Sun Microsystems X6270 User Manual

Sun Blade™X6270 Server Module

Installation Guide

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Preface ix

1. Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module 1

About Your Server Module Shipment 1

Server Module Specifications 3

Physical Specifications 3

Electrical Specifications 3

Environmental Requirements 4

Server Module Installation Task Checklist 4

Commonly Used Terms 5

2. Install Server Module Optional Components 7

Locations of Server Module Optional Components 8

Before You Begin 10

Tools and Supplies Needed 10

Removing or Installing Server Module Cover 11

▼ Remove Cover From Server 11

▼ Install Cover on Server 11

Removing or Replacing Filler Panels 12

▼ Remove or Insert Filler Panels 12

iii

Server Module Optional Components Installation Procedures 14

Adding Memory Modules 14

Memory Module Installation Considerations 15

DIMM and CPU Physical Layout 15

DIMM Population Rules 16

DIMM Rank Classification Labels 17

▼ Install DIMMs 18

Adding a CPU Module 19

▼ Install the CPU 20

Adding a CompactFlash Module 22

▼ Install CompactFlash Module 22

Adding a RAID Expansion Module 23

▼ Install REM Option 4620A or 4607A 24

▼ Install Backup Battery for REM Option 4620A 26

Adding a Fabric Expansion Module 27

▼ Install FEM 27

Adding a Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive 29

Internal System Software Designation for Drives 29

▼ Add a Drive 30

3. Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module 33

Installing the Server Module Into the Chassis 34

Before You Begin 34

▼ Install Server Module Into a Powered-On Chassis 35

Powering On the Server Module 38

▼ Verify Standby Power State on Server 38

▼ Apply Main Power to Server SP and Host 39

▼ Power Off the Server 40

▼ Troubleshoot Server Power States 40

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Attaching Devices to the Server Using a Dongle Cable 41

▼ Attach Devices to Server Using the 3-Cable Dongle 42

4. Setting Up ILOM 45

IP Configuration Task Checklist 46

Logging In to ILOM 47

▼ Log In to ILOM Using a Serial Connection 47

▼ Log In to ILOM From an Ethernet Connection Using the CLI 48

Configuring an IP Address 49

Configuring a DHCP Network 49

▼ Use DHCP for SP Network Configuration 49

Configuring a Static Network 50

▼ Assign a Static IP Address to Server Module SP Using the CLI 51

5. Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 53

Before You Begin 54

Installation Worksheet 54

Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 58

▼ Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 OS 58

▼ (Optional) Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port 60

Configuring X6270 Server Module RAID Drives 61

RAID Drive Overview 61

RAID Drive Options 62

Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID 63

▼ Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID 63

Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS with Sun StorageTek REM Card 64

▼ Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Solaris OS 64

Solaris 10 Operating System User Information 66

Solaris 10 User Documentation 66

Contents v

Solaris 10 OS Training 66

Using the Solaris Installation Program 66

Sun Java Enterprise System 67

Sun Studio 11 67

Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System 67

Download Solaris Operating System 67

6. Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System 69

Before You Begin 70

Installation Worksheet 70

Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System 74

▼ Access the System Over the Network 74

▼ Access the System Locally 75

▼ Configure the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System 76

▼ (Optional) Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port 77

Modify the GRUB Menu to Autoboot (Optional) 78

Getting Started on OpenSolaris 79

Configuring Server RAID Drives 80

RAID Drive Overview 80

RAID Drive Options 81

Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID 82

▼ Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI

RAID 82

Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With Sun StorageTek HBA Card 83

▼ Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With Sun

StorageTek HBA Card 83

OpenSolaris Operating System User Information 85

Using the OpenSolaris Installation Program 85

Reinstalling the OpenSolaris Operating System 85

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Download OpenSolaris Operating System 86

Index 87

Contents vii

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Preface

This Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide contains procedures for installing the server module into a chassis, connecting to the service processor, and configuring the preinstalled Solaris™ Operating System option or OpenSolaris Operating System, if ordered.

Product Updates

For product updates that you can download for the Sun Blade™ X6270 Server Module, please visit the following web site:

http://www.sun.com/download/

Find the Hardware Drivers section and click x64 Servers & Workstations. The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module site contains updates for firmware and drivers, as well as CD-ROM ISO images.

Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module

This chapter contains the following topics:

■ “About Your Server Module Shipment” on page 1

■ “Server Module Specifications” on page 3

■ “Server Module Installation Task Checklist” on page 4

■ “Commonly Used Terms” on page 5

About Your Server Module Shipment

Standard configurations for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module are assembled at the factory and shipped ready for installation in a Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Series Chassis. Optional server module components that you purchase independent of the standard configuration are shipped separately and, in most cases, should be installed prior to installing the server module into the chassis.

A summary of the standard configurations and optional components available for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module follows in

TABLE 1-1.

TABLE 1-1 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Configurations and Options

X6270 Server Module Description

Standard Server Components

Preinstalled Memory and CPU Configurations

Optional Components

The following standard components are shipped on the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module:

• Service Processor (SP) – One SP per server. SP provides remote keyboard, mouse, and video functionality, IPMI baseboard management controller (BMC) functionality, and interfaces to the chassis monitoring module (CMM). The SPs and CMM work together to form a complete server module and chassis management system.

• Indicators and Buttons – The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module includes standard service indicator LEDs and buttons.

• Flexible I/O Network Connectivity – Supported I/O network connectivity can include these optional components: fabric expansion module, chassis network express modules, and chassis PCI express modules.

• Front Panel I/O Device Connection – The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module front panel provides a universal connection port for attaching devices directly to the server using a dongle cable.

Servers are typically ordered and shipped with preinstalled memory and CPU configurations. Some of the preinstalled memory and CPU assemblies offered (and shipped) for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module can include:

• 2 Xeon Quad-Core E5520 CPU – 2.26GHz, Turbo, 80W

• 4GB Memory – 2x 2GB DDR3 1066MHz DIMMs

• 2 Xeon Quad-Core E5540 CPU – 2.53GHz, Turbo, 80W

• 12GB Memory – 6 x 2GB DDR3 1066MHz DIMMs

• 2 Xeon Quad-Core X5570 CPU –2.93GHz, Turbo, 95W

• 24GB Memory – 6 x 4GB DDR3 1333MHz DIMMs

The following optional server module components can be ordered and shipped separately:

• CPU assembly options

• DDR3 memory kits

• Compact flash option

• SATA and SAS storage drives

• Dongle cable option

• Fabric Expansion Module (FEM) options

• RAID Expansion Module (REM) options

• Operating system software

• Printed documentation - Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide.

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Server Module Specifications

Physical Specifications

The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is designed to be installed in a Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Modular System chassis. For additional specifications regarding the Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Modular System, refer to the chassis documentation.

TABLE 1-2 gives the physical specifications for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module.

TABLE 1-2 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Physical Specifications

English Metric

Height 12.87 inches 327 mm

Width 1.7 inches 44 mm

Depth 20.16 inches 512 mm

Weight 17 pounds 7.71 kg

Electrical Specifications

The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is 12.9 x 20.1 x 1.7 inches in a 1U form factor. The server module connects to a Sun Blade Modular System, or chassis, which provides 12V main power to each module, as well as cooling through fans. In addition to the 12V main power, the chassis provides 3.3V AUX power to each server module to power the local FRU ID EEPROM. This 3.3V AUX power enables the chassis monitoring module (CMM) to query each server module slot prior to 12V main power and 12V fan power application to validate that there is sufficient power and cooling to support the server modules installed in the chassis.

Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module 3

Environmental Requirements

TABLE 1-3 gives the environmental requirements for the Sun Blade X6270 Server

Module.

TABLE 1-3 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Environmental Requirements

Condition Requirement

Operating temperature 5oCto35oC noncondensing

Nonoperating temperature

Operating humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing (27

Nonoperating humidity 93% noncondensing (38

Operating altitude 3048 meters at 35

Nonoperating altitude 12,000 meters

-40

Cto65oC

C max. wet bulb)

Server Module Installation Task Checklist

TABLE 1-4 summarizes an ordered list of tasks that you must perform to properly

install the server module into a Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Series Modular System.

TABLE 1-4 Installation Task Checklist

Step Task Description For Instructions, See:

1 Unpack the Sun Blade X6270 Server

Module and any optional components ordered for the server from the shipping containers.

2 If applicable, install the optional server

module components prior to installing the server module into the chassis.

3 Install the server module into a

powered-on Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Series Chassis.

4 Verify the power state of the server

module and apply main power to the server module SP and host.

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• Chapter 1 “About Your Server

• Chapter 2 “Install Server Module

• Chapter 3 “Installing and Powering

Module Shipment” on page 1

Optional Components” on page 7

On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module” on page 33

TABLE 1-4 Installation Task Checklist (Continued)

Step Task Description For Instructions, See:

5 Connect a management station to

configure an IP address.

6 If ordered, configure the factory-

installed Solaris Operating System or OpenSolaris operating System image shipped on the SAS or SATA storage drive.

If applicable, install one of the following operating systems:

• Red Hat Linux Enterprise 5

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10

• Solaris 10 Operating System

• OpenSolaris Operating System

• VMWare

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or 2008 Operating System

• Chapter 3 “Installing and Powering

On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module” on page 33

• Chapter 4 “Setting Up ILOM” on

page 45

• Chapter 5 “Configuring the

Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System” on page 53

• Chapter 6 “Configuring the

Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System” on page 69

• Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Linux,

VMware, Solaris, and OpenSolaris Operating System Installation Guide

(820-6176)

• Sun Blade X6270 Server Module

Windows Operating System Installation Guide (820-6177)

Commonly Used Terms

The following table identifies some of the terms commonly used in this guide to describe the installation process of a server module in a Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Series Chassis.

Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module 5

TABLE 1-5 Commonly Used Terms

Term Definition

Server Module Blade server hardware.

Chassis Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Modular System hardware.

For additional information about these chassis systems, see the documentation for Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Series Chassis at:

http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/blade.srvr#hic

CMM Chassis monitoring module (CMM) hardware.

SP Embedded service processor (SP) on server module and CMM.

ILOM Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) is the embedded management

software on the server module SP and CMM SP that enables you to manage your system.

For additional information about ILOM, refer to Sun Integrated Lights Out

Manager 2.0 User’s Guide or the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.0 Documentation Collection.

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CHAPTER

Install Server Module Optional Components

This chapter describes how to install the following customer-installable options on the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module:

• Memory modules • Fabric expansion module (FEM)

• CPU module • RAID expansion module (REM) and battery

• Compact Flash module • Hard disk or solid state storage drives

Caution – The installation procedures in this chapter assume that the server

module has not yet been installed and powered-on in the system chassis. For information about replacing or adding options on a server module that is installed in the system chassis and powered-on, see the service procedures in the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Service Manual.

This chapter contains the following topics:

■ “Locations of Server Module Optional Components” on page 8

■ “Before You Begin” on page 10

■ “Server Module Optional Components Installation Procedures” on page 14

Locations of Server Module Optional Components

FIGURE 2-1 shows the locations of the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module optional

components that are documented in this chapter.

FIGURE 2-1 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Option Locations

Figure Legend Server Module Optional Componets

1 Fabric expansion module (FEM)

2a Raid expansion module (REM)

2b REM battery

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Figure Legend Server Module Optional Componets

3 Compact Flash module

The Compact Flash module is shown in FIGURE 2-1 under the REM.

4a DIMMs

The DIMMs in

Note - Processor chip contains memory controller. Do not attempt to populate DIMMs sockets next to unpopulated (empty) CPU sockets.

4b DIMM filler panels

DIMM filler panels are shown populated in DIMM slots 0, 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7.

The DIMM filler panels should remain in unpopulated DIMM slots until the DIMM filler panel can be replaced with a DIMM. Otherwise, you might experience a reduction in system performance.

5 CPU heatsinks (up to two CPUs can be installed)

The minimum CPU configuration shipped includes one CPU with a heatsink. An air baffle is shipped to cover the empty CPU socket (not shown in CPUs can be ordered.

In the example shown in

6 Storage drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) (up to 4 drives may be populated)

FIGURE 2-1 are shown populated in DIMM slots 2, 5, 8 for each CPU.

FIGURE 2-1). Additional

FIGURE 2-1, the CPUs are installed under the two heatsinks

Note – Server module options and their part numbers are subject to change over

time. For the most up-to-date list of components for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module, click on the X6270 Server Module product page at:

http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/

Chapter 2 Install Server Module Optional Components 9

Before You Begin

This section describes common information and procedures that apply to the installation of all server module options. Prior to installing a server module option, you should consult these sections:

■ “Tools and Supplies Needed” on page 10

■ “Removing or Installing Server Module Cover” on page 11

■ “Removing or Replacing Filler Panels” on page 12

Tools and Supplies Needed

Prior to adding optional components to the server module, you should obtain the following items:

■ Antistatic surface and wrist strap.

To prevent static damage whenever you are accessing any of the internal components, you must:

■ Place static sensitive components on an antistatic surface. The following items

can be used as an antistatic surface:

■ The bag used to ship the component.

■ Sun Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) mat, Sun part number 250-1088

■ Use an antistatic wrist strap.

Attach the antistatic wrist strap to your wrist and ground the other end of the strap to the system chassis (sheet metal). For additional information, see the instructions that are shipped with the strap.

Caution – Internal modules and options are electronic components that are

extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static from your clothes or work environment can destroy components.

■ Allen wrench (4mm) is required for CPU installation procedure.

■ No. 2 Phillips screwdriver is required for REM battery procedure.

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Removing or Installing Server Module Cover

As needed, consult the following procedures when removing or installing the server module cover.

■ “Remove Cover From Server” on page 11

■ “Install Cover on Server” on page 11

▼ Remove Cover From Server

1. Press down on the cover release button and, using the indent for leverage, slide the main cover toward the rear of the chassis approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm). See

FIGURE 2-2.

FIGURE 2-2 Removing the Main Cover

2. Grasp the cover by its rear edge and lift it straight up from the chassis.

▼ Install Cover on Server

1. Slide the cover under the tabs at the front of the server module.

2. Gently press down on the cover to engage it with the chassis.

3. When applicable, install the server in the chassis and power on the system.

For instructions, see “Powering On the Server Module” on page 38.

Chapter 2 Install Server Module Optional Components 11

Removing or Replacing Filler Panels

Each server module arrives with module-replacement filler panels for CPUs, storage drives, and memory modules. These filler panels are installed at the factory and must remain in the server until you are ready to replace them with a purchased module.

A filler panel is a metal or plastic enclosure that does not contain any functioning system hardware or cable connectors. These panels must remain in any unused module slots (storage drives, DIMMs, servers, and CPUs) to ensure proper air flow throughout the system. If you remove a filler panel and continue to operate your system with an empty module slot, the operating performance for your system could decline.

▼ Remove or Insert Filler Panels

To remove or insert server module filler panels follow the procedures in TABLE 2-1.

TABLE 2-1 Filler Panel Replacement Procedures

Filler Panel Module Remove Procedure Install Procedure

Server Module 1. Locate the server module filler panel

to be removed from the chassis.

2. To unlatch the server module filler panel from the chassis, press the button on the release lever handle, then lower the lever into the fully open position.

3. To remove the filler panel from the chassis, hold the release lever then gently slide the filler panel toward you.

Memory Module 1. Locate the memory module filler panel

to be removed from the motherboard.

2. Simultaneously press down on both ejector levers at the ends of the memory module slot.

3. Lift the filler panel straight up to remove it from the memory module socket.

1. Locate the vacant server module slot in the chassis.

2. Ensure that the release lever is fully opened, then align the filler panel with the vacant server module slot.

3. Slide the filler panel into the vacant server module slot.

As the release lever makes contact with the chassis, the lever will start to rise.

4. Close the release lever until it locks the filler panel in place.

1. Locate the vacant memory module slot on the motherboard.

2. Ensure that ejector levers at both ends of the memory module slot are in a fully opened position.

3. Align the memory module filler panel with with the empty slot, then gently press the filler panel into slot until both ejector levers close, locking the filler panel in place.

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TABLE 2-1 Filler Panel Replacement Procedures (Continued)

Filler Panel Module Remove Procedure Install Procedure

Storage Drive Module*

*Hard disk drive or solid state drive

CPU

Air Baffle

(over empty CPU socket)

1. Locate the disk drive filler panel to be removed from the server.

2. To unlatch the disk drive filler panel, press the release lever button then tilt the lever up into the fully opened position.

3. To remove the filler panel from the slot, hold the opened release lever and gently slide the filler panel toward you.

1. Use an Allen wrench (4mm) to loosen the two mounting screws.

2. Gently pull up the air baffle to expose the empty CPU socket.

1. Locate the vacant disk drive module slot in the server, then ensure that the release lever on the filler panel is fully opened.

2. Slide the filler panel into the vacant slot by pressing the middle of the filler panel faceplate with your thumb or finger.

The release lever will rise as it makes contact with the chassis. Do not slide the filler panel in all the way. Leave the filler panel out approximately 0.25 to 0.50 inch (6 to 12 mm) from the opening.

3. Using your thumb or finger, press on the middle of the filler panel faceplate until the release lever engages with the chassis.

4. Close the release lever until it clicks into place and is flush with the front of the server.

1. Lower the air baffle over the CPU socket, and align the holes for the mounting screws on the motherboard.

2. Insert the two mounting screws, then use an Allen wrench (4mm) to tighten the screws.

Note – For instructions for adding or replacing chassis component filler panels (for

example, network modules or chassis monitoring modules), consult the documentation supplied with your chassis.

Chapter 2 Install Server Module Optional Components 13

Server Module Optional Components Installation Procedures

The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is shipped with a standard configuration. The optional components ordered for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module are shipped separately and can be installed by the customer, with the exception of the CPU option. The CPU option should be installed by a qualified Sun service technician.

Caution – The server module options installation procedures in this chapter assume

that the server module has not yet been installed or powered-on in the system chassis. For information about replacing or adding options on a server module that is installed in the system chassis and powered-on, see the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Service Manual.

When installing server module optional components, refer to the following procedures:

■ “Adding Memory Modules” on page 14

■ “Adding a CPU Module” on page 19

■ “Adding a CompactFlash Module” on page 22

■ “Adding a RAID Expansion Module” on page 23

■ “Adding a Fabric Expansion Module” on page 27

■ “Adding a Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive” on page 29

Adding Memory Modules

The Sun Blade X6270 Server Modules are shipped with standard memory configurations. If you ordered additional memory, a kit for the additional memory is shipped separately.

Refer to the following information when adding memory modules to the X6270 Server Module:

■ “Memory Module Installation Considerations” on page 15

■ “DIMM and CPU Physical Layout” on page 15

■ “DIMM Population Rules” on page 16

■ “DIMM Rank Classification Labels” on page 17

■ “Install DIMMs” on page 18

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Memory Module Installation Considerations

The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module supports a variety of DIMM configurations that can include single-rank (SR) DIMMs, dual-rank (DR) DIMMs, or quad-rank (QR) DIMMs. When adding additional memory modules to the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module, you should consider the following:

■ Physical layout of the DIMMs and CPUs.

For details, see “DIMM and CPU Physical Layout” on page 15.

■ DIMM population rules.

For details, see “DIMM Population Rules” on page 16.

DIMM and CPU Physical Layout

The physical layout of the DIMMs and CPUs on a Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is shown in

FIGURE 2-3 CPU and DIMM Physical Layout

FIGURE 2-3.

Figure Legend CPU and DIMM Layout

CPU 0 location

Chapter 2 Install Server Module Optional Components 15

Figure Legend CPU and DIMM Layout

CPU 1 location

Channel locations for CPU 0

Three channels per CPU with each channel containing three color-coded DIMM slots (black, white, and blue)

Channel locations for CPU 1

Three channels per CPU with each channel containing three color-coded DIMM slots (blue, white and black).

DIMM slot numbering per CPU; with D8 as the farthest slot away from CPU

P0:

P1:

DIMM Population Rules

The DIMM population rules for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module are as follows:

1. Do not populate any DIMM socket next to an empty CPU socket. Each processor contains a separate memory controller.

2. Each CPU can support a maximum of:

■ Nine dual-rank (DR) or single-rank (SR) DIMMs; or

■ Six quad-rank (QR) DIMMs with two per memory channel; or

■ Three QR DIMMs with one per channel and three DR or SR DIMMs.

3. Populate DIMMs by location according to the following rules:

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■ Populate the DIMM slots for each memory channel that are the farthest from

the CPU first.

For example, populate D8/D5/D2 first; then D7/D4/D1 second; and finally, D6/D3/D0. See

■ Populate QR DIMMs first, followed by SR or DR DIMMs.

■ Populate QR DIMMs in blue sockets (D8/D5/D2) first then white sockets

(D7/D4/D1). See

FIGURE 2-3.

Note that QR DIMMs are supported only in white sockets if adjacent blue socket contains a QR DIMM.

4. For maximum performance, apply the following rules:

■ The best performance is ensured by preserving symmetry. For example, adding

3x of same kind DIMMs, one per memory channel, and ensuring that both CPUs have the same size of DIMMs populated in the same manner.

■ In certain configurations, DIMMs will run slower than their individual

maximum speed. See

TABLE 2-2 DIMM Speed Considerations

TABLE 2-2 for further details.

1 DIMMs are available in two speeds: 1066 MHz and 1333 MHz.

2 DIMM speed rules are as follows:

■ 3x DIMM per channel = 800

■ 2x DIMM per channel = 1333 MHz (for single-rank and dual-

rank DIMM or = 800 MHz (for quad-rank DIMMs)

■ 1x DIMM per channel = 1333 MHz (if using 1333 MHz

DIMMs

■ 1x DIMM per channel = 1066 MHz (if using 1066 MHz

)

DIMMs)

3 The system operates all memory only as fast as the slowest DIMM

configuration.

This DIMM configuration requires CPUs supporting 1333 MHZ.

DIMM Rank Classification Labels

DIMMs come in a variety of ranks: single, dual, or quad. Each DIMM is shipped with a label identifying its rank classification.

TABLE 2-3 identifies the corresponding rank classification label shipped with each

DIMM.

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TABLE 2-3 DIMM Classification Labels

Rank Classification Label

Quad-rank DIMM 4Rx4

Dual-rank DIMM 2Rx4

Single-rank DIMM 1Rx4

▼ Install DIMMs

1. Remove the cover from the server.

See “Remove Cover From Server” on page 11.

2. Remove the DIMM filler panel.

See “Remove or Insert Filler Panels” on page 12.

3. To install a DIMM, do the following:

a. Determine the DIMM socket location to populate.

See “DIMM Population Rules” on page 16.

b. Ensure that the DIMM ejector levers are open (angled outward).

See ejector lever position in

FIGURE 2-4.

c. Align the DIMM notch to the DIMM connector key.

d. Using both thumbs, press the DIMM straight down into the DIMM

connector slot until both ejector levers close, locking the DIMM in the socket.

Note – The DIMM must be inserted evenly, straight down into the DIMM connector

slot, until the ejector levers lock into place.

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