Sun Microsystems ULTRA ENTERPRISE 6000, ULTRA ENTERPRISE 5000, ULTRA ENTERPRISE 4000 User Manual

Ultra™Enterprise™6000/5000/4000 SystemsInstallationGuide

The Network Is the Computer

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1. Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.1 Unpacking the Enterprise 6000/5000 Cabinet Systems. . 1-3

1.2 Shipping and Storing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1.3 Preparing the Electrical Circuits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

1.3.1 Enterprise 6000/5000 Cabinet Systems . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

1.3.2 Enterprise 4000 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1.4 Preparing the Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1.5 Preparing the Ethernet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1.6 Preparing the Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

1.6.1 Floorspace for the Enterprise 6000/5000

Cabinet Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

1.6.2 Surface for the Enterprise 4000 System . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

1.7 Preparing the Enterprise 6000/5000 Cabinet Systems. . . 1-11

1.7.1 Moving the Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

1.7.2 Adjusting the Levelling Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

1.8 Preparing the Enterprise 4000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

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1.9 Using the User Naming Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

2. Cabling the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.1 Preparing the System for Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2 Removing and Replacing the Enterprise 6000/5000

Cabinet Rear Screen and Kick Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.3 Connecting the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.3.1 Connecting the Enterprise 6000/5000 System

Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.3.2 Connecting the Enterprise 4000 System

Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2.4 Connecting the Network Cable to the System . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.5 Connecting the System to the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.6 Connecting an ASCII Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

2.7 Connecting the Fiber Cable to the I/O Board. . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2.8 Connecting External SCSI Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

3. Powering the System On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1 Using JumpStart Automatic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2 Enterprise 6000/5000 Cabinet Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2.1 Powering On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2.2 Reading Boot Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

3.2.3 Interpreting Status LED Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3.2.4 Powering Off the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

3.3 Enterprise 4000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

3.3.1 Powering On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

3.3.2 Reading Boot Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

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3.3.3 Interpreting Status LED Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

3.3.4 Powering Off the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

3.4 Failure of Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

4. Using the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1 Operating System Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2 Solstice SyMON Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index-1

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Figures

Figure 1-1 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Figure 1-2 Attaching the Ramps to the Shipping Pallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Figure 1-3 NEMA L6-30P Electrical Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Figure 1-4 IEC 309 Electrical Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Figure 1-5 Types of Network Cables Used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Figure 1-6 Example of 10/100BASE-T (Twisted-Pair) Ethernet . . . . . . . . 1-8

Figure 1-7 Cabinet Server Access Areas — Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Figure 1-8 Standalone Server Access Areas — Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Figure 1-9 Moving the Server Safely Down the Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Figure 1-10 Rear Screen, Levelling Wrench, Kick Panel, and

Levelling Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Figure 1-11 Stabilizer Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Figure 2-1 Keyswitch Standby Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Figure 2-2 AC Power Sequencer Power Switch and Rear Screen . . . . . . . 2-3

Figure 2-3 Routing Cables Under the Kick Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Figure 2-4 Key Switch Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Figure 2-5 AC Power Switch and Power Receptacle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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Figure 2-6 Network Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Figure 2-7 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Figure 2-8 Connecting Twisted Pair Ethernet to N-type Coaxial

Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Figure 2-9 Ethernet Cabling Length — Example Using N-type

Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Figure 2-10 Clock Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Figure 2-11 Fiber Cable and Fibre Card Connectors and Ports

on the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Figure 2-12 Onboard Single-ended SCSI Connector on the I/O Board . . . 2-14

Figure 3-1 Key Switch Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Figure 3-2 The AC Power Sequencer Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Figure 3-3 Local/Remote Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Figure 3-4 CPU Reset Switch on the Clock Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Figure 3-5 System Status LEDs (Cabinet Server). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Figure 3-6 Key Switch Positions and AC Power Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Figure 3-7 CPU Reset Switch on Clock Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Figure 3-8 System Status LEDs (Standalone Server). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

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Tables

Table 2-1 Ethernet Cabling Limitations for N-type Coaxial Cable . . . . . 2-9

Table 2-2 Internal SCSI Lengths (Approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Table 3-1 Front Panel LED Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Table 3-2 Front Panel LED System Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

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UNIX Commands

Preface

The Ultra™ Enterprise™ 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide provides installation instructions for factory-configured 16-slot and 8-slot cabinet and standalone server systems. These instructions are for an experienced system administrator with networking knowledge.

This document may not include specific software commands or procedures. Instead, it may name software tasks and refer you to operating system documentation or the handbook that was shipped with your new hardware.

The types of tasks that you might need to use references for includes:

• Shutting down the system

• Booting the system

• Configuring devices

• Other basic software procedures

The references you can use include:

• Solaris 2.x Handbook for SMCC Peripherals contains Solaris™ 2.x software

commands.

• On-line AnswerBook™ for the complete set of documentation supporting

the Solaris 2.x software environment.

• Other software documentation and Platform Notes that you received with

your system.

TypographicConventions

The following table describes the typographic changes used in this book.

Typeface or Symbol Meaning Example

Shell Prompts

AaBbCc123 The names of commands,

files, and directories; on-screen computer output

AaBbCc123 What you type, contrasted

with on-screen computer output

AaBbCc123 Command-line placeholder:

replace with a real name or value

AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or

terms, or words to be emphasized

Edit your .login file. Use ls -a to list all files.

machine_name% You have mail.

machine_name% su Password:

To delete a file, type rm filename.

Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide. These are called class options. You must be root to do this.

The following table shows the default system prompt and superuser prompt for the C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell.

Shell Prompt

C shell machine_name% C shell superuser machine_name# Bourne shell and Korn shell $ Bourne shell and Korn shell

superuser

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Warning – This equipment contains lethal voltage. Accidental contact with centerplane, card cage, and drive areas can result in serious injury or death.

Caution – Improper handling by unqualified personnel can cause serious

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damage to this equipment. Unqualified personnel who tamper with this equipment may be held liable for any resultant damage to the equipment.

Individuals who remove any outer panels or open covers to access this equipment must observe all safety precautions and ensure compliance with skill level requirements, certification, and all applicable local and national laws.

Procedures contained in this document must be performed by qualified service-trained maintenance providers.

Note – Before you begin, carefully read each of the procedures in this manual. If you have not performed similar operations on comparable equipment, do not attempt to perform these procedures.

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PreparingforInstallation

This chapter describes how to prepare your site for these systems:

• Ultra Enterprise 6000 system — 16-slot cabinet server

• Ultra Enterprise 5000 system — 8-slot cabinet server

• Ultra Enterprise 4000 system — 8-slot standalone server

See Figure 1-1 on page 1-2 for diagrams of the cabinet and standalone servers. The tasks for installing the systems are:

1. Unpacking the cabinet server — Chapter 1

2. Preparing the site — Chapter 1

3. Preparing the servers — Chapter 1

4. Cabling — Chapter 2

5. Powering on — Chapter 3

6. Using the software — Chapter 4

Note – For information about physical specifications, electrical specifications, and environmental requirements, refer to Appendix A, “Specifications,” in the Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Manual.

1-1

Enterprise 6000/5000 systems — 16-slot and 8-slot servers in data center system cabinets

Figure 1-1 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems

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Enterprise 4000 system — 8-slot standalone server

1.1 Unpacking the Enterprise 6000/5000 Cabinet Systems

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.

If you have a standalone Enterprise 4000 system, or the cabinet is already unpacked, go to Section 1.3, “Preparing the Electrical Circuits.”

Note – Any unpacking instructions printed on the outside of the shipping carton take precedence over instructions in this section.

Caution – If your cabinet system is on a wooden pallet, extend the cabinet

levelling pads so that the cabinet cannot roll. If the original shipping pallet has side rails, it is not necessary to lower the levelling pads.

1. Cut the plastic or metal straps that are around the shipping container and

lift off the corrugated top.

Store the shipping materials for future shipments.

2. Remove the sides of the container.

The container is held together by six plastic clips. To unlock a clip, press the two inner tabs together and pull out the entire clip.

3. Remove inner packing materials from the top and corners of the cabinet.

4. At the front of the pallet, lift the Velcro™ strip at each end of the wooden

bar to detach the bar, then set it aside.

5. Slide out the two wooden ramps from under the cabinet.

6. Attach the wooden ramps to the pallet using the Velcro strip that is

attached to each ramp.

Ensure both wheel guides (wooden strips) are to the outside. See Figure 1-2.

Caution – Three or more people are needed to move the server cabinet safely.

Two people must push at the front of the cabinet to control the movement of the cabinet.

Preparingfor Installation 1-3

Caution – To prevent the cabinet from tipping over, push or pull only on the

upper half of the cabinet.

Adhesive strip

Wheel guide

Figure 1-2 Attaching the Ramps to the Shipping Pallet

1.2 Shipping and Storing the System

Save the original shipping containers and packing materials in case you need to store or ship your system.

If you cannot store the shipping materials, recycle or dispose of the materials properly. Consult your local recycling authority for information.

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1.3 Preparing the Electrical Circuits

In planning where to place your equipment, remember that each of the following items require access (by way of a separate power cord) to a power outlet:

• Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 system

• External peripherals

• Monitor used for diagnostics

1.3.1 Enterprise 6000/5000 Cabinet Systems

The 16-slot and 8-slot system cabinets require a 30A circuit and a detachable cable.

The equipment relies on the protective device in the building installation; thus it requires a 30A circuit breaker.

Caution – Do not attach other electrical equipment to the server AC circuit;

server reliability may be affected.

Two AC connector plug types are available.

• The AC input power cable for 200-240V North American operation has a

NEMA L6-30P connector that plugs into the AC source on one end (Figure 1-3). The other end, with metal housing, plugs into the sequencer.

• The AC input power cable for 200-240V international operation has a 32A,

single-phase, IEC 309 connector that plugs into the AC source on one end (Figure 1-4). The other end, with metal housing, plugs into the sequencer.

Figure 1-3 NEMA L6-30P Electrical Connector

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Figure 1-4 IEC 309 Electrical Connector

Note – If the appropriate mating receptacle is not available in your country, the plug may be removed from the cord. The cord can then be permanently connected to a dedicated branch circuit by a qualified electrician. Check local electrical codes for proper installation requirements.

Warning – The system cabinet has a high leakage current to ground. Strictly observe the following instructions to reduce the risk of electric shock.

The system requires an electrical circuit that is grounded to earth. The UL1950, CSA950, and EN60950 specify:

An insulated earthing conductor that is identical in size, insulation material, and thickness to the earthed and unearthed branch-circuit supply conductors, except that it is green with or without one or more yellow stripes, is to be installed as part of the branch circuit that supplies the unit or system. The earthing conductor described is to be connected to earth at the service equipment or, if supplied by a separately derived system, at the supply transformer or motor-generator set.

The attachment-plug receptacles in the vicinity of the unit or system are all to be of an earthing type, and the earthing conductors serving these receptacles are to be connected to earth at the service equipment.

The power cord provides a ground path that will protect the drives and boards in the cabinet from static electricity damage.

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