Overview3
maximum weight of 75 lb (34 kg). You can rackmount up to nine systems in a 72inch (182.80-cm) high EIA-compliant cabinet, such as the Sun™ StorEdge Expansion
Cabinet.
The Sun Fire 280R server is shipped with a rackmounting kit for installation into a
standard EIA 310-compliant 29-inch to 32-inch (73.6-cm to 81.3-cm) deep and 19-inch
(48.26-cm) wide rack, with at least four rack units (7.0 inches, 17.78 cm) of vertical
mounting space available per server, and sufficient load-bearing capacity.
Sun Fire 280R system reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) are enhanced
by features that include:
■ Error correction and parity checking for improved data integrity
■ Easily accessible LED status indicators
■ Hot-pluggable internal disk drives with status indicators and easy front access
■ External support for RAID 0, 1, 0 + 1, and 5 implementations
■ System environmental monitoring and control
■ Power system monitoring and fault notification
■ Power supply redundancy
■ Hot-swappable power supplies with easy front panel access
■ Automatic system recovery
■ Improved system diagnostics software
■ Enhanced system availability software
■ Remote System Control card access to remotely boot, monitor, and control servers
■ Easy front or top access to all internal replaceable components
For additional hardware details, see “About System Reliability, Availability, and
Serviceability Features” on page 64, and for software details, see “About the Sun Fire
280R Server Software” on page 11 and “About Managing the System” on page 71.
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About Front and Back Panel Features
The following sections describe the system front panel, with the doors open and
closed, and the system back panel, showing all the ports and standard connectors.
Front Panel Features
The illustration below shows the system control features and status indicators that
are accessible from the front panel with the system front doors closed.
When the key in the front panel keyswitch is in the Locked position, the front doors
are also locked preventing access to the disk drives and power supplies. Before you
close the doors, make sure that the key is in the Power-On/Off position and that you
overlap the front doors correctly as you close them. After closing the doors, to lock
them insert and turn the key to the Locked position; then remove the key.
Note – This same key also controls the system cover lock on the top of the system
(see “Reference for Physical Specifications” on page 218). If you lose the key, contact
your Sun sales representative about replacing the key.
Power-On/Off
position
Locked
Keyswitch
Left doorRight doorPower button
position
DVD-ROM or
optional tape drive
Status panel
control
Chapter 1 System Overview5
The system’s Power button is beside the keyswitch and is controlled by the
keyswitch settings. For more information about the keyswitch positions, see
“Keyswitch Settings” on page 9.
The system’s standard front panel and controls are illustrated in the figure below. An
optional tape drive is available in place of the DVD-ROM. For more information
about using the DVD-ROM drive, or the optional tape drive (if installed), see
Chapter 5.
For more information about status panel controls and indicators, see “Status and
Control Panel Features” on page 8.
Opening the system’s front doors provides access to the system’s hot-pluggable
internal disk drives. Releasing the power supply retainers affords qualified service
personnel access to the hot-swappable power supplies. The illustration below shows
the additional accessible features when the system front doors are open.
Internal drive 0
(default)
Internal drive 1
(option)
Internal disk
drive LEDs
Power supply
retainers
DVD-ROM or
optional tape drive
Power supply
LED display
Power supply 1
(default)
Systems may be configured with one or two power supplies, and one or two disk
drives either of which is accessible when the system front doors are open. Each
power supply has an LED that displays the AC power, DC power, and fault status of
the supply. Only qualified service providers should access the power supplies. See
“Power Supply Failure” on page 195 for operational details of the LEDs.
Each disk drive has an LED indicating when lit steadily that the drive is present, and
if the LED is blinking that there is activity on the disk. For additional information
see “About Power Supplies” on page 95.
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Power supply 2 filler panel
(power supply 2 optional)
Back Panel Features
The illustration below shows the system features that are accessible from the back
panel.
PCI slots 1–4
4321
Serial B
Parallel
UltraSCSI
USB 1, 2
USB 3, 4
FC-AL
TPE EthernetSerial A
RSC
card
System ground
screw hole
Power inlet 1Power inlet 2
(default)
A ground screw hole 0.157 inch in diameter and 0.236 inch deep (4 mm x 6 mm) is
located in the lower-right corner of the back panel. Contact your Sun sales
representative if you need a grounding strap.
Chapter 1 System Overview7
Status and Control Panel Features
The status and control panel includes a four-position security keyswitch and two
system-level LED indicators. After powering the system on, the recommended
keyswitch position for standard operation is the Locked position. For more detailed
information, see “Keyswitch Settings” on page 9 and “System LED Indicators” on
page 10.
On/Off position
Keyswitch
Off position
Power button
Diagnostics position
Locked position
Power LED
System
fault LED
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Keyswitch Settings
The front panel keyswitch controls the power-on modes of the system. The following
table describes the function of each switch setting.
Keyswitch SettingIconDescription
Power-On/OffThis setting enables the system’s Power button to
power on, or to power off, the system.
If Solaris software is running, quickly pressing and
releasing the Power button initiates a software system
shutdown.
If the system hangs, holding the Power button down for
four seconds while the keyswitch is in this position will
cause an immediate hardware power off.
DiagnosticsThis setting ensures that the power-on self-test (POST)
and the OpenBoot Diagnostics will run at system
startup. Level max OpenBoot Diagnostics are run if the
system is started with the keyswitch in this position. All
diagnostic messages are printed to the system console.
This setting enables the system’s Power button to
power on, or to power off, the system.
LockedThis setting disables the system’s Power button and
also locks the front doors, preventing access to the disk
drives and to the power supplies.
The Locked position is the recommended setting for
normal day-to-day operation of the system.
OffThis setting places the system in power-off mode
immediately by turning off any power supply and
placing it in standby mode of 5 volts DC output. All
other power supply voltages are turned off to all other
internal system components except to the circuitry on
the power distribution board, to the I
the FC-AL backplane, to the RSC card circuitry, and to
selected circuits on the main logic board.
This setting disables the server’s Power button.
This setting does not allow the RSC card to restart the
server. However, the RSC card can still report its data to
the software using the system’s standby power.
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2
C bus circuitry on
System LED Indicators
The two system LEDs consist of a system power indicator and a fault indicator. The
system power indicator lights continuously green to show that the system is
powered on. The fault indicator lights when a problem is detected in the system.
Because it is important to know that a fault exists in the system after an error
condition occurs, the fault indicator remains lit when the system is in normal
operating mode. When the system is switched Off using the keyswitch, the LED
indicator stays lit for devices drawing standby power.
When you first power on the system, both the system indicator LEDs are lit. The
general fault indicator lights steadily for two seconds and is then toggled off. After
that, the LEDs operate as described in the following table.
NameIconDescription
Poweron/Activity
General faultThis amber LED lights steadily when a system
This green LED lights continuously when the system
power is on.
hardware fault is detected. For example, the LED lights
when: a fault occurs in a power supply indicating an
over-temperature condition, an incorrect voltage occurs
in a power supply, an electrical short occurs in a power
supply, or when a fan failure occurs in a power supply.
During the boot process, this LED flashes for
approximately three seconds. If the user presses the
Power button twice within the three seconds, the
system will come up with factory-set Safe mode
NVRAM variable settings, returning the system to the
ok firmwareprompt. See “How to Use Default NVRAM
Parameters” on page 178 for more information.
This amber LED lights steadily if either installed power
supply is not a 560-watt power supply.
This amber LED lights steadily if there is a single
system fan failure, or lit by software.
See “About Using Diagnostic Tools to Monitor,
Diagnose, and Exercise the System” on page 162 for
information about troubleshooting your server.
10Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
About the Sun Fire 280R Server Software
The Sun Fire 280R server requires the Solaris 8 Hardware 1/01 Operating
Environment or later compatible versions. Together, the Solaris 8 Operating
Environment and the server’s OpenBoot™ firmware (version 4.0.xx) support a suite
of server management, server monitoring, server configuration, and device
validation and management tools that extend the reliability, availability, and
serviceability features. Used with the Remote System Control (RSC) card, you can
control these features network-wide.
The Solaris 8 Operating Environment software supports the following tools.
■ Server management software that includes:
■ Sun™ Management Center, which provides a single solution for monitoring
and managing multiple Sun servers and systems, devices, and network
resources from a single remote system.
■ Solaris Resource Manager™, which controls resource allocation to applications,
users, and user groups (Solaris Resource Manager is not bundled
with Solaris 8).
■ Solaris™ Bandwidth Manager, which extends resource management control to
the network software.
■ Solaris Management Console™, which provides a consistent, easy-to-use
interface that is also part of a software development kit (SDK) enabling the
integration of new Java™-developed software services into the Solaris console.
■ Solaris 8 implementation of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
specifications for the Internet Protocol Security Architecture, which allows
administrators to create and control secure encrypted networks and smart-card
authentication at login time.
■ Internet Protocol Network MultiPathing (IPMP) alternate pathing software,
which enables failover or redirection of network traffic among PCI networking
cards.
■ A Solaris Live Upgrades feature, which executes server reconfiguration and
upgrades to the Solaris 8 Operating Environment while Solaris is running. This
feature includes dynamically adding new code to the Solaris 8 Operating
Environment kernel.
■ Sun Validation Test Suite (SunVTS™), which provides a comprehensive system
validation and test suite designed to support Sun hardware platforms and
peripherals.
■ Sun Remote System Control (RSC) software, which supports both a graphical
and a command-line user interface for using the RSC software features from
the operating environment.
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■ Sun Cluster software, which offers a Solaris-integrated suite of products for
clustering that provides high availability and application scalability.
■ Solaris PC NetLink software, which allows for personal computer-to-server and
server-to-server integration, is shipped on its own CD-ROM. (Solaris PC NetLink
software is not bundled with the Solaris 8 Operating Environment.)
For more information about these management features, see Chapter 3. For more
information about the Solaris 8 Operating Environment support for testing and
diagnostics, see Chapter 6.
The OpenBoot firmware on the Sun Fire 280R server supports the following tools:
■ Power-on self-test (POST)
■ OpenBoot Diagnostics
■ Access to the ok prompt for the RSC hardware and software, and system console
redirection
The Sun Fire 280R server’s RSC card firmware supports:
■ Event notification of hardware and software failures via email or pager
■ Remote internal environmental monitoring
■ Remote power on and power off
■ Remote viewing of server boot logs and run-time logs
The operating environment tools complement the firmware tools and provide a
comprehensive set of diagnostic tools for the hardware. For more information about
the RSC card, see “About the Remote System Control (RSC) Card and Ports” on
page 107. For more information about how the RSC card extends the server’s
software, see “About the Remote System Control (RSC) Software” on page 110.
12Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
CHAPTER
2
System Setup
This chapter, used with the Sun Fire 280R Server Setup and Rackmounting Guide,
describes how to rackmount a server and attach all cords and cables needed to get
the Sun Fire 280R server up and running. Where software is involved, this chapter
explains some of what you need to do, and then points you to the appropriate
software manuals for the rest of the information.
The following information is covered in this chapter:
■ “About the Parts Shipped to You” on page 14
■ “About System Rackmounting” on page 21
■ “About Communicating With the System” on page 33
Tasks covered in this chapter include:
■ “How to Install the Sun Fire 280R Server” on page 15
■ “How to Install the System Into the Rack” on page 23
■ “How to Remove the System From the Rack” on page 30
■ “How to Attach an Alphanumeric (ASCII) Terminal” on page 34
■ “How to Configure a Local Graphics Console” on page 36
■ “How to Power On the System” on page 40
■ “How to Power On the System With Full Diagnostics Enabled” on page 43
■ “How to Install the System Software” on page 46
■ “How to Configure the Standard Ethernet Interface” on page 51
■ “How to Configure the Remote System Control (RSC) Ethernet Interface” on
page 53
■ “How to Add an Ethernet Interface” on page 54
■ “How to Connect a Twisted-Pair Ethernet (TPE) Cable” on page 57
■ “How to Boot the System Using the Standard Ethernet Interface” on page 59
■ “How to Power Off the System” on page 61
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About the Parts Shipped to You
Your system is “configured-to-order,” which means that most internal options that
you ordered are pre-installed at the factory. However, if you ordered options that are
not factory-installed, these will be shipped to you separately.
You will receive a rackmounting kit (standard) or kits (ordered separately) to install
your system(s) into a rackmounting cabinet. See the Sun Fire 280R Server Setup andRackmounting Guide for a list of parts in the rackmounting kit. You may also have
separately ordered one or more rackmounting cabinets with accompanying
documentation (ordered separately). Verify that you have received everything you
ordered.
In addition, you should have received the media and documentation for all
appropriate system software (ordered separately). Verify that you have received
everything you ordered.
Note – Inspect all shipping cartons for evidence of physical damage. If a shipping
carton is damaged, request that the carrier's agent be present when the carton is
opened. Keep all contents and packing material for the agent's inspection.
Using the Setup and Rackmounting Guide
Use this Owner ’s Guide with the Sun Fire 280R Server Setup and Rackmounting Guide
to install your server. The Setup and Rackmounting Guide is shipped with your
system and describes procedures for rackmounting the server, and for attaching all
cords and cables needed to get the server up and running.
Tools Required for Setup and Rackmounting
You will need to locate these tools before you rackmount the server in a standard
EIA-compliant rack:
■ A Phillips No. 2 screwdriver and a flat-blade screwdriver
■ An adjustable wrench to tighten the nuts on the slide bracket assemblies and
to adjust the feet on the rackmount cabinet’s anti-tip legs (if necessary)
■ Allen wrenches to remove the rackmount cabinet’s side panels (if necessary)
■ A spirit level to level the rackmount cabinet front-to-back and
side-to-side (if necessary)
14Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
How to Install the Sun Fire 280R Server
Before You Begin
The Sun Fire 280R server is a general-purpose server, which you can use for many
types of applications. Exactly how you set up your machine depends in some
measure upon what you want it to do.
This procedure is intended to be as “generic” as possible, so as to cover the needs of
most sites. Even so, you will need to make certain decisions to complete the
procedure:
■ On which network or networks do you intend your machine to operate? You will
need some or all of the following information:
■ Host name of the system you are installing
■ Language and locales you intend to use on the system
■ Host IP address
■ Subnet mask
■ Type of name service (Domain Name Service, Network Information Service, or
Network Information Service Plus, for example)
■ Domain name
■ Host name of server
■ Host IP address of name server
■ RSC host name and IP address
For background information about network support, see “About Network
Interface Options” on page 86.
The RSC card is a significant addition to the basic configuration; consult
“About the Remote System Control (RSC) Card and Ports” on page 107, and
“About the Remote System Control (RSC) Software” on page 110 for
information about RSC.
■ How do you want to use/configure your machine’s internal disks?
For background information about internal disk use, see “About Disk Array
Configurations and Concepts” on page 87.
Note – A minimal Solaris 8 installation requires at least 64 Mbytes of memory and
at least 1.7 Gbytes of disk space.
Chapter 2 System Setup15
■ What software do you intend to load?
Software included in the server media kit or other software products may impose
certain disk space or disk partitioning requirements. Refer to the documentation
accompanying the software to determine those requirements.
Once you have answered these questions, you are ready to begin the installation
procedure.
What to Do
1. Verify that you have received all the parts of your system.
See “About the Parts Shipped to You” on page 14.
2. Install any optional drive shipped with your system.
Many of the options ordered with your system are pre-installed at the factory. For
information about how to install other options, see the Sun Fire 280R Server ServiceManual or contact your qualified service provider. However, if you ordered a second
internal disk drive that was not factory-installed, see the section “How to Install a
Disk Drive” on page 125.
Note – Any additional options, other than the disk drives, should be installed by a
qualified service provider.
3. Install the system into the rack.
See “About System Rackmounting” on page 21 and the Sun Fire 280R Server Setup
and Rackmounting Guide for installation instructions for the rack. If the system’s slide
assembly rails are already mounted in a rack, see “How to Install the System Into the
Rack” on page 23.
4. Ensure that the system’s front panel keyswitch is in the Off position.
See “Status and Control Panel Features” on page 8.
5. Once the system is installed into the rack, connect the AC power cord to the
power inlet labeled (1) at the back of the system.
6. Attach a strain relief (if necessary) and connect the other end of the cord to a
grounded AC power outlet.
To prevent accidental or inadvertent removal of an AC power cord from its inlet, use
the strain relief. The strain relief is a plastic tie-wrap and pedestal that is installed
into the back panel of the system. Use these reliefs to manage the power cords after
you have installed the cords into the AC inlets in the server.
16Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
■ To attach a strain relief, wrap the loose end of the tie-wrap around the AC power
cord and thread the tie-wrap through the opening in the relief pedestal.
Pull the end to tighten the tie-wrap.
Note – Each outlet must connect the system to a 15A circuit for North America and
Japan, and to a 10A circuit for Europe. See your local electrical codes.
Note – If your server includes a second power supply, connect the second AC
power cord to the left inlet labeled (2). You may connect the second power supply to
the same AC circuit as the first supply. However, for increased system redundancy
connect each power supply to a separate circuit.
Chapter 2 System Setup17
■ To release the AC power cord from the strain relief, pull the tab away from the
strain relief pedestal and loosen the tie-wrap.
Tab
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7. Set up a console for installing your server.
You must either establish a tip connection from another server, or use an ASCII
terminal connected to serial port A, or install a graphics card and attach a monitor,
mouse, and keyboard to the server. For more information, see “About
Communicating With the System” on page 33.
8. Configure the network interface.
The system’s standard network interface is a switchable 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Ethernet interface conforming to the IEEE 802.3u Ethernet standard. The interface
configures itself automatically for either 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps operation, depending
on network characteristics.
Supported PCI cards allow connection to additional Ethernet networks, or to token
ring, FDDI, or other network types.
■ If you are using the standard Ethernet interface, see “How to Configure the
Standard Ethernet Interface” on page 51.
■ If you are using a PCI network interface, see the documentation accompanying
the PCI network card.
Note – The RSC card Ethernet and modem interfaces are available only after you
have installed the operating system software and the RSC software. Consult the
Sun Remote System Control (RSC) User’s Guide for more details about configuring
these interfaces.
9. Turn on power to your server.
See “How to Power On the System” on page 40. For information about the LED
status indicators that appear during power-up, see “System LED Indicators” on
page 10.
10. Install and boot the operating system software.
You must order the operating system software separately from your system
hardware. See “How to Install the System Software” on page 46 and “Installing the
Operating Environment From DVD/CD-ROM” on page 46, or “Installing the
Operating Environment From a Network Boot Server” on page 47.
11. Determine your internal disk configuration.
Consult the Solstice DiskSuite User’s Guide for information about implementing your
internal disk configuration. For information about possible external configurations,
see “About Disk Array Configurations and Concepts” on page 87.
Chapter 2 System Setup19
12. Load additional software from the server media kit.
When the installation process prompts you to do so, you can load additional
software packages. If you are using the Solaris interactive installation method, read
the Solaris 8 Installation Roadmap to find how to install other software after the Solaris
software is installed.
The server media kit (sold separately) includes several CD-ROM discs containing
software to help you operate, configure, and administer your server. See the
documents provided in the server media kit for a complete listing of included
software and detailed installation instructions.
13. Load the Sun Fire 280R server hardware online documentation.
See the installation instructions that accompany the CD-ROM disc in the Sun Fire
280R documentation set.
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About System Rackmounting
You can mount the server in any rack that meets the Electronic Industries
Association (EIA) standard specification 310 (EIA 310). The system enclosure
measures 6.95 inches high, 17.25 inches wide, and 27.25 inches deep (17.6 cm x
43.8 cm x 69.2 cm) and requires a minimum of four vertical rack units (RUs—1 RU is
1.75 inches or 4.45 cm). The system has a maximum weight of 75 lb (34 kg).
Shipped with your system is the Sun Fire 280R Server Setup and Rackmounting Guide,
which describes how to rackmount your server. Use the guide for rackmounting
instructions.
Rackmounting Guidelines
■ Install the slide assemblies for the first server in the lowest possible rack position.
■ For stability, install the remaining servers from the lowest system upward into the
rack, as shown in the next figure.
■ To mount the server in an EIA standard rack, allow four RUs per system to obtain
the highest density in the rack. Use the supplied Rack Buddy rackmounting
template to locate the correct holes for server placement in the rack.
Use the Rack Buddy to determine at what height in the rack you will install the
server slide assemblies (and other subsequent server slide assemblies).
For example, a Sun cabinet might have 36 configurable vertical RUs and could
support up to nine servers. To maximize server density in a 72-inch (182.8-cm) rack,
install the slide assembly brackets starting for the lowest enclosure at rail hole 9 (in
a rack configured with a power sequencer in holes 1 to 6), and add subsequent
brackets starting at rail holes 21, 33, 45, 57, 69, 81, 93, and 105. The following figure
illustrates such a configuration.
Chapter 2 System Setup21
Holes 105, 106, or 107
Holes 33, 34, or 35
Ninth
Third
Holes
9, 10
or 11
Holes 21, 22, or 23
Holes 9, 10, or 11
Power sequencer
Front view representation of nine servers in a 36 RU cabinet
Second
First
Note – For the latest configuration information about mixing different systems or
peripherals in standard EIA 310-compliant racks, and for information about Sun’s
rackmounting cabinets, consult the Rackmount Placement Matrix located at the URL
http://docs.sun.com. At the site, click on Storage and Peripherals, find
Rackmount Placement Matrix among the AnswerBook2 collection titles, and click on
the link to display the book.
Caution – A ground screw hole is located in the lower right corner of the chassis
back panel. For more information about rackmounting peripherals and grounding
them, see the documentation accompanying the peripheral.
22Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
How to Install the System Into the Rack
This procedure assumes that the slide assembly is already installed in the rack, and
that the rack is stabilized and ready for you to insert the system safely. For
additional information on installing the slide assemblies and about rack enclosures,
see the Sun Fire 280R Server Setup and Rackmounting Guide and “About System
Rackmounting” on page 21.
Caution – The chassis is heavy. Two persons are required to place the system into
the rack slide assembly in the following procedure.
Before You Begin
Complete these tasks:
■ Assemble the correct tools for the procedure. See “Tools Required for Setup and
Rackmounting” on page 14.
■ Extend the cabinet’s anti-tip legs.
Caution – Unless the rack is bolted to the floor, you must extend the cabinet’s anti-
tip legs and adjust their stabilizing feet to the floor. Level and secure the cabinet to
provide a safe working environment.
■ Identify a person to assist you, and a cart to help move the system(s).
■ Discuss each task step and verify that your helper can safely lift and carry 34 lb
(17 kg), which is approximately half the weight of a fully-equipped system.
■ Open and remove the rack enclosure front door.
Caution – When completing a two-person procedure, always communicate your
intentions clearly before, during, and after each step to minimize confusion.
Chapter 2 System Setup23
What to Do
1. Slide the ball-bearing runner forward until the dimple holds the runner in the
forward position in each inner rail.
Caution – Ensure that each ball-bearing slide is secured at the front of each inner
slide assembly before inserting the system into the slide assemblies. Also verify that
the inner slides are as far back as they can travel into the rack.
Dimple
Ball-bearing
runner
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Caution – The system is heavy. Two persons are required to move the system.
!
2. Lift the server (one person on each side of the server) and approach the rack with
the back of the server facing the front of the rack enclosure.
3. Align the crimped ends of the innermost glides on the server with the slide
bracket assemblies in the rack enclosure.
4. Holding the server level, slide it evenly into the rack enclosure until the
innermost glides stop in the slides.
The innermost glides are factory installed on the sides of the server enclosure.
Innermost glide
Chapter 2 System Setup25
5. On each side of the enclosure, press the flat spring catch mounted on each
innermost glide and slide the server all the way into the rack.
Tip – Slide the server in and out slowly and carefully to ensure that the slide
assemblies and the innermost glides are working correctly.
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Flat spring catch
6. Completely tighten all of the slide assembly rackmounting screws.
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n
a. Make sure that the slide assemblies are level front-to-back and left-to-right.
b. Tighten the eight 10-32 screws that secure the slide assemblies to the vertical
rack rails.
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fro
Chapter 2 System Setup27
7. Secure the server to the rails.
On both sides of the rack, using the decorative panel retaining screws, secure the top
and bottom of the system to the rails.
Decorative panel
28Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
Retaining screws
8. Connect the external cables to the back panel of the system.
As you connect each cable, check it for information indicating the cable’s origin and
its terminating connection. If you are installing the server for the first time, see the
“About Communicating With the System” on page 33 for information about
communicating with the server.
9. Retract the cabinet’s anti-tip legs (if necessary).
10. Reattach, close, and lock the rack door(s) as appropriate.
What Next
To power on the system, see:
■ “How to Power On the System” on page 40
Chapter 2 System Setup29
How to Remove the System From the
Rack
With the exception of removing and replacing the main logic board and the power
distribution board, qualified service providers can perform all other service
procedures while the system is extended from the rack and still attached to the rack
rails. If qualified service providers want to remove the system from the rack for any
other reason, they should follow the instructions in this section.
Caution – Unless the rack is bolted to the floor, you must extend the cabinet’s anti-
tip legs and adjust their stabilizing feet to the floor. Level and secure the cabinet to
provide a safe working environment.
Caution – The chassis is heavy. Two persons are required to remove the system
from the rack enclosure in the following steps.
Before You Begin
Complete these tasks:
■ Identify a helper to assist you in removing the system.
■ Discuss each task step and verify that your helper can safely lift and carry 34 lb
(17 kg), which is approximately half the weight of a fully-equipped system.
■ Review the steps in the procedure with your helper beforehand and discuss how
to coordinate your efforts to ensure your mutual safety.
Caution – When completing a two-person procedure, always communicate your
intentions clearly before, during, and after each step to minimize confusion.
30Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
What to Do
1. Open the rack door (if necessary). Release the decorative panel retaining screws
securing the server to the rack, and extend the server from the rack. Position one
person on each side of the system, facing the system glides.
When you are both in position, verify that your helper understands what to do with
the system after you release it and remove it from the rack. Also agree on a route to
follow, and visually inspect it for potential safety hazards (for example, cables on the
floor, other people working in the vicinity, and so on).
2. Locate the flat spring catch shown in the following figure.
Each person should visually locate one of the two flat spring catches that release the
system from the rack glide. One catch is attached to each inner glide, as shown in the
following figure.
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3. Prepare to remove the system.
Each person should place one hand on the flat spring catch and the other hand
beneath the chassis, palm up, ready to support the weight of the chassis.
Caution – Both persons must know where the server is to be placed, once it is
removed from the rack. The chassis is heavy. Two persons are required to remove the
system from the rack enclosure in the following steps.
4. Simultaneously press in on both flat spring catches to release them, and then slide
the system out of the glides.
Each person presses one spring catch and helps slide the system free of the outer
glide, supporting the weight of the system with both hands as the system slides free
of the rack.
5. Set the system on a workbench or other stable surface.
6. Slide the empty rack slides back into their protective outer glides.
7. Reattach, close, and lock the rack door(s) as appropriate.
What Next
For information about placing the system into the rack glides, see:
■ “How to Install the System Into the Rack” on page 23
32Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
About Communicating With the System
To install your server software or to diagnose problems, you need some way to enter
system commands and view system console output. There are three ways to do this.
1. Attach an alphanumeric American Standard Code for Information Interchange
(ASCII) character terminal to serial port A.
You can attach a simple terminal to serial port A. The terminal is capable of
displaying and entering alphanumeric but not graphical data. For instructions,
see “How to Attach an Alphanumeric (ASCII) Terminal” on page 34.
2. Establish a tip connection from another Sun system.
For information about establishing a tip connection, see “How to Set Up a tip
Connection” on page 183 or use the appendix in the OpenBoot 4.x Command
Reference Manual, an online version of which is included with the Solaris System
Administrator AnswerBook that ships with Solaris software.
3. Install a local graphics console on your server.
The server is shipped without a mouse, keyboard, monitor, or frame buffer for the
display of graphics. To install a local graphics console on a server, you must
install a graphics frame buffer card into a PCI slot, and attach a monitor, mouse,
and keyboard to the appropriate back panel ports. After starting the system you
must install the correct software driver for the card you have installed. For
detailed hardware instructions, see “How to Configure a Local Graphics Console”
on page 36.
You may only use the RSC connections (modem or network) after installing the
operating environment software and the RSC software. You can then access RSC
software from a workstation running the Solaris, Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows NT operating environment and Sun’s RSC Java application, or from an
ASCII terminal or device running ASCII terminal emulation software. See “About
the Remote System Control (RSC) Card and Ports” on page 107 for more
information.
Chapter 2 System Setup33
Howto Attach an Alphanumeric(ASCII)
Terminal
Before You Begin
If your server is configured without a local graphics console, you need to attach an
alphanumeric (ASCII) terminal to the server in order to install the system software
and to run diagnostic tests. To install an ASCII terminal you must have a supported
ASCII terminal that operates over a serial port.
Alternatively, you can configure a local graphics console or create a tip connection
from another Sun system, see:
■ “About Communicating With the System” on page 33
What to Do
1. Connect the terminal’s data cable to the serial port A connector on the back panel.
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2. Connect the terminal’s power cable to an AC outlet.
3. Set the terminal to receive:
■ At 9600 baud
■ An 8-bit signal with no parity and 1 stop bit
See the documentation accompanying your terminal for more information.
What Next
You can now issue system commands from the terminal keyboard and view system
messages. Continue with your installation or diagnostic procedure as needed.
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How to Configure a Local Graphics
Console
Before You Begin
If your server is configured without an alphanumeric (ASCII) terminal, you need to
install a local graphics console in order to install the system software and to run
diagnostic tests.
Alternatively, you can attach an alphanumeric (ASCII) terminal to the system’s serial
ports or create a tip connection from another Sun system, see:
■ “About Communicating With the System” on page 33
To install a local graphics console, you must have:
■ A supported PCI-based graphics frame buffer card and software driver
■ An 8-bit Color Graphics PCI Adapter Frame buffer card—Sun part number
X3660A is currently supported
■ A 32 8/24-bit Color Graphics PCI Adapter Frame buffer card—Sun part
number X3668A is currently supported
■ A monitor with appropriate resolution
■ A Sun-compatible USB keyboard (Sun USB Type 6 keyboard)
■ A Sun-compatible USB mouse (Sun USB mouse) and mouse pad (if necessary)
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What to Do
1. Install the graphics card into an appropriate PCI slot.
Note – Installation must be performed by a qualified service provider. For further
information, see the Sun Fire 280R Server Service Manual or contact your qualified
service provider.
2. Attach the monitor video cable to the graphic card’s video port.
Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the connection.
3. Connect the monitor’s power cord to an AC outlet.
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4. Connect the keyboard USB cable to any USB port on the back panel.
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5. Connect the mouse USB cable to any USB port on the back panel.
What Next
You can now issue system commands from the keyboard and view system messages.
Continue with your installation or diagnostic procedure as needed.
Chapter 2 System Setup39
How to Power On the System
Before You Begin
You need the system key to perform this procedure.
If an ASCII terminal or local graphics console is not already connected to the system,
you need to install one before continuing the startup procedure. For information,
see:
■ “How to Attach an Alphanumeric (ASCII) Terminal” on page 34
■ “How to Configure a Local Graphics Console” on page 36
Note – If you have just installed an internal or external storage device other than an
FC-AL drive or a USB device, or any new part that plugs in to the main logic board,
only restart the system to bring it to the operating environment level after
performing a reconfiguration boot.
The operating system cannot recognize newly added devices or parts until you have
performed a reconfiguration boot. The new boot will add any new devices to the
factory-configured device tree. For more information, see “How to Initiate a
Reconfiguration Boot” on page 136.
What to Do
Caution – Never move the system when system power is on. Movement can cause
catastrophic disk drive failure. Always power off the system before moving it. For
more information, see “How to Power Off the System” on page 61.
Caution – Before you power on the system, make sure that the top cover is properly
installed. See the Sun Fire 280R Server Service Manual for more information.
1. Turn on power to any peripherals and external storage devices.
Read the documentation supplied with the device for specific instructions.
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2. Turn on power to the local graphics console or ASCII terminal.
A local graphics console or ASCII terminal is required for viewing system messages.
For setup instructions, see “How to Attach an Alphanumeric (ASCII) Terminal” on
page 34 or “How to Configure a Local Graphics Console” on page 36.
3. Turn the front panel keyswitch to the Power-On/Off position.
Insert the system key into the keyswitch. See “Keyswitch Settings” on page 9 for
information about each keyswitch setting.
4. Press the front panel Power button once.
Note – The system may take anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes before
video is displayed on the system console or the ok prompt appears on an attached
terminal. This time depends on the level of power-on self-test (POST) diagnostics
being performed.
Power-On/Off position
Power button
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5. Turn the keyswitch to the Locked position.
The Locked position prevents accidentally powering-off the system. See “Keyswitch
Settings” on page 9 for information about each keyswitch setting.
Locked position
6. Remove the key from the keyswitch, and keep it in a secure place.
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How to Power On the System With
Full Diagnostics Enabled
Before You Begin
You need the system key to perform this procedure.
If a local graphics console or ASCII terminal is not already connected to the system,
you need to install one before continuing the startup procedure. For information,
see:
■ “How to Attach an Alphanumeric (ASCII) Terminal” on page 34
■ “How to Configure a Local Graphics Console” on page 36
Note – If you have just installed an internal or external storage device other than an
FC-AL drive or a USB device, or any new part that plugs in to the main logic board,
only restart the system to bring it to the operating environment level after
performing a reconfiguration boot.
The operating system cannot recognize newly added devices or parts until you have
performed a reconfiguration boot. The new boot will add any new devices to the
factory-configured device tree. For more information, see “How to Initiate a
Reconfiguration Boot” on page 136.
For more complete interpretation of the diagnostic output from this procedure,
consult “About Diagnostic Tools” on page 160.
What to Do
Caution – Never move the system when system power is on. Movement can cause
catastrophic disk drive failure. Always power off the system before moving it. For
more information, see “How to Power Off the System” on page 61.
Caution – Before you power on the system, make sure that the top cover is properly
installed. See the Sun Fire 280R Server Service Manual for more information.
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1. Turn on power to any peripherals and external storage devices.
Read the documentation supplied with the device for specific instructions.
2. Turn on power to the local graphics console or ASCII terminal.
A local graphics console or ASCII terminal is required for viewing system messages.
For setup instructions, see “How to Attach an Alphanumeric (ASCII) Terminal” on
page 34 or “How to Configure a Local Graphics Console” on page 36.
3. Turn the front panel keyswitch to the Diagnostics position.
Insert the system key into the keyswitch. See “Keyswitch Settings” on page 9 for
information about each keyswitch setting.
4. Press the front panel Power button once.
Power button
Note – The system may take anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes before
video is displayed on the system monitor or the ok prompt appears on an attached
terminal. This time depends on the level of power-on self-test (POST) diagnostics
being performed.
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Diagnostics position
5. Turn the keyswitch to the Locked position.
The Locked position prevents accidentally powering-off the system. See “Keyswitch
Settings” on page 9 for information about each keyswitch setting.
Locked position
6. Remove the key from the keyswitch, and keep it in a secure place.
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How to Install the System Software
The Solaris Operating Environment and system software is ordered separately from
your system hardware.
Note – If you have just installed an internal or external storage device other than an
FC-AL drive or a USB device, or any new part that plugs in to the main logic board,
only restart the system to bring it to the operating environment level after
performing a reconfiguration boot.
The operating system cannot recognize newly added devices or parts until you have
performed a reconfiguration boot. The new boot will add any new devices to the
factory-configured device tree. For more information see “How to Initiate a
Reconfiguration Boot” on page 136.
The method that you will use to boot your system depends on how you will
configure the system.
Solaris 8 Installation Requirement
The Sun Fire 280R server requires the Solaris 8 Hardware 1/01 Operating
Environment software, or a subsequent compatible operating environment release.
Tip – For a quick summary of your installation options, consult the Start Here:
Installation Instructions for Solaris 8 that accompanies your software.
Installing the Operating Environment From DVD/CD-ROM
If you are installing Solaris software on a single system from a local DVD/CD-ROM
drive, choose one of the following methods:
■ Solaris 8 Installation CD—A single CD-supported turnkey process
■ Solaris Interactive Installation Program—An interactive program (on the Solaris 8
Software 1 of 2 CDs), followed by the co-packaged software installation programs
The Solaris Interactive Installation Program will prompt you interactively for answers,
and at the end of the process you will be prompted to insert the second Solaris
release CD, and then CDs from the Solaris media kit.
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Note – The operating environment CD installation process on the Solaris 8 Software
1 CD installs certain required software upgrade patches to support your Sun Fire
280R server. This update is automatically done before you can use the second
(Solaris 8 Software 2) CD.
Installing the Operating Environment From a Network Boot Server
If you are installing Solaris software over a network, read the Solaris Advanced
Installation Guide. Then follow the normal boot net or boot net - install
procedure, depending on your desired boot device. For more information about
defining a boot device, see “How to Select the Boot Device” on page 48.
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How to Select the Boot Device
Your system administrator should also help you decide how your system will boot
in your environment.
Before You Begin
Before you can select a boot device, you must complete the installation procedure;
see:
■ “How to Install the Sun Fire 280R Server” on page 15
Specifically, you must perform the following tasks:
■ Set up a system console; see “About Communicating With the System” on page 33
■ Power on the system; see “How to Power On the System” on page 40
If you want to boot across a network interface, then you must also perform the
following tasks:
■ Configure the Ethernet port; see “How to Configure the Standard Ethernet
Interface” on page 51
■ Attach the Ethernet port to a network; see “How to Connect a Twisted-Pair
Ethernet (TPE) Cable” on page 57
The device that is used to boot the system is determined by the setting of an
OpenBoot firmware configuration parameter called boot-device. The default
order of settings of this parameter is disk net. Because of this setting, the firmware
first attempts to boot from the system hard drive, and if that fails, then from the
main logic board Ethernet interface.
The following procedure assumes that you are familiar with the OpenBoot firmware
and that you know how to enter the OpenBoot environment. For more information
about the OpenBoot firmware, see the OpenBoot 4.x Command Reference Manual in the
Solaris System Administrator AnswerBook collection for your specific Solaris release.
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What to Do
1. At the ok prompt, type:
Note – After you have installed the Remote System Control (RSC) software, you can
also access the ok prompt using RSC from a remote server.
ok setenv boot-device device-specifier
where the device-specifier is one of the following:
■ cdrom – Selects the DVD/CD-ROM drive
■ disk – Selects the hard disk
■ tape – Selects the SCSI tape drive
■ net – Selects the Ethernet interface on the main logic board
■ full path name – Selects the Ethernet interface specified by the path name
Note – You can also specify the name of the program to be booted as well as the
way the boot program operates. For more information, see the OpenBoot 3.x
Command Reference Manual in the Solaris System Administrator AnswerBook collection
for your specific Solaris release.
If you want to select a network interface other than the system board Ethernet
interface as the default boot device, you can determine the full path name of each
interface, by typing:
ok show-devs
The show-devs command lists all the installed system devices, including any PCI
network interface(s). The output displays the full path name of each PCI device. An
example of a PCI path name is shown below:
/pci@8,700000/ebus@5/serial@1,400000
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2. To retain the new boot device setting and boot the system from the new boot
device, type:
ok reset-all
Note – You can also power cycle the system using the front panel keyswitch and
Power button. See “How to Power On the System” on page 40 for more information.
What Next
For more information about using the OpenBoot firmware, see the OpenBoot 3.xCommand Reference Manual in the Solaris System Administrator AnswerBook collection
for your specific Solaris release.
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How to Configure the Standard Ethernet
Interface
Before You Begin
You must perform the following tasks:
■ Complete the prerequisite network-related preparations at the beginning of the
section “How to Install the Sun Fire 280R Server” on page 15
■ Determine which Ethernet port you want to use; see “About Network Interface
Options” on page 86
■ Attach a cable to the Ethernet port; see “How to Connect a Twisted-Pair Ethernet
(TPE) Cable” on page 57
Note – You can configure only one Ethernet interface during installation of the
operating environment. To configure additional interfaces, see “How to Add an
Ethernet Interface” on page 54.
What to Do
1. Assign a host name to the system.
The host name must be unique within the network. It can be made up of characters
and numbers. Do not use a dot in the host name. Do not begin the name with a
number or a special character.
2. Determine the Internet Protocol (IP) address for the interface.
Your network administrator must assign an IP address. Each network device or
interface must have a unique IP address.
3. Resume the installation of the system.
See “How to Install the Sun Fire 280R Server” on page 15. When installing the
operating system, you will be prompted to enter the host name, IP address, and
netmask (if necessary) of the system.
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Note – If you have installed a PCI card as a second Ethernet interface, the operating
system will prompt you to select a primary network interface and then will prompt
you for its host name and IP address. You must configure the second interface
separately, after the operating system is installed. See “How to Add an Ethernet
Interface” on page 54.
Note – This system conforms to the Ethernet 100BASE-T IEEE 802.3u Ethernet
Standard, which states that the Ethernet 10BASE-T link integrity test function should
always be enabled on both the host system and the Ethernet hub. If you have
problems verifying connection between this system and your hub, verify that the
Ethernet hub also has the link test function enabled. See “Network Communications
Failure” on page 187 and refer to the manual provided with your hub for more
information about the link integrity test function.
What Next
After completing this procedure, the Ethernet hardware interface is ready for
operation. However, in order for other network devices to communicate with the
system, your network administrator must enter the system’s IP address and host
name into the namespace on the network name server. For information about setting
up a network name service, consult the Solaris System Administrator AnswerBook for
your specific Solaris release.
The eri Fast Ethernet device driver for the system’s standard Ethernet interface is
automatically installed with the Solaris release. For information about operating
characteristics and configuration parameters for the eri driver, see Platform Notes:
The eri Fast Ethernet Device Driver. This document is available on the Solaris on Sun
Hardware AnswerBook, which is provided on the Solaris Supplement CD for the
Solaris release you are running.
If you want to install and configure an additional network interface by means of a
PCI card, you must configure it separately, after installing the operating system; see:
■“How to Add an Ethernet Interface” on page 54
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How to Configure the Remote System
Control (RSC) Ethernet Interface
Before You Begin
You must perform the following tasks:
■ Install the system hardware and software; complete the prerequisite network-
related preparations at the beginning of the section “How to Install the Sun Fire
280R Server” on page 15
■ Attach a cable to the RSC Ethernet port; see “How to Connect a Twisted-Pair
Ethernet (TPE) Cable” on page 57
■ Install the RSC software package from the Computer Systems Supplement
Software CD
Note – You can configure only one Ethernet interface during installation of the
operating system. You cannot configure the RSC Ethernet port until the RSC
software has been installed. To configure additional interfaces, see “How to Add an
Ethernet Interface” on page 54.
What to Do
You cannot use the RSC TPE port until you or your system administrator has
installed the RSC software and configured the TPE port.
● Consult the Sun Remote System Control (RSC) User’s Guide for instructions about
how to configure and use the RSC TPE Ethernet port.
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How to Add an Ethernet Interface
Before You Begin
Follow this procedure to install a PCI card and its software for an additional
Ethernet interface.
You must perform the following tasks:
■ Install the system hardware and software; complete the prerequisite network-
related preparations at the beginning of the section “How to Install the Sun Fire
280R Server” on page 15
Note – The following procedure must be performed by a qualified service provider.
If you are not a qualified service provider, contact Sun Customer Service through
your nearest authorized Sun sales representative.
■ Install any additional PCI Ethernet interface cards that you wish to configure; see
the Sun Fire 280R Server Service Manual for installation instructions
■ Attach a cable to the new Ethernet port and to the network; see “How to Connect
a Twisted-Pair Ethernet (TPE) Cable” on page 57
What to Do
1. Assign a network host name to the interface.
The host name must be unique within the network. It can be made up of characters
and numbers. Do not use a dot in the host name. Do not begin the name with a
number or a special character.
Usually an interface host name is based on the machine host name. For example, if
the machine is assigned the host name zardoz, then the additional Ethernet
interface could be named zardoz-1. The machine’s host name is assigned when the
operating system software is installed. For more information, see the installation
instructions accompanying the Solaris software.
2. Determine the Internet Protocol (IP) address (and netmask if necessary) for the
interface.
Your network administrator must assign an IP address. Each interface on a network
must have a unique IP address and
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netmask (if necessary).
3. Boot the operating system and log on to the system as superuser.
Type the following command at the system prompt and the superuser password:
zardoz # su
Password:
4. Create an appropriate /etc/hostname file for the new interface.
The name of the file you create should be of the form /etc/hostname.typenum,
where type is the Ethernet type identifier (some common types are eri, hme, le, nf,
and ie) and num is the logical number of the interface according to the order in
which it was installed in the system.
For example, the standard interface provided on the system’s main logic board is
eri0 (type = eri, num = 0). If you add a SunSwift PCI Ethernet adapter card as a
second eri interface, the file name should be hostname.eri1.
Note – The documentation accompanying the Ethernet interface should identify its
type. For more advanced information about configuring the eri software driver,
consult Platform Notes: The eri FastEthernet Device Driver. Alternatively, you can enter
the show-devs command from the ok prompt to obtain a list of all installed devices.
The host name also has an associated IP address that you enter in the /etc/hosts
file. See Step 6.
5. Type the host name, assigned in Step 1, into the /etc/hostname file for the new
interface.
Following is an example of the /etc/hostname files required for a machine called
zardoz, which has two Ethernet interfaces—the standard on-board Ethernet
interface (eri0) and a second interface provided by a PCI Ethernet adapter card
(eri1). The host name will be zardoz to a network connected to the standard eri0
interface, and zardoz-1 to a network connected to the eri1 interface.
6. Create an entry in the /etc/hosts file for each active Ethernet interface.
An entry consists of the IP address and the host name for each interface.
The following example shows the entries in the /etc/hosts file for the interfaces
identified in the /etc/hostname file created in Step 4 and Step 5.
zardoz # cat /etc/hosts
...
127.0.0.1 localhost
129.144.10.57 zardoz loghost
129.144.11.83 zardoz-1
7. Update the /etc/netmasks file (if you are using a subnetwork).
8. Reboot the system, type:
zardoz # reboot -- -r
This command rebuilds the device trees so that the system will recognize the newly
installed PCI Ethernet adapter card.
What Next
After completing this procedure, the Ethernet interface is ready for operation.
However, in order for other network devices to communicate with the system
through this interface, the interface information (its IP address and host name) must
be entered into the namespace on the network name server. For information about
setting up a network name service, consult the Solaris System AdministratorAnswerBook for your specific Solaris release.
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How to Connect a Twisted-Pair Ethernet
(TPE) Cable
Before You Begin
If you are connecting a twisted-pair Ethernet (TPE) cable to the system’s standard
Ethernet interface, you must perform the following task:
■ Install the system hardware and software; complete the prerequisite network-
related preparations at the beginning of the section “How to Install the Sun Fire
280R Server” on page 15
If you are installing an additional Ethernet interface, you must perform the
following tasks:
■ Install the system hardware and software; complete the prerequisite network-
related preparations at the beginning of the section “How to Install the Sun Fire
280R Server” on page 15
■ Install a PCI Ethernet interface card; see the Sun Fire 280R Server Service Manual
What to Do
1. Locate the RJ-45 connector for the appropriate Ethernet interface.
Note – Select the correct TPE connector for the interface you are installing. The
system comes with one system TPE connector on the back panel, and one TPE
connector on the back panel of the RSC card. Your system may also include one or
more TPE connectors provided via PCI Ethernet interface cards.
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2. Plug in the TPE cable to the appropriate RJ-45 connector.
You should hear the connector tab snap into place.
RSC TPE connector
System TPE connector
3. Plug in the other end of the cable to the TPE outlet port in the wall or the floor.
Caution – Ensure that you plug this connector into the TPE RJ-45 port and not any
phone RJ-45 port. You can damage your TPE equipment if you use the incorrect port.
You should hear the connector tab snap into place.
See your network administrator if you need more information about how to connect
to your network, and to which port in the wall.
What Next
If you are installing your system, complete the installation procedure. Return to:
■ “How to Install the Sun Fire 280R Server” on page 15
If you are installing additional interfaces to the system, then you need to configure
those interfaces; see:
■“How to Add an Ethernet Interface” on page 54
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How to Boot the System Using the
Standard Ethernet Interface
Before You Begin
Before you can boot the system over a network interface, you must complete the
installation procedure; see:
■ “How to Install the Sun Fire 280R Server” on page 15
Specifically, you must perform the following tasks:
■ Set up either an ASCII terminal, see “How to Attach an Alphanumeric (ASCII)
Terminal” on page 34; or a local graphics console, see “How to Configure a Local
Graphics Console” on page 36
■ Configure the Ethernet port; see “How to Configure the Standard Ethernet
Interface” on page 51
■ Attach the Ethernet port to a network; see “How to Connect a Twisted-Pair
Ethernet (TPE) Cable” on page 57
■ Power on the system to the ok prompt; see “How to Power On the System” on
page 40
Note – To boot the system over an Ethernet network, it is necessary that there be a
bootable image for Sun4u architecture somewhere on the network on a boot server.
For details, see the installation instructions accompanying your Solaris software.
What to Do
● At the ok prompt, type either of the two following commands:
a. To load the operating system into the server’s volatile memory, type:
ok boot net
This command will bring up the Solaris installation menu.
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Note – Because the operating system is only in volatile memory, it is not retained
across power cycles.
b. To install the operating system onto the server’s internal system disk, type:
ok boot net - install
Note – The boot net - install command assumes a network boot server is set up
with appropriate properties defined to allow auto-installation of the operating
environment on the internal system disk.
Both commands boot the system, and the system console displays the system
prompt.
What Next
If you want to use the main logic board Ethernet interface as the default boot device,
you must change the value of certain OpenBoot parameters. For more information,
see the OpenBoot Command Reference Manual in the Solaris System AdministratorAnswerBook for your specific Solaris release.
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How to Power Off the System
In general, system administrators bring the operating system and applications to a
halt in an orderly manner, warning the system users and others of a system
shutdown. Follow the instructions below to accomplish an orderly shutdown of the
server.
Before You Begin
You need the system key to perform this procedure.
Caution – Before turning off system power, halt the operating system as described
below. Failure to halt the operating system properly can result in loss of disk drive
data and will sever network connections.
What to Do
1. Notify users that the system will be powered down.
2. Back up the system files and data, if necessary.
3. Halt the operating system using the appropriate commands.
Refer to the Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals that corresponds to your
operating system.
4. Wait for the system halt messages and the ok prompt.
Caution – If the system hangs, hold the Power button down for four seconds while
the keyswitch is in either the Power-On/Off or the Diagnostics position, or turn the
keyswitch to the Off position. Either of these actions will cause an immediate
hardware power off, and you will risk the loss of disk drive data and will sever
network connections. For information about these keyswitch positions, see
“Keyswitch Settings” on page 9 and “System LED Indicators” on page 10 for more
information about restoring the console.
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5. Turn the keyswitch on the front panel of the system to the Off position.
Insert the system key into the keyswitch. See “Keyswitch Settings” on page 9 for
information about each keyswitch setting.
Off position
Note – Standby current (5 V DC) is still present in the system. To remove all current
from the system, remove both AC cables from their back panel receptacles.
6. Remove the key from the keyswitch, and keep it in a secure place.
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CHAPTER
3
System Administration
This chapter is an overview of the Sun Fire 280R server’s enhanced reliability,
availability, and serviceability (RAS) features. It also covers administrative
information and tools associated with system management, system monitoring,
system diagnostics, device troubleshooting, storage management, and personal
computer connectivity. Also included is an overview of supported redundant arrays
of independent disks (RAID) storage options and of storage monitoring tools.
The following information is covered in this chapter:
■ “About System Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features” on page 64
■ “Error Correction and Parity Checking” on page 64
■ “Easily Accessible Status LEDs” on page 65
■ “Hot-Pluggable Disk Drives” on page 65
■ “Support for RAID Disk Configurations” on page 66
■ “System Environmental Monitoring and Control” on page 66
■ “Power Supply Redundancy” on page 68
■ “Hot-Swappable Power Supplies” on page 68
■ “Automatic System Recovery” on page 68
■ “Improved System Diagnostics Software” on page 69
■ “Enhanced System Availability Software” on page 70
■ “About Managing the System” on page 71
■ “Managing and Monitoring System Performance” on page 71
■ “Isolating Failed Components” on page 72
■ “Diagnosing Intermittent Problems” on page 72
■ “Using the Sun Remote System Control (RSC) Card” on page 74
■ “About Storage Management Tools” on page 76
■ “About Personal Computer Connectivity” on page 78
63
About System Reliability, Availability,
and Serviceability Features
Reliability, availability, and serviceability (commonly known as RAS) are three
design goals contributing to continuous operation and minimizing system
downtime. Reliability refers to a system’s ability to operate continuously without
failures and to maintain data integrity. System availability refers to the percentage of
time that a system remains accessible and usable. Serviceability relates to the time it
takes to restore a system to service following a system failure. Together, reliability,
availability, and serviceability features provide for near continuous system
operation.
To deliver high levels of reliability, availability, and serviceability, the system offers
the following features:
■ Error correction and parity checking for improved data integrity
■ Easily accessible LED status indicators
■ Hot-pluggable disk drives with status indicators and easy front access
■ External support for RAID 0, 1, 0 + 1, and 5 implementations
■ System environmental monitoring and control
■ Power supply redundancy
■ Hot-swappable power supplies
■ Automatic system recovery (ASR)
■ Improved system diagnostics software
■ Enhanced system availability software
■ Alternate pathing (alternate I/O network and disk paths)
■ Sun Cluster software support
■ Remote System Control (RSC) hardware and software
Error Correction and Parity Checking
Error-correcting code (ECC) is used on all internal system data paths to ensure high
levels of data integrity. All data that moves between processors, I/O, and memory
have end-to-end ECC protection.
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The system reports and logs correctable ECC errors. A correctable ECC error is any
single-bit error in a 64-bit field. Such errors are corrected as soon as they are
detected. The ECC implementation can also detect double-bit, triple-bit, and
quadruple-bit errors in the same 64-bit field that occur in the same nibble (4 bits).
In addition to providing ECC protection for data, the system offers parity protection
on all system address buses. Parity protection is also used on the Peripheral
Component Interconnect (PCI), Extended PCI, Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FCAL), and Small Computer System Interconnect (SCSI)) buses, and in the UltraSPARC
CPU’s internal and external cache. In addition there is internal error detection and
reporting on all system application specific integrated circuits (ASICs).
Easily Accessible Status LEDs
The system provides easily accessible light-emitting diode (LED) indicators on the
front panel, internal disk bays, and power supplies to provide a visual indication of
system and component status. These status LEDs eliminate guesswork and simplify
problem diagnosis for enhanced serviceability.
The system status LEDs are described in the section “System LED Indicators” on
page 10.
Hot-Pluggable Disk Drives
When configured with hot-plug software (for example, the Sun Solstice DiskSuite or
VERITAS software; see “About Storage Management Tools” on page 76), the
system’s internal disk drives can be removed and replaced while the system is
operational. You can easily access the internal drives from the front of the system.
The same hot-plug technology is also supported via PCI FC-AL, or UltraSCSI
adapter cards using external storage. With both internal and external technologies
installed, hot-plug technology significantly increases the system’s serviceability and
availability, by providing the ability to:
■ Replace disk drives without service disruption
■ Increase storage capacity dynamically to handle larger work loads and improve
system performance
For more information about hot-pluggable disk drives, see “About Internal Disk
Drives” on page 91 and “About Disk Array Configurations and Concepts” on
page 87.
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Support for RAID Disk Configurations
Redundant arrays of independent disks (RAID) storage configurations are supported
using PCI adapter cards and the system’s external UltraSCSI or FC-AL ports. Solstice
DiskSuite or VERITAS software provides the ability to configure disk storage in a
variety of different RAID levels. You choose the appropriate RAID configuration
based on the price, performance, reliability, and availability goals for your system.
RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1 (striping plus mirroring—
sometimes called RAID 10), and RAID 5 (striping with interleaved parity)
configurations can all be implemented using Solstice DiskSuite and VERITAS
software. You can also configure one or more drives to serve as a hot spare to fill in
automatically for a defective array drive in the event of a disk failure. For more
information about RAID configurations, see “About Disk Array Configurations
and Concepts” on page 87.
System Environmental Monitoring and Control
The system features an environmental monitoring subsystem designed to warn you
of threats to the system’s operation, such as:
■ Extreme temperatures
■ Lack of air flow through the system
■ Power supply problems
Monitoring and control capabilities reside at the operating system level as well as in
the system’s on-board flash PROM firmware and in the Remote System Control
(RSC) firmware. In addition, you can monitor the system remotely using the RSC
card. This ensures that monitoring capabilities are operational both locally and
remotely (if configured), even if the system has halted or is unable to boot. For more
information about RSC software, see “Using the Sun Remote System Control (RSC)
Card” on page 74.
The environmental monitoring subsystem uses an industry-standard InterIntegrated Circuit (I
simple two-wire serial bus, used to allow the monitoring and control of temperature
sensors, power supplies, disk drives, and status LEDs.
2
C) bus implemented throughout the system. The I2C bus is a
Temperature Controls
Temperature sensors (thermistors) are located on the system’s Remote System
Control (RSC) card and on the CPU modules, and allow monitoring of each CPU
module and the system ambient temperature.
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Prior to Solaris control, or following a Stop-A (L1-A) keyboard command, the
OpenBoot firmware will issue a warning message to the console after a temperature
of 75 ˚C (167 ˚F) is reached.
To indicate an overheating condition, the operating system monitoring subsystem
generates a warning or error message, and depending on the nature of the condition,
may even shut down the system. If a CPU module reaches shutdown temperature,
the system generates a warning message and automatically shuts itself down.
In the case of a power supply, a warning is not generated until its shutdown
temperature is reached and the power supply (if there is redundancy) or the system
is shut down, and a system fault is displayed on the system front panel LED. An
error message is logged in the /var/adm/messages file that the supply has failed.
All error and warning messages are displayed on the system console (if one is
attached) or they are redirected to the RSC console and are logged in the
/var/adm/messages file. Front panel fault LEDs remain lit after an automatic
system shutdown to aid in problem diagnosis.
System Fans
The monitoring subsystem is also designed to detect and respond to fan failures. The
system includes one fan tray assembly comprising three fans that normally run at
full speed. A single or multiple fan failure in the fan tray assembly causes the
monitoring subsystem to generate an error message, and lights the amber system
LED.
Power Supplies
The power panel is monitored in a similar fashion. The monitoring subsystem
periodically polls a power supply status register to verify power supply status. If the
panel detects a problem with a power supply, an error message is displayed on the
console (if one is attached) and the message is logged in the /var/adm/messages
file. The LEDs located on the power supply itself will indicate a failure or out-ofspec voltage condition, and if two power supplies are installed, will indicate which
supply is the source of the fault.
An individual power supply will shut down itself at an internal temperature of
approximately 90 ˚C (194 ˚F), depending on the ambient temperature, system
loading, and the availability of a redundant power supply.
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Power Supply Redundancy
The system can accommodate one or two power supplies. All system configurations
can operate with only one power supply installed. You can use a second supply to
provide redundancy, enabling the system to continue operating should one of the
power supplies fail. When both power supplies are installed and functioning, they
share the power load. For more information about power supplies, redundancy, and
configuration rules, see “About Power Supplies” on page 95.
Hot-Swappable Power Supplies
Power supplies in a redundant configuration feature a hot-swap capability. A
qualified service provider can remove and replace a faulty power supply without
turning off the system power, or even shutting down the operating system. A
redundant power supply can also be added to the system without shutting down the
operating system. The power supplies are easily accessed from the front of the
system. For information about removing and installing a power supply, see the SunFire 280R Server Service Manual.
Automatic System Recovery
The system firmware provides for automatic system recovery (ASR), which enables
the system to resume operation after faults or failures that cause a system reset.
Recovery from a system reset is automatic from the operating environment level for
the following types of failures:
■ Operating environment failure
■ Intermittent transient hardware failure
If the operating environment software hangs or crashes, the system is configured to
automatically reboot and for the operating environment to resume.
In a running system, some types of hardware failures (for example, intermittent
transient memory errors) can shut down the system. If this happens, the ASR
functionality enables the system to reboot immediately.
Automatic self-test features enable the system to detect failed hardware components.
During the power-on self-test (POST) sequence, if a faulty hardware component is
detected, the boot sequence halts at the ok prompt. A full suite of diagnostic
software is provided to diagnose such failures (see the following section for a
summary of these software tools, and Chapter 6 for information about using these
diagnostic tools).
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Automated remote event notification of system problems is configurable through
RSC software. For more information about RSC software, see “Using the Sun Remote
System Control (RSC) Card” on page 74.
Control over the system’s ASR firmware functionality is provided by the OpenBoot
PROM commands. These are described in the current version of the document
OpenBoot Command Reference Manual .
Improved System Diagnostics Software
For enhanced serviceability and availability, the system provides different tools for
diagnostic testing and monitoring, namely:
■ Power-on self-test (POST)
■ OpenBoot Diagnostics
■ SunVTS diagnostics
■ Sun Management Center diagnostics
■ Remote System Control (RSC) software
POST and OpenBoot Diagnostics are firmware-resident diagnostics that can run even
if the server is unable to boot the operating system. Application-level diagnostics,
such as SunVTS and Sun Management Center, offer additional troubleshooting
capabilities once the operating environment is running. The RSC software offers
monitoring and remote notification while the operating environment software is
running, and in addition provides access to the ok firmware prompt if the operating
environment is not running.
POST diagnostics provide a quick but thorough check of the most basic hardware
functions of the system. For more information about POST, see “How to Isolate
Failures Using Power-On Self-Test (POST)” on page 179, “About Isolating Failed
Components” on page 165, and “Isolating Failed Components” on page 72.
OpenBoot Diagnostics provide a more comprehensive test of the system, including
external interfaces. OpenBoot Diagnostics is described in “About Using Diagnostic
Tools to Monitor, Diagnose, and Exercise the System” on page 162, in “How to
Isolate Failures Using OpenBoot Diagnostics” on page 181, and in “Isolating Failed
Components” on page 72.
At the operating environment level, you have access to SunVTS diagnostics. Like
OpenBoot Diagnostics, SunVTS provides a comprehensive test of the system,
including its external interfaces. SunVTS also allows you to run tests remotely over a
network connection, for example using RSC. You can only use SunVTS software if
the operating system is running. For more information about SunVTS, see “About
Exercising the System Using SunVTS Software” on page 173, and “How to Check
Whether SunVTS Software Is Installed” on page 198.
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Sun Management Center (formerly known as Sun Enterprise SyMON), another
operating environment level program, provides you with a variety of continuous
system monitoring capabilities. It enables you to monitor system hardware status
and operating system performance of your server. For more information about Sun
Management Center software, see “How to Monitor the System Using Sun
Management Center Software” on page 177.
Remote System Control (RSC) hardware and software combine to extend all the
diagnostic and OpenBoot firmware control from your local server to any remote
system from which you wish to connect to the local server. In addition, you can use
monitoring software such as Sun Management Center to monitor the system
remotely. RSC software supplies the following features:
■ Remote system monitoring and error reporting, including output from POST and
OpenBoot Diagnostics
■ Remote server reboot, power-on, and power-off on demand
■ Ability to monitor the CPU temperature and fan sensors without being near the
managed server, even when the server is offline
■ Ability to run diagnostic tests from a remote console
■ Remote event notification of server problems
■ A detailed log of RSC events
■ Remote console functions on both the modem and Ethernet ports
For more information about RSC hardware, see “Using the Sun Remote System
Control (RSC) Card” on page 74.
Enhanced System Availability Software
The Sun Fire 280R system supports alternate pathing for network connections and
for disk drives. Network availability is supported using multipathing features in the
Internet Protocol Network MultiPathing(IPMP) software in the Solaris 8 Operating
Environment. Disk availability is improved using VERITAS software. For more
information see “About Multipathing Software” on page 115.
Sun Cluster 3.0 software provides higher levels of availability than are possible with
a single server by connecting together a cluster of servers. The software enables
automatic recovery from any single hardware or software failure within the cluster
by automatically restarting a failed application or by migrating the application and
its resources to a backup server. For more information, see “About Sun Clustering
Software” on page 117.
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About Managing the System
The following sections provide an overview of the Solaris Operating Environment
system management software, the system device test firmware and operating
environment software, and the tools available for diagnosing problems with system
parts in your remote or your local server(s).
The new tool set, described in the following sections, facilitates system management:
■ “Managing and Monitoring System Performance” on page 71
■ “Isolating Failed Components” on page 72
■ “Diagnosing Intermittent Problems” on page 72
■ “Using the Sun Remote System Control (RSC) Card” on page 74
■ “About Storage Management Tools” on page 76
■ “About Personal Computer Connectivity” on page 78
Managing and Monitoring System Performance
The Solaris 8 Operating Environment supports the following suite of new software
applications and extends system management and administrative capabilities
network-wide:
■ Solaris Resource Manager™ software, which controls resource allocation to
applications, users, and user groups (not bundled with Solaris 8 software).
■ Solaris Bandwidth Manager software, which extends resource management
control to the network software.
■ Sun Remote System Control (RSC) software, which supports a graphical user
interface for using the RSC system monitoring features from the operating
environment level, and ok prompt access to the firmware. The software is
contained on the Solaris Supplement CD and is supported by the preinstalled
RSC card.
■ Sun Management Center software, which provides a single solution for
monitoring and managing multiple Sun servers and systems, devices, and
network resources from a single remote or local system.
■ Internet Protocol Network MultiPathing (IPMP) software, which enables
failover or redirection of network traffic among PCI networking cards
permitting, for example, the replacement of a system’s PCI card while network
traffic continues to use another configured card.
■ Sun Cluster 3.0 software, which provides higher levels of availability than is
possible with a single server by connecting a cluster of servers.
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■ Solaris Management Console software, which provides a consistent easy-to-use
interface that is also part of a software development kit (SDK), enabling the
integration of new Java technology-developed software services into the
Solaris console.
■ Implementation of the Solaris 8 Internet Engineering Taskforce (IETF)
specifications for the Internet Protocol Security Architecture, which permits
administrators to create and control secure encrypted networks and smart-card
authentication at login time.
Isolating Failed Components
The following firmware tools are available for diagnosing and testing devices and
functions in your server:
■ Power-on self-test (POST) diagnostics software
■ OpenBoot Diagnostics software
■ Sun Remote System Control (RSC) firmware and software
You can run POST even if the system is unable to boot. For more information about
POST, see “How to Isolate Failures Using Power-On Self-Test (POST)” on page 179.
OpenBoot Diagnostics software focuses on system I/O and peripheral devices. Like
POST, you can run these diagnostics even if the system is unable to boot. For more
information about OpenBoot Diagnostics, see “About OpenBoot Diagnostics Tests”
on page 168 and “How to Isolate Failures Using OpenBoot Diagnostics” on page 181.
Which method or tool you use to diagnose system problems depends on the nature
of those problems:
■ If your machine is not able to boot its operating environment software, you need
to run POST and OpenBoot Diagnostics tests at the firmware level.
■ If your machine is “healthy” enough to start up and load the operating
environment software, you can use the Sun Validation Test Suite (SunVTS)
software to diagnose system problems, or the Sun Management Center software
to monitor the system from the operating environment level.
Diagnosing Intermittent Problems
If your system passes the firmware-based diagnostics and boots the operating
system, yet does not function correctly, use SunVTS software to run additional tests.
SunVTS system exerciser is a graphics-oriented UNIX application that permits the
continuous exercising of system resources and internal and external peripheral
equipment. For more information about SunVTS software, see “How to Exercise the
System Using SunVTS Software” on page 199.
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