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  • Page 1 Sun Fire E2900 Server Just the Facts February 2005 SunWin token 401325 Sun Confidential – Internal Use Only...
  • Page 2 Copyrights ©2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Sun Fire, Netra, Ultra, UltraComputing, Sun Enterprise, Sun Enterprise Ultra, Starfire, Solaris, Sun WebServer, OpenBoot, Solaris Web Start Wizards, Solstice, Solstice AdminSuite, Solaris Management Console, SEAM, SunScreen, Solstice DiskSuite, Solstice...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sun Fire E2900 Server Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1: Sun FireTM E2900 Server Positioning..................1 Introduction..............................1 Basic Features ............................2 Product Family Placement ........................2 Comparison Sun Fire E4900 & E6900 vs. Sun Fire E2900..............5 Messages............................6 High-performance UltraSPARC IV Processors...................6 Scalability and Performance........................6...
  • Page 4 Auto Diagnosis and Recovery Features....................35 Chapter 6: Installation Data........................37 Dimensions..............................37 Environment............................37 Power Requirements..........................37 Temperature............................38 BTU/Heat-load Data...........................38 Humidity (non-condensing)........................39 Regulatory...............................39 Chapter 7: The Sun Fire E2900 Server and Racks..................40 Overview..............................40 Power ..............................40 Power Supplies............................40 Racks..............................41 Cable Management Arm........................41 Sliders..............................41 Recommended Sun Microsystems Rack....................42 Third-Party Racks............................42...
  • Page 5 Services.............................73 SunSpectrumSM Support .........................73 Warranty..............................76 Sun Fire E2900..........................76 SunSpectrum Instant Upgrades (SIU) ....................76 Enterprise Installation Service (EIS) for the Sun Fire E2900 Server..........76 Sun RAS Profile ..........................77 Online Support Center ........................77 Sun Remote Services (SRS) Net Connect..................77 Accredited Installation Provider Program (AIP).................77...
  • Page 6 Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Chapter 14: Glossary..........................79 Chapter 15: Materials Abstract.........................81 Chapter 16: Change Log..........................83 Sun Confidential – Internal Use Only February 2005...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Sun Firetm E2900 Server Positioning

    This investment protection is a cornerstone of the entire product line. The current UltraSPARC III based Sun Fire V1280 can be upgraded with UltraSPARC IV processor boards, and the Sun Fire E2900 server can be configured to mix customers' existing UltraSPARC III boards with new UltraSPARC IV boards.

  • Page 8: Basic Features

    Solaris Operating Environment. Higher system availability may be achieved by clustering two or more Sun Fire E2900 servers. With the emphasis on availability and reliability, the Sun Fire E2900 server is a prudent choice for many mission critical applications.

  • Page 9: Sun Confidential – Internal Use Only

    Sun Fire E2900 Sun Fire E4900 Sun Fire E6900 Low cost data center Mission critical, data Mission critical, data Product Positioning server center server center server Packaging Rack 21" high (12RU), Rack 32" high Datacenter Rack 75" 22" deep 17.5 RU, 28" deep high, 24”...
  • Page 10 Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Sun Fire E2900 Sun Fire E4900 Sun Fire E6900 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Phone support: M-F, Phone support: 7 x 24 x Phone support: 7 x 24 x...

  • Page 11: Comparison Sun Fire E4900 & E6900 Vs. Sun Fire E2900

    Comparison Sun Fire E4900 & E6900 vs. Sun Fire E2900 The previous chart details many of the physical aspects which differentiate the Sun Fire E2900 server from the Sun Fire E4900 and E6900. The following chart focuses on market segmentation relative to the management and operations staff.

  • Page 12: Key Messages

    Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Key Messages High-performance UltraSPARC IV Processors • Double the number of compute threads in the same footprint as the Sun Fire V1280 • 64 bit SPARC® architecture that may be upgraded to take advantages of extensions to the microprocessor family •...

  • Page 13: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment • Rack-optimized • Designed to integrate with external arrays, SAN or NAS • Compact size • Many features for higher levels of availability and ease of management, hot swap power supplies, disks and PCI slots, smart fans and Lights Out Management (LOM) Key Features and Benefits Features Benefits...

  • Page 14: Target Users

    Target Users The Sun Fire E2900 Server was designed as a general purpose rack-optimized server capable of meeting the needs of a wide range of industry applications, users and environments. This four to twelve-way multiprocessor, combined with two gigabit Ethernet ports and 9.6 GB/second interconnect, ensures scalability for compute-intensive applications as well as I/O-demanding applications such as database and Web serving.

  • Page 15: Target Applications

    Target Markets Applications Most data center applications including customer relationship Financial Services • management (CRM), data base, OLAP, portfolio analysis, Insurance application server; front and back office applications • Stock and commodity traders • Banking All aspects of Internet capabilities including access, web Service Providers •...
  • Page 16 • Internet Secure, reliable and cost effective • • Internet Providers Sun Fire E2900 server works extremely well in a rack • Application Service Providers optimized environment, typical of Service Providers • Two gigabit Ethernet connections provides high network bandwidth •...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Selling Highlights

    The two internal disks provide boot capability (optionally extended to software mirroring) and work well in the growing SAN / NAS / disk array environment. • Small physical size allows two Sun Fire E2900 server to be deployed in two or four post racks from 24" (600mm) deep and up. •...

  • Page 18: Applications

    Please refer to the Section entitled Target Industries above and the associated chart. Compatibility The Sun Fire E2900 server runs the Solaris 8 (2/04), Solaris 9 (4/04), and Solaris 10 Operating Environments for which thousands of applications are available. Compatibility with the Solaris Operating Environment brings with it the ability to run any existing Solaris application developed for the SPARC 32-bit or 64-bit processor architecture.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Enabling Technology

    Chapter 3: Enabling Technology UltraSPARC IV Microprocessor Chip MultiThreading The UltraSPARC IV introduces Chip MultiThreading (CMT) technology into Sun's mid-range and high- end server products. It doubles the peak throughput of these systems via a dual-core architecture, while preserving the customer's investment in existing systems and software. UltraSPARC IV is part of the first wave of processors from Sun able to significantly improve the aggregate throughput of systems by exploiting the fact that network computing workloads consist of many threads that can execute in parallel.

  • Page 20: Ultrasparc Iv

    Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Figure 3-1: Sun history of multithreading support UltraSPARC IV UltraSPARC IV consists of two UltraSPARC III cores, or pipelines, each complete with its associated Level 1 cache, and on-chip tags for 8 MB of off-chip Level 2 cache. Access to the 16 MB of off-chip cache data is shared, with the 2 cores arbitrating for access to the Level 2 cache bus.

  • Page 21: Ultrasparc Iv Execution Pipeline

    Figure 3-2: UltraSPARC IV UltraSPARC IV execution pipeline The UltraSPARC IV uses the same pipeline as the UltraSPARC III, as shown in the Figure 3-3. The left part of the pipe handles instruction fetch and branch prediction, the right part of the pipe handles instruction execution and result retirement.

  • Page 22: Ultrasparc Iv Level 2 Cache

    Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Figure 3-3: UltraSPARC IV execution pipeline UltraSPARC IV Level 2 cache The Level 2 cache in UltraSPARC IV, like the Level 2 cache in UltraSPARC III, provides fast hit/miss determination at CPU frequencies through on-chip tags and provides large data capacity through off-chip SRAM.

  • Page 23: Ultrasparc Iv System Interface

    Figure 3-4: UltraSPARC IV Level 2 cache structure UltraSPARC IV system interface The above graphic illustrates how an UltraSPARC IV fits into a Sun Fireplane interconnect-based system. Memory address and control signals go directly from the on-chip memory controller to DRAM. However, all data traffic--both to and from memory and from the Sun Fireplane point-to-point interconnect fabric--is routed through a dual-processor data switch.

  • Page 24: Ultrasparc Iv Chip Technology

    Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Figure 3-5: UltraSPARC IV System interface UltraSPARC IV chip technology UltraSPARC IV, the first member of the UltraSPARC IV processor family, is built in Texas Instrument's 130 nm technology. The chip has about 66 million transistors, with 7 layers of Cu interconnect. The die is about 356 square millimeters.
  • Page 25 Figure 3-6: UltraSPARC IV die photo The US IV die is packaged in a 1368-pin ceramic Land Grid Array. This is the same package used for our UltraSPARC III processors February 2005 Sun Confidential – Internal Use Only...

  • Page 26: Chapter 4: System Architecture

    The block diagram of the CPU/memory board used in the Sun Fire E2900 servers is shown below. Address and control paths are illustrated with dashed lines, and data paths with solid lines. The interconnect components on the left connect to the Sun Fireplane interconnect switch boards.

  • Page 27: Memory

    Figure 4-2: CPU/memory board block diagram Memory Memory is distributed across the processor boards with each processor controlling a portion of the total memory. In order to minimize latency, the memory controller is integrated into the processor chip. Latency to non-local memory is substantially less than that incurred by more traditional approaches that utilize a single, external memory controller for all accesses.

  • Page 28: Sun Fireplane Interconnect (System Bus)

    Figure 4-3: Fully configured CPU/memory board (32 GB memory and four CPUs) Sun Fireplane Interconnect (System Bus) Along with the rest of the Sun Fire E2900-E25K family, the Sun Fire E2900 is based on the Sun Fireplane interconnect. The Sun Fireplane interconnect has two interconnects, one for address transactions, and the other for moving data.
  • Page 29 Figure 4-4: Sun Fireplane Interconnect A new address can be sent to all the of the processors and the IB_SSC every system clock. All system units see each address at the same time, and reply whether or not they have the requested item in local caches.

  • Page 30: I/O Subsystem Architecture

    The address and command lines are connected in a point-to-point fashion. I/O Subsystem Architecture The I/O subsystem of the Sun Fire E2900 servers resides on an IB_SSC module and interfaces to the system bus via two PCI bus controller chips, as shown in the architecture diagram below. The IB_SSC Module houses the majority of the I/O facilities, as well as the Standby System Controller board.

  • Page 31: Standby System Controller

    • Integrates with Sun Management Center software to provide remote management The Sun Fire E2900 server ships standard with the enhanced memory (version 2) IB-SSC, that has additional memory capacity compared to SCs currently shipping on the Sun Fire V1280 server. The enhancement will enable the servers to take advantage of future system management function updates, such as persistent error logging.

  • Page 32: Peripherals, Networking, And Back Panel

    • Enclosure status LEDs, including system locator beacon, system fault, and system active Ethernet Support To support higher performance network connectivity, all Sun Fire E2900 server models support dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces through RJ-45 copper connectors. Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet is typically deployed as a backbone interconnect between 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switches, and as a connection to high- performance servers.

  • Page 33: Serial Port

    DB-9 connector. Ultra3 SCSI Storage Controller The Sun Fire E2900 server provides an internal storage subsystem with an integrated Ultra3 SCSI Storage Controller capable of supporting a maximum of 15 SCSI devices, of which two 73GB disks are provided as standard internally. The SCSI controller also has an external LVD SCSI interface on the rear of the system, to which external SCSI arrays may be connected.

  • Page 34: Power Distribution System

    2N redundancy. As a result, the failure of up to two PSUs or of one of the two power sources do not interrupt internal power. The Sun Fire E2900 requires 200-240V power. It will not work with 110V. Fans The two fans that cool the PCI enclosure are redundant;...

  • Page 35: System Configuration Card

    The Sun Fire E2900 does not have redundant fans for cooling the main system boards. Given the tight space constraints in the chassis there is no room for redundant fans to cool these boards. To minimize the impact of failure of one of these fans, intelligence has been built in to the cooling system.

  • Page 36: Rack Mounting

    Rack mounting The Sun Fire E2900 server is intended to operate within a rack in a data center. The server is 12 rack units (RU) high. Within a standard 72" high rack, the Sun Fire E2900 servers may be mounted two in a rack, occupying the lowest positions in the rack, and no higher than 52"...
  • Page 37 • Compatibility for front-to-back air flow requirements • Stabilizer/extender foot for servicing considerations • Sufficient space in the aisle to allow the Sun Fire E2900 to be extended on its rails and for service personnel space to move around it No third-party rack products have been tested and, consequently, are neither endorsed nor recommended.

  • Page 38: Chapter 5: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    Reliability Reliability refers to a system's ability to operate continuously without failures and to maintain data integrity. The Sun Fire E2900 server includes the following features that enhance reliability, many of which are detailed in Chapter 3, Enabling Technology • Extensive environmental monitoring, which helps ensure that the system is not allowed to operate outside its specifications.

  • Page 39: Availability

    • All UltraSPARC IV and UltraSPARC III Cu (900MHz and faster) processor/memory boards can be mixed together on the same system and even in the same domain. • The diagram below illustrates how processors of different speeds can be intermixed and deployed on a Sun Fire E2900 server. Sun Fire E2900 server 1.2GHz 1.2GHz...

  • Page 40: Serviceability

    Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Hot CPU Upgrade USIII CPUs USIII CPUs US IV Procs 1.2GHz 900 Mhz 900 Mhz USIII CPUs US IV Procs US IV Procs 1.2GHz 1.2GHz 900 Mhz Step 3 Step 1 Step 2 •...

  • Page 41: Auto Diagnosis And Recovery Features

    Auto Diagnosis and Recovery Features • Auto diagnosis and recovery provides new levels of reliability, availability, and serviceability for the Sun Fire E2900 server to help customers minimize both planned and unplanned downtime and significantly reduce business interruptions through faster time to service.
  • Page 42 Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server faulty component. If a FRU or component is disabled because of its CHS, immediate replacement is not necessary because the domain is restored with the fault isolated. • Automatic recovery of hung domains: system detects and recovers from hung domains. A domain hang occurs when a domain does not respond to user commands or is not reachable via the network.

  • Page 43: Chapter 6: Installation Data

    Chapter 6: Installation Data For more details on any of the data in this section, please see the Sun Fire E2900 Site Preparation and Installation Guide . Dimensions Hardware Dimensions U.S. Metric 20.75" 12 RU 527 mm 12 Height Width 17.5"...

  • Page 44: Temperature

    Notes • T he Sun Fire E2900 supports 200-240V power only . It does not support 110V. In the USA (and countries that use similar power systems) the power cord used should be the NEMA6-15 US standard. This is a 250V 15 amp cord. Please note that this is not the 6-30 cord (a 30 amp cord) .

  • Page 45: Humidity (Non-Condensing)

    • 96GB memory 11,300 BTU/Hr. • 2 - 73 GB disks • 6 PCI boards Humidity (non-condensing) Sun Fire E2900 Operating 10% - 80% non-condensing 10% - 80% unpackaged Non-operating Regulatory Meets or exceeds the following requirements. North America: Safety...

  • Page 46: Chapter 7: The Sun Fire E2900 Server And Racks

    Overview From the time the Sun Fire E2900 Server was first conceived, rack fit was a very high priority. Its depth of 22” means it will fit a wider range of racks than any other server in its class. Its 2N redundant power supplies make it less susceptible to downtime caused by power or power supply failure than many other servers.

  • Page 47: Racks

    The Sun Fire E2900 is 22” (about 550mm) deep. This means that it potentially will fit into 24” (600mm) deep racks. Whether a specific Sun Fire E2900 will fit into a rack of this size depends on many factors including •...

  • Page 48: Recommended Sun Microsystems Rack

    The Sun Rack 900 has an X-option X6827A which contains 20 power connectors that will connect from the power strips in the Sun Rack 900 to the power inlets on the rear of the Sun Fire E2900 Server. It is also possible to use the StorEdge expansion rack or the Sun Fire rack, but these are not ideal because they are deeper and contain functions such as RTS, fans and Frame Manager that are costly and not required by the Sun Fire E2900 Server.

  • Page 49: Chapter 8: Requirements And Configuration

    Configuration System Requirements The Sun Fire E2900 Server requires minimum Solaris Operating System 8 Update 8 (2/04), Solaris 9 (04/04) or Solaris 10. It is suggested that all recommended patches be applied. Minimum firmware level for the Sun Fire E2900 support is version 5.17 for 1.05/1.2GHz and 5.18.1 for 1.35GHz.
  • Page 50 Detection of the state of the Solaris OE is done through the "cpu signatures" mechanism (present on Sun Fire 3800-6800 and E4900/E6900 systems as well as the Sun Fire E2900) which indicates whether the Solaris OE clock is still incrementing. If the clock is incrementing then the system indicator (green) is lit.

  • Page 51: Chapter 9: System Management

    Chapter 9: System Management System Administration Built into the Solaris are systems management and security features that will help deliver the computing environment demanded by these customers. Sun also offers unbundled system management products that will supplement the systems management features in the Solaris 8 OE. Together, the Solaris management features and Sun unbundled systems management products create one of the most stable and available computing environment, in the industry.

  • Page 52: Lights Out Management (Lom) And System Controller (Sc)

    Sun Fire E2900 Server Lights Out Management (LOM) and System Controller (SC) The Sun Fire E2900 server features a system controller (SC) running Lights Out Management (LOM) software, enabling access, monitoring, and control of the server from a remote location, using any client device on the network.

  • Page 53: Solaris Bandwidth Manager Software

    • IO controller – includes SCSI, Ethernet and IDE controllers POST reports its test results on the system front panel. POST also displays detailed diagnostic and error messages on a local terminal if it is attached to the system’s serial port A. Solaris Bandwidth Manager Software Solaris Bandwidth Manager software, available with Solaris OE 8 and 9, allows the administrator to control the bandwidth assigned to particular applications, users, and departments that share the same...

  • Page 54: Solaris Resource Manager Software

    Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server easily with tools already located on the server. This remote capability allows administrators to manage administrative and network services from home or virtually any other location without having to come in to the network operation center when a trouble call comes in.

  • Page 55: Solaris Web Start Software

    • Map resources to groups within applications and individual users within groups • Ability to automate dynamic resource allocation through easy to set resource policies Solaris Web Start Software Solaris Web Start software, a key component of the Solaris OE, is an easy-to-use Java technology-based application that guides system administrators through the installation of both the Solaris OE and co- packaged application software.

  • Page 56: Solstice Disksuite Software (Solaris 8 Oe) And Solaris Volume Manager (Solaris 9 Oe)

    Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Solstice Backup software allows a Solaris OE server to provide automated, high-performance backup, recovery, and storage management services to a wide array of machines on the network. This heterogeneous platform support helps to provide a consistent, centralized approach to data storage management across the enterprise.

  • Page 57: Sun Cluster Software

    • RAID 5 The RAID 5 feature in Solstice DiskSuite Software for the Solaris 8 OE and Solaris Volume Manager for the Solaris 9 OE provides highly available data storage at a lower cost by using less disk space than mirroring. Rather than having a single disk dedicated for parity, the parity information is distributed across all disks, thereby promoting relatively uniform usage of all disks associated with the logical unit.

  • Page 58: Seam (Seam) Software

    • Individual application failover, local application restart, and local network adaptor failover for fast recovery • High-speed cluster interconnects and high-bandwidth networking deliver exceptional throughput • The Sun Fire E2900 server supports Sun Cluster 3.1 and includes support for the numerous storage arrays. Please refer to for more details.
  • Page 59 • Ease of use SEAM software supports a Java technology-based administrative tool for easy access and configuration. It also helps to enable users to load authentication information in batch mode, which is particularly useful if the enterprise loses or gains large numbers of users each year. SEAM software supports single sign-on capabilities.

  • Page 60: Veritas Netbackup Software

    Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server It requires fewer administrators because it is centrally managed, enabling customers to lower the cost of securing their enterprise. • Programmable security APIs SEAM software allows ISVs to secure their applications by Remote Procedure Call API (RPCSEC_GSS).

  • Page 61: Sunvts Software

    This results in a significant reduction in the number of I/O operations required to read and write large amounts of data. The Sun Fire E2900 is classified in license class 2b by Veritas at time of announcement. February 2005...

  • Page 62: Capacity On Demand (Cod 2.0)

    Command Line Interface commands. Note that the RTUs for the Sun Fire E2900 Server COD boards are keyed only to the Sun Fire E2900/V1280 servers. Attempts to use a Sun Fire E2900 Server RTU on a Sun Fire E4900–E25K server will result in a failed CPU.
  • Page 63 This allows customers to be prepared for growth without having to pay in advance! For example, the price of a single-CPU COD Sun Fire E2900 is 35% lower than the standard 4-CPU system. In addition to lower entry prices, COD also helps reduce third-party software and service costs that are applied to active CPUs.

  • Page 64: Chapter 10: Ordering Information

    Chapter 10: Ordering Information Assemble-to-order Configurations (ATO) Assemble-to-order configurations will not be available for Sun Fire E2900 systems. For factory configuration of additional CPU/memory boards, PCI adapters, storage, and racking, please use the Customer Ready Systems (CRS) program. See page 66 for more information Standard Configurations: Preconfigured Systems Standard configurations are popular system configurations which can be ordered as a single line item.

  • Page 65: Sun Fire E2900 Server Configurations

    Sun Fire E2900 Server Configurations Order Number Description 1.05GHz, 512MB DIMMs E29-4P16GB-1050 4 * US-IV processors at 1.05GHz & 16GB memory (1 processor/memory board); two 73 GB, 1.0", 10,000 RPM, SCSI disks; DVD-ROM; 4 (2N redundant) power supplies; smart cooling fans E29-8P32GB-1050 8 * US-IV processors at 1.05GHz &...

  • Page 66: Capacity On Demand (Cod) Configurations

    Sun Fire E2900 Capacity On Demand (COD) permanent Right-To-Use (RTU) license to XCOD-E2900-RTU activate one COD CPU. For use with Sun Fire E2900 & V1280 COD CPU/memory boards. Sun Confidential – Internal Use Only February 2005...
  • Page 67 2) Add COD CPU/memory boards to non-COD configurations. Customers can add COD CPU/memory boards to Sun Fire E2900 and V1280 servers. This can be done in the factory via the Customer Ready Systems Program (See page 66) or as a field upgrade. There are two CPU/memory boards available.

  • Page 68: Chapter 11: Options

    XE29BRD-482-1350 UltraSPARC IV processors, each with 16MB DIMMs external (L2) cache, & 16GB of total memory Sun Fire E2900 UltraSPARC IV Capacity On XE29BRD-482-1200C Demand (COD) CPU/memory board with 4 * 32 * 512MB 1.2GHz UltraSPARC IV processors and 16GB DIMMs memory (32 * 512MB DIMMs).
  • Page 69 Max per Order Number Option Description Comments System Internal Removable Storage Devices X6297A 20/40 GB DDS-4 Tape Drive SG-XTAPDAT72-3F68 Sun StorEdge[TM] DAT 72 tape drive- internal option for 3.5 inch bay/68 pin SCSI connect for V1280, E2900 servers. X5268A Internal 146GB 10K Ultra 3 SCSI HDD, 3.5" x 1" drive with barrier plate Order Number Option Description...

  • Page 70: Storage

    Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Storage The following external storage devices and arrays are supported for the Sun Fire E2900 server. Please refer to configuration guidelines for specific details and updates. Boot Devices Customers may configure these storage devices as boot devices. The appropriate PCI adapter is listed in parentheses.

  • Page 71: Power Cords

    Power Cords The Sun Fire E2900 server requires one power cord kit. Each kit contains 4 power cords (one for each power supply). Customers now have the choice between 15 amp country/region specific or 20 amp generic or 20 amp generic watertight power cords.

  • Page 72: The Sun Sm Customer Ready Systems (Crs) Program

    PCI cards (e.g. Gigabit Ethernet, FC-AL, QFE, ATM, his, SSL or SAI). One or two Sun Fire E2900 servers can be factory racked and cabled with other qualified Sun products such as StorEdge disks and arrays in the Sun Rack 900 cabinets.
  • Page 73 CPU/memory board. 4 * 1.2GHz UltraSPARC IV processors, each with 16MB external (L2) cache, & 16GB of total memory E29BRD-482-1200C Sun Fire E2900 UltraSPARC IV Capacity On Demand (COD) CPU/memory board with 4 * 1.2GHz UltraSPARC IV processors and 16GB memory (32 * 512MB DIMMs).
  • Page 74 CPU/memory board. 4 * 1.35GHz UltraSPARC IV processors, each with 16MB external (L2) cache, & 16GB of total memory E29BRD-482-1350C Sun Fire E2900 UltraSPARC IV Capacity On Demand (COD) CPU/memory board with 4 * 1.35GHz UltraSPARC IV processors and 16GB memory (32 * 512MB DIMMs).

  • Page 75: Chapter 12: Upgrades

    Chapter 12: Upgrades Sun Upgrade Advantage Program (UAP) The Sun Fire E2900 server is the latest member of Sun's powerful generation of workgroup servers for enterprise network computing based upon the UltraSPARC IV technology. Customers can upgrade and trade in one or more qualified Sun or non-Sun systems and receive trade-in value towards the purchase of a new E2900 system.
  • Page 76 Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Reference the following Sun UAP sites for trade-in values, allowance information, and the Sun UAP program terms and conditions, including return requirements. http://sun.com/ibb/upgrades http://partner.sun.com/ibb/upgrades http://ibb.eng/upgrades Sun Confidential – Internal Use Only February 2005...

  • Page 77: Chapter 13: Sun Services

    Chapter 13: Sun Services Sun's integrated portfolio of Sun Fire E2900 service solutions is designed to help customers architect, implement, and manage their infrastructures to support sustainable, highly available, and scalable business growth. Improving time to market is critical in today's business climate and Sun can help customers to configure and deploy multiple Sun Fire E2900 servers into their environments.

  • Page 78: Enterprise Security Assessment Service

    This service can help customers optimize availability and service levels for multiple deployments of the Sun Fire E2900 in their IT environment. This service focuses on the availability, security and storage requirements of the customer's environment and enables faster time to production by helping to ensure that the system is ready to support specific applications.

  • Page 79: Solaris Operating Environment Courseware And Professional Certification

    Solaris Operating Environment Courseware and Professional Certification Sun provides Solaris OE training for IT Professional requiring the knowledge and skills to successfully install, manage and troubleshoot the Solaris OE, as well as, validate that they are qualified for the tasks that lie ahead.
  • Page 80 Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server hardware and peripherals, the Solaris OE software, and telephone support for Sun software packages. The majority of Sun’s customers today take advantage of the SunSpectrum program, underscoring the value that it represents. Customers should check with their local Sun Services representatives for program and feature availability in their areas.
  • Page 81 February 2005 Sun Confidential – Internal Use Only...

  • Page 82: Warranty

    Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Warranty Sun Fire E2900 The warranty period for the Sun Fire E2900 server is one year with next business day on-site response. • Duration: One year • Phone hours of coverage: M-F, 8AM-5PM •...

  • Page 83: Sun Ras Profile

    • Identification of risks • Verification of pre-installation and configuration • Performance testing • Installation review • System reference documentation Sun RAS Profile Sun RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability) Profile is designed to identify areas, based on best practices and industry standards, where the customers can improve the operational efficiency and increase the mission-critical reliability of their Sun system.
  • Page 84 Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Installation Provider Program enables qualified iForce partners to leverage Sun certification, methodologies, tools, and support to market and deliver installation services on Sun systems that include bundled installation. For more information on the above support offerings, please visit: http://www.sun.com/service/support...

  • Page 85: Chapter 14: Glossary

    DIMM group A group of four DIMMs. Processor/memory module The basic component of processing capability for the Sun Fire E2900 server. Each module is comprised of exactly four UltraSPARC III microprocessors, a variable amount of memory depending upon the quantity and density of DIMMs selected, and the interconnect logic.
  • Page 86 Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Lights Out Management. Please see Remote System Control. Mirroring Maintaining a redundant, logical copy of a disk volume for higher availability. Also known as volume shadowing or RAID 1. Sun's distributed computing file system, i.e. network file system.

  • Page 87: Chapter 15: Materials Abstract

    All materials are available on SunWIN except where noted otherwise. Token # or Collateral Description Purpose Distribution COMAC Order # Product Literature Sun Fire E2900 Server, Just The Reference Guide Training SunWIN (this document) Sales Tool Facts 401325 Sun Fire E2900-E25K Server...
  • Page 88 Just The Facts Sun Fire E2900 Server Token # or Collateral Description Purpose Distribution COMAC Order # Sun Fire Enterprise Servers Capacity http://www.sun.com/datacenter/cod/ On Demand Program Internal Web Sites Information on upgrading to Sun Fire http://ibb.eng/upgrades/ E2900 Server - Workgroup Servers...

  • Page 89: Chapter 16: Change Log

    Chapter 16: Change Log 15 November 2004: Added Capacity On Demand information under System Management on page 56, under Ordering Information on page 61, under the CRS Program on page 67, and under Materials Abstract page 81. 15 November 2004: Updated Power Cord information on page 66. 15 November 2004: Updated System Controller information with Secure Shell feature on page 25.

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