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Sun Fire
T1000 Server
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Installation Guide
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 819-3247-11
July 2006, Revision A
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  • Page 1 Sun Fire T1000 Server ™ Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 819-3247-11 July 2006, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2006 Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, Californie 95054, Etats-Unis. Tous droits réservés. Sun Microsystems, Inc. a les droits de propriété intellectuels relatants à la technologie qui est décrit dans ce document. En particulier, et sans la limitation, ces droits de propriété...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cable Management Notes 8 Data Port and Cabling Notes 9 Port Locations 9 Cabling Notes 9 Safety Precautions 10 Installing the Sun Fire T1000 Server 11 Rackmount Kit 11 Installing the Server in a Rack 12 ▼ To Install the Mounting Brackets 12 ▼...
  • Page 4 To Boot the Solaris Operating System 38 ▼ (Optional) To Reset the System 39 ▼ To Power Cycle the System 39 Updating the Sun Fire T1000 Firmware 41 Flash Image Overview 41 Updating the Firmware 41 Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...
  • Page 5 ▼ To Update the Firmware 42 Selecting a Boot Device 45 Connecting the Network Interface to the Network 45 ▼ To Connect the Network Interface to the Network 45 Configuring the Network Management Port 47 ▼ To Configure the System Controller Network Management Port 47 Index 51 Contents...
  • Page 6 Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...
  • Page 7 Figures Sun Fire T1000 Server 1 FIGURE 1-1 Slide Rail Assembly 6 FIGURE 1-2 Mounting Bracket Locks 7 FIGURE 1-3 Cable Management Bracket 8 FIGURE 1-4 Locations of Ports and Connectors on the Rear Panel 9 FIGURE 1-5 Unlocking the Slide Rail Assembly 12...
  • Page 8 Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...
  • Page 9 Tables Ethernet Connection Transfer Rates 10 TABLE 1-1 Sun Fire T1000 Device List 37 TABLE 3-1...
  • Page 10 Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Chapter 1 provides an overview of the Sun Fire T1000 server installation process. Chapter 2 provides instructions for installing the Sun Fire T1000 server into a rack. Chapter 3 provides instructions for configuring and powering on the server, and for installing additional software.

  • Page 12: Typographic Conventions

    You must be superuser to do this. with real names or values. To delete a file, type rm filename. * The settings on your browser might differ from these settings. xii Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...
  • Page 13 You can view and print the following manuals from the Sun™ documentation web site at http://www.sun.com/documentation Title Description Part Number Sun Fire T1000 Server Site Planning Guide Site planning information for the server 819-3749 Sun Fire T1000 Server Product Notes Late-breaking information about the server. The latest 819-3246 notes are posted at: http://www.sun.com/documentation...

  • Page 14: Sun Welcomes Your Comments

    You can submit your comments by going to: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide, part number 819-3247-11 xiv Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 15: Preparing For Installation

    C H A P T E R Preparing for Installation This chapter describes the Sun Fire T1000 server installation, and provides background information about the installation procedures that begin in Chapter Sun Fire T1000 Server FIGURE 1-1 This chapter contains these topics: “Tools Needed”...

  • Page 16: Tools Needed

    ESD mat and grounding strap ■ Shipping Kit Inventory List Standard components of Sun Fire T1000 server are installed at the factory. However, if you ordered options such as additional memory or a PCI card, these are shipped to you separately.

  • Page 17: Optional Components

    However, if you ordered options such as additional memory or a PCI card, these are shipped separately. Install these components prior to installing the server in a rack. If you ordered any other options that are not factory-installed, see the Sun Fire T1000 Server Service Manual for installation instructions.
  • Page 18 9. Configure the SC network management port. See “To Configure the System Controller Network Management Port” on page 10. Enable the new configuration by resetting the system controller. See “To Reset the System Controller” on page Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 19: Slide Rail Assembly Notes

    Boot the Solaris Operating System” on page 13. Install any required patch or patches to the server. Refer to the Sun Fire T1000 Server Product Notes for a list of the required patches. 14. (Optional) Load additional software from the Solaris media kit.

  • Page 20: Figure 1-2 Slide Rail Assembly

    If you unlock the mounting bracket, it slides an additional 4 in. (100 mm) before separating from the slide rail. The mounting brackets mount directly to the sides of the Sun Fire T1000 chassis. There are two locks on each Sun Fire T1000 mounting bracket ( ). The ■...

  • Page 21: Figure 1-3 Mounting Bracket Locks

    Mounting bracket release Mounting bracket lock (2 buttons) Mounting Bracket Locks FIGURE 1-3 Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation...

  • Page 22: Cable Management Notes

    Cable Management Notes A cable management bracket ( ) is included in the Sun Fire T1000 slide rail FIGURE 1-4 kit. The cable management bracket clips onto the slide rails. Use cable ties or cable straps to attach cabling to the bracket.

  • Page 23: Data Port And Cabling Notes

    Controller Network Management Port” on page 30. The SC network management port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 10/100BASE-T connection. This port does not support connections to Gigabit networks. See the Sun Fire T1000 Server Overview for more information. Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation...

  • Page 24: Safety Precautions

    Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T 1000 Mbit/sec TTYA serial port. Use the Sun Fire T1000 DB-9 connector with a null modem ■ cable for serial devices. This port appears as ttya in Solaris OS and OpenBoot PROM™ messages. This port is not connected to the SC serial management port.

  • Page 25: Installing The Sun Fire T1000 Server

    C H A P T E R Installing the Sun Fire T1000 Server This chapter provides instructions for installing the Sun Fire T1000 server in an open rack or closed cabinet. This chapter contains the following sections: “Rackmount Kit” on page 11 ■...

  • Page 26: Installing The Server In A Rack

    Pull the mounting bracket out until it stops. c. Slide the mounting bracket release button to the left ( ), then slide the FIGURE 2-2 mounting bracket completely out of the slide rail. Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 27: Figure 2-2 Mounting Bracket Release Button

    Mounting Bracket Release Button FIGURE 2-2 2. Attach a mounting bracket to the right side of the Sun Fire T1000 chassis. a. Position the mounting bracket against the server chassis ( ) so that the FIGURE 2-3 slide rail lock is at the front and the two keyed openings on the mounting bracket are aligned with the two locating pins on the side of the chassis.

  • Page 28: Figure 2-3 Attaching A Mounting Bracket To The Chassis

    Verify that both locating pins are trapped in the keyed openings and that the front locating pin has engaged the mounting bracket lock ( FIGURE 2-3 3. Attach the second mounting bracket to the left side of the Sun Fire T1000 chassis. Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 29: To Install The Slide Rails

    This action allows movement of the rear section so that you can adjust the length of each slide rail. Front Captive Screws on the Slide Rail FIGURE 2-4 4. Determine if the slide rails are long enough to fit your rack. Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire T1000 Server...

  • Page 30: Figure 2-5 Using The Extension Bracket

    Loosely attach the front of a slide rail to the right front rack post using two screws (M5 or M6, as appropriate to the size of the screw holes on the rack post). Do not tighten the screws yet. Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 31: Figure 2-6 Mounting The Slide Rail

    7. Use the slide rail spacing tool to adjust the distance between the slide rails. a. At the rear of the rack, insert the left side of the tool into slots at the end of the middle section on the left slide rail ( FIGURE 2-7 Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire T1000 Server...

  • Page 32: Figure 2-7 Using The Slide Rail Spacing Tool To Adjust The Distance Between The Slide Rails

    At this point, the distance between the ends of the rails is 17.4 in. (442 mm). f. Tighten the two screws to lock the rails in place. Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 33: To Install The Server In The Rack

    3. Slide the chassis into the rack. Caution – Before continuing, verify that the server is securely mounted in the rack, and that the slide rails are locked in the mounting brackets. Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire T1000 Server...

  • Page 34: To Install The Cable Management Bracket

    Removing the Server From the Rack for Service To install or replace internal parts in the Sun Fire T1000 server, you must first remove the server from the rack. For the removal procedure, refer to the Sun Fire T1000 Server Service Manual.

  • Page 35: To Connect The Sc Serial Management Port

    If connecting to a serial port on a personal computer, use Sun Part No. ■ 530-3100-01 or equivalent. If connecting to a Sun workstation or server, use Sun Part No. 530-2889-03 or ■ equivalent. Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire T1000 Server...

  • Page 36: To Connect The Sc Network Management Port

    Connect a Category 5 cable from the NET MGT network management port to your network switch or hub. To Connect the Ethernet Network Cables ▼ The Sun Fire T1000 server has four network connectors, marked NET0, NET1, NET2, and NET3 ( ). These connectors are RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet. FIGURE 2-9 1.

  • Page 37: To Connect The Ac Power Cables To The Server

    Caution – The server goes into Standby mode and the system controller initializes as soon as the AC power cables are connected to the power source. 2. Go to “Powering On the System for the First Time” on page Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire T1000 Server...
  • Page 38 Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 39: Powering On The System

    C H A P T E R Powering On the System This chapter includes instructions for booting the Sun Fire T1000 system and for enabling the system controller network management port. The following topics are discussed: “Powering On the System for the First Time” on page 25 ■...

  • Page 40: To Power On The System For The First Time

    Diagnostic test failures are printed on the serial terminal. For more information, refer to the Advanced Lights Out Management (ALOM) CMT v1.2 Guide. Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 41: Figure 3-1 Ac Connector

    1 Stop bit ■ No handshaking ■ 2. Turn on the terminal or terminal emulator. 3. Connect the AC power cable to the Sun Fire T1000 server and watch the terminal for system messages. AC in AC Connector FIGURE 3-1 After the system controller boots, the system controller login prompt is displayed on the serial console.

  • Page 42: Logging In To The Alom-Cmt System Controller

    Controller console automatically connects to the system console. Logging In To the ALOM-CMT System Controller You can log in to the system controller through either the serial management port or the network management port. Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 43: To Log In To The System Controller Using The Serial Management Port

    To Log In To the System Controller Using the ▼ Serial Management Port After the system controller boots, you can access the ALOM-CMT command-line interface to configure and manage the system. The sc prompt is displayed the first time the system controller is booted. The default configuration provides an ALOM-CMT user account called admin.

  • Page 44: To Log In To The System Controller Using The Network Management Port

    To Configure the System Controller Network ▼ Management Port Note – If your network allows the use of DHCP and SSH, this configuration is performed automatically at the first time you boot the system. Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...
  • Page 45 Use this procedure only if: If you are unable to use DHCP and SSH on your network. ■ If you need to modify the SC network management port settings. ■ In this procedure you connect to the ALOM-CMT System Controller using the serial management port to manually reconfigure the network management port.
  • Page 46 6. Use the showsc command to verify that the parameters were set correctly. sc> showsc Advanced Lights Out Manager CMT v1.2 parameter value --------- ----- if_network true if_connection if_emailalerts false netsc_dhcp true xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx netsc_ipaddr netsc_ipnetmask 255.255.255.0 netsc_ipgateway 0.0.0.0 mgt_mailhost mgt_mailalert Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 47: To Reset The System Controller

    sc_customerinfo sc_escapechars sc_powerondelay false sc_powerstatememory false sc_clipasswdecho true sc_cliprompt sc_clitimeout sc_clieventlevel sc_backupuserdata true diag_trigger power-on-reset error-reset diag_verbosity normal diag_level diag_mode normal sys_autorunonerror false ser_baudrate 9600 ser_parity none ser_stopbits ser_data xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx netsc_enetaddr yy:yy:yy:yy:yy:yy sys_enetaddr Note – After setting the configuration parameters, you must reset the system controller for the new values to take affect.
  • Page 48 Status = 7FFF VxDiag PASSED POST PASSED LOOPBACK PASSED PASSED EPROM PASSED FRU PROM PASSED ETHERNET PASSED MAIN CRC PASSED BOOT CRC PASSED TTYD PASSED TTYC PASSED MEMORY PASSED MPC885 PASSED Please login: Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 49: Using The Alom-Cmt System Controller For Common Operations

    Using the ALOM-CMT System Controller for Common Operations Note – For more information on using ALOM-CMT, refer to the Advanced Lights Out Management (ALOM) CMT Guide. To Initiate the Power On Sequence ▼ Powering on the system requires you to use the poweron command at the SC console.

  • Page 50: Example Of A Normal System Initialization

    /pci@7c0/pci@0: Device b Nothing there /pci@7c0/pci@0: Device c Nothing there /pci@7c0/pci@0: Device d Nothing there /pci@7c0/pci@0: Device e Nothing there /pci@7c0/pci@0: Device f Nothing there Probing I/O buses Sun Fire T1000, No Keyboard Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...
  • Page 51 OpenBoot device tree, refer to . The table identifies each of the devices, their TABLE 3-1 full path name, and their location or NAC name used to identify their physical location. Sun Fire T1000 Device List TABLE 3-1 Identifier Device Device Path (Location)

  • Page 52: Booting The Solaris Operating System

    Booting the Solaris Operating System The Solaris OS is preinstalled on the disk drive (for Sun Fire T1000 configurations that include a hard drive). The Solaris OS is not configured. If you boot the system from this drive, you will be prompted to configure the Solaris OS for your environment.

  • Page 53: (Optional) To Reset The System

    (Optional) To Reset the System ▼ ● If it is necessary to reset the system, use the uadmin command. # uadmin 2 1 Note – Do not power the system off and on. To Power Cycle the System ▼ If a simple reset does not clear a system problem, you can power the system off and on with this procedure.
  • Page 54 SC Alert: Host System has Reset 5. Reconnect to the system console using the console command. sc> console -f Enter #. to return to ALOM. The systems displays various messages, followed by the ok prompt. Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 55: Updating The Sun Fire T1000 Firmware

    A P P E N D I X Updating the Sun Fire T1000 Firmware This appendix describes how to update the server firmware. This appendix includes the following topics: Flash Image Overview ■ Updating the Firmware ■ Flash Image Overview...

  • Page 56: To Update The Firmware

    The command usage is as follows: flashupdate [-s IPaddr -f pathname] [-v] where: -s IPaddr is the IP address of any FTP server on the network that can access the ■ flash image Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...
  • Page 57 ALOM Build Release: 000 Reset register: f0000000 EHRS ESRS LLRS SWRS ALOM POST 1.0 Dual Port Memory Test, PASSED. TTY External - Internal Loopback Test TTY External - Internal Loopback Test, PASSED. Appendix A Updating the Sun Fire T1000 Firmware...
  • Page 58 Status = 7FFF VxDiag PASSED POST PASSED LOOPBACK PASSED PASSED EPROM PASSED FRU PROM PASSED ETHERNET PASSED MAIN CRC PASSED BOOT CRC PASSED TTYD PASSED TTYC PASSED MEMORY PASSED MPC885 PASSED sc> Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 59: Selecting A Boot Device

    This procedure assumes that you are familiar with the OpenBoot firmware and that you know how to enter the OpenBoot environment. For more information, see the Sun Fire T1000 Server Administration Guide. This appendix includes the following topic: Connecting the Network Interface to the Network ■...
  • Page 60 The show-devs command lists the system devices and displays the full path name of each PCI device. Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 61: Configuring The Network Management Port

    A P P E N D I X Configuring the Network Management Port If your server uses Sun system firmware 6.2 or subsequent compatible versions, do not perform the following configuration. Your ALOM-CMT System Controller network management port is preconfigured at the factory. If your server uses an earlier version of firmware than Sun system firmware 6.2, you must configure the network management port before you can use it.
  • Page 62 Advanced Lights Out Manager CMT v1.2 parameter value --------- ----- if_network* true Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...
  • Page 63 if_connection if_emailalerts false netsc_dhcp true xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx netsc_ipaddr* netsc_ipnetmask* 255.255.255.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xx netsc_ipgateway* mgt_mailhost mgt_mailalert sc_customerinfo sc_escapechars sc_powerondelay false sc_powerstatememory false sc_clipasswdecho true sc_cliprompt sc_clitimeout sc_clieventlevel sc_backupuserdata true diag_trigger power-on-reset error-reset diag_verbosity normal diag_level diag_mode normal sys_autorunonerror false ser_baudrate 9600 ser_parity none ser_stopbits ser_data xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx...
  • Page 64 Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...

  • Page 65: Index

    Index Symbols adapters for serial data cables, 21 cable management bracket, 20 #., system console escape sequence, 39 connections list, 9 component, internal, installation by qualified service technician, xi, 3 AC power cable, 10 configuration information, software setup, 3 AC power, system controller, 4 connecting to system console, 35 adapters for serial cables, 21 console command, 35, 40...
  • Page 66 12 shipping kit inventory list, 2 removing from slide rail, 12 showdevs command displays full path names, 46 unlocking, 12 showsc command, 31, 32, 48 slide rails adjusting length, 15 netmask Sun Fire T1000 Server Installation Guide • July 2006...
  • Page 67 17 Standby mode, 23 stop bit setting for terminal, 27 Sun Fire T1000 server documentation, xiii support and training web site, xiii switching to the SC console, #. escape sequence, 39 system console, reconnecting to, 40 system controller configuring settings, 30, 47...
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