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Contents
Servers Overview 1
Server Installation Process 3
Site Preparation 4
Physical Specifications 5
Environmental Requirements 5
Operating Environment 6
Airflow Considerations 7
Acoustic Noise 7
Operating Power Limits and Ranges 7
Calculating Power Consumption 8
Calculating Heat Dissipation 8
Shipping Kit Contents 8
Front Panel 9
DVD Dual Drive 10
Hard Drives 10
Power and Locator Buttons 11
Status Indicators 11
Front USB Ports 12
Rear Panels 12
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Power Inlets 13
Network Connectors 14
Ethernet Ports 15
Serial Ports 15
USB 2.0 Ports 16
PCI Expansion 16
Cabling Notes 17
Minimum Connections 17
System Controller Management Ports 17
Socketed System Configuration Chip 17
Preinstalled Software 18
Solaris Operating System 18
Java Enterprise System Software 19
OpenBoot PROM Diagnostics 20
Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager 20
System Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability 21
Hot-Swappable Components 21
Power Supply Redundancy 22
Environmental Monitoring 22
Sun Fire V215 and V245 Documentation 23
Documentation, Support, and Training 24
Third-Party Web Sites 24
Sun Welcomes Your Comments 24
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Introducing the Sun Fire V215 and
V245 Servers
This guide provides you with a starting point for getting started with the Sun Fire™
V215 and V245 servers. This guide also includes links to the resources available for
these servers, instructions for planning the installation of a Sun Fire V215 or V245
server, and information for locating the cable connections, configuring the server
and preinstalled software, and finding more information about these servers.
Servers Overview
The Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers represent follow on products of the Sun Fire
V210 and V240 servers and introduce several new features:
■ UltraSPARC
®
IIIi CPUs
■ PCI-Express I/O boards
■ SAS hard drives
■ Hot-swap fans
■ Hot-swap power supplies
■ Dynamic FRU ID
■ ALOM Secure Shell and SNMP support
The Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers can be mounted in a standard 19 inch rack, and
they ship with the Solaris™ 10 Operating System (OS), the Java™ Enterprise System,
and the Advanced Lights Out Manager (ALOM) software preinstalled as a software
image on the boot drive.
These servers have the following platform names:
■ SUNW,Sun-Fire-V215
■ SUNW,Sun-Fire-V245
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Both servers have the following common features:
■ One or two CPUs
■ One megabyte of L2 cache
■ Eight DDR-1 DIMM slots
■ Four 10/100/1000 megabit Ethernet ports
■ Two USB 2.0 connectors on the rear panel
■ One DVD dual drive (optional)
■ One or two redundant power supplies
■ One ALOM management controller with a serial and 10/100 megabit Ethernet
port
■ Solaris 10 6/06, plus mandatory patches, as the minimum level operating system
The servers have the following differentiating features:
For a detailed list of features, available configurations, and compatible options, go
to:
http://www.sun.com/servers/
For detailed information about these servers, go to:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/
See: Sun System Handbook
TABLE 1 Server Differentiating Features
Sun Fire V215 Sun Fire V245
Height 1 rack unit 2 rack units
PCI-X expansion 1 1
PCI-E expansion 2 2
Front USB connectors 1 2
Hard drive bays 2 4
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Server Installation Process
This section contains a list of tasks that you must complete during the installation
process. Each task includes a reference to the appropriate instructions. Each task
must be completed in order.
1. Preparing the site according to the power, clearance, and environmental
requirements.
If you are installing the server into a new Sun™ rack, you must fully prepare the
site for the installation. If you are installing the server into an existing rack, you
must conduct some site preparation to satisfy the additional power and
environmental requirements. See “Site Preparation” on page 4 for specific
instructions.
2. Downloading the appropriate documentation.
You will need to download the Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers Installation Guide
and the Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers Product Notes before you attempt to install
the server. You can obtain these documents and other guides associated with
these servers at:
http://www.sun.com/documentation
3. Verifying that you have received all of the components.
The Sun Fire server ships in several packages. See “Shipping Kit Contents” on
page 8 for a list of the shipping kit.
4. Installing the server into the rack.
The installation of the rack slides and cable management arm (CMA) represent
the majority of physical work during the installation.
5. Setting up a console to communicate with the server.
To set up the console, refer to the Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers Installation Guide
for instructions.
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6. Obtaining the latest configuration instructions for your server.
After you power the server on, you will automatically be taken through the
Solaris OS configuration procedure. Therefore, before you power on the server, go
to the following site to obtain the latest configuration details:
http://www.sun.com/software/preinstall/index.xml
7. Powering on the server and configuring the preinstalled software.
The Solaris OS and the Java Enterprise System software are preinstalled on the
server.
To power on the server and configure the preinstalled software, refer to the Sun
Fire V215 and V245 Servers Installation Guide for instructions.
8. Obtaining the latest updates and patches.
Use the appropriate links on the preinstalled software site to obtain the latest
updates and patches.
9. Setting the desired OpenBoot™ PROM configuration options.
The initial boot will test the entire system. You can change the level of testing by
using the OpenBoot PROM commands and configuration variables. To change the
boot test level and other boot variables, refer to the OpenBoot PROM Enhancements
Diagnostics Operation.
10. (Optional) Loading additional software from the Solaris OS media kit.
The Solaris OS media kit is sold separately. The kit includes several CDs
containing software to help you operate, configure, and administer your server.
Refer to the documentation provided in the media kit for a complete listing of
included software and detailed instructions.
Site Preparation
Before you install the Sun Fire server, you must prepare the site. This section
includes information and links to information you need to prepare the site.
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Physical Specifications
TABLE 2 shows the physical specifications for the Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers.
Environmental Requirements
You can operate and store the system safely in the conditions detailed in TABLE 3.
TABLE 2 Physical Specifications
Dimension Value
Sun Fire V215 server
Height 42.7 mm
Width 440.3 mm
Depth 635.0 mm
Weight 15 kg
Sun Fire V245 server
Height 87.36 mm
Width 440.3 mm
Depth 635.0 mm
Weight 18 kg
TABLE 3 Operating and Storage Specifications
Specification Operating Storage
Ambient temperature -10˚ C to 35˚ C
maximum ambient
temperature is derated by 1˚ C
(V245) and 2˚ C (V215) per 500
m altitude above 500 m
-40˚ C to 65˚ C
Relative humidity 5% to 80% RH noncondensing,
27˚ C maximum wet bulb
5% to 95% RH noncondensing,
27˚ C maximum wet bulb
Altitude 0 m up to 3000 m (at 35˚ C
ambient)
0 m up to 12000 m
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Operating Environment
Your environmental control system must provide intake air for the server that
complies with the limits specified in “Environmental Requirements” on page 5.
To avoid overheating, do not direct warmed air:
■ Toward the front of the cabinet or rack.
■ Toward the server access panels.
Note – When you receive your system, leave it in the environment in which you
will install it for 24 hours. This helps prevent thermal shock and condensation.
The operating environmental limits in
TABLE 3 reflect the limits to which the servers
have been tested to meet all functional requirements. Operating computer
equipment in extremes of temperature or humidity increases the failure rate of
hardware components. To minimize the chance of component failure, use the server
within the optimal temperature and humidity ranges.
Ambient Temperature
An ambient temperature range of 21˚ C to 23˚ C is optimal for server reliability. At
22˚ C it is easy to maintain safe relative humidity levels. Operating in this
temperature range provides a buffer in the event of the environmental support
systems failing.
Ambient Relative Humidity
Ambient relative humidity levels between 45% and 50% are the most suitable for
data processing operations to:
■ Prevent corrosion.
■ Provide an operating time buffer in the event of environmental control system
failure.
■ Help avoid failures caused by the intermittent interference from static discharges
that occur when relative humidity is too low.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is easily generated and less easily dissipated in areas
where the relative humidity is below 35%, and it becomes critical when levels drop
below 30%.
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Airflow Considerations
The Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers self-cool when operated in still air.
■ Ensure unobstructed airflow through the chassis.
■ Sun Fire V215 servers use internal fans that can achieve a total airflow of 30
cfm in normal operating conditions.
■ Sun Fire V245 servers use internal fans that can achieve a total airflow of 60
cfm in normal operating conditions.
■ Ensure that inlet air enters at the front of the server and exits from the back.
■ Ventilation openings for both the inlet and exhaust of the system should provide:
■ Sun Fire V215 server – a minimum open area of 85 cm
2
(13 in2) each
■ Sun Fire V245 server – a minimum open area of 170 cm
2
(26 in2) each
■ Allow a minimum of 88.9 mm (3.5 inches) clearance at the front and rear of the
server when mounted, unless an unobstructed airflow can be ensured.
Acoustic Noise
TABLE 4 shows the amount of acoustic noise generated by the Sun Fire V215 and
V245 servers.
Operating Power Limits and Ranges
TABLE 5 shows the operating power for the Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers.
TABLE 4 Acoustic Noise
Server Noise Generated
Sun Fire V215 server Less than 80 dBA sound power in ambient temperature of up to 24˚
C, measured on a standalone system to ISO 9296 requirements
Sun Fire V245 server Less than 80 dBA sound power in ambient temperature of up to 24˚
C, measured on a standalone system to ISO 9296 requirements
TABLE 5 Operating Power Limits and Ranges
Description Sun Fire V215 Server Sun Fire V245 Server
Operating input voltage range 90 - 264 volts 90 - 264 volts
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Calculating Power Consumption
The estimated power consumed in a fully powered server depends on the
configuration of the server. For more information on calculating power
consumption, contact your Sun sales representative.
Calculating Heat Dissipation
To calculate the heat generated by a server so that you can estimate the heat your
cooling system must dissipate, convert the figure for the server’s power requirement
from Watts to BTU/hr. A general formula for doing this is to multiply the power
requirement figure in Watts by 3.412.
Shipping Kit Contents
The server is supplied with the components described in the following list:
■ Rackmount kit
■ Cat5 RJ-45 cable
■ Accessories kit:
■ RJ-45 adaptor
■ Sun Fire V215 and V245 Getting Started Guide (819-3041)
■ Important Safety Information for Sun Servers (816-7190)
■ Sun Server Documentation (819-4953)
■ Entitlement for Solaris 10 6/06 (819-5836)
■ Software License Agreement (819-0764)
Note – The contents of the shipping kit might vary, depending on any options that
you have ordered. Ensure that all the basic parts, as described in the list, are present
in the shipping kit. If any component is missing, contact your Sun sales
representative.
Operating frequency range 47 - 63 Hz 47 - 63 Hz
Maximum operating current 8 Amps @ 90 VAC 8 Amps @ 90 VAC
Maximum AC input 670 watts 670 watts
TABLE 5 Operating Power Limits and Ranges
Description Sun Fire V215 Server Sun Fire V245 Server
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Front Panel
This section contains views of the front panels of the servers. These views will help
you become familiar with the features on the front panels so that you can install the
servers, set up the cabling, or operate the servers.
On each server, the front panel contains the DVD dual drive, hard drives, status
indicators, and USB port(s).
FIGURE 1 shows the front panel on the Sun Fire V215
server, and
FIGURE 2 shows the front panel on the Sun Fire V245 server.
FIGURE 1 Front Panel on the Sun Fire V215 Server
FIGURE 2 Front Panel on the Sun Fire V245 Server
Hard drive indicators
DVD dual drive (optional)
Hard drive 0
Indicators and buttons
Hard drive 1
USB Port 2
Hard drives
DVD dual drive (optional)
Drive 0
Indicators and buttons
Drive 2
Drive 1
Drive 3
2
3
USB ports
Hard drive indicators
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DVD Dual Drive
Both servers support an optional, slim-line IDE DVD dual drive. The drive connects
to the motherboard by a custom flex cable.
The DVD dual drive is powered by 5 volts and supports the following formats:
Note – The DVD dual drive does not support dual-layer DVD disks.
Hard Drives
The Sun Fire V215 server supports two 2.5 inch serial attached SCSI (SAS) hard
drives, and the Sun Fire V245 server supports four 2.5 inch SAS hard drives. The
drives are hot-pluggable. The preparation procedures vary depending on how the
drive is used in the configuration. File systems must be unmounted and raw
partitions must no longer be in use before these hard drives are removed.
Each hard drive has three status indicators associated with it. See
TABLE 7 for a
summary of what the indicators mean.
TABLE 6 Supported Formats for the DVD Dual Drive
Media Types Read Write
CD-ROM X
CD-R X X
CD-RW X X
DVD-ROM X
DVD-R X X
DVD+R X X
DVD-RW X X
DVD+RW X X
TABLE 7 Hard Drive Indicators
Indicator LED color LED State Component Status
Removal Blue On Ready to remove
Off Not ready to remove
Usage Amber On Being used
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Power and Locator Buttons
Both servers have Power buttons on the front panel and rear panels, and they have a
Locator button on the front panel and a Locator LED on the rear panel. The
following list provides descriptions on how these buttons and LEDs operate:
■ When the main power is off, depressing the Power button once signals the power
supply units to turn on the main output (+12 volts).
■ When the main power is on and the Solaris OS is running, depressing the Power
button once initiates a graceful shutdown of the Solaris OS. The system
management processor continues to run because it operates on the 3.3 volt
standby power circuit.
■ When the main power is on and the Solaris OS is running, depressing and
holding down the Power button for four seconds initiates an immediate
shutdown of the server by signaling the power supply units to turn off the main
+12 volt outputs.
■ Depressing the Locator button turns on a flashing white LED.
■ Depressing the Locator button again turns off the Locator LED.
Caution – When power cord is connected, standby power is still present at the
service processor.
Status Indicators
Both servers have indicators on the front panel. The following list contains
descriptions of the indicators:
■ Service Required* (amber) – indicates that service is required
■ Power OK indicator/button* (green) – indicates the state of the server:
■ Off – not running in its normal state
■ On – powered on and running
■ Fast blink – running in standby mode
■ Slow blink – running in a transitory state
Off Not used
Activity Green Flashing Active SCSI transactions
Off No activity
TABLE 7 Hard Drive Indicators
Indicator LED color LED State Component Status
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■ Fan Fault (amber) – when on, indicates a fan failure event occurred
■ PSU Fault (amber) – when on, indicates that a power supply failure event
occurred
■ Overtemperature (amber) – when on, indicates that a temperature failure event
occurred
* Indicator is provided on the front and rear of the chassis.
Front USB Ports
The Sun Fire V215 server has one USB port (Port 2) on the front panel. The Sun Fire
V245 server has two USB ports (Ports 2 and 3) located on the front panel. The USB
ports on the front panel on the Sun Fire V245 server cannot be used for keyboard or
mouse input devices. With cable lengths of more than 2 meters or for a UDES USB
device, these ports will only support USB 1.1. With cable lengths shorter than 2
meters, these ports will support USB 2.0.
Rear Panels
Before you attach and route the cables, become familiar with the location of the
power inlets and I/O ports on the back of the servers.
FIGURE 3 shows the rear panel
for the Sun Fire V215 server, and
FIGURE 4 shows the rear panel for the Sun Fire V245
server.
FIGURE 3 Sun Fire V215 Server Rear Panel
Power inlets
NET MGT
PCI-E slot 0
SER MGT
Ethernet
connectors
USB
SER TTYBPSU indicators
System
indicators
PCI-X slot 1
0
3
2
1
Network indicator
Ethernet indicators
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FIGURE 4 Sun Fire V245 Server Rear Panel
Power Inlets
The Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers can have one or two power inlets, one for each
power supply unit (PSU). As long as the server is connected to a power source, the
server is in Standby power mode. The only way to turn the server fully off is to
remove the server from the power source by unplugging the power cable.
Do not attach power cables to the power supplies until you have finished connecting
the data cables and have connected the server to a serial terminal or a terminal
emulator. When the power cables are connected, the server goes into Standby mode,
and the SC boots. System messages can be lost if the server is not connected to a
terminal at this time.
The Sun Fire V245 and V215 servers can have dual redundant PSUs. Each PSU has
three status indicators that tell you if the PSU is active, if the PSU has an internal
error, or if the PSU is ready to be removed.
TABLE 8 includes summaries of the function of the indicators.
TABLE 8 Power Supply Unit Indicators
OK (green) Fault (amber) AC (green) PSU Condition
Off Off On Power is present, and PSU is in standby mode.
Power inlets
PCI-E slot 2
System
indicators
NET MGT
SER MGT
Ethernet
connectors
USB
SER TTYBPSU indicators
0
3
2
1
PCI-E slot 0
PCI-X slot 3
PCI-X slot 1
Ethernet
indicators
Network
indicator
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Network Connectors
Each network connector has two status indicators. The network status indicators
convey:
■ Network link status
■ Network speed status (does not apply to the NET MGT port)
TABLE 9 includes summaries of what the Network Link Status indicators mean.
TABLE 10 includes summaries of what the network speed indicators mean.
On Off On Power is present, and PSU is active.
Off On On Power is present; however, the PSU has an internal
fault and requires service.
Off On or Off Off PSU has shut down due to internal fault or loss of
power.
TABLE 9 Network Link Indicators
LED color LED State Network Link Status
Green On Link is established.
Blinking Link is transferring data.
Off Link is not established.
TABLE 10 Network Speed Indicator
LED color LED State Network Speed Status
Green On The network link is established and running at
its maximum supported speed.
Off • If the network activity indicator is off, the
network link is established but not running
at its maximum supported speed.
• If the network activity indicator is off,
network link is not established.
TABLE 8 Power Supply Unit Indicators (Continued)
OK (green) Fault (amber) AC (green) PSU Condition
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Ethernet Ports
The Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers each have four autonegotiating
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet system domain ports. All of the Ethernet ports use a
standard RJ-45 connector, the transfer rates for which are given in
TABLE 11.
In addition, each server has one 10BASE-T Ethernet management domain interface,
labeled NET MGT. For information on configuring this port for managing the server
with ALOM, see the Sun Advanced Lights Out Management (ALOM) Administration
Guide.
Serial Ports
The server has two serial ports, labelled SER MGT and SER TTYB. The SER MGT
port accepts an RJ-45 connector. Use this port only for server management. The port
labeled SER TTYB accepts an RJ-45 connector. Use this port for general purpose,
asynchronous serial data transfer.
For serial devices, use the SER TTYB port and an RJ-45 adaptor with a null modem
cable. This port appears as ttyb in Solaris OS and OpenBoot PROM messages and is
not connected to the SC serial management port.
The default serial connection settings are listed in
TABLE 12.
TABLE 11 Ethernet Connection Transfer Rates
Connection Type IEEE Terminology Transfer Rate
Ethernet 10BASE-T 10 Mbit/s
Fast Ethernet 100BASE-TX 100 Mbits/s
Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T 1000 Mbit/s
TABLE 12 Default Serial Connection Settings
Parameter Setting
Connector SER MGT or SER TTYB
Rate 9600 baud
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If you need to connect to the SER MGT port using either a DB-9 or a DB-25
connector, use an adapter to perform the cross-overs. See the Sun System Handbook
for more information about the cross-overs.
USB 2.0 Ports
Both servers have two USB 2.0 ports (0 and 1) on the rear panel. Use ports 0 and 1 to
connect input devices such as a keyboard and mouse. The USB ports support hotplugging. You can connect and disconnect USB cables and peripheral devices while
the system is running without affecting system operations.
You can perform USB hot-plug operations only while the Solaris OS is running. You
must run the devfsadm -C command after a USB hot-plug operation. USB hot-plug
operations are not supported when the OpenBoot PROM prompt is displayed or
before the system has completed booting.
PCI Expansion
Both servers use a variety of riser cards to provide different combinations of PCI-E
and PCI-X expansion slots.
For a detailed list of expansion options, go to:
http://www.sun.com/servers/
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Data bits 8
TABLE 12 Default Serial Connection Settings
Parameter Setting
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Cabling Notes
This section contains important notes about cabling the server.
Minimum Connections
The following list includes the minimum cable connections for the Sun Fire V215 and
V245 servers:
■ At least one Ethernet network connection (NET port)
■ SC serial management port (SER MGT port)
■ SC network management port (NET MGT port)
■ Power cable(s)
System Controller Management Ports
There are two SC management ports for use with the ALOM system controller:
■ SC serial management port (labeled SER MGT) which uses an RJ-45 cable
This port is the default connection to the SC and is always available.
■ SC network management port (labeled NET MGT) which uses an RJ-45 cable
This port is the optional connection to the SC. It is not available until you
configure the network settings for the SC through the serial management port.
This port does not support connections to Gigabit networks. However, it will
correctly negotiate to a lower speed if connected to a 10/100/1000 Gigabit
Ethernet switch.
Socketed System Configuration Chip
Both servers include a socketed system configuration chip (SSCC). This device is
located on the motherboard and enables the user to transport vital system
information from one machine to another in the event of a unrecoverable system
failure.
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From an architectural perspective, the SSCC performs a function similar to the
NVRAM or SEEPROM devices used in previous Sun products. The SSCC contains
the following data structures used by the Sun Fire V215 and V245 service processor:
■ Host ID
■ Ethernet MAC addresses for all host Ethernet interfaces
■ Ethernet MAC addresses for ALOM Ethernet interface
Preinstalled Software
The Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers are shipped with the Solaris 10 Operating
System (OS) and the Java Enterprise System software. You must configure the
preinstalled software as part of the installation process. However, before you begin
the configuration process, go to:
http://www.sun.com/software/preinstall/
This site contains the latest information about the preinstalled software and links to
the software updates and patches you must install.
Solaris Operating System
The Solaris 10 OS is preinstalled on both servers and offers the following features:
■ Stability, high performance, scalability, and precision of a mature 64-bit operating
system.
■ Support for over 12,000 leading technical and business applications.
■ Solaris Containers – Isolates software applications and services using flexible,
software-defined boundaries.
■ DTrace – Provides comprehensive dynamic tracing framework for tuning
applications and troubleshooting systemic problems in real time.
■ ZFS – Provides a simple administration model.
■ Security – Provides advanced security features designed to protect the enterprise
at multiple levels.
■ Network performance – Completely rewritten TCP/IP stack dramatically
improves the performance and scalability of your networked services.
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Java Enterprise System Software
The Java Enterprise System software includes a free 90-day evaluation license for the
following Java Enterprise System software applications:
■ Access Manager – A security foundation that helps manage secure access to an
enterprises’ web applications by offering single sign-on (SSO) as well as enabling
federation across trusted networks.
■ Application Server – Provides a Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE™
platform) 1.4 compatible platform for developing and delivering server-side Java
applications and web services.
■ Calendar Server – A web-based tool that facilitates team collaboration by enabling
users to manage and coordinate appointments, events, tasks, and resources.
■ Cluster software – Delivers high availability to enterprise system applications.
■ Directory Server – User-management infrastructure for enterprises that manage
high volumes of user information. The Directory Server provides a centralized
repository for storing and managing user profiles and access privileges, as well as
application and network resource information.
■ Directory Proxy Server – Provides secure firewall-like services for the Directory
Server.
■ Instant Messaging – A standards-based, real-time communication and
collaboration application.
■ Message Queue – An enterprise-level message server using a standards-based
(JMS) messaging solution.
■ Messaging Server – A high-performance, highly secure messaging platform that
provides security features that help ensure the integrity of communications.
■ Portal Server – Provides portal services that identify users through centralized
identity services using roles and policies.
■ Web Server – A secure, reliable, easy-to-use web server designed for medium and
large business applications.
To gain the benefits of the Java Enterprise System, you can buy a subscription license
for a Java Enterprise System Suite or a combination of Java System Suites.
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OpenBoot PROM Diagnostics
With the upgrade to OpenBoot PROM 4.18.5 or a subsequently compatible version of
the OpenBoot PROM, diagnostics are enabled by default. This ensures complete
diagnostic test coverage on the initial boot and after error reset events. This change
results in increased boot time.
To change the system defaults and diagnostic settings after the initial boot, refer to
OpenBoot PROM Enhancements for Diagnostic Operation (817-6957). To obtain this
document, go to:
http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/
Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager
The Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers ship with the Sun Advanced Lights Out
Manager (ALOM) software installed. The system console is directed to ALOM by
default and is configured to show server console information on startup.
ALOM enables you to monitor and control your server over either a serial
connection (using the SER MGT port) or Ethernet connection (using the NET MGT
port). For information about configuring an Ethernet connection, refer to the Sun
Advanced Lights Outs Manager User’s Guide.
Note – The ALOM serial port, labeled SER MGT, is for server management only. If
you need a general-purpose serial port, use the serial port labeled SER TTYB.
You can configure ALOM to send email alerts of hardware failures, hardware
warnings, and other events related to the server or to ALOM. ALOM monitors the
following server components:
■ CPU temperature conditions
■ Hard drive status
■ Enclosure thermal conditions
■ Fan speed and status
■ Power supply status
■ Voltage conditions
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The ALOM circuitry uses standby power from the server. This means that:
■ ALOM is active as soon as the server is connected to a power source, and remains
active until power is removed by unplugging the power cable.
■ ALOM continues to be effective even when the operating system is offline and
when the server is in Standby mode.
For more information about ALOM, see the Sun Advanced Lights Out Management
(ALOM) Administration Guide.
System Reliability, Availability, and
Serviceability
Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) are aspects of a system’s design that
affect its ability to operate continuously and to minimize the time necessary to
service the system. Reliability refers to a system’s ability to operate continuously
without failures and to maintain data integrity. System availability refers to the
ability of a system to recover to an operational state after a failure, with minimal
impact. 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 Sun Fire server
offers the following features:
■ Hot-pluggable hard drives
■ Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies
■ Redundant, hot-swappable fans
■ Environmental monitoring
■ Error detection and correction for improved data integrity
■ Easy access for most component replacements
Hot-Swappable Components
Sun Fire hardware is designed to support hot-swapping of components. You can
install or remove these components while the system is running. Hot-swap
technology significantly increases the system’s serviceability and availability by
providing the ability to replace components without service disruption.
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Power Supply Redundancy
Depending on the configuration, the Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers feature two
hot-swappable power supplies, enabling the system to continue operating should
one of the power supplies fail or if one power source fails.
Environmental Monitoring
The Sun Fire servers feature an environmental monitoring subsystem that protects
the server and its components against:
■ Extreme temperatures
■ Lack of adequate airflow through the system
■ Power supply failures
■ Hardware faults
Temperature sensors are located throughout the system to monitor the ambient
temperature of the system and internal components. The software and hardware
ensure that the temperatures within the enclosure do not exceed predetermined safe
operation ranges. If the temperature observed by a sensor falls below a lowtemperature threshold or rises above a high-temperature threshold, the monitoring
subsystem software lights the amber Service Required indicators on the front and
back panel. If the temperature condition persists and reaches a critical threshold, the
system initiates a graceful system shutdown. In the event of a failure of the service
processor, backup sensors protect the system from serious damage, by initiating a
forced hardware shutdown.
All error and warning messages are sent to the service processor system console and
logged in the ALOM console log file. Service Required indicators remain lit after an
automatic system shutdown to aid in problem diagnosis.
The power subsystem is monitored in a similar fashion by monitoring power
supplies and reporting any fault in the front and rear panel indicators.
If a power supply problem is detected, an error message is sent to the service
processor system console and logged in the ALOM console log file. Additionally,
status indicators located on each power supply light to indicate failures. The system
Service Required indicator lights to indicate a system fault.
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Sun Fire V215 and V245 Documentation
The documentation that supports these servers is comprised of three categories:
■ Documentation that is specific to the Sun Fire V215 and V245 server
This documentation provides hardware and software information about the
features, installation, configuration, usage, diagnostics, and parts replacement.
■ Solaris OS documentation
This documentation applies to other Sun SPARC
®
based systems as well as to Sun
Fire V215 and V245 servers. This category includes Solaris OS installation, usage,
reference, and release documents, as well as individual man page commands.
Refer to the Solaris OS documentation site:
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/solaris
■ Documentation for additional Sun software products
This documentation applies to products that are optionally installed and
configured to run on the Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers. This category includes
documentation about Java Enterprise System software products, Sun
Management Center software, Sun Java Desktop System, and others. Refer to the
general Sun documentation web site at:
http://www.sun.com/documentation
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