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SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide Part No: E54979-01 October 2015...
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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 .................. 21 Shipping Kit ....................
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▼ Configure the Preinstalled OS ............ 71 ▼ Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI) ...... 72 ▼ Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface) .... 74 Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters ............ 76 ▼ Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port .......... 77 Oracle Auto Service Request Software Activation ..........
Overview – Describes how to install the server ■ Audience – Technicians, system administrators, and authorized service providers ■ Required knowledge – Experience with the Oracle Solaris OS, troubleshooting, and ■ replacing hardware Product Documentation Library Late-breaking information and known issues for this product are included in the documentation library at http://www.oracle.com/goto/t7-1/docs.
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Perform these tasks to install and configure the server. Step Description Links Review the SPARC T7-1 Server Product Notes for any late- SPARC T7-1 Server Product Notes breaking news about the server. Review the server features, specifications, and site requirements.
Attach data and management cables to the server. “Connecting Cables” on page 51 Connect the power cords to the server, configure the Oracle “Powering On the Server for the First Time” on page 65 ILOM on the SP, power on the server for the first time, and set up the operating system.
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Two hot-swappable (1+1) AC 1000W power supplies. Cooling fans Four hot-swappable, redundant fan modules at chassis front (top-loading). Redundant fans in each power supply. Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Oracle ILOM). Related Information SPARC T7-1 Server Service Manual ■ Oracle ILOM documentation ■...
Rear Panel Components (Installation) Description Overtemperature LED (amber) USB 2.0 connectors (2) Related Information “Server Overview” on page 10 ■ “Rear Panel Components (Installation)” on page 13 ■ “Cabling Requirements” on page 51 ■ 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.
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“Front Panel Components (Installation)” on page 12 ■ “Cabling Requirements” on page 51 ■ “Attach the CMA to the Server” on page 41 ■ “Secure Cables to the CMA” on page 62 ■ SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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 ■...
Minimum server configuration specification under nominal temperature and voltage conditions (one 4.133-GHz T7 processor with eight 16-GB DDR4 DIMMs, no HDD, and no I/O cards). For information on power specifications, use the power calculator at: http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/sun-power-calculators SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
Environmental Specifications Related Information “Powering On the Server for the First Time” on page 65 ■ “Physical Specifications” on page 15 ■ “Environmental Specifications” on page 17 ■ “Airflow Precautions” on page 18 ■ Environmental Specifications This topic includes these specifications that apply to both server configurations: Temperature, humidity, and elevation ■...
Do not direct warm air into the server. ■ Prevent recirculation of air within a rack or cabinet. ■ When servicing server internal components, ensure that air ducts, baffles, and filler panels ■ are properly installed. SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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Airflow Precautions Route cables so they do not interfere with airflow. ■ Related Information “Rack Cautions” on page 27 ■ “Physical Specifications” on page 15 ■ “Electrical Specifications” on page 16 ■ “Environmental Specifications” on page 17 ■ Confirming Specifications...
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Preparing for Installation These topics detail the precautions to follow and the tools to assemble prior to installing the server. Step Description Links Confirm that you received all the items you ordered. “Shipping Kit” on page 21 Review safety and ESD precautions “Handling Precautions”...
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PCIe cards were installed in the factory. Save these PCIe 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 21 ■ SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
“Physical Specifications” on page 15 ■ “Installing the Server” on page 25 ■ SPARC T7-1 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.
■ Terminal server ■ Patch panel connected to a terminal server ■ Related Information “Handling Precautions” on page 23 ■ “ESD Precautions” on page 23 ■ SPARC T7-1 Server Service Manual ■ SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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. Note - In this guide, the term rack means either an open rack or a closed cabinet. Step Description Links...
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: 29.0 in. (737 mm). Width: 17.5 in. (445 mm). SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
Rack Cautions Item Requirement Height: 3.45 in. (87.6 mm). Related Information “Physical Specifications” on page 15 ■ “Handling Precautions” on page 23 ■ “Rack Cautions” on page 27 ■ 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.
If there are leveling feet beneath the rack to prevent it from rolling, extend these leveling feet fully downward to the floor. Install the rackmount hardware. “Install the Rackmount Hardware” on page SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
Install the Rackmount Hardware Related Information Rack documentation ■ SPARC T7-1 Server Safety and Compliance Guide ■ “Rack Compatibility” on page 26 ■ “Rack Cautions” on page 27 ■ Install the Rackmount Hardware Complete the following task to remove the mounting brackets from the slide rail assemblies before installation.
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Slide rail lock Mounting bracket Mounting bracket clip With the heads of the five chassis locating pins protruding through the five keyhole openings in the mounting bracket, pull the mounting bracket toward SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack the front of the chassis until the mounting bracket clip locks into place with an audible click. Verify that the rear locating pin has engaged the mounting bracket clip. Repeat Step 2 through Step 4 to install the remaining mounting bracket on the other side of the server.
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The bottom edge of the card corresponds to the bottom edge of the server. Measure up from the bottom of the installation card. Mark the mounting holes for the front slide rails. Mark the mounting holes for the rear slide rails. SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack Orient the slide rail assembly so that the ball-bearing track is forward and locked in place. Description Slide rail Ball-bearing track Locking mechanism Installing the Server...
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M6 mounting screws through both front and rear slide rail brackets and rack posts, and then secure the screws to the rack posts with the caged nuts. Repeat this procedure to attach the slide rail assembly to the other side of the rack. SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
Install the Server Into the Slide Rail Assemblies If available, extend the antitip legs or antitilt bar at the bottom of the rack. Refer to the documentation for the rack for instructions. Install the server into the slide rail assemblies. “Install the Server Into the Slide Rail Assemblies”...
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Continue pushing the server into the rack until the slide rail locks (on the front of the mounting brackets) engage the slide rail assemblies. SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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Install the Server Into the Slide Rail Assemblies You hear an audible click when the slide rail locks are engaged. Verify that the server is securely mounted in the rack and that the slide rail locks are Caution - engaged with the mounting brackets before you install the optional CMA. (Optional.) Attach the CMA.
Install the server in the rack before attaching the CMA. “Install the Server Into the Slide Rail Assemblies” on page Unpack the CMA. The following figure shows the CMA components. Description Connector A Front slide bar SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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Connector D Slide rail latching bracket (used with connector D) Rear slide bar Flat cable covers (not used with SPARC T7-1) Round cable covers Ensure that the correct cable covers for your server are installed on the CMA. This server uses the round cable covers.
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Using your thumb, apply downward pressure on each hinge connector to snap the hinge connector into place. Swing the cable covers down and press down on the cable cover handle to lock them into the closed position. SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
Attach the CMA to the Server Ensure that the six Velcro straps are threaded into the CMA as shown in Step Ensure that the two Velcro straps located on the front slide bar are threaded through the Note - opening in the top of the slide bar as shown in Step 2.
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Insert the CMA's connector B into the front slot on the right slide rail until it locks into place with an audible click (panels 1 and 2). The connector B tab goes into the slide rail's front slot (panel 1). SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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Attach the CMA to the Server Gently tug on the right side of the front slide bar to verify that connector B is properly seated. Description Connector B tab Right slide rail front slot Install the CMA's connector C into the right slide rail. Installing the Server...
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(panels 2 and 3). Gently tug on the right side of the CMA's rear slide bar to verify that connector C is properly seated. Prepare the CMA's connector D for installation. SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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Attach the CMA to the Server Remove the tape that secures the slide rail latching bracket to connector D and ensure that the latching bracket is properly aligned with connector D (panels 1 and 2). Note - The CMA is shipped with the slide rail latching bracket taped to connector D. You must remove the tape before you install this connector.
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Verify that the slide rails and CMA operate properly. “Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA” on page Related Information “Prepare the CMA for Installation” on page 38 ■ “Secure Cables to the CMA” on page 62 ■ SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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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Adjust the cable straps and CMA, as required. Related Information “Attach the CMA to the Server” on page 41 ■ SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA “Secure Cables to the CMA” on page 62 ■ Installing the Server...
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Connecting Cables These tasks describe how to connect cables before you attempt to boot the server. Step Description Links Review the cabling requirements. “Cabling Requirements” on page 51 Review the front and rear panel connectors and ports. “Front Panel Components (Installation)” on page 12 “Rear Panel Components (Installation)”...
Two USB 3.0 ports can be accessed from the rear of the server and two USB 2.0 ports from the front. See the location of the USB ports at “Front Panel Components (Installation)” on page 12 SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
The SER MGT RJ-45 port, located on the rear panel, provides a TIA/EIA-232 serial Oracle/ Cisco standard connection to the SP. This port is the default connection to the Oracle ILOM SP. For DTE to DTE communications, you can use the supplied RJ-45 to DB-9 crossover adapter with a standard RJ-45 cable to achieve the required null modem configuration.
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.
Identifying Ports Signal Description Signal Description Transmit Data + No Connect Transmit Data – Receive Data – Receive Data + No Connect No Connect No Connect Related Information “Rear Panel Components (Installation)” on page 13 ■ “Connect the NET MGT Cable” on page 60 ■...
Green Ground VGA 12C Serial Clock Blue Ground Related Information “Front Panel Components (Installation)” on page 12 ■ “Rear Panel Components (Installation)” on page 13 ■ “Cabling Requirements” on page 51 ■ SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
Identifying Ports SAS Ports The eight SAS connectors are located on the drive backplane inside the server. Four of the connectors also can be used by NVMe drives. The following table lists the pinouts for the SAS connector. Segment Signal Note Signal segment Second mate...
The SP serial management port is labeled SER MGT. Use the SER MGT port only for server management. This port is the default connection between the SP and a terminal or a computer. SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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Connect the SER MGT Cable Do not attach a modem to this port. Caution - Connect a Category 5 (or better) RJ-45 cable from the SER MGT port to a terminal device. When connecting a DB-9 cable, use an adapter to perform the crossovers given for each connector.
Related Information “Connect Ethernet Network Cables” on page 61 ■ “Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port” on page 77 ■ “Connect the SER MGT Cable” on page 58 ■ SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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 “Connecting to the SP (In-band)” in SPARC T7 Series Servers...
After connecting the server cables, secure them to the CMA if a CMA was installed. Attach the CMA to the server in the rack. “Prepare the CMA for Installation” on page 38 “Attach the CMA to the Server” on page SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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Secure Cables to the CMA Open the cable covers and straps on the CMA. Route the server cables through the CMA cable covers and straps. Secure the cables to the CMA by closing the covers and tightening the straps. Verify the operation of the slide rails and CMA. “Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA”...
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“Configure the Preinstalled OS” on page 71 Configure the preinstalled OS, or install a fresh “Configure the Preinstalled OS” on page 71 “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)” on page 74 Set the configuration parameters for the Oracle “Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters”...
(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.
Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port “Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port” on page Related Information “Rear Panel Components (Installation)” on page 13 ■ “Powering On the Server for the First Time” on page 65 ■...
■ Oracle ILOM System Console When you power on the server, 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.
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.
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Are you sure you want to start /System (y/n)? y The server initialization might take several minutes to complete. To cancel the initialization, press the #. (Hash+Dot) keys to return to the Oracle ILOM prompt. Then type: stop /System (Optional) Redirect the host output to display on the serial terminal device.
■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)” on page 72 ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)” on page 74 ■ Installing the OS Use these topics to either configure the preinstalled OS or use an alternative OS.
Oracle Solaris OS parameters you must provide during initial configuration. Log in to the server. You can now enter Oracle Solaris OS commands at the prompt. For more details, refer to the Oracle Solaris 11 OS man pages and documentation at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/solaris11/docs Related Information “Prepare the Power Cords”...
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“Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)” on page 72 ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)” on page 74 ■ “Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port” on page 77 ■...
For more information about the methods, refer to Installing Oracle Solaris 11 Systems, comparing installation options at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/solaris11/docs If you have not done so, perform these tasks to access the Oracle ILOM web interface on the server. In a browser on the same network as the system, type the IP address.
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“Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)” on page 72 ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)” on page 74 ■ “Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port” on page 77 ■...
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 ■...
“Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)” on page 72 ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)” on page 74 ■ Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port If you plan to connect to the SP through its NET MGT port, the SP must have a valid IP address.
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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 Related Information Server Administration ■...
Oracle's qualified server, storage, and Engineered System products when specific faults occur. Parts are dispatched upon receipt of a service request sent by Oracle ASR. In many cases, Oracle engineers are already working to resolve an issue before you're even aware that a problem exists.
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Oracle Auto Service Request Software Activation Oracle Auto Service Request Documentation ■ http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E37710_01/index.htm How to Approve Pending ASR Assets In My Oracle Support (DOC ID 1329200.1) ■ https://support.oracle.com/rs?type=doc&id=1329200.1 Related Information Oracle Auto Service Request Documentation ■ http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E37710_01/index.htm SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
Electrostatic discharge. 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.
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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.
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Service processor. In the server, the SP is a card with its own OS that is operating and accessible whenever the server power cords are connected and energized, regardless of host power state. The SP processes Oracle ILOM commands providing lights out management control of the host. Seehost.
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Index Power button, location of, 12 Server OK LED, 12 power calculator, 16 service clearance, 15 power cords, cabling, 66 service processor power specifications, 16 show command, 77 power supplies Service Required LED, 12 LEDs, 13 shipping kit contents, 21 location, 10 show /SP/network command, 77 power inlet, 13...
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Index USB ports, 10 pinouts, 52 rear, 13 vibration specifications, 17 video connector, 10 location, 13 pinouts, 56 video port, 10 voltage specifications, 16 weight specification, 15 width specification, 15 SPARC T7-1 Server Installation Guide • October 2015...
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