Fujitsu SPARC Enterprise M4000 Supplementary Manual

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  • Page 3 C120-E361-04EN ® SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Server RCI Build Procedure...
  • Page 5: About This Product

    The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. The contents of this manual shall not be disclosed in any way or reproduced in any media without the express written permission of Fujitsu Limited. All Rights Reserved, Copyright © FUJITSU LIMITED 2007...
  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This manual explains the RCI build procedure of the SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 server. This manual is intended for authorized service personnel who perform maintenance work of the server or field engineers. In this manual, the verification of the standalone operation of the server is assumed to have been completed. Read this manual together with the reference manuals cited in it.
  • Page 8 External I/O Expansion Unit Product Notes (a) Manuals on the Web The latest versions of all the SPARC Enterprise Series manuals are available at the following websites: Global Site http://www.fujitsu.com/sparcenterprise/manual/ Japanese Site http://primeserver.fujitsu.com/sparcenterprise/manual/ Note: Product Notes and Release Notes are available on the website only. Please check for the recent update on your product.
  • Page 9: Text Conventions

    Preface (b) Documentation CD For the Documentation CD, please contact your local sales representative. - SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000 Servers Documentation CD (C120-E365) - SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Documentation CD (C120-E364) (c) Manual included on the Enhanced Support Facility x.x CD-ROM disk Remote maintenance service Book Titles Manual Codes...
  • Page 10: Command Syntax

    Preface Prompt Notations The notation used for prompts in this manual is shown below.Syntax of the Command Line Interface (CLI) Shell Prompt notation XSCF XSCF> C shell machine-name% C shell superuser machine-name# Bourne shell and Korn shell Bourne shell and Korn shell super-users OpenBoot PROM Syntax of the Command Line Interface (CLI) The command syntax is described below.
  • Page 11: Reader's Comment Form

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  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ............Reader's Comment Form .
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  • Page 15 Contents Figures Figure 1.1 Basic configuration ......... Figure 1.2 Cluster configuration .
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  • Page 17 Contents Tables Table 1.1Command list ..........Table A.1The Error Status Code and Explanation .
  • Page 19: Chapter 1Rci Build Procedure

    CHAPTER 1 RCI Build Procedure This chapter explains the following items regarding the initial build procedure of the Remote Cabinet Interface (RCI) in the installation work. RCI Overview RCI command RCI Setup RCI Overview RCI is an interface to connect RCI Host (general name for main units supporting RCI and for RCI I/O units).
  • Page 20: Figure 1.2 Cluster Configuration

    CHAPTER 1 RCI Build Procedure RCI Hosts RCI Hosts RCI I/O unit RCI I/O unit Figure 1.2 Cluster configuration RCI Hosts RCI Hosts RCI#1 RCI#1 RCI#0 RCI#0 RCI#0 RCI#0 RCI I/O unit RCI I/O unit Figure 1.3 Duplicated configuration RCI Hosts RCI Hosts RCI#1 RCI#0...
  • Page 21: Rci Command

    1.2 RCI command RCI command RCI commands are used to display RCI configuration information and set node addresses. To connect I/O units equipped with RCI ports, a setup using RCI commands is required in addition to the connection with RCI cables. Remarks: When you use the terminal function of the External power controller, perform the setrcic command and confirm setting or connection of the External power controller.
  • Page 22: Rci Setup

    CHAPTER 1 RCI Build Procedure RCI Setup This section explains the RCI setup for the following cases: New setup for a single RCI Host and two RCI I/O units New setup of two RCI Hosts When an RCI I/O unit is added later When a RCI Host is added later Remarks: Please refer to Appendix A, "Troubleshooting."...
  • Page 23 1.3 RCI Setup XSCF> setrci -c init The command completed successfully Connect the main unit and I/O units with RCI cables (see Figure 1.5). Connect an RCI branching connector to each of the RCI ports, and connect them with RCI cables by using a daisy-chain connection. Connect an RCI terminating resistor to the branching connector at either end of the RCI connection.
  • Page 24: New Setup Of Two Rci Hosts

    CHAPTER 1 RCI Build Procedure 1.3.2 New setup of two RCI Hosts Host A Host B RCI I/O unit RCI I/O unit Figure 1.6 New setup of two RCI Hosts Log in to the XSCF Shell. On main unit A, execute the setrci -c stat command to display the RCI status. XSCF>...
  • Page 25 1.3 RCI Setup On main unit A, execute the setrci -c set command to make the settings of the host node. Since main unit A is the first unit, host_no is 1. XSCF> setrci -c set 1 The command completed successfully On main unit B, execute the setrci -c set command to make the settings of the host node.
  • Page 26: When An Rci I/O Unit Is Added Later

    CHAPTER 1 RCI Build Procedure 1.3.3 When an RCI I/O unit is added later RCI Host Addition RCI I/O unit RCI I/O unit Figure 1.7 When an RCI I/O unit is added later Connect the I/O unit to be added with an RCI cable by using a daisy-chain connection (see Figure 1.7).
  • Page 27: When A Rci Host Is Added Later

    1.3 RCI Setup 1.3.4 When a RCI Host is added later Host A Host B Addition RCI I/O unit RCI I/O unit Figure 1.8 When a RCI Hosts is added later Log in to the XSCF Shell. On main unit B, which is to be added, execute the setrci -c stat command to display the RCI status.
  • Page 28: Connection Of Rci

    CHAPTER 1 RCI Build Procedure XSCF> setrci -c set 2 The command completed successfully Execute the setrci -c addconfig command on main unit B to expand the RCI configuration. XSCF> setrci -c addconfig The command completed successfully Display the RCI status by executing the setrci -c statcommand on main unit A. XSCF>...
  • Page 29: Figure 1.9 Rci Branching Connector Connection Of A Midrange Server

    1.3 RCI Setup Remarks: Up to 32 RCIs including the RCI main unit can be connected. Use the repeater function of the external power controller to extend the cable length used and to increase the number of connected RCI device. Note that the maximum RCI cable length is 150 meters.
  • Page 31: Appendix Atroubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix explains how to deal with possible problems during the RCI setup. In the Case Where Setrci Command Ended Abnormally and Displayed “Operation Failed Error Status: XX” In the Case Where RCI Status of RCI Host Changes From ACTIVE to INACTIVE In the Case Where Setrci Command Ended Abnormally and Displayed “Operation Failed Error Status: XX”...
  • Page 32 Appendix A Troubleshooting Table A.1 The Error Status Code and Explanation Remedy Code Explanation pattarn Detected the duplicate RCI address in RCI I/O unit (Expansion file Pattern C unit, External power controller). Detected the duplicate RCI address in RCI I/O unit (Line selector Pattern F switch).
  • Page 33 A.1 In the Case Where Setrci Command Ended Abnormally and Displayed “Operation Failed Error Status: XX” Remedy pattarn Pattern A 1 Check the RCI setup procedure, the RCI address value and the connection. 1 Check the setting of the RCI address and the duplicate of the RCI address by setrci -c stat command. 2 Check whether the othr RCI host that doesn't execute the RCI initialization is connected.
  • Page 34: In The Case Where Rci Status Of Rci Host Changes From Active To Inactive

    Appendix A Troubleshooting In the Case Where RCI Status of RCI Host Changes From ACTIVE to INACTIVE Remarks: When this problem has occurred, do not replace the XSCF unit because it is not a failure of the XSCF unit. This problem is occurred by the mistake of the RCI construction procedure and the RCI connection.
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