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Sun Microsystems, Inc.
4150 Network Circle
Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A.
650-960-1300
Part No. 817-3430-10
August 2003, Revision A
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  • Page 1 ™ Sun Fire B1600 Blade System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. 4150 Network Circle Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A. 650-960-1300 Part No. 817-3430-10 August 2003, Revision A Send comments about this document to: docfeedback@sun.com...
  • Page 2 LOOK GUIs and otherwise comply with Sun’s written license agreements. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions set forth in the Sun Microsystems, Inc. license agreements and as provided in DFARS 227.7202-1(a) and 227.7202-3(a) (1995), DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii) (Oct. 1998), FAR 12.212(a) (1995), FAR 52.227-19, or FAR 52.227-14 (ALT III), as applicable.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparing for the Installation 1–1 Checklist of Rackmounting and Setup Tasks 1–2 Contents of the Ship Kit 1–3 Tools and Equipment Needed 1–4 System Chassis Dimensions 1–4 Site Preparation 1–8 1.5.1 System Cooling Requirements 1–8 1.5.1.1 General Environmental Parameters 1–8 1.5.1.2 Airflow Requirements 1–11 1.5.1.3...
  • Page 4 What to Do Next 4–22 Connecting and Managing Cables 5–1 Location of Ports and Power Inlets 5–2 Connecting the IEC Power Cords 5–3 Cable Requirements for 1000BASE-T and 10/100BASE-TX Connections 5–5 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...
  • Page 5 5.3.1 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements 5–5 5.3.1.1 Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable 5–5 5.3.2 Cable Requirements for 10/100BASE-TX Devices 5–6 Attaching the Connector Cables 5–6 Connecting to the 10/100/1000BASE-T Data Network Ports 5–7 Connecting to the 10/100BASE-T Network Management Ports 5–10 Managing Cables for Multiple System Chassis 5–12 What to Do Next 5–13 Connecting the RS232 Serial Port to Different Devices 6–1...
  • Page 6 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...
  • Page 7 Figures System Chassis Dimensions (Top View) 1–6 FIGURE 1-1 System Chassis Dimensions (Front View) 1–7 FIGURE 1-2 Temperature and Altitude Operating Ranges 1–9 FIGURE 1-3 Temperature and Relative Humidity Ranges 1–9 FIGURE 1-4 EIA/RETMA Mounting Hole Pattern Dimensions 2–2 FIGURE 2-1 Using the Rack Buddy 3–2 FIGURE 3-1 Sliding the Front Bracket Section Into the Back Bracket Section...
  • Page 8 Patch Panel Connections to a Terminal Server 6–4 FIGURE 6-2 Attaching the Serial Cables 6–8 FIGURE 6-3 Connecting the SSC to the Serial Port on a Laptop 6–10 FIGURE 6-4 viii Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...
  • Page 9 Tables System Chassis Dimensions 1–4 TABLE 1-1 Operating and Storage Specifications 1–8 TABLE 1-2 Operating Power Limits and Ranges 1–12 TABLE 1-3 Power Consumption 1–12 TABLE 1-4 Mounting Hole Pattern Dimensions 2–2 TABLE 2-1 10/100/1000BASE-T Data Network Port Pinouts 5–8 TABLE 5-1 100BASE-T Network Management Port Pinouts 5–10 TABLE 5-2...
  • Page 10 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...
  • Page 11 Preface This guide provides information about how to choose and prepare a location for a Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis, and details of how to install the system chassis in a rack. How This Book Is Organized Chapter 1 describes the environmental requirements and airflow considerations for the Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis.

  • Page 12: Related Documentation

    You can view or purchase a broad selection of Sun™ documentation, including localized versions, at: http://www.sun.com/documentation You can also purchase printed copies of select Sun documentation from iUniverse, the Sun documentation provider, at: http://corppub.iuniverse.com/marketplace/sun/ xii Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...
  • Page 13 Sun Welcomes Your Comments Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to Sun at: docfeedback@sun.com Please include the part number (817-3430-10) of your document in the subject line of your email.
  • Page 14 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 15: Preparing For The Installation

    Preparing for the Installation This chapter provides the information you need to prepare for the installation of the Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis in the following sections: Section 1.1, “Checklist of Rackmounting and Setup Tasks” on page 1-2 Section 1.2, “Contents of the Ship Kit” on page 1-3 Section 1.3, “Tools and Equipment Needed”...

  • Page 16: Checklist Of Rackmounting And Setup Tasks

    11. Check that cables are managed correctly. Section 5.7, “Managing Cables for Multiple System Chassis” on page 5-12. Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 17: Contents Of The Ship Kit

    Use the instructions in this guide and the Sun Fire B1600 Blade System Chassis Product Notes (if present) to unship and mount the system. Two people are required to lift a fully populated Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis into a four-post rack, and three people for a two-post rack. The system chassis weighs approximately 45 kg (99 lb) when fully equipped.

  • Page 18: Tools And Equipment Needed

    Tools and Equipment Needed You need the following equipment to install a Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis: A suitable host rack or cabinet. The appropriate rackmount kit for the host rack or cabinet Category 5 RJ-45 cabling.
  • Page 19 System Chassis Dimensions (Continued) TABLE 1-1 Metric Dimension US Measurement Measurement Overall height 5.16 in. 131.0 mm Overall height, including sacrificial lifting handles 6.22 in. 158.0 mm Weight (fully populated) 99 lb 45 kg Chapter 1 Preparing for the Installation...

  • Page 20: Figure 1-1 System Chassis Dimensions (Top View)

    The system chassis is designed to fit in a 800mm rack. If you want to install the system chassis in a rack less than 800mm deep, check the suitability of the rack before you start the installation. Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 21: Figure 1-2 System Chassis Dimensions (Front View)

    5.16 in. 6.22 in. (131.0mm) (158.0mm) Orange sacrificial lifting handle System Chassis Dimensions (Front View) FIGURE 1-2 Chapter 1 Preparing for the Installation...

  • Page 22: Site Preparation

    1.5.1 System Cooling Requirements This section provides the general environmental parameters and airflow requirements for the Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis. Note – The Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis uses front-to-back forced air cooling. 1.5.1.1 General Environmental Parameters...

  • Page 23: Figure 1-3 Temperature And Altitude Operating Ranges

    Temperature, ˚C -400 3000 Altitude, m Pressure, kPa Temperature and Altitude Operating Ranges FIGURE 1-3 27˚C wet bulb temperature 90% RH Moisture content 10% RH Dry bulb temperature, ˚C Temperature and Relative Humidity Ranges FIGURE 1-4 Chapter 1 Preparing for the Installation...
  • Page 24 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is easily generated and less easily dissipated in areas where the relative humidity is below 35%, and becomes critical when levels drop below 30%. 1-10 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 25: Airflow Requirements

    1.5.1.2 Airflow Requirements The Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis has been designed to function in a natural convection airflow when mounted in a rack or cabinet and uses front-to-back forced air cooling. To meet the declared environmental specification follow these...

  • Page 26: Operating Power Limits And Ranges

    1.5.3 Estimating Power Consumption To estimate the total power consumption for one or more Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis installed in a single rack or cabinet, add together the individual power requirement figures for each system chassis you have installed, using the values in .

  • Page 27: Rack Options And Placement

    Section 2.4, “Rack and Cabinet Safety” on page 2-3 Rack Options You can install the Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis into these 19-inch and 23-inch racks: 19-inch two-post rack with a post depth between 3 in. (76.2 mm) and 6 in.

  • Page 28: Service Access

    Ensure that units or cables above a Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis do not protrude beyond the front face of the system chassis to enable proper airflow. Access to the front and back of the Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis is required for installation and system maintenance.

  • Page 29: Rack And Floor Loading

    Rack and Cabinet Safety Racks or cabinets that contain Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis must be anchored to the floor or to adjacent frames, using the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 30 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 31: Installing The System Chassis In A Rack Or Cabinet

    Installing the System Chassis In a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet This section contains instructions for installing a Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis in a four-post rack or cabinet. The system chassis is shipped with orange sacrificial lifting handles which assist in handling the system chassis.

  • Page 32: Contents Of The Four-Post Rackmount Kit

    Contents of the Four-Post Rackmount Kit The 19-inch, four-post rackmount kit comprises: One Rack Buddy Two rackmount brackets One set of 10-32 UNF and M6 Sun Microsystems rackmounting screws for Sun racks Four M4 screws One rack bracket spacer You must supply the appropriate screws to attach the brackets to any rack not supplied by Sun Microsystems.

  • Page 33: Attaching The Brackets To The Four-Post Rack

    2. Note which holes are in alignment with the Rack Buddy recesses. Use these holes when you attach the rack brackets to the rack. Continue with Section 3.1.3, “Attaching the Brackets to the Four-Post Rack” on page 3-3. 3.1.3 Attaching the Brackets to the Four-Post Rack 1.

  • Page 34: Figure 3-3 Connecting The Front And Back Four-Post Bracket Sections (19-Inch, Four-Post Rack)

    Use the rack holes you noted as part of Section 3.1.2, “Using the Rack Buddy” on page 3-2. The mounting holes in the rack bracket are oversized to allow installation in most racks or cabinets. Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 35: Figure 3-4 Inserting The Rack Bracket Spacer

    5. Insert the rack bracket spacer in the front of the rack brackets. Push the rack spacer location pins fully in the middle hole of each rack bracket FIGURE 3-4 Inserting the Rack Bracket Spacer FIGURE 3-4 6. Tighten the front rack bracket screws fully and remove the rack bracket spacer. 7.

  • Page 36: Installing The System Chassis In The Four-Post Rack Or Cabinet

    Caution – Do not attempt to lift a populated system chassis by yourself. A fully populated system chassis weighs approximately 99 lb (45 kg) and must be lifted by at least two people. Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 37: Figure 3-5 Removing The Module Retaining Pins

    2. Remove the module retaining pins ( FIGURE 3-5 Removing the Module Retaining Pins FIGURE 3-5 3. Disengage the back sacrificial lifting handle ( FIGURE 3-6 Slide the sacrificial lifting handle toward the back of the system chassis and then push the handle down.

  • Page 38: Figure 3-6 Aligning The System Chassis To The Brackets (19-Inch, Four-Post Rack)

    FIGURE 3-6 Step 4 Step 3 Aligning the System Chassis to the Brackets (19- Inch, Four-Post Rack) FIGURE 3-6 6. Slide the system chassis into the rack ( FIGURE 3-7 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 39: Figure 3-7 Removing The Sacrificial Lifting Handle (19-Inch, Four-Post Rack)

    7. Remove the front sacrificial lifting handle ( FIGURE 3-7 Slide the sacrificial lifting handle toward the back of the system chassis and then pull down. Removing the Sacrificial Lifting Handle (19 -Inch, Four-Post Rack) FIGURE 3-7 8. Push the system chassis fully into the rack. Take care to keep the system chassis straight during insertion.

  • Page 40: Figure 3-8 Tightening The Captive Retaining Screws (19-Inch, Four-Post Rack)

    9. Tighten the captive retaining screws located at the front of the system chassis FIGURE 3-8 Tightening the Captive Retaining Screws (19- Inch, Four-Post Rack) FIGURE 3-8 10. Go to Section 3.3, “What to Do Next” on page 3-16. 3-10 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 41: Installing The System In A Two-Post Rack

    Installing the System In a Two-Post Rack This section contains instructions for installing a Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis into a non-specific two-post rack. These instructions are for both 19 -inch and 23 -inch rackmount options. The system chassis is shipped with orange sacrificial lifting handles for handling the system chassis.

  • Page 42: Installing The System Chassis In A Two-Post Rack

    Slide the sacrificial lifting handle toward the back of the system chassis and then push the handle down. 2. Remove the module retaining pins ( FIGURE 3-9 Removing the Module Retaining Pins FIGURE 3-9 3-12 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 43: Figure 3-10 Attaching The Two-Post Front Brackets To The System Chassis (19-Inch, Two-Post Rack)

    3. Attach the front brackets to the system chassis ( FIGURE 3-10 Attaching the Two-Post Front Brackets to the System Chassis FIGURE 3-10 (19-Inch, Two-Post Rack) Chapter 3 Installing the System Chassis In a Rack or Cabinet 3-13...

  • Page 44: Figure 3-11 Attaching The Front Of The System Chassis To The Rack (19-Inch, Two-Post Rack)

    Note – The two inner rack bracket screw holes are the rackmount holes identified by the Rack Buddy. See Section 3.1.2, “Using the Rack Buddy” on page 3-2. 3-14 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 45: Figure 3-12 Attaching The Back Brackets (19-Inch, Two-Post Rack)

    5. Attach the back brackets to the system chassis and to the two-post rack FIGURE 3-12 Attaching the Back Brackets (19 -Inch, Two-Post Rack) FIGURE 3-12 6. Go to Section 3.3, “What to Do Next” on page 3-16. Chapter 3 Installing the System Chassis In a Rack or Cabinet 3-15...

  • Page 46: What To Do Next

    A populated system chassis that requires the installation of blades If you have installed a system chassis that requires blade installation, continue with Chapter If you have installed a fully populated Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis, continue with Section 5.1, “Location of Ports and Power Inlets” on page 5-2.

  • Page 47: Removing And Installing Modules

    C H A P T E R Removing and Installing Modules This chapter provides instructions for installing Sun Fire B1600 server blades of filler panels, Power Supply Units (PSUs) and Switch and System Controllers (SSC). The Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis can be ordered in two configuration...

  • Page 48: Removing And Installing Blades Or Filler Panels

    Note – Be aware that the system chassis contains three internal dividing walls. Double-width blades must be installed in two available slots between these internal dividing walls. Double-Width Blade Single-Width Blade B1600 System Chassis with Single-width and Double-width Blades FIGURE 4-1 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 49: Removing Blades Or Filler Panels

    4.1.1 Removing Blades or Filler Panels The steps in this section refer to removal of a single-width blade. The same steps apply when installing a double-width blade or filler panel. 1. Insert your finger in the pull recess located at the bottom front of the blade lever and pull gently to disengage the locking mechanism ( FIGURE 4-2 Disengaging the Blade Locking Mechanism...

  • Page 50: Figure 4-3 Ejecting The Blade

    2. Pull the lever in a forward and upward motion, causing the blade lever to unlatch and eject the blade partially from the system chassis ( FIGURE 4-3 Ejecting the Blade FIGURE 4-3 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 51: Figure 4-4 Removing The Blade

    3. Pull the lever to remove the blade from the system chassis ( FIGURE 4-4 Support the bottom of the blade with your free hand while lifting the blade clear of the system chassis. Removing the Blade FIGURE 4-4 Chapter 4 Removing and Installing Modules...

  • Page 52: Installing A Blade Or Filler Panel

    ( FIGURE 4-5 Pull recess Blade Locking Mechanism FIGURE 4-5 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 53: Figure 4-6 Aligning And Inserting The Blade

    2. Align the blade with the empty slot. Ensure that the blade connector is facing towards the system chassis, with the hinge point of the lever mechanism at the top. Support the bottom of the blade with your free hand while lifting the blade up to the system chassis ( FIGURE 4-6 Aligning and Inserting the Blade FIGURE 4-6...

  • Page 54: Figure 4-7 Closing The Blade Lever Mechanism

    5. Close the blade lever fully by pushing it down until you feel the latch click in place. This engages the blade into the chassis slot ( FIGURE 4-7 Closing the Blade Lever Mechanism FIGURE 4-7 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 55: Removing And Installing A Psu

    Serial Number. Note – The procedures contained in this section assume that the system chassis is unpowered. See the Sun Fire B1600 Blade System Chassis Administration Guide for instructions on removing a PSU from a powered system chassis. Caution – To ensure that it remains within an acceptable range of operating temperatures the Sun Fire B1600 system chassis requires two PSUs.

  • Page 56: Removing A Psu

    PSU from the system chassis ( FIGURE 4-8 PSU Ejector Lever FIGURE 4-8 2. Check that the ejector lever is open fully and clear of the PSU module. 4-10 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 57: Figure 4-9 Removing The Psu From The System Chassis

    3. Remove the PSU from the system chassis by pulling on the vertical handles attached to the rear of the PSU ( FIGURE 4-9 Support the bottom of the PSU while removing the module from the system chassis. Vertical Handles Removing the PSU From the System Chassis FIGURE 4-9 Chapter 4 Removing and Installing Modules...

  • Page 58: Inserting A Psu

    2. Check that the chassis ejector lever is opened fully and does not obstruct the opening to the PSU slot ( FIGURE 4-10 Aligning the PSU FIGURE 4-10 4-12 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 59: Figure 4-11 Sliding The Psu In The System Chassis

    3. Slide the PSU into the empty PSU slot. Push the PSU into the slot until the ejector lever engages ( FIGURE 4-11 You must push the PSU firmly to raise the system flap within the system chassis. Sliding the PSU in the System Chassis FIGURE 4-11 Chapter 4 Removing and Installing Modules 4-13...

  • Page 60: Figure 4-12 Closing The Psu Ejector Lever

    Check that the ejector lever engages onto the PSU pull handle. This engages the PSU into the system chassis ( FIGURE 4-12 Closing the PSU Ejector Lever FIGURE 4-12 4-14 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 61: Removing And Installing A Switch And System Controller (Ssc)

    Note – The procedures contained in this section assume that the system chassis is not connected to the network and is not powered up. See the Sun Fire B1600 Blade System Chassis Administration Guide for instructions on removing an SSC from a networked and powered system chassis.

  • Page 62: Figure 4-13 Rear View Of The Chassis Showing A Filler Module In Slot Ssc1

    Rear View of the Chassis Showing a Filler Module in Slot SSC1 FIGURE 4-13 4-16 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 63: Removing The Ssc

    4.3.2 Removing the SSC 1. Squeeze the green SSC ejector lever to unlatch it, and then pull the lever towards you to disconnect the SSC from the system chassis ( FIGURE 4-14 SSC Ejector Lever FIGURE 4-14 2. Check that the ejector lever is open fully and clear of the SSC module FIGURE 4-14 Chapter 4 Removing and Installing Modules 4-17...

  • Page 64: Figure 4-15 Removing The Ssc From The System Chassis

    SSC ( FIGURE 4-15 Support the bottom of the SSC while removing the module from the system chassis. Removing the SSC From the System Chassis FIGURE 4-15 4-18 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 65: Installing The Ssc

    4.3.3 Installing the SSC 1. Align the SSC with the system chassis. SSC connectors must face towards the system chassis and be located on the lower half of the SSC. 2. Ensure that the chassis ejector lever is opened fully and does not obstruct the chassis opening ( FIGURE 4-16 Aligning the SSC Before Insertion...

  • Page 66: Figure 4-17 Inserting The Ssc

    3. Slide the SSC into the empty chassis slot. Push the SSC into the slot until the ejector lever engages ( FIGURE 4-17 Inserting the SSC FIGURE 4-17 4-20 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 67: Figure 4-18 Closing The Ssc Ejector Lever

    4. Complete insertion by closing the ejector lever. Check that the latch engages onto the SSC pull handle. This engages the SSC into the system chassis ( FIGURE 4-18 Closing the SSC Ejector Lever FIGURE 4-18 Chapter 4 Removing and Installing Modules 4-21...

  • Page 68: What To Do Next

    What to Do Next Now you have a fully populated Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis, continue with Section 5.1, “Location of Ports and Power Inlets” on page 5-2. 4-22 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 69: Connecting And Managing Cables

    C H A P T E R Connecting and Managing Cables This chapter contains the following sections: Section 5.1, “Location of Ports and Power Inlets” on page 5-2 Section 5.2, “Connecting the IEC Power Cords” on page 5-3 Section 5.3, “Cable Requirements for 1000BASE-T and 10/100BASE-TX Connections”...

  • Page 70: Location Of Ports And Power Inlets

    Location of Ports and Power Inlets shows the ports and power inlets at the back of the Sun Fire B1600 blade FIGURE 5-1 system chassis. 10/100BASE-T network management port 10/100/1000BASE-T data RS232 serial console port network ports SSC 0 IEC power inlet...

  • Page 71: Connecting The Iec Power Cords

    Connecting the IEC Power Cords You must connect an IEC power cord to each of the PSUs before you attach any other cables. Connecting each power cord to a separate circuit breaker will ensure that failure of one circuit does not compromise the system. 1.

  • Page 72: Figure 5-3 Clipping On The Power Cord Retention Clip

    3. Use the power cord retention clip to hold the power cord in position ( FIGURE 5-3 Clipping on the Power Cord Retention Clip FIGURE 5-3 4. Repeat Step 1 through to Step 3 for the other PSU. Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 73: Cable Requirements For 1000Base-T And 10/100Base-Tx Connections

    Cable Requirements for 1000BASE-T and 10/100BASE-TX Connections This section provides details of the 1000BASE-T and 10/100BASE-TX cable requirements when connecting to a Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis. 5.3.1 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections should also work for 1000BASE-T connections, providing that all four wire pairs are connected.

  • Page 74: Cable Requirements For 10/100Base-Tx Devices

    “Connecting the RS232 Serial Port to Different Devices” on page 6-1 for further information) Attach the RJ-45 connectors by inserting the connector into the relevant port until the connector clicks in place. Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 75: Connecting To The 10/100/1000Base-T Data Network Ports

    The SSC is designed to connect to IEEE 802.3ab compliant devices. For most applications, the external ports on the SSC will be connected to other switches in the network backbone. It might also be connected directly to Gigabit Ethernet network cards in PCs or servers.

  • Page 76: Table 5-1 10/100/1000Base-T Data Network Port Pinouts

    FIGURE 5-5 If you intend to configure your system chassis with redundant data connections, see Chapter 3 of the Sun Fire B1600 Blade System Chassis Software Setup Guide for details of how to duplicate connections from the SSC to your network.

  • Page 77: Figure 5-5 Attaching The Data Network Cables To The Network Ports

    Attaching the Data Network Cables to the Network Ports FIGURE 5-5 Chapter 5 Connecting and Managing Cables...

  • Page 78: Connecting To The 10/100Base-T Network Management Ports

    Note – 4T_D3P and 4T_D4P pins provide a common-mode termination for unused lines. shows how to connect the network management cables to the system FIGURE 5-7 chassis. 5-10 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 79: Figure 5-7 Attaching The Network Management Cables

    Attaching the Network Management Cables FIGURE 5-7 Chapter 5 Connecting and Managing Cables 5-11...

  • Page 80: Managing Cables For Multiple System Chassis

    Managing Cables for Multiple System Chassis A Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis that uses every available connection has 22 cables (including power cords) attached to the back of the system. When multiple system chassis are installed within the same rack you must use effective cable management to avoid blocking airflow through the system chassis.

  • Page 81: What To Do Next

    Caution – Failure to keep the vents at the back of the system chassis clear might cause the system chassis to overheat and lead to system shutdown. What to Do Next Chapter 6 for details of how to connect the Serial Port to different types of device such as a: Terminal server VT100 terminal or Sun Workstation...
  • Page 82 5-14 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 83: Connecting The Rs232 Serial Port To Different Devices

    System Controller for the first time over a telnet instead of a serial connection, see the Sun Fire B1600 Blade System Chassis Software Setup Guide. Note – When both SSCs in the chassis are powered and working normally and neither is damaged, by default SSC0 contains the active System Controller and SSC1 contains the standby System Controller.

  • Page 84: Serial Port Pin Numbers

    Serial Port Pin Numbers When viewing the Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis from the back, pin 1 of the RJ-45 serial port is on the left, and pin 8 is on the right. Serial Port Pin Numbers FIGURE 6-1...

  • Page 85: Connecting To A Terminal Server

    Sun Fire B1600 system chassis. If they do not, write down which pins on the terminal server’s serial ports carry the signals listed in the right-hand column in .

  • Page 86: Connecting To A Vt100 Terminal Or A Sun Workstation

    The DB-25 adapter supplied with your system chassis enables you to connect to any Sun system. The pin interconnections are listed in TABLE 6-3 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 87: Connecting To A Terminal That Has A 9-Pin Adapter

    Serial Port Pin Interconnections to a Sun DB-25 (25-pin) Adapter TABLE 6-3 Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin 25-pin Connector Pin 1 (RTS) Pin 5 (CTS) Pin 2 (DTR) Pin 6 (DSR) Pin 3 (TXD) Pin 3 (RXD) Pin 4 (Signal Ground) Pin 7 (Signal Ground) Pin 5 (Signal Ground) Pin 7 (Signal Ground)

  • Page 88: Connecting To A Modem

    The settings you need to use for a modem connection are listed in TABLE 6-5 Default Settings for Connecting a Modem to the Serial Port TABLE 6-5 Parameter Setting Rate 9600 baud Parity Stop bits Data bits Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 89: Connecting The Cable To The Serial Port

    Connecting the Cable to the Serial Port Attaching the Serial Cables FIGURE 6-3 Chapter 6 Connecting the RS232 Serial Port to Different Devices...

  • Page 90: Setting Up A Serial Link To The System Controller Using A Laptop

    2. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the RJ-45 connector on the silver- colored DB25 (25-way DSUB male-to-female 8 POS RJ-45) adapter (part number 530-2889-0x) supplied with the Sun Fire B1600. Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...
  • Page 91 Laptop Sun Fire B1600 Blade System Chassis Connecting the SSC to the Serial Port on a Laptop FIGURE 6-4 3. Connect the 25-way D-type male connector to an adapter that has one 25-way female connector and one 9-way D-type female connector.

  • Page 92: Using Microsoft Windows Hyperterminal

    Bits per second: 9600 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: specify either “Xon/Xoff” or “None”. Note – Do not select “Hardware” for the Flow control option. 6-10 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

  • Page 93: What To Do Next

    What to Do Next For information on how to configure the system controllers, Switches and blades within the system chassis, see the Sun Fire B1600 Blade System Chassis Software Setup Guide. Chapter 6 Connecting the RS232 Serial Port to Different Devices...
  • Page 94 6-12 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...
  • Page 95 Index connecting the cables connecting to the serial port, 6-8 airflow to a modem, 6-7 direction of, 1-11 to a Sun workstation, 6-5 protruding units or cables, 2-2 to a terminal server, 6-4 requirements, 1-11 to a terminal that has a 9-pin adapter, 6-6 to a VT100 terminal or Sun workstation, 6-5 cooling requirements, 1-8 crossover cable, 6-5, 6-7...
  • Page 96 3-11 null modem cable, 6-5, 6-7 using rack stability features, 3-6 retaining pins, removing, 3-7, 3-12 retaining screws, tightening, 3-10 rollover cable, 6-6 packaging, 1-3 Index-2 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...
  • Page 97 1-4 closing the SSC ejector lever, 4-21 installing the SSC, 4-19 removing the SSC, 4-17 Sun Fire B1600 blade system chassis estimating heat dissipation, 1-11 Sun workstation, connecting to the serial port, 6-5 Switch and System Controller see SSC...
  • Page 98 Index-4 Sun Fire B1600 System Chassis Hardware Installation Guide • August 2003...

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