1.3
Server Components
This section describes the components of both high-end servers.
For details on each, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Service Manual.
CPU Module
■
CPU/Memory Board Unit
■
I/O Unit
■
FAN Unit
■
Power Supply Unit
■
Crossbar Unit
■
Clock Control Unit
■
Operator Panel
■
XSCF Unit
■
Internal Drive Units
■
■
■
1.3.1
CPU Module
The CPU Module (CPUM) contains a SPARC64 VI/SPARC64 VII CPU and a DC-DC
converter (DDC). Up to four CPUMs can be mounted on a CPU/Memory Board
Unit.
The CPUM has the following features:
The CPUM contains a SPARC64 VI/SPARC64 VII, a high-performance multicore
■
CPU that uses the latest LSI process.
If an unforeseen fault is detected, the SPARC64 VI/SPARC64 VII CPU enables
■
operation to continue without interruption by using an automatic recovery
function, automatic retry function, or automatic degradation function, depending
on how the system is configured.
A redundant DDC configuration enables continuous operation even if a DDC
■
fails.
1-20
SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Overview Guide • August 2009
Hard Disk Drive
CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive Unit/Tape Drive Unit