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Netra™X1 Server User’s Guide
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Contents
Part I. Installation and Configuration
1. Introducing the Netra X1 Server 1
Overview of the Netra X1 Server 2
Contents of the Ship Kit 3
Preinstalled Software 3
Optional Components 4
Installation Quick Start 5
2. Installing the Netra X1 Server Into a Rack 7
Choosing Between a Rack and a Cabinet 8
Installing the Server Into a Standard
19-inch Rack 8
Using Alternative Bracket Arrangements 9
Connecting the Cables 11
3. Communicating With the Server 15
Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server 16
Which Is the Appropriate Serial Port? 16
Serial Port Pin Arrangement 16
Serial Connection Settings 17
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Serial Adapters 18
Connecting to the Server Using a Sun Workstation or ASCII Terminal 19
Connecting to the Server Using a Terminal Server 21
Connecting to a Cisco L2511 Terminal Server 21
Connecting to Other Terminal Servers 22
Connecting to the Server Using a System Running Microsoft Windows 23
Connecting to the Server Using a Handheld Device 24
Using the Arrow Keys 26
4. Powering On and Configuring the Netra X1 Server 29
Powering On and Configuring the Server 30
Using the Power (On/Standby) Switch 36
Part II. Remote and Local Management
5. Managing the Netra X1 Server From the lom> Prompt 41
Introduction to Lights-Out Management 41
Using LOMlite2 Commands 42
Powering On or Resetting the Server From the LOMlite2 Shell 43
Controlling the Server’s Booting Behavior 45
Monitoring the Server From the LOMlite2 Shell 47
Viewing the LOMlite2 Event Log 49
Verifying That a Component Has Been Fixed 51
Setting Up LOMlite2 Privileges for Named Users 52
Permissions Available for LOMlite2 Users 52
Setting the LOMlite2 Device’s Configurable Variables 56
Separating LOMlite2 From the Console on the Serial A/LOM Port 59
Viewing Event Reports That LOMlite2 Sends to syslogd 60
LOMlite2 Shell Command List 61
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6. Managing the Netra X1 Server From the Solaris Prompt 63
Monitoring the System From the Solaris Prompt 64
Checking the Supply Rail Voltages and Internal Circuit Breakers (lom -
v)65
Configuring Automatic Server Restart (ASR) 71
Enabling the LOMlite2 Watchdog Process From Your Own Script or
Command (lom -W on)72
Other LOM Tasks You Can Perform From the Solaris Prompt 75
Part III. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
7. Interpreting the LEDs 81
Interpreting the Front- and Back-Panel LEDs 82
Front-Panel LEDs 82
Back-Panel LEDs 83
8. Removing and Replacing Components 85
Adding Components or Replacing A Server 86
Replacing the System Configuration Card 86
Adding or Changing Internal Components 87
Identifying Components 91
Memory Installation and Removal 92
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Installation and Removal 93
9. Reinstalling a Netra X1 With the Solaris 8 Operating Environment 97
Re-installing the Solaris 8 Operating Environment 98
Creating a Network Install Server 100
Setting Up Systems to Be Installed Over the Network With
10. Troubleshooting 107
Diagnostic Tools 108
add_install_client 102
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POST Diagnostics 108
OpenBoot Diagnostics (OBDiag) 109
SunVTS 110
Problems You Might Encounter 112
Power On Failure 112
Cannot Set Up a Console Connection to the Server 112
No LOM Messages Displayed at the Terminal 112
Cannot Display the lom> Prompt Using the #. Escape Sequence 113
Problems Connecting to the Server Using a Handheld Device 113
Cannot Display the lom> or Solaris Prompt, Cannot Access the Server From
the Console, or Receiving Corrupted Text at the Console on Serial A/
LOM 113
OpenBoot PROM Initialization Aborts and the Server Will Not Boot 114
IDE Controller Failure 114
DIMM Failure 115
Jumper Settings 115
Frequently Asked Questions 116
Part IV. Appendixes
A. Physical and Environmental Specifications 125
Physical Specifications 126
Environmental Specifications 126
Acoustic Noise Generated 126
Environmental Compliance Information 127
Operating Power Statistics 127
Calculating Power Consumption 128
Calculating Heat Dissipation 128
B. Configuring the Driver for LOMlite2 129
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The LOMlite2 Device Driver and Script Files 130
Configuring the LOMlite2 Device Driver 131
C. dmfe - Davicom Fast Ethernet Driver for Davicom DM9102A 135
dmfe - Davicom Fast Ethernet Driver 136
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Figures
FIGURE 1-1 The Netra X1 Server 2
FIGURE 2-1 Mounting the Server in a Standard 19-inch Rack 9
FIGURE 2-2 Forward Facing Rackmounting Brackets 10
FIGURE 2-3 Rear Facing Rackmounting Brackets 10
FIGURE 2-4 Alternative Rackmounting Position 11
FIGURE 2-5 The Server’s Back Panel 12
FIGURE 3-1 Serial Port Pins 1 to 8 17
FIGURE 4-1 Netra X1 Server Power (On/Standby) Switch 36
FIGURE 6-1 Sample LOMlite2 Device Event Log (Oldest Event Reported First) 71
FIGURE 7-1 Front-Panel Power and Fault LEDs 82
FIGURE 7-2 Back-Panel Power and Fault LEDs 84
FIGURE 8-1 The System Configuration Card Slot 87
FIGURE 8-2 Using the Disposable Antistatic Wrist Strap Supplied With the System 88
FIGURE 8-3 Removing the Top Cover 89
FIGURE 8-4 Replacing the Top Cover 90
FIGURE 8-5 Layout of Components 91
FIGURE 8-6 DIMM Insertion and Removal Sequence 92
FIGURE 8-7 Installing Memory Into a Socket on the System Board 93
FIGURE 8-8 Removing the HDD Placeholder 94
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FIGURE 8-9 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 95
FIGURE 8-10 Attaching the Power and Data Cables 95
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Tables
TABLE 1-1 Contents of the Ship Kit 3
TABLE 1-2 Customer Installable Hardware 4
TABLE 3-1 Netra X1 Server Serial Ports 16
TABLE 3-2 Settings for Connecting to the Serial A/LOM or Serial B Port 17
TABLE 3-3 Serial Adapters 18
TABLE 3-4 Pin Crossovers in the Sun DB-25 (25-Pin) Adapter 18
TABLE 3-5 Pin Crossovers for a DB-9 (9-Pin) Adapter 19
TABLE 3-6 Pin Crossovers for Connecting to a Typical Terminal Server 22
TABLE 3-7 Example PalmOS Terminal Emulator Macros 27
TABLE 5-1 Boot Modes 46
TABLE 5-2 LOM Commands 61
TABLE 9-1 Patches Included in the Netra X1 Server Software Updates 99
TABLE 10-1 SunVTS Tests 110
TABLE 10-2 DIMM Physical Memory Address 115
TABLE 10-3 Netra T1 AC100 and Netra X1 Comparison 116
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Preface
The Netra X1 Server User’s Guide describes how to install, manage, and maintain the
Netra™ X1 server. The manual is intended for system administrators who have
experience in setting up networked Solaris
TM
servers.
How This Book Is Organized
Part I Installation and Configuration
Chapter 1 introduces the Netra X1 server, gives an overview of its specifications, lists
the optional components available and includes an installation quick start guide.
Chapter 2 provides information about installing the Netra X1 server into a rack and
describes how to connect the cables.
Chapter 3 provides instructions on setting up console connections to the server via
its serial A/LOM port.
Chapter 4 explains how to perform the initial power-on and configuration of the
server.
Part II Remote and Local Management
Chapter 5 explains how to use the LOMlite2 shell.
Chapter 6 describes how to use LOMlite2-specific Solaris commands to monitor and
manage the system. This chapter also explains how to configure LOMlite2 to restart
the server in the event of a system lockup.
Part III Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 provides information about the fault and power indicators and explains
how to identify a faulty system in a rack.
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Chapter 8 describes how to swap system configuration cards and how to open the
Netra X1 server to add memory or a hard disk drive.
Chapter 9 describes how to reinstall the Solaris operating environment.
Chapter 10 describes the diagnostic tools that are available, and provides
troubleshooting and frequently asked questions sections.
Part IV Appendixes
Appendix A lists all physical and environmental specifications, and provides
information on calculating power consumption and heat dissipation.
Appendix B describes the parameters you can configure in the LOMlite2 driver
configuration file.
Appendix C provides information about the dmfe driver.
Using UNIX Commands
This document may not contain information about 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 information:
■ Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals
■ AnswerBook2™ online documentation for the Solaris software environment
■ Other software documentation that you received with your system
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Typographic Conventions
Typeface Meaning Examples
AaBbCc123 The names of commands, files,
and directories; on-screen
computer output
AaBbCc123 What you type, when
contrasted with on-screen
computer output
AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or
terms, words to be emphasized
Command-line variable;
replace with a real name or
value
Shell Prompts
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.
Shell Prompt
C shell machine_name%
C shell superuser machine_name#
Bourne shell and Korn shell $
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser #
LOM shell lom>
OBP ok
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Accessing Sun Documentation Online
A broad selection of Sun system documentation is located at:
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Safety Precautions
For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your
equipment:
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■ Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment.
■ Never push objects of any kind through openings in the equipment. Dangerous
voltages may be present. Conductive foreign objects can produce a short circuit
that could cause fire, electric shock, or damage to your equipment.
Symbols
The following symbols may appear in this manual:
Caution – There is a risk of personal injury and equipment damage. Follow the
instructions.
Caution – Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electric shock and
danger to personal health, follow the instructions.
Modifications to Equipment
Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment. Sun
Microsystems is not responsible for the regulatory compliance of a modified
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 – If your Netra X1 server is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may exceed
the room ambient temperature. Ensure that rack environment ambient temperature
does not exceed 40 degrees.
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Caution – Mounting of the equipment in a rack or cabinet should be such that a
hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical loading or weight
distribution.
Caution – Ensure that the connection of multiple system units to the circuit does
not overload the supply overcurrent protection or supply wiring. Consider the Sun
agency label electrical ratings when determining the correct branch circuit rating for
your installation.
Caution – All supply connections, wiring, wire protection, and wire routing must
be made in accordance with applicable sections and requirements of national
electrical code and local electrical authorities.
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PART
I Installation and Configuration
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CHAPTER
1
Introducing the Netra X1 Server
This chapter gives an overview of the NetraX1 server. It lists the features of the
server and the contents of the ship kit, and lists the optional components available
for it. It also gives you an overview of the installation process and where to look for
further details.
The chapter contains the following sections:
■ “Overview of the Netra X1 Server” on page 2
■ “Contents of the Ship Kit” on page 3
■ “Preinstalled Software” on page 3
■ “Optional Components” on page 4
■ “Installation Quick Start” on page 5
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Overview of the Netra X1 Server
The Netra X1 server is a single-processor server in a 1U chassis, designed to
maximize the density of high-performance Solaris servers in a rack.
FIGURE 1-1 The Netra X1 Server
The server is ideal for:
■ Internet service providers
■ Telecommunications carriers
■ Financial services
■ Corporate customer networks
■ Anyone who wants to maximize the density of Solaris servers in a rack
The Netra X1 server has the following features:
■ A removable system configuration card containing the server’s Host ID, MAC
address and NVRAM settings
■ Rackmounting enclosure with single power supply
■ Four DIMM sockets
■ Two 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports
■ Console/Lights Out Management RJ-45 serial port
■ Second RJ-45 serial port
■ Two USB ports
■ Support for up to two low-profile, 3.5-inch IDE disks
■ Pre-installed with the Solaris operating environment (64 bit)
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Contents of the Ship Kit
The Netra X1 server is supplied with the following components:
TABLE 1-1 Contents of the Ship Kit
Item Part Number Quantity
RJ-45 to RJ-45 patch cable for Ethernet or serial connection 530-2093-xx 2
RJ-45 to DB-25 adapter 530-2889-xx 1
RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter 530-3100-xx 1
Rackmounting screws, 10-32x1/2 240-1207-xx 8
Antistatic wrist strap 250-1007-xx 1
Netra X1 Server User’s Guide 806-5980-xx 1
Netra X1 Server Safety and Compliance Guide 806-6136-xx 1
Netra X1 Server Product Notes 806-6137-xx 1
Preinstalled Software
The Netra X1 server is preinstalled with the Solaris 8 operating environment (64 bit),
including LOMlite2. The server will only support a 64 bit kernel, but applications
written for a 32 bit environment can also be used (as long as they do not depend
upon a 32 bit driver).
For more information on the specific release of Solaris 8 installed on your server, use
the command below.
# cat /etc/release
Solaris 8 10/00 s28s_u2wos_11b SPARC
Copyright 2000 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Assembled 31 August 2000
For information about how to configure the Solaris 8 operating environment, see
“Powering On and Configuring the Server” on page 30.
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Optional Components
Sun offers additional hard disk drives and memory modules for the server. To order
them, contact your local Sun sales representative. See
components and part numbers. The server itself was designed as a replaceable unit
which means that, if a fault occurs, you should contact your local Sun sales
representative for a replacement.
TABLE 1-2 Customer Installable Hardware
Processor* Optional Components Part Number
400MHz*/500MHz** 128-Mbyte DIMM X7090A
TABLE 1-2 for a list of
400MHz/500MHz 256-Mbyte DIMM X7091A
500MHz only 512-Mbyte DIMM X7084A
400MHz only 20 Gbyte, 5400 rpm hard disk drive X7095A
500MHz only 40 GByte, 7200 rpm hard disk drive X7096A
* Sun part nos: 380-0425-xx, 380-0426-xx, 380-0427-xx
** Sun part nos: 380-0460-xx, 380-0461-xx, 380-0462-xx, 380-0463-xx
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Installation Quick Start
Task See in the
Netra X1 Server User’s Guide
1 Install the Hardware
Mount in the rack. “Installing the Server Into a Standard 19-inch
Rack” on page 8
Connect the cables. “Connecting the Cables” on page 11
Set up a console connection. “Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server”
on page 16
2 Configure the Server
Note: The server is preinstalled with the Solaris 8 operating environment.
Power on the server. “Powering On and Configuring the Server” on
page 30
Manage the server from the lom
or Solaris prompt.
“Remote and Local Management” on page 39
3 Further Information
Reinstalling the Solaris 8
software.
“Re-installing the Solaris 8 Operating
Environment” on page 98
Troubleshooting “Diagnostic Tools” on page 108
Netra X1 documentation http://www.sun.com/netra
Solaris 8 documentation http://docs.sun.com
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CHAPTER
2
Installing the Netra X1 Server Into a
Rack
This chapter explains how to install the Netra X1 server into a standard 19-inch rack
and describes the various mounting options available. It also guides you through
connecting the cables to the server. This information is given in the following
sections:
■ “Choosing Between a Rack and a Cabinet” on page 8
■ “Installing the Server Into a Standard 19-inch Rack” on page 8
■ “Using Alternative Bracket Arrangements” on page 9
■ “Connecting the Cables” on page 11
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Choosing Between a Rack and a Cabinet
A Netra X1 server can be installed in either a rack or a cabinet. Factors that might
influence your decision include:
■ Security
If other people have access to the room in which your servers are located, you can
increase security by locking the servers in a cabinet.
■ Thermal issues
Cabinets often require additional fans, because the systems installed in them
generate heat in an enclosed space. Two-post racks, however, may require no
special cooling systems.
■ Flooring
Two-post telco relay racks are designed so that cables can be run overhead.
Cabinets often require cables to be run under the floor.
Installing the Server Into a Standard
19-inch Rack
The Netra X1 server fits a standard 19-inch rack. There are five mounting points for
the brackets on each side of the server, allowing a choice of mounting positions. The
standard position uses the forward three mounting points on the server (see
FIGURE 2-2).
You can adjust the position of the server in the rack by using a different set of
mounting points for the brackets (see
▼ To Mount the Server in a 19-inch Rack
1. Position the Netra X1 server in the rack and tighten the screws (see FIGURE 2-1).
FIGURE 2-4).
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2. Attach the cables (see “Connecting the Cables” on page 11).
FIGURE 2-1 Mounting the Server in a Standard 19-inch Rack
Using Alternative Bracket Arrangements
You can change the server’s position in a rack, relative to the rack posts, by changing
the position of the rackmounting brackets on the server. They can be attached to any
group of three from the five mounting points on the side of the server, facing either
to the front (see
effect of making the server sit further forward, or further back, in relation to the rack
mounting posts.
FIGURE 2-2) or to the rear of the server (see FIGURE 2-3). This has the
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FIGURE 2-2 Forward Facing Rackmounting Brackets
FIGURE 2-3 Rear Facing Rackmounting Brackets
▼ To Use Alternative Bracket Arrangements
1. Choose the configuration that best suits your installation.
2. Reposition the rackmounting brackets on the side of the server.
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3. Position the server in the rack and tighten the screws.
FIGURE 2-4 Alternative Rackmounting Position
4. Attach the cables (see “Connecting the Cables” on page 11).
Connecting the Cables
The following section describes the positions of the ports and sockets for the
corresponding cables, and the correct procedure for connecting the cables.
The server’s ports are arranged and numbered as in
FIGURE 2-5.
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Serial A/LOM USB 1
Serial B
Power
On/Standby
FIGURE 2-5 The Server’s Back Panel
Systemconfiguration
card reader
USB 0
Ethernet 1
Ethernet 0
▼ To Connect the Cables to the Server
1. Connect the power cord.
2. Connect a serial device.
For more information, see “Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server” on
page 16.
Fan
If you want to use the server’s Lights Out Management (LOM) facilities, use the port
labeled Serial A/LOM to make your serial connection to the server.
Note – The Netra X1 server is supplied with shielded serial cables. Use only these
cables when making serial connections to the server.
3. Connect the server to a maximum of two Ethernet hubs.
You need connect to an Ethernet hub only if you intend to use the server in a
network.
4. Connect the server to a maximum of two USB devices.
If required.
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5. If you intend to configure the server directly from a dumb terminal or a Sun
workstation, connect the serial cable into the DB-25 serial adapter that was
supplied with the server, and connect the adapter to the serial connector on the
terminal or on the Sun workstation.
Refer to Chapter 4 for information about powering on the system.
Note – The DB-25 serial adapter may not work with all terminals. If you have
problems, refer to your terminal manual to check its compatibility with the Sun
adapter.
Caution – AC-powered Sun products are designed to work with single-phase
power systems that have a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not connect Sun products to any other type of power system. Contact your
facilities manager or a qualified electrician if you are not sure what type of power is
supplied to your building.
Caution – Your AC-powered Sun product is packaged with a grounding type
(three-wire) power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, always connect the cord
to a grounded outlet.
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CHAPTER
3
Communicating With the Server
This chapter provides information on setting up a console connection to a Netra X1
using a variety of devices. The information is contained in the following sections:
■ “Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server” on page 16
■ “Connecting to the Server Using a Sun Workstation or ASCII Terminal” on
page 19
■ “Connecting to the Server Using a Terminal Server” on page 21
■ “Connecting to the Server Using a System Running Microsoft Windows” on
page 23
■ “Connecting to the Server Using a Handheld Device” on page 24
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Setting Up a Console Connection to the
Server
To perform the initial configuration and to continue to monitor and manage the
server, you can connect any of the following devices to the appropriate serial port on
the server’s back panel:
■ Sun workstation or ASCII terminal connected directly to the server
■ Sun workstation connected via a terminal server
■ Modem
■ PC
■ Handheld device
Which Is the Appropriate Serial Port?
There are two serial ports on the rear of the Netra X1 server. TABLE 3-1 lists the serial
port labels and function.
TABLE 3-1 Netra X1 Server Serial Ports
Serial Port Purpose Description
A LOM Issue LOM
commands
B Serial • Perform binary
data transfers
• Set up a modem
connection
This port is dedicated to the Lights Out Management
(LOM) device in the server.
Communication on the A/LOM port is subject to
interruption by the LOM device, therefore the A/LOM
port does not assert the constant DTR signal required
by a modem.
Serial Port Pin Arrangement
When viewed from the back of the server, the pin arrangement of the RJ-45 ports is
as shown in
FIGURE 3-1.
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A LOM
18
18
FIGURE 3-1 Serial Port Pins 1 to 8
B Serial
Serial Connection Settings
The settings you need to use for a serial connection are listed in TABLE 3-2. If you
need to perform binary data transfers (that is, transfers of anything more than
simple ASCII character streams), use the B Serial port, as communication on the
Serial A LOM port is subject to interruption by the Lights Out Management (LOM)
device (see “Introduction to Lights-Out Management” on page 41).
TABLE 3-2 Settings for Connecting to the Serial A/LOM or Serial B Port
Parameter Setting
Connector Serial A/LOM or Serial B (use Serial B for binary data transfers)
Rate 9600 baud
Parity No
Stop bits 1
Data bits 8
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Serial Adapters
Depending on the type of device you use to connect to the server, you could need to
use either a DB-25 or DB-9 serial adapter.
the following sections describe the crossovers each adapter performs.
TABLE 3-3 Serial Adapters
Terminal Device Adapter
TABLE 3-3 describes which type to use, and
Sun workstation, ASCII terminal, or
terminal server
PC or laptop DB-9 (female, supplied by Sun)
Handheld device DB-9 (male, not supplied by Sun)
DB-25
The Sun DB-25 Adapter
To connect to a Solaris tip session or to a VT100 terminal, you need to use either the
DB-25 (25-Pin DSUB Male to 8-POS RJ-45 Female) adapter that is supplied by Sun
(part no. 530-2889) with your system, or an alternative adapter that performs the
same pin crossovers. The Sun-supplied DB-25 adapter enables you to connect to any
Sun system. The crossovers it performs are listed in
TABLE 3-4 Pin Crossovers in the Sun DB-25 (25-Pin) Adapter
Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin 25-Pin Connecter
Pin 1 (RTS) Pin 5 (CTS)
Pin 2 (DTR) Pin 6 (DSR)
Pin 3 (TXD) Pin 3 (RXD)
TABLE 3-4.
Pin 4 (Signal Ground) Pin 7 (Signal Ground)
Pin 5 (Signal Ground) Pin 7 (Signal Ground)
Pin 6 (RXD) Pin 2 (TXD)
Pin 7 (DSR) Pin 20 (DTR)
Pin 8 (CTS) Pin 4 (RTS)
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▼ To Use the DB-25 Adapter
1. Insert one end of the standard RJ-45 patch cable supplied with the Netra X1 server
into one of the server’s serial ports.
2. Insert the other end of the RJ-45 patch cable into the supplied DB-25 adapter.
3. Attach the adapter to the appropriate port in your serial device.
The Sun DB-9 Adapter
Some devices, such as a PC or handheld computer, require you to use either a male
or female DB-9 adapter. The Sun DB-9 adaptor (part number 530-3100-xx
DSUB female to 8-POS RJ-45 female adapter. To connect to any device that has a 9pin serial connector, use a DB-9 (9-pin) adapter that performs the pin crossovers
listed in
TABLE 3-5.
) is a 9-Pin
TABLE 3-5 Pin Crossovers for a DB-9 (9-Pin) Adapter
Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin 9-Pin Connector
Pin 1 (RTS) Pin 8 (CTS)
Pin 2 (DTR) Pin 6 (DSR)
Pin 3 (TXD) Pin 2 (RXD)
Pin 4 (Signal Ground) Pin 5 (Signal Ground)
Pin 5 (Signal Ground) Pin 5 (Signal Ground)
Pin 6 (RXD) Pin 3 (TXD)
Pin 7 (DSR) Pin 4 (DTR)
Pin 8 (CTS) Pin 7 (RTS)
Connecting to the Server Using a Sun
Workstation or ASCII Terminal
To connect to the server using either a Sun workstation or an ASCII terminal, you
need:
■ DB-25 adapter
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■ RJ-45 to RJ-45 patch cable
Both are supplied with the Netra X1 server.
▼ To Connect to the Server Using a Sun
Workstation
1. Connect to the server using the RJ-45 patch cable and DB-25 adapter as described
in “To Use the DB-25 Adapter” on page 19.
2. From a terminal session, type:
# tip /dev/term/a -9600
The tip command above is for a console that is using its ttya serial port. If you later
configure your console to use ttyb, type the following to set up a tip session:
# tip /dev/term/b -9600
For information about dedicating the console to Serial B, see “Managing the Netra
X1 Server From the lom> Prompt” on page 41.
For information about how to power on and configure the server, go to “Powering
On and Configuring the Server” on page 30.
▼ To Connect to the Server Using an ASCII
Terminal
1. Set up a connection between the terminal and the Netra X1 server.
See “To Use the DB-25 Adapter” on page 19.
2. For the General terminal settings, refer to the terminal operating manual.
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3. Make the setting changes shown below.
Property Setting
Duplex Full
Bit Rate 9600
Parity No
Data Bits 8
Stop Bit 1
Flow Control Xon/Xoff
VT100 Emulation On (if applicable)
The lom> prompt appears.
For information about how to power on and configure the server, go to “Powering
On and Configuring the Server” on page 30.
Connecting to the Server Using a
Terminal Server
The pinouts for the Netra X1 server’s serial ports correspond with the pinouts for
the RJ-45 ports on the Asynchronous Serial Interface Breakout Cable supplied by
Cisco for use with the Cisco L2511 terminal server. You can also use terminal servers
made by other manufacturers, but check the documentation to see if the serial port
pinouts of the Netra X1 server match those of the terminal server you plan to use.
Connecting to a Cisco L2511 Terminal Server
The serial ports on the Netra X1 server are DTE ports. If you connect these to other
DTE ports, then the cabling between them must perform a crossover.
The pinouts for the server’s serial ports correspond with the pinouts for the RJ-45
ports on Cisco terminal servers. This means that if you are using a Cisco L2511
Terminal Server (and you are connecting the Netra X1 server to it using the Cisco
Asynchronous Serial Interface Breakout Cable), you have two connection options:
■ Connect the breakout cable directly to the Netra X1 server.
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■ Connect the breakout cable to a patch panel and use the straight-through patch
cable (supplied by Sun) to connect the patch panel to the server.
Connecting to Other Terminal Servers
For terminals from other manufacturers, check the documentation to see if the
pinouts of the serial ports on the Netra X1 server match those of the serial ports on
your terminal server. If they do not, you need to make a crossover (null-modem)
cable that takes each pin on the Netra X1 server’s serial port to the corresponding
pin in the terminal server’s serial port.
TABLE 3-6 shows the crossovers that the cable must perform.
TABLE 3-6 Pin Crossovers for Connecting to a Typical Terminal Server
Netra X1 Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin Terminal Server Serial Port Pin
Pin 1 (RTS) Pin 1 (CTS)
Pin 2 (DTR) Pin 2 (DSR)
Pin 3 (TXD) Pin 3 (RXD)
Pin 4 (Signal Ground) Pin 4 (Signal Ground)
Pin 5 (Signal Ground) Pin 5 (Signal Ground)
Pin 6 (RXD) Pin 6 (TXD)
Pin 7 (DSR) Pin 7 (DTR)
Pin 8 (CTS) Pin 8 (RTS)
▼ To Connect to a Netra X1 Server Using a
Terminal Server
1. Attach the appropriate crossover cables as described in “Connecting to a Cisco
L2511 Terminal Server” on page 21 or “Connecting to Other Terminal Servers” on
page 22.
2. Open a terminal session on the Sun workstation, and type:
# telnet IP-address-of-terminal-server port-number
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For example, for a Netra X1 server connected to port 10000 on a terminal server
whose IP address is 192.20.30.10, you would type:
# telnet 192.20.30.10 10000
Connecting to the Server Using a System
Running Microsoft Windows
If you want to configure and operate a Netra X1 server from a PC or laptop running
Microsoft Windows, you can do so using the Windows Hyperterminal.
Note – The following procedure relates to Windows 98: other variants of Microsoft
Windows may differ slightly.
Note – If you use a Palm Pilot or similar device, make sure that Hot Sync Manager
is closed. If it is not closed, you will not be able to communicate with the server from
your PC or laptop.
1. Connect the RJ-45 patch cable to the port labelled “A LOM” on the rear of the
server.
2. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the DB-9 adapter.
3. Connect the DB-9 serial adapter to the COM1 serial port on your PC or laptop.
4. Open a Windows Hyperterminal:
a. Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > Hyperterminal
b. Run Hyperttrm.exe
5. In the Set Up New Session window:
a. Name the session.
b. Choose an icon.
c. Click OK.
6. In the Connect To window:
a. Click Edit.
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b. Click Connect Using.
c. In the drop-down menu, click Direct to COM1.
Note – If you connected the DB-9 adaptor to a port other than COM1 on your PC or
laptop in Step 3, choose the appropriate option from the list in the drop-down menu.
d. Click OK.
7. In the COM1 Properties window:
a. Change the Bits Per Second value to 9600.
b. Set Flow Control to Xon/Xoff.
The correct values for all settings in this window are as shown below.
Property Setting
Bits Per Second 9600
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control Xon/Xoff
c. Click OK.
The lom> prompt now appears in the Windows Hyperterminal. For information
about how to power on and configure the server, go to “Powering On and
Configuring the Server” on page 30.
Connecting to the Server Using a
Handheld Device
The Netra X1 server can be configured from a handheld device that uses PalmOS 2.0
or later, as long as you have VT100 terminal emulation software installed on the
device and the correct hardware with which to connect to the server.
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▼ To Set Up the Hardware
Note – To connect a handheld device to a Netra X1 server you need a male DB-9
adapter which performs the same crossovers as those listed in TABLE 3-5.
1. Connect the RJ-45 cable supplied with the server to the server’s A LOM port.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the DB-9 adapter.
3. Connect the DB-9 adapter to the serial cable leading to your PalmOS device’s
cradle or travel kit.
▼ To Set Up the Software
Note – To configure the Netra X1 server from a handheld device, you need VT100
emulation software installed. The following procedure was based on a package
called “Online” which is available from http://www.markspace.com/
online.html#Getting. This web address also gives you information on
installing and using the software.
Once the program is installed:
1. Go to the Applications menu.
2. Click the Online icon.
3. Choose Menu > Options > Communications and make the following settings.
This ensures correct communication with the server.
Property Method
Method Serial
Port Serial
Baud Rate 9600
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
RTS/CTS Unchecked
Xon/Xoff Unchecked
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4. Choose Menu > Options > Terminal and make the following settings:
Property Method
Emulate TTY
Font Small
Return LF
Backspace BS
Add LF Unchecked
Display follows cursor Checked
Autowrap to next line Unchecked
Local echo/Pacing Unchecked/Off
5. Click the On button.
This starts the software’s online mode.
Tip – If the screen prompt does not appear immediately, try pressing the return key.
The prompt should appear.
You can now configure the Solaris operating environment and manage the server
through the handheld device’s terminal emulator. For information on how to power
on and configure the server, go to “Powering On and Configuring the Server” on
page 30.
The following sections give some additional information that may make using the
handheld device’s terminal emulator easier.
Using the Arrow Keys
The arrow keys available on the PalmOS device will not work with a Netra X1
server. To work around this problem, specify while you configure Solaris that you
are using an Xterm device.
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The following keystrokes help you navigate the menus.
Keystroke Action
Ctrl-F or Tab Go forward to the next option (down).
Ctrl-B Go back to the previous option (up).
Space Select option (X).
Esc-n Go to the next or previous screen, where n is indicated at the
▼ To Use Macros
You can manage the server more efficiently by setting macros up in the terminal
emulator. To do this:
bottom of the screen. Use this instead of the function (Fn) keys.
1. Choose Menu > Options > Macro.
2. Define a name for the macro.
3. Specify the text that the macro will execute.
4. End the text of each macro with “
\n “.
This indicates a return signal, and executes the macro.
The following table gives some example macros.
TABLE 3-7 Example PalmOS Terminal Emulator Macros
Macro Name Command Action
backspace stty erase ^H\n Enables the Graffiti stroke for “delete”
to work on the screen without printing
the ^H character.
arrow-enable csh;setenv TERM
dtterm\n
Switch to csh and set the terminal
variable to dtterm. This enables the
on-screen arrows to work on
applications such as vi.
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CHAPTER
4
Powering On and Configuring the
Netra X1 Server
This chapter explains how to use the Power (On/Standby) switch, configure the
server, and power it on. The chapter contains the following sections:
■ “Powering On and Configuring the Server” on page 30
■ “Using the Power (On/Standby) Switch” on page 36
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Powering On and Configuring the
Server
The Netra X1 server comes pre-installed with the Solaris 8 operating environment.
When you power on the server for the first time, you will automatically be taken
through a configuration procedure during which you will be asked a number of
questions. Your answers determine how the server is configured.
Choose the configuration that best suits your requirements from the list below, and
follow the instructions in the appropriate section to power on and configure your
server.
■ “To Power On With the Server’s Details Registered at a Name Server” on page 30
■ “To Power On Without the Server’s Details Registered at a Name Server” on
page 31
■ “To Power On a Standalone Server for the First Time” on page 33
■ “To Clear Your Configuration and Start Again” on page 34
Note – Do not use the power on/standby switch on the back of the server to power
on. You power on from the keyboard, and that step is included in these instructions.
Before configuring a Netra X1 server:
■ Connect the server to a power source (see “Connecting the Cables” on page 11).
■ Set up a serial connection to the server using one of the serial ports on the
server’s back panel and your choice of workstation (see “Setting Up a Console
Connection to the Server” on page 16).
▼ To Power On With the Server’s Details
Registered at a Name Server
Note – Follow the instructions in this section only if you have a name server
installed on your network. For instructions on using a name server to automate the
process of configuring the Solaris operating environment on multiple servers, refer
to the Solaris 8 Advanced Installation Guide which accompanies the Solaris 8 operating
environment CDs.
1. Connect the server to the power supply but do not power it on.
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2. Set up a serial connection to the Serial A/LOM port and also a connection to at
least one Ethernet hub (as described in Chapter 3).
3. At the console lom> prompt, type the following command to power on the server:
lom> poweron
For more information about the lom> prompt and the commands that are available
from it, see Chapter 5.
During booting you will be prompted for certain information. The information you
provide determines the configuration of the server.
4. Specify a language.
5. Specify your locale.
6. Specify the type of terminal you are using to communicate with the Netra X1
server.
7. Specify whether you need IPv6 enabled, and then follow the instructions on the
screen.
8. Specify whether you want to enable the Kerberos Security mechanism, and then
follow the instructions on the screen.
9. Confirm the information you have typed.
10. Specify time and date information.
11. Give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.
12. When asked if you want the server to perform Automatic Power Saving
Shutdown, answer No.
Note – If you answer Yes, the server will automatically put itself into Standby mode
after a period of idleness.
The system will boot when you have provided it with the information it needs.
▼ To Power On Without the Server’s Details
Registered at a Name Server
Follow the instructions in this section if you do not have a Name Server configured
on your network.
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Tip – Read these instructions through before you follow them, to see what
information the system will prompt you for when you start it for the first time.
1. Connect the server to the power supply but do not power it on.
2. Set up a serial connection to the Serial A/LOM port and also a connection to at
least one Ethernet hub (as described in Chapter 3).
3. At the lom> prompt, type the following command to power on the server:
lom> poweron
For more information about the lom> prompt and the commands that are available
from it, see Chapter 5.
During booting you will be prompted for certain information. The information you
provide determines the configuration of the server.
4. Specify a language.
5. Specify your locale.
6. Specify the type of terminal you are using to communicate with the Netra X1
server.
7. Specify whether the IP address is to be configured manually or by DHCP.
If manually, specify an IP address when prompted.
8. Specify which of the Ethernet ports you intend to use as the primary Ethernet
connection.
For the port labeled Net0, specify dmfe0. For the port labeled Net1, specify dmfe1.
9. Specify a host name for the server.
10. Specify whether you need IPv6 enabled, and then follow the instructions on the
screen.
11. Specify whether you want to enable the Kerberos Security mechanism, and then
follow the instructions on the screen.
12. Specify the name service you want the server to use.
13. Specify the name of the domain of which the server will be a part.
14. Specify whether you want the system to search the network for a name server or
whether you want it to use a particular name server.
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15. If you chose to use a particular name server, specify the host name and IP address
of the name server.
16. Specify whether the Netra X1 server is to be part of a subnet.
17. Specify a Netmask for the server.
18. Confirm the information you have typed.
19. Specify time and date information.
20. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.
21. When asked if you want the server to perform Automatic Power Saving
Shutdown, answer No.
Note – If you answer Yes, the server will automatically put itself into Standby mode
after a period of idleness.
The system will boot when you have provided it with the information it needs.
▼ To Power On a Standalone Server for the First
Time
1. Connect the server to the power supply but do not power it on.
2. Set up a serial connection using the Serial A/LOM port (as described in “Setting
Up a Console Connection to the Server” on page 16).
3. At the lom> prompt, type the following command to power on the server:
lom> poweron
For more information about the lom> prompt and the commands that are available
from it, see Chapter 5.
4. Specify a language.
5. Specify your locale.
6. Specify the type of terminal you are using to communicate with the Netra X1
server.
7. When prompted to indicate whether you want the server to be networked, specify
No.
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8. Specify a Host Name for the server.
9. Confirm the information you have given.
10. Specify the date and time information.
11. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.
12. When asked if you want the server to perform Automatic Power Saving
Shutdown, answer No.
Note – If you answer Yes, the server will automatically put itself into Standby mode
after a period of idleness.
The system will boot when you have provided it with the information it needs.
▼ To Clear Your Configuration and Start Again
If you want to start the power on process again, as if from a previously unused
server, you must clear the configuration of the server.
● If you are at the lom> prompt, go to the ok prompt by typing:
lom> break
1. Boot the server into the Solaris environment by typing:
ok boot
2. At the Solaris prompt, type:
# sys-unconfig
3. When prompted to confirm that you want to create a ‘blank’ server, type y.
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4. When the server has unconfigured itself, type the LOM escape sequence. By
default, this is:
# #.
When the lom> prompt appears, follow the instructions in one of the following
sections:
■ “To Power On With the Server’s Details Registered at a Name Server” on page 30
or
■ “To Power On Without the Server’s Details Registered at a Name Server” on
page 31.
■ “To Power On a Standalone Server for the First Time” on page 33
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Using the Power (On/Standby) Switch
Caution – The power switch on the back panel of the Netra X1 server is not an On/
Off switch, it is an On/Standby switch. It does not isolate the equipment.
The power (On/Standby) switch on the Netra X1 server is a rocker type, momentary
action switch. It controls only low-voltage signals; no high-voltage circuits pass
through it. This means that the main method of connecting or disconnecting power
is by inserting or removing the power supply cord. The server contains no integral
circuit breakers: to isolate it, you must break all connections to it. If you do not do
this by removing the power supply cord, you must instead open all external circuit
breakers.
On / Standby Switch
FIGURE 4-1 Netra X1 Server Power (On/Standby) Switch
The symbols on the switch are:
On
■ Press to apply power to the server.
Standby
■ Press for less than four seconds to initiate an orderly shutdown of the system
into Standby mode.
■ Press and hold down for more than four seconds to leave only the LOM and
certain battery backed functions running.
As long as the power cable is connected to the Netra X1 server, then the server is
either powered on or in standby power mode. To power the server on, or return it to
standby power mode only, use either of the following methods:
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■ Commands from the lom> prompt.
■ The rocker switch.
To completely remove power from the server:
■ Disconnect the power cable from the server.
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