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SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide
Part No: E54986-03
March 2016

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  • Page 1 SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide Part No: E54986-03 March 2016...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using This Documentation .................  7 Understanding the Server ...................  9 Installation Task Overview ................ 9 Server Overview ...................  10 Front Panel Components (Installation) ............... 12 Rear Panel Components (Installation) ...............  13 Confirming Specifications .................  15 Physical Specifications ...................  15 Electrical Specifications .................. 16 Environmental Specifications ................ 17 Airflow Precautions .................. 18 Preparing for Installation ..................  19 Shipping Kit ....................
  • Page 6 ▼ Configure the Preinstalled OS ............ 58 ▼ Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI) ...... 59 ▼ Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface) .... 61 Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters ............ 63 Assigning a Static IP Address to the SP ............ 64 ▼...

  • Page 7: Using This Documentation

    Overview – Describes how to install the server ■ Audience – Technicians, system administrators, and authorized service providers ■ Required knowledge – Experience with the Oracle Solaris Operating System, ■ troubleshooting, and replacing hardware Product Documentation Library Documentation and resources for this product and related products are available at http://www.
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  • Page 9: Understanding The Server

    ■ Installation Task Overview Steps Description Links Review the SPARC T7-2 Server Product Notes for any late- SPARC T7-2 Server Product Notes breaking news about the server. Review the server features, specifications, and site requirements. “Server Overview” on page 10 “Confirming Specifications”...

  • Page 10: Server Overview

    Attach data and management cables to the server. “Connecting the Server Cables” on page 41 Connect the power cords to the server, configure the Oracle “Powering On the Server for the First Time” on page 53 ILOM on the SP, power on the server for the first time, and set up the operating system.
  • Page 11 Four 10GbE 100/1000/10000 Mbps, RJ-45-based ports on the rear panel. Power supplies Two hot-swappable AC 2060W (N+1). Cooling fans Six hot-swappable, redundant fans at chassis front (top-loading). Redundant fans in each power supply. Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Oracle ILOM). Related Information Server Service ■ Oracle ILOM documentation ■...

  • Page 12: Front Panel Components (Installation)

    HDD Drive 4/NVMe 2 Serial number/RFID tag HDD Drive 5/NVMe 3 Related Information “Server Overview” on page 10 ■ “Rear Panel Components (Installation)” on page 13 ■ “Cabling Requirements” on page 41 ■ SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Components (Installation)

    Rear Panel Components (Installation) Rear Panel Components (Installation) You must follow the proper sequence when connecting cables to the server. Do not Note - connect the power cords until all data cables have been connected. Description Description Power supply unit 0 and 1 (from left to right) status USB 3.0 connectors (2) indicator LEDs: ■...
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  • Page 15: Confirming Specifications

    Confirming Specifications These topics provide the technical information and airflow precautions you need to install the server. “Physical Specifications” on page 15 ■ “Electrical Specifications” on page 16 ■ “Environmental Specifications” on page 17 ■ “Airflow Precautions” on page 18 ■...

  • Page 16: Electrical Specifications

    Related Information “Powering On the Server for the First Time” on page 53 ■ “Physical Specifications” on page 15 ■ “Environmental Specifications” on page 17 ■ “Airflow Precautions” on page 18 ■ SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 17: Environmental Specifications

    8.9 B Sound Pressure Level - LpAm (energy average of 67.8 dB 80.4 dB 4 bystander positions ) Related Information SPARC T7-2 Server Safety and Compliance Guide ■ “Physical Specifications” on page 15 ■ “Electrical Specifications” on page 16 ■...

  • Page 18: Airflow Precautions

    Route cables so that they do not interfere with airflow. ■ Related Information “Rack Cautions” on page 25 ■ “Physical Specifications” on page 15 ■ “Electrical Specifications” on page 16 ■ “Environmental Specifications” on page 17 ■ SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 19: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for Installation These topics detail the precautions to follow, the tools to assemble, and the tasks to perform prior to installing the server. Step Description Links Confirm that you received all the items you ordered. “Shipping Kit” on page 19 Review safety and ESD precautions “Handling Precautions”...
  • Page 20 PCIe cards were installed in the factory. Save these fillers and use them to cover PCIe slots when cards are removed from the server. Related Information “Server Overview” on page 10 ■ “Preparing for Installation” on page 19 ■ SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 21: Handling Precautions

    “Physical Specifications” on page 15 ■ “Installing the Server” on page 23 ■ SPARC T7-2 Server Getting Started Guide ■ ESD Precautions Electronic equipment is susceptible to damage by static electricity. Use a grounded antistatic wrist strap, foot strap, or equivalent safety equipment to prevent electrostatic damage when you install or service the servers.

  • Page 22: Tools Needed For Installation

    ASCII terminal ■ Workstation ■ Terminal server ■ Patch panel connected to a terminal server ■ Related Information “Handling Precautions” on page 21 ■ “ESD Precautions” on page 21 ■ Server Service ■ SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 23: Installing The Server

    Installing the Server These topics describe how to install the server into a rack using the rail assembly in the rackmount kit. Perform these procedures if you purchased the rail assembly. In this guide, the term rack means either an open rack or a closed cabinet. Note - Step Description...

  • Page 24: Rack Compatibility

    Clearance width between front and rear Distance between structural supports and cable troughs is at least mounting planes 18 in. (456 mm). Server dimensions Depth: 29.63 in. (752.5 mm) Width: 17.185 in. (436.5 mm) SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 25: Rack Cautions

    Rack Cautions Item Requirement Height: 5.11 in. (129.8 mm) Related Information “Physical Specifications” on page 15 ■ “Handling Precautions” on page 21 ■ “Rack Cautions” on page 25 ■ Rack Cautions Equipment Loading: Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that Caution - the rack does not become top-heavy and tip over.

  • Page 26: Stabilize The Rack

    If there are leveling feet beneath the rack to prevent it from rolling, extend these leveling feet fully downward to the floor. Related Information Rack documentation ■ SPARC T7-2 Server Safety and Compliance Guide ■ SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 27: Disassemble Slide Rails

    Disassemble Slide Rails “Rack Compatibility” on page 24 ■ “Rack Cautions” on page 25 ■ Disassemble Slide Rails Complete the following task to remove the mounting brackets from the slide rail assemblies before installation. Unpack the slide rails. Locate the slide rail lock at the front of one of the slide rail assemblies. Description Slide rail lock Mounting bracket release button...

  • Page 28: Install The Rackmount Hardware

    Position a mounting bracket against the chassis so that the slide rail lock is at the server front, and the five keyhole openings on the mounting bracket are aligned with the five locating pins on the side of the chassis. SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...
  • Page 29 Install the Rackmount Hardware The mounting brackets are identical and can be installed on either side of the chassis. Note - With the heads of the five chassis locating pins protruding though the five keyhole openings in the mounting bracket, pull the mounting bracket toward the front of the chassis until the mounting bracket clip locks into place with an audible click.

  • Page 30: Attach Slide Rail Assemblies To The Rack

    You will hear an audible click when the mounting pins engage the rack. SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...
  • Page 31 Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack The slide assembly mounting pins accommodate either 9.5 mm square mounting holes or M6 round mounting holes. No other mounting hole sizes are supported. (Optional) If you chose to secure the slide rail assembly to the rack with screws, insert the M6 mounting screws through both front and rear slide rail brackets Installing the Server...
  • Page 32 Rack” on page Related Information “Rack Compatibility” on page 24 ■ “Disassemble Slide Rails” on page 27 ■ “Install the Rackmount Hardware” on page 28 ■ “Install the Server” on page 33 ■ SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 33: Install The Server

    Install the Server Install the Server Use this procedure to install the server chassis, with mounting brackets, into the slide rail assemblies that are mounted to the rack. This procedure requires a minimum of two people because of the weight of the Caution - server.
  • Page 34 Verify that the server is securely mounted in the rack and that the slide rail locks are engaged with the mounting brackets before continuing. Related Information “Disassemble Slide Rails” on page 27 ■ “Install the Rackmount Hardware” on page 28 ■ SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 35: Install The Cma

    Install the CMA “Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack” on page 30 ■ “Install the CMA” on page 35 ■ “Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA” on page 39 ■ Install the CMA The cable management assembly is an optional assembly that you can use to route the server cables in the rack.
  • Page 36 Right slide rail Insert the right CMA slide rail connector into the right slide rail assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click. Description CMA slide rail connector Right slide rail SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...
  • Page 37 Install the CMA Insert the left CMA slide rail connector into the left slide rail assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click. Description CMA slide rail connector Left slide rail Install and route cables to your server, as required. Instructions for installing the server cables are provided in “Connecting the Server Note -...
  • Page 38 CMA nearest the server. Description CMA cable strap CMA arm Related Information “Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA” on page 39 ■ “Secure Cables to the CMA” on page 52 ■ SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 39: Verify Operation Of Slide Rails And Cma

    Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA Two people are recommended for this procedure: one to move the server in and out of Note - the rack, and one to observe the cables and CMA. Slowly pull the server out of the rack until the slide rails reach their stops.
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  • Page 41: Connecting The Server Cables

    Connecting the Server Cables These tasks describe how to connect and configure the network and serial ports before you attempt to boot the server. Step Description Links Review the cabling requirements. “Cabling Requirements” on page 41 Review the front and rear panel connectors and ports. “Front Panel Components (Installation)”...

  • Page 42: Identifying Ports

    13. The USB ports support hot-plugging. You can connect and disconnect USB cables and peripheral devices while the server is running, without affecting server operations. Each USB port supplies 5V output at 500 mA. SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 43: Ser Mgt Port

    The SER MGT RJ-45 port, located on the rear panel, provides an TIA/EIA-232 serial Oracle/ Cisco standard connection to the SP. This port is the default connection to the Oracle ILOM system controller. For DTE to DTE communications, use an RJ-45 cable that is set up for a null modem configuration, in which the transmit and receive signals cross over.
  • Page 44 DB-9 and DB-25 columns refer to the connector on the terminal side. This example shows a diagram of an RJ-45 to DB-9 conversion. SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 45: Net Mgt Port

    The NET MGT RJ-45 port, located on the rear panel, provides an optional Ethernet connection to the SP. The NET MGT port is an optional connection to Oracle ILOM on the SP. The SP NET MGT port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 10/100BASE-T connection. If your network does not use a DHCP server, this port will not be available until you configure network settings through the SER MGT port.

  • Page 46: Gigabit Ethernet Ports

    100 Mbit/sec, 1000 Mbit/sec, and 10000 Mbit/sec. Signal Description Signal Description Transmit/Receive Data 0 + Transmit/Receive Data 2 – Transmit/Receive Data 0 – Transmit/Receive Data 1 – Transmit/Receive Data 1 + Transmit/Receive Data 3 + SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 47: Vga Port

    Only one of the two ports can be used at a time. The rear VGA port is disabled by Note - default. To enable the rear port and disable the front port, you must enable the Oracle ILOM VGA_REAR_PORT policy: ->...

  • Page 48: Connecting Data And Management Cables

    This port is the default connection between the SP and a terminal or a computer. Do not attach a modem to this port. Caution - Connect an RJ-45 cable (Category 5 or better) from the SER MGT to a terminal device. SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 49: Connect The Net Mgt Cable

    Connect the NET MGT Cable Use an RJ-45 cable that is set up for a null modem configuration, in which the transmit and receive signals cross over. You can use a crossover adapter with a standard RJ-45 cable to achieve the required null modem configuration. See “RJ-45 Crossover Pinouts”...

  • Page 50: Connect Ethernet Network Cables

    100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, and 10000 Mbps. See, “Connect Ethernet Network Cables” on page The Oracle ILOM sideband management feature enables you to access the SP using one Note - of these Ethernet ports. Refer to the Administration Guide for your server for instructions.

  • Page 51: Connect Other Data Cables

    Connect Other Data Cables Connect a Category 5 (or better) cable from your network switch or hub to Ethernet Port 0 (NET0) on the rear of the chassis. Connect Category 5 (or better) cables from your network switch or hub to the remaining Ethernet ports (NET1, NET2, NET3), as needed.

  • Page 52: Secure Cables To The Cma

    “Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA” on page Related Information “Install the CMA” on page 35 ■ “Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA” on page 39 ■ “Rear Panel Components (Installation)” on page 13 ■ SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 53: Powering On The Server For The First Time

    (PC or workstation). The server goes into Standby mode and Oracle ILOM on the SP initializes as soon as a power cable connects a power supply to an external power source. System messages might be lost after 60 seconds if a terminal or terminal emulator is not connected to the SER MGT port before power is applied.

  • Page 54: Connect A Terminal Or Emulator To The Ser Mgt Port

    Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port Oracle ILOM will signal a fault if both power supplies are not cabled at the same time, Note - since it will be a nonredundant condition. Do not be concerned with this fault in this situation.

  • Page 55: Power On The Server For The First Time

    ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)” on page 59 ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)” on page 61 ■ Power on the Server for the First Time At the terminal device, log in to the SP as root with a password of changeme.
  • Page 56 Administrator account as soon as possible after your initial login to Oracle ILOM. If you find this default Administrator account has already been changed, contact your system administrator to obtain an Oracle ILOM user account with Administrator privileges.

  • Page 57: Oracle Ilom System Console

    ■ Oracle ILOM System Console When you power on the system, the boot process begins under the control of the Oracle ILOM system console. The system console displays status and error messages generated by firmware- based tests that are run during system startup.

  • Page 58: Installing The Os

    “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)” on page 59 ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)” on page 61 ■ “Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port” on page 66 ■...

  • Page 59: Reach A State To Install A Fresh Os (Oracle Ilom Cli)

    Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI) You can now enter Oracle Solaris OS commands at the prompt. For more details, refer to the Oracle Solaris 11 or 10 OS man pages and documentation at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/solaris11/docs http://www.oracle.com/goto/solaris10/docs...
  • Page 60 Are you sure you want to reset /System (y/n)? y Performing reset on /System In Oracle ILOM 3.1, the name space for /SYS was replaced with /System. You can use Note - the legacy name in a command at any time, but to expose the legacy name in the output, you must enable it with ->...

  • Page 61: Reach A State To Install A Fresh Os (Oracle Ilom Web Interface)

    “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)” on page 59 ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)” on page 61 ■ “Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port” on page 66 ■...
  • Page 62 At the ok prompt, boot from the appropriate boot media for your installation method. For more information, refer to the Oracle Solaris installation guide that corresponds to your desired release and installation method. Installing Oracle Solaris 11 Systems, comparing installation options at: ■...

  • Page 63: Oracle Solaris Os Configuration Parameters

    “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)” on page 59 ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)” on page 61 ■ “Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port” on page 66 ■...

  • Page 64: Assigning A Static Ip Address To The Sp

    Accept the default date and time, or change the values. root Password Type the root password twice. This password is for the superuser account for the Oracle Solaris OS on this server. This password is not the SP password. Related Information Oracle Solaris OS documentation ■...
  • Page 65 Administrator account as soon as possible after your initial login to Oracle ILOM. If you find this default Administrator account has already been changed, contact your system administrator to obtain an Oracle ILOM user account with Administrator privileges.

  • Page 66: Assign A Static Ip Address To The Net Mgt Port

    If the network your server is connected to does not support DHCP for IP addressing, perform this procedure. Note - To configure the server to support DHCP, refer to the Oracle ILOM documentation. Set the SP to accept a static IP address. ->set /SP/network pendingipdiscovery=static Set 'pendingipdiscovery' to 'static' Set the IP address for the SP.
  • Page 67 You can type the show /SP/network command again to verify that the parameters have Note - been updated. Set the static IP address when you configure the Oracle Solaris OS. “Configure the Preinstalled OS” on page Powering On the Server for the First Time...
  • Page 68 ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)” on page 59 ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)” on page 61 ■ “Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters” on page 63 ■...

  • Page 69: Glossary

    Automatic system recovery. American wire gauge. Baseboard management controller. Memory buffer on board. chassis Server enclosure. Cable management arm (SPARC T7-1 and SPARC T7-2). Cable management assembly (SPARC T7-4). Chip multiprocessor. Customer-replaceable unit. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Dynamic multipathing.
  • Page 70 Host bus adapter. host The part of the server or server module with the CPU and other hardware that runs the Oracle Solaris OS and other applications. The term host is used to distinguish the primary computer from the SP. See SP.
  • Page 71 OpenBoot PROM. Sometimes OBP is used in file names and messages to indicate a relationship to OpenBoot. Oracle ILOM Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager. Oracle ILOM firmware is preinstalled on a variety of Oracle systems. Oracle ILOM enables you to remotely manage your Oracle servers regardless of the state of the host system.
  • Page 72 SCC PROM System configuration chip on programmable read-only memory. Removable module containing system configuration data. SDM name Simplified data model name. A way of providing device information on Oracle ILOM consistently across different types of servers. See name. SER MGT Serial management port.
  • Page 73 Solid-state drive. Secure shell. Maximum ambient temperature. U.S. NEC United States National Electrical Code. Universal connector port. User interface. Underwriters Laboratory Inc. Coordinated Universal Time. UUID Universal unique identifier. World wide name. A unique number that identifies a SAS target. Glossary...
  • Page 74 SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

  • Page 75: Index

    Index slide rail connector, 35 configuring AC OK LED, location of, 13 information required, 41 acoustic specifications, 17 Oracle Solaris, 63 adapter for serial cables, 48 confirming specifications, 15 admin login, setting password for, 64 cooling fans, 10 airflow CPU description, 10...

  • Page 76: Sparc T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March

    NET MGT port, 45 SER MGT port, 43 Main Power/OK LED, 12 USB ports, 42 memory video connector, 47 DIMMs, 10 Power button, location of, 12 memory description, 10 power calculator, 16 SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...
  • Page 77 Index power cords, cabling, 53 overview, 9 power specifications, 16 service clearance, 15 power supplies, 10 service processor LEDs, 13 show command, 66 power inlet, 13 Service Required LED, 12 standby mode, 53 shipping kit contents, 19 Power Supply Fault LED, location of, 13 show /SP/network command, 66 precautions, handling, 21 show command, 66...
  • Page 78 Index USB ports, 10 pinouts, 42 rear, 13 vibration specifications, 17 video connector front, 10 pinouts, 47 video ports, 10 voltage specifications, 16 weight specification, 15 width specification, 15 SPARC T7-2 Server Installation Guide • March 2016...

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