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SPARC Enterprise
M8000/M9000 Servers
Installation Guide
Part No.: E27052-02,
Manual Code: C120-E328-11EN
October 2012

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  • Page 1 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide Part No.: E27052-02, Manual Code: C120-E328-11EN October 2012...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2007, 2012, Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. Oracle and/or its affiliates provided technical input and review on portions of this material. Oracle and/or its affiliates and Fujitsu Limited each own or control intellectual property rights relating to products and technology described in this document, and such products, technology and this document are protected by copyright laws, patents, and other intellectual property laws and international treaties.
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2007, 2012, Fujitsu Limited. Tous droits réservés. Oracle et/ou ses sociétés affiliées ont fourni et vérifié des données techniques de certaines parties de ce composant. Oracle et/ou ses sociétés affiliées et Fujitsu Limited détiennent et contrôlent chacune des droits de propriété intellectuelle relatifs aux produits et technologies décrits dans ce document.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ix Installation Workflow 1–1 Preparing to Install the System 2–1 Safety Precautions 2–1 Before Installing the Server 2–2 2.2.1 Checking Environmental Requirements 2–2 2.2.2 Facility Power Requirements 2–4 2.2.2.1 Power Supply Connection Specifications 2–4 2.2.2.2 Power Supply Requirements 2–6 2.2.2.3 Grounding 2–11 2.2.3...
  • Page 6 3.3.2 Connecting the Power Cabinet 3–10 3.3.2.1 Connecting the Base Cabinet and Power Cabinet 3–10 3.3.2.2 Connecting the M9000 Server Expansion Cabinet and the Power Cabinet 3–20 Connecting Cables 3–24 3.4.1 Connecting the power cords 3–24 3.4.1.1 Single-Phase Power Feed 3–25 3.4.1.2 Three Phase Power Feed 3–31 3.4.2...
  • Page 7 3.7.6 Powering Off the System 3–59 Connecting Additional Peripheral Devices 3–60 Connecting Your Domains to the Network and Running the Oracle VTS Software 4–1 Network Connection Outline 4–1 Connecting the System to Each Network 4–4 Verifying a Network Connection 4–6 Starting the Oracle Solaris Operating System 4–6 Verifying the Operation Using the Oracle VTS Software 4–8 A.
  • Page 8 B.2.6 Using the fmstat Command B–11 Traditional Oracle Solaris Troubleshooting Commands B–11 B.3.1 iostat Command B–11 B.3.1.1 iostat Command Options B–12 B.3.2 prtdiag Command B–13 B.3.2.1 prtdiag Command Options B–13 B.3.3 prtconf Command B–15 B.3.3.1 prtconf Command Options B–15 B.3.4 netstat Command B–16 B.3.4.1 netstat Command Options B–16...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Oracle and Fujitsu. The manual assumes that system components have already been unpacked. References herein to the M8000 server or M9000 server are references to the SPARC Enterprise M8000 or SPARC Enterprise M9000 server. This chapter includes the following sections: “Audience”...

  • Page 10: Related Documentation

    Related Documentation All documents for your sever are available online at the following locations: Documentation Link Sun Oracle software-related manuals http://www.oracle.com/documentation (Oracle Solaris OS, and so on) Fujitsu documents http://www.fujitsu.com/sparcenterprise/manual/ Oracle M-series server documents http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/spa rc-mseries-servers-252709.html The following table lists titles of related documents.

  • Page 11: Text Conventions

    * This is a printed document. † Beginning with the XCP 1100 release. Text Conventions This manual uses the following fonts and symbols to express specific types of information. Font/Symbol Meaning Example AaBbCc123 What you type, when contrasted with XSCF> adduser jsmith on-screen computer output.

  • Page 12: Documentation Feedback

    Syntax of the Command-Line Interface (CLI) The command syntax is as follows: A variable that requires input of a value must be put in Italics. ■ An optional element must be enclosed in []. ■ A group of options for an optional keyword must be enclosed in [] and delimited by |. ■...

  • Page 13: Installation Workflow

    Section 3.1, “Checking Components” on page 3-1. connecting the servers ↓ If the server includes a SPARC Enterprise M9000 server expansion cabinet, or the power cabinet, combine this component and the base cabinet. See Section 3.3, “Connecting the Expansion Cabinet and Power Cabinet” on page 3-3.
  • Page 14 Installation Workflow (Continued) TABLE 1-1 Installation Stage Workflow Task ↓ Connect the Ethernet port of the XSCF unit to the system control network. Verify that you can log into the XSCF Shell through the LAN. See Section 3.7.3, “Connecting an Ethernet Port” on page 3-57.

  • Page 15: Preparing To Install The System

    C H A PT E R Preparing to Install the System This chapter describes preparations for installation. Section 2.1, “Safety Precautions” on page 2-1 ■ Section 2.2, “Before Installing the Server” on page 2-2 ■ Section 2.3, “Requirements for Server Installation” on page 2-13 ■...

  • Page 16: Before Installing The Server

    When disconnecting a LAN cable, you may not be able to reach the connector lock with ■ your fingers. If that is the case, press the connector lock with a flathead screwdriver to disconnect the cable. You could damage the PCI card if you force your fingers into the gap rather than use a flathead screwdriver.
  • Page 17 Ambient Environmental Requirements TABLE 2-1 Operating Range Non-Operating Range Optimum Ambient 5°C to 32°C Unpacked: 21°C to 23°C temperature (41°F to 89.6°F) (70°F to 74°F) 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Packed: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Relative 20% RH to 80% RH to 93% RH 45% RH to 50% RH humidity...

  • Page 18: Facility Power Requirements

    lists recommended temperatures and humidities for computer rooms. TABLE 2-2 Recommended Temperatures and Humidities for Computer Rooms TABLE 2-2 Near the Underfloor Air Outlet Detection and Regulation Point Conditioning Setup Temperature Humidity Temperature Humidity Remarks °C °F °C °F Direct 24±2 75±4 45±5...
  • Page 19 Power Supply Connection Specifications TABLE 2-3 Power ‡ Name Destination Cord Length Plug Type Number of Plugs Outlet in Facility M8000 Japan 3.0 m (9.8 ft) 30 A-250 V 3P, 3 (single-power feed) 30 A-250 V 3P, locking Server locking type plug type (NEMA L6-30R) 6 (dual-power feed) (NEMA L6-30P)

  • Page 20: Power Supply Requirements

    **For the servers that have the plug with lock function, confirm that a 30A overcurrent protection device is available outside the server. If one is not available, prepare an external 30A overcurrent protection that can be achieved by means of no-fuse breakers (NFBs) or fuses. The plug with lock function refers to plugs other than grounding-type ones with two parallel blades, such as the NEMA L6-30, L6-20, L6-15, and L5-15.
  • Page 21 Single-Phase Power Supply System (M8000 Server) FIGURE 2-1 Dual-power feed system (Note 1) (Note 2) Power feed A Power feed B distribution board distribution board Note – (1) To connect multiple input cords of the server to the customer's distribution panel, the input cords must be independently connected to outlets on the basis of a one-to-one correspondence as shown in FIGURE 2-1...
  • Page 22 Single-Phase Power Supply System (M9000 Server) FIGURE 2-2 Dual-power Base cabinet Expansion Dual-power feed system cabinet feed system (Note 1) (Note 2) Power feed B Power feed A Power feed A Power feed B distribution board distribution board feed distribution distribution board board Note –...
  • Page 23 Three-Phase Delta Power Input Three-Phase Delta Power Input TABLE 2-5 Device Name Voltage [V] Phases Frequency M8000 + Power Cabinet 200 to 240 VAC±10% Three-phase delta 50/60 Hz +2% to -4% M9000 + Power Cabinet 200 to 240 VAC±10% Three-phase delta 50/60 Hz +2% to -4% Note –...
  • Page 24 Note – Connect the power feed A and the power feed B (for dual-power feed) to a separate AC power supply from each other. Three-Phase Star Power Input Three-Phase Star Power Input TABLE 2-6 Device Name Voltage [V] Phases Frequency M8000 + Power Cabinet 380 to 415 VAC±10% Three-phase star...

  • Page 25: Grounding

    Three-Phase Star Power Supply System - Rear View FIGURE 2-4 M8000/M9000 Power cabinet Input #0 Input #1 (Note) Power feed B Power feed A distribution board distribution board Note – Connect the power feed A and the power feed B (for dual-power feed) to a separate AC power supply from each other.

  • Page 26: Checking The Installation Location

    Grounding for Three-phase Power Supply The power cable is not supplied with the three-phase power supply M8000/M9000 servers. Ensure that the power cable wiring includes a ground wire from the distribution board to the terminal board of the power cabinet, as a part of the on-site electrical work. For the installation positions, see FIGURE 3-27 FIGURE 3-28...

  • Page 27: Requirements For Server Installation

    Rack Space for the M8000 Server FIGURE 2-5 Empty space Rack space Rack-mountable dual-power feed Requirements for Server Installation This section lists the items and information required for installation work. Prepare these items in advance. Administration console ■ obtain any of the following from the customer ASCII terminal ■...
  • Page 28 Console configuration information ■ See the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Site Planning Guide. No. 2 Phillips screwdriver ■ Used to remove and mount power cord covers. Flathead screwdriver ■ Used to secure cables between cabinets if the expansion cabinet of the M9000 server is mounted.

  • Page 29: Installing The Server

    C H A PT E R Installing the Server This chapter explains how to make preparations for connecting the server to a network: Section 3.1, “Checking Components” on page 3-1 ■ Section 3.2, “Securing the Base Cabinet” on page 3-2 ■...

  • Page 30: Securing The Base Cabinet

    List of the Units That Need to be Checked TABLE 3-1 Unit Name Abbreviation Note CPU memory board unit I/O unit Crossbar unit Clock control unit CLKU eXtended System Control Facility XSCFU unit FAN unit Power supply unit Hard disk drive DDC_A M8000 server only DC-DC converter...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Expansion Cabinet And Power Cabinet

    Note – The bolts required for securing the system vary depending on the installation location. Select the appropriate bolts for the location. Note – If the server is not secured to the floor at the installation location, see Step 2, and lower the legs so that the server does not move.
  • Page 32 Connection Patterns FIGURE 3-1 M9000 with expansion cabinet M8000, M9000 cabinet + Power cabinet M9000 with expansion cabinet + Power cabinet SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide • October 2012...

  • Page 33: Connecting The Optional Expansion Cabinet

    3.3.1 Connecting the Optional Expansion Cabinet Connect the M9000 server base cabinet and M9000 server expansion cabinet by following the procedure below. When the base cabinet and expansion cabinet are connected to each other, the side panels on the connection side of the base cabinet must be moved to the expansion cabinet. If the server has been shipped with the side panels already moved to the expansion cabinet, start the work Step 1.
  • Page 34 2. On the right side of the expansion cabinet, mount the right side panels that were removed in the Step Note – Unless otherwise stated, assume that you are facing the front of the expansion cabinet when you perform the work. The CD-RW/DVD-RW drive unit is equipped on the front of the expansion cabinet.
  • Page 35 Note – Attach the removed front cover after the operation in Section 3.4.3, “Cable Connection Between the Base and Expansion Cabinets of the M9000 Server” on page 3-34 finished. 4. Remove the two (2) screws securing the right side cover of the base cabinet and remove the cover.
  • Page 36 5. Remove the two (2) screws securing the left side cover of the expansion cabinet and remove the cover. Note – Be sure to remove the cover here because it cannot be removed after the units are connected. Removing the Left Side Cover of the Expansion Cabinet FIGURE 3-5 6.
  • Page 37 Connecting the Base and Expansion Cabinets FIGURE 3-6 7. Secure the expansion cabinet. For details on how to secure the expansion cabinet, see Section 3.2, “Securing the Base Cabinet” on page 3-2. Lower the four leveling feet adjusting them so that the cabinet can be level. Note –...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Power Cabinet

    3.3.2 Connecting the Power Cabinet Connect the server and power cabinet following the procedure below. 3.3.2.1 Connecting the Base Cabinet and Power Cabinet When the base cabinet and power cabinet are connected to each other, the side panels on the connection side of the base cabinet must be moved to the power cabinet.
  • Page 39 2. Remove the screws securing the left side bus bar cover of the base cabinet and remove the cover. Removing the Bus Bar Cover FIGURE 3-8 M8000 M9000 Chapter 3 Installing the Server 3-11...
  • Page 40 3. Remove the four (4) screws securing the left side cover of the power cabinet and remove the cover. The removed cover will be remounted in Step Note – Unless otherwise stated, assume that you are facing the front of the power cabinet when you perform the work.
  • Page 41 Mounting Bus Bar Brackets (Temporary Tightening on the Power Cabinet Side) FIGURE 3-10 5. Move the power cabinet so that it is on the left side of the base cabinet. 6. Remove the stabilizing attachments that are mounted on the bottom at the front and rear of the power cabinet.
  • Page 42 Removing a Stabilizing Attachment FIGURE 3-11 7. Connect the server and power cabinet using the six (6) bolts supplied as accessories. Mount the connecting bolts in the direction indicated by the arrows in FIGURE 3-12 Note – If the bolt holes are vertically misaligned, adjust their height by lowering the leveling feet of the power cabinet.
  • Page 43 Connecting the Base Cabinet and Power Cabinet FIGURE 3-12 M8000 M9000 8. Refer to Section 3.2, “Securing the Base Cabinet” on page 3-2, and secure the power cabinet. Lower the four leveling feet adjusting them so that the cabinet can be level. Note –...
  • Page 44 Housing the Stabilizing Attachments Inside the Power Cabinet FIGURE 3-13 10. Securely tighten the four bolts that were temporarily tightened in Step 4 and secure the bus bar brackets on the power cabinet to the base cabinet. Use a torque wrench to secure the bus bar (fixed at 8.24 N·m; 84 kgf·cm). 3-16 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide •...
  • Page 45 Mounting the Bus Bar Brackets FIGURE 3-14 Chapter 3 Installing the Server 3-17...
  • Page 46 11. Connect the connectors between the base cabinet and power cabinet. Connecting the Connectors (M8000 Server) FIGURE 3-15 Single-phase Three-phase None None None PSU#2 PSU#2 PSU#3 PSU#3 DPF 12V DPF 12V ACS0-CB ACS0-CB ACS1-CB ACS1-CB 3-18 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide • October 2012...
  • Page 47 Connecting the Connectors (M9000 Server) FIGURE 3-16 Single-phase Three-phase PSU#3 PSU#3 PSU#4 PSU#4 PSU#5 PSU#5 DPF 12V DPF 12V None ACS0-CB ACS1-CB ACS1-CB None None None None None 12. Attach the side cover that was removed in Step 3 to the left side of the power cabinet. Chapter 3 Installing the Server 3-19...

  • Page 48: Connecting The M9000 Server Expansion Cabinet And The Power Cabinet

    13. On the left side of the power cabinet, mount the side panels that were removed in Step Mounting the Bus Bar Cover and Side Panels FIGURE 3-17 3.3.2.2 Connecting the M9000 Server Expansion Cabinet and the Power Cabinet When the expansion cabinet and power cabinet are connected to each other, the side panels on the connection side of the expansion cabinet must be moved to the power cabinet.
  • Page 49 Note – Unless otherwise stated, assume that you are facing the front of the power cabinet when you perform the work. There is a power supply unit (PSU) on the front of the power cabinet. For information on the mounting location, see FIGURE A-5 FIGURE A-7 Moving the Filler Panel of the Power Cabinet...
  • Page 50 Removing the Right Side Cover From the Power Cabinet FIGURE 3-19 5. On the bus bar of the power cabinet, attach two bus bar brackets supplied as accessories (1) with four bolts, and tighten the bolts temporarily. Note – Temporary tightening of bus bar brackets makes it easier to perform Step 6.
  • Page 51 Note – If the bolt holes are vertically misaligned, adjust their height by lowering the leveling feet of the power cabinet. Connecting the Expansion Cabinet and the Power Cabinet FIGURE 3-20 9. Referring to Section 3.2, “Securing the Base Cabinet” on page 3-2, secure the expansion cabinet.

  • Page 52: Connecting Cables

    10. Using the two bolts (2), mount each stabilizing attachment (1) removed in Step 7 the inside of the power cabinet so that both attachments are housed in the cabinet (see FIGURE 3-13 They can be mounted on the rear of the power cabinet. The stabilizing attachments are stored at the top and bottom, above and below each other.

  • Page 53: Single-Phase Power Feed

    Note – If the three-phase power feed is used, connect the input power cable from the customer's distribution board directly to the power cabinet, as part of the on-site electrical work. This electrical work must be performed by the facility administrator or a qualified electrical engineer.
  • Page 54 2. Remove the connector cover of the AC section. Removing the Connector Cover of the AC Section: M8000 Server FIGURE 3-22 3-26 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide • October 2012...
  • Page 55 Removing the Connector Cover of the AC Section: Power Cabinet FIGURE 3-23 Chapter 3 Installing the Server 3-27...
  • Page 56 3. If the M9000 server is used, remove the connector cover and the cable tray of the AC section. Removing the AC Connector Cover and Cable Tray: M9000 Server FIGURE 3-24 3-28 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide • October 2012...
  • Page 57 4. Lift up the cable holder, and remove the holder. Removing the Cable Holders FIGURE 3-25 5. Connect the power cord to the AC connector on the AC section. The power cord is supplied with the server. Note – If you are installing the M9000 server, the power cords should be connected in order, from 1 to 5, as shown in FIGURE 3-26 Chapter 3 Installing the Server...
  • Page 58 Routing the Power Cords FIGURE 3-26 6. Mount the connector cover of the AC section. 7. If you are installing the M9000 server, mount the cable tray of the AC section while lifting the power cords. 8. Route the power cords inside the frame, and attach and lower the cable holder while holding the cord and secure it.

  • Page 59: Three Phase Power Feed

    3.4.1.2 Three Phase Power Feed 1. Confirm that all main line switches are switched off. 2. Connect the power cables to the three-phase input section of the power cabinet. Note – If the three-phase power feed is used, connect the power input cable from the customer's distribution board directly to the power cabinet, as part of on-site electrical work.

  • Page 60: Connecting A Ups Unit

    Connecting the Power Cables: Three-Phase Star FIGURE 3-28 Caution - The warning label on the AC section indicates that the terminal connection sequence has been changed. Power cabinet Connect in accordance with the terminal sequence described on the warning label. Peel off this label when you connect the power lines.
  • Page 61 Note – Only UPC#0 is used for the primary power feed. Note – UPC#0 and UPC#1 are used for dual power feed. The base cabinet has two UPS interface ports. Connect the base power feed to UPC#0 and connect the other UPSs to UPC#1. Refer to the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Service Manual for the interface specifications of the UPC port.

  • Page 62: Cable Connection Between The Base And Expansion Cabinets Of The M9000 Server

    UPC Ports FIGURE 3-30 3.4.3 Cable Connection Between the Base and Expansion Cabinets of the M9000 Server If the system includes the M9000 server expansion cabinet, connect the necessary cables between the base cabinet and expansion cabinet. The cables come with the product. Cable Types and Quantities TABLE 3-2 Cable Type...

  • Page 63: Connecting Cables Between Xscf Units

    3.4.3.1 Connecting Cables Between XSCF Units 1. Connect the XSCF units in the base and the expansion cabinets using a clock cable. Connect them so that the label on each XSCF unit matches the label on the connector of the cable. 2.
  • Page 64 2. Use a flathead screwdriver to secure the data cable connector. Use a torque screwdriver to secure the clock cable connector with the torque of 0.2 N·m; 2.0 kgf·cm. Note – If you are unable to obtain a torque screwdriver, finger tighten the clock cable connectors.

  • Page 65: Connecting Cables Between Xb Units

    Connecting Cables Between CLKUs FIGURE 3-32 Base cabinet Expansion cabinet CLKU#0 CLKU#1 CLKU#2 CLKU#3 Data cable Clock cable 3.4.3.3 Connecting Cables Between XB Units Perform the steps below to connect the cross bar units (XB units) of the base cabinet to those of the expansion cabinet with cables.
  • Page 66 Cable Correspondence (For One Pair Of XB Units) TABLE 3-5 Cable Type Base Cabinet Expansion Cabinet Expansion Cabinet † Data cable XBU_B#0 -DT#0 XBU_B#8 -DT#0 Yellow † Data cable XBU_B#0 -DT#1 XBU_B#8 -DT#1 Pink † Data cable XBU_B#0 -DT#2 XBU_B#8 -DT#2 Brown †...
  • Page 67 Note the following points when connecting the cable: Note – When connecting the cables between the XB units, hold the cables by the connector covers and insert the connectors at a 90-degree angle to the front plate so that the connectors are completely flush against the front plate.
  • Page 68 Base Cabinet Connecting Cables Between XB Units: FIGURE 3-34 3-40 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide • October 2012...
  • Page 69 Connecting Cables Between XB Units: Expansion Cabinet FIGURE 3-35 2. Connect XBU#0 and XBU#8 with the DT#0, DT#1, and DT#2 cables in this order. Use a flathead screwdriver to secure the data cable connectors. Note – Refer to the Note located before Step 1 when you connect the cable.
  • Page 70 5. Using hook and loop fasteners, secure the DT#3, DT#4, and DT#5 cables to the cable holder on the side of the expansion cabinet. For the position to fix, see (3) in FIGURE 3-35 Note – For XBU#8, giving consideration to facilitating CLKU maintenance, raise the cable a little before securing it in position.
  • Page 71 10. Using hook and loop fasteners, secure the DT#0, DT#1, and DT#2 cables to the cable holder along the side of the base cabinet. For the secured fastener location, see (6) of FIGURE 3-34 11. Connect XBU#1 and XBU#9 with the DT#3, DT#4, and DT#5 cables in this order. Use a flathead screwdriver to secure the data cable connectors.
  • Page 72 View After Completing Step 8 Step 14 FIGURE 3-36 15. Attach the next cable holder above the current cable holder, leaving one notch open between them. 16. Repeat Step 2 Step 14 to connect the cables between XBU#2 and XBU#10, and secure the cable with the cable holder (see FIGURE 3-37 3-44...
  • Page 73 Close-Up View of the Cable Connections FIGURE 3-37 Note – If the front cover of the expansion cabinet has been removed, attach it at this point. Chapter 3 Installing the Server 3-45...

  • Page 74: Connecting The Administration Console

    3.4.4 Connecting the Administration Console The serial port of the eXtended System Control Facility (XSCF) unit is an RJ-45 interface port, which is used to monitor the boot process and make default settings. This port is monitored and configured with the administration console connected to the serial port by an RS232C cable (serial cable), which is a server accessory.
  • Page 75 Serial Port on the XSCF Unit of the M8000 Server FIGURE 3-38 Chapter 3 Installing the Server 3-47...

  • Page 76: Checking The Input Power

    Serial Port on the XSCF Unit of the M9000 Server FIGURE 3-39 Checking the Input Power This section explains how to check the input power. 3-48 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide • October 2012...

  • Page 77: Single-Phase Power

    3.5.1 Single-Phase Power Caution – Equipment damage – Each outlet must be in a circuit ranging from 200 to 240 VAC (30 A) and only be used for a power cord. An outlet to which a power cord is connected must be grounded. 1.

  • Page 78: Switch On The Main Line Switches

    3.6.1 Switch On the Main Line Switches The main line switch is the input power switch for the server. This section explains how to switch on the main line switches. 1. Set the mode switch on the operator panel to Service. Note –...

  • Page 79: Logging Into The Xscf Shell

    XSCF Unit LEDs FIGURE 3-41 1 2 3 3. Confirm that the ACTIVE LED (1) and READY LED (2) on the XSCFU#0 are lit. 3.6.2 Logging Into the XSCF Shell To make the initial setting of the XSCF, first use the default user account of the XSCF. Before an appropriate user account for the user environment is registered, log in by using the default user account and password.

  • Page 80: Initializing The Xscf

    Note – In the case that Step c is not performed within 1 minute, the login certification will expire. 3. Confirm that the XSCF Shell prompt is displayed. XSCF> 3.6.3 Initializing the XSCF Before each XSCF function is used, configurations and checks must be performed. This section explains the settings and checks concerning the items listed below.

  • Page 81: Checking For A Capacity On Demand (Cod) Board

    Note – (4) To apply the specified configuration, execute the rebootxscf command and reset XSCF. 3.6.4 Checking for a Capacity on Demand (COD) Board If there is a COD board installed, run a diagnostic test on it. Note – When a COD board is installed, you can not use the CPU before you install the COD hardware activation key (COD key).

  • Page 82: Powering On The System

    3.7.1 Powering On the System To power on the system, follow the procedure below using the operator panel. Note – For details about each command, see the SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers XSCF Reference Manual 1. Type the console -d 0 command at the XSCF Shell. This command switches the prompt from the XSCF console (XSCF>) to the domain console (#, the OS console).

  • Page 83: Confirming Xscf Redundancy

    8. Type the fmdump or showlogs commands at the XSCF Shell. 9. Confirm that no error is displayed on the XSCF console as a result of the execution of either the fmdump or the showlogs command. When an error is displayed, see Section B.2, “Using Troubleshooting Commands”...
  • Page 84 XSCF> version -c xcp <Display example: XCP1060> XSCF#0 (Standby) XCP0 (Reserve):1060 XCP1 (Current):1060 XSCF#1 (Active) XCP0 (Reserve):1060 XCP1 (Current):1060 8. Enter the switchscf command in the XSCF Shell to switch XSCFU#1 from active back to standby. XSCF> switchscf -t Active The XSCF unit switch between the Active and Standby states.

  • Page 85: Connecting An Ethernet Port

    3.7.3 Connecting an Ethernet Port The system control network enables you to connect the administration console to the XSCF unit. A direct connection can be established for this purpose. However, this type of connection is usually made through a hub or switch that is unique to the system control network.

  • Page 86: Verifying The Configuration

    4. Confirm that the XSCF Shell prompt (XSCF>) is displayed. 3.7.4 Verifying the Configuration Verify the hardware configuration by following the procedure below on the administration console. Note – For details of each command, see the SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers XSCF Reference Manual. 1.

  • Page 87: Checking The Dual-Power Feed

    3.7.5 Checking the Dual-Power Feed If the dual-power feed option is used, follow the procedure below to confirm that the system can operate even if one power feed is stopped. 1. Confirm that the system is powered on by checking the output of the showdomainstatus -a command from the XSCF Shell..

  • Page 88: Connecting Additional Peripheral Devices

    2. Check the POWER LED on the operator panel. When the POWER LED is off and XSCF STANDBY LED is on, the system has been normally powered off. If the above description differs from the actual LED indication, see Section B.1, “Actions to Take for Common Problems”...

  • Page 89: Network Connection Outline

    C H A PT E R Connecting Your Domains to the Network and Running the Oracle VTS Software This chapter explains the following items which shows continuum of flow from a network connection for domain to a confirmation of hardware operation capabilities in Oracle VTS. Section 4.1, “Network Connection Outline”...
  • Page 90 Network Connections FIGURE 4-1 Fire wall Server IOU#0 XSCFU#0 User network Services remote Ethernet #1 IOUA LAN Ethernet #0 Switch Switch IOU#1 XSCFU#1 Ethernet #1 Ethernet #0 System control network Administration console SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide • October 2012...
  • Page 91 Network Connections FIGURE 4-2 Fire wall Server Switch IOU#0 XSCFU#0 User network IOUA LAN Ethernet #1 IOUA LAN Ethernet #0 Switch Switch IOU#1 XSCFU#1 IOUA LAN Ethernet #1 IOUA LAN Ethernet #0 Switch System control network Administration console Chapter 4 Connecting Your Domains to the Network and Running the Oracle VTS Software...

  • Page 92: Connecting The System To Each Network

    Connecting the System to Each Network This section describes how the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers from Oracle and Fujitsu connect to each network. To connect the server to the network, prepare one or more of the hubs, switches, and LAN cables required.
  • Page 93 IOUA LAN Port (Example) FIGURE 4-3 LAN port 0 LAN port 1 Chapter 4 Connecting Your Domains to the Network and Running the Oracle VTS Software...

  • Page 94: Verifying A Network Connection

    Verifying a Network Connection This section explains how to confirm the connection of the user network in Section 4.2, “Connecting the System to Each Network” on page 4-4. 1. Set the mode switch on the operator panel to Service. 2. Press the POWER switch on the operator panel to power on the system. 3.
  • Page 95 Note – Oracle Solaris OS is pre-installed on the slot 0 of the hard disk drive (HDD) installed on I/O unit in slot 0. When you start Oracle Solaris OS from this HDD, a message appears to configure the Oracle Solaris OS in line with the environment in use. 1.

  • Page 96: Verifying The Operation Using The Oracle Vts Software

    Verifying the Operation Using the Oracle VTS Software The Oracle VTS diagnostic software can be used to verify the hardware operation and to check the device connection status. This section explains how to verify operation by using Oracle VTS. Note – Oracle VTS is installed in the Oracle Solaris OS pre-installed version. For details, see the Oracle VTS user’s guide.
  • Page 97 The Oracle VTS TTY Main Window FIGURE 4-5 Window Item Control panel Test_Groups panel Status panel Chapter 4 Connecting Your Domains to the Network and Running the Oracle VTS Software...
  • Page 98 Description of the TTY Keyboard TABLE 4-1 Description of Operation Tab key Shifts the focus to another window. For example, when you press the tab key on the Control panel, the focus (highlighted part) is shifted to the Status panel, which is then framed by asterisks (*).
  • Page 99 6. Check the test results. When the test program is stopped, the number of test loops executed and the number of errors are displayed. Confirm that there is no error. 7. Press the Enter key, and then press the "#" and "." ( period) keys. This key combination switches you from the domain console to the XSCF console.
  • Page 100 4-12 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide • October 2012...
  • Page 101 A P P E N D I X System Views This appendix provides views of each model. Section A.1, “M8000 Server Views” on page A-2 ■ Section A.2, “M9000 Server Views” on page A-4 ■ Section A.3, “Power Cabinet Views” on page A-6 ■...

  • Page 102: A.1 M8000 Server Views

    M8000 Server Views M8000 Server - Front View FIGURE A-1 M8000 Server Unit Names TABLE A-1 Name Abbreviation Power supply unit PSU#0 to #8 DC-DC converter DDC_A#0 DC-DC converter DDC_A#1 eXtended System Control Facility unit XSCFU_B#0 eXtended System Control Facility unit XSCFU_B#1 Tape drive unit TAPEU...

  • Page 103: System Views

    M8000 Server Unit Names (Continued) TABLE A-1 Name Abbreviation 3 FAN unit FAN_A#0 to #3 CPU memory board unit CMU#0 to #3 Power supply unit (for DPF) PSU#40 to #48 * Contact your sales representative for tape drive unit options on M8000/M9000 servers. M8000 Server - Rear View FIGURE A-2 M8000 Server Unit Names...

  • Page 104: M9000 Server Views

    M9000 Server Views M9000 Server - Front View FIGURE A-3 M9000 Server Unit Names TABLE A-3 Name Abbreviation 2 FAN unit FAN_A#0 to #3, #20 to #23 AC section ACS_B#0, ACS_B#1 Power supply unit PSU#0 to #14, #20 to #34 Crossbar unit (for base cabinet) XBU_B#0 to #7, #8 to #15 Clock control unit...
  • Page 105 M9000 Server Unit Names (Continued) TABLE A-3 Name Abbreviation eXtended System Control Facility unit XSCFU_B#1 (M8000, M9000 for base cabinet) Tape drive unit TAPEU CD-RW/DVD-RW drive unit DVDU I/O unit IOU#0, #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12, #14 eXtended System Control Facility unit XSCFU_C#0 (For M9000 Expansion cabinet) eXtended System Control Facility unit...

  • Page 106: Power Cabinet Views

    M9000 Server Unit Names TABLE A-4 Name Abbreviation 2 FAN unit FAN_A#4 to #15, #24 to #35 CPU memory board unit CMU#0 to #7, #8 to #15 I/O unit IOU#9, #11, #13, #15, #1, #3, #5, #7 Power Cabinet Views A.3.1 M8000 Server + Power Cabinet M8000 Server + Power Cabinet - Front View...
  • Page 107 M8000 Server + Power Cabinet Unit Names TABLE A-5 Name Abbreviation Power supply unit PSU#40 to #48 M8000 Server + Power Cabinet - Rear View FIGURE A-6 M8000 Server + Power Cabinet Unit Name TABLE A-6 Name Abbreviation AC section ACSTPH#0, ACSTPH#1 Appendix A System Views...

  • Page 108: M9000 Server + Power Cabinet

    A.3.2 M9000 Server + Power Cabinet M9000 Server + Power Cabinet - Front View FIGURE A-7 Base side power cabinet Expansion side power cabinet * For single-phase M9000 Server + Power Cabinet Unit Names TABLE A-7 Name Abbreviation Power supply unit PSU#40 to #54, #60 to #74 AC section ACS_B#2, ACS_B#3...
  • Page 109 M9000 Server + Power Cabinet - Rear View FIGURE A-8 Expansion side power cabinet Base side power cabinet * For three-phase M9000 Server + Power Cabinet Unit Name TABLE A-8 Name Abbreviation AC section ACSTPH#0, ACSTPH#1 (for three-phase) Appendix A System Views...

  • Page 110: Operator Panel Overview

    Operator Panel Overview You can use the operator panel to view the operating status of the server as a whole and perform operations such as system power operations. You can use it while the cabinet doors are closed. The following figure shows the appearance of the operator panel. Operator Panel FIGURE A-9 LEDs and Switches on the Operator Panel...
  • Page 111 LEDs and Switches on the Operator Panel (Continued) TABLE A-9 Icon Name Description POWER switch Switch to direct server power on/power off. Mode switch The Locked setting: Normal operation mode • The system can be powered on with the POWER switch, but it cannot be powered off with the POWER switch.
  • Page 112 A-12 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide • October 2012...

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    A P P E N D I X Troubleshooting This appendix explains how to deal with possible problems during system installation. Section B.1, “Actions to Take for Common Problems” on page B-1 ■ Section B.2, “Using Troubleshooting Commands” on page B-2 ■...

  • Page 114: Using Troubleshooting Commands

    platadm privilege for management of the entire system, or the fieldeng privilege for the maintenance work. If our engineer asks you to supply this permission, please take appropriate action to ensure that the engineer can perform the required work. In the event that problems occur, the methods of troubleshooting may vary depending on the server operating status and the nature of the problem.

  • Page 115: Using The Showhardconf Command

    CODE EXAMPLE B-1 displays example showhardconf -u command output. CODE EXAMPLE B-2 Example showhardconf Command Output CODE EXAMPLE B-1 XSCF> showhardconf SPARC Enterprise M9000; + Serial:PA30601004; Operator_Panel_Switch:Locked; + Power_Supply_System:Single-1Phase; Ex:Single-1Phase; SCF-ID:XSCF#0; + System_Power:On; System_Phase:Cabinet Power On; Domain#0 Domain_Status:Running; CMU#0 Status:Normal; Ver:8301h; Serial:PP0616B579...
  • Page 116 Example showhardconf Command Output (Continued) CODE EXAMPLE B-1 + Code:7f7ffe00000000004aEBE41RE4ABHA-5C-E 3020-2a002a55; + Type:4B; Size:4 GB; MEM#33A Status:Normal; + Code:ce0000000000000001M3 93T5168AZ0-CD5 3041-741a8ea1; + Type:4B; Size:4 GB; MEM#33B Status:Normal; + Code:ce0000000000000001M3 93T5168AZ0-CD5 3041-741a8ea1; + Type:4B; Size:4 GB; CMU#2 Status:Normal; Ver:8301h; Serial:PP0618K472 + FRU-Part-Number:CA06620-D004 B0 /371-4930-02 + Memory_Size:32 GB;...
  • Page 117 Example showhardconf Command Output (Continued) CODE EXAMPLE B-1 CPUM#0-CHIP#0 Status:Normal; Ver:0901h; Serial:PP0631P606 ; + FRU-Part-Number:CA06620-D061 B1 /371-4929-02 + Freq:3.000 GHz; Type:48; + Core:4; Strand:2; CPUM#1-CHIP#0 Status:Normal; Ver:0901h; Serial:PP0630M355 ; + FRU-Part-Number:CA06620-D061 B1 /371-4929-02 + Freq:3.000 GHz; Type:48; + Core:4; Strand:2; CPUM#2-CHIP#0 Status:Normal;...
  • Page 118 Example showhardconf Command Output (Continued) CODE EXAMPLE B-1 + Type:B; PCI#4 Name_Property:pci; Card_Type:IOUA; + Serial:PP0611T823 ; Type:2; + FRU-Part-Number: CA21138-B84X 010AE/371-5000-05 XSCFU_B#0 Status:Normal,Active; Ver:0201h; Serial:PP080600DW + FRU-Part-Number:CA06620-D342 C0 /371-2228-02 XBU_B#0 Status:Normal; Ver:0201h; Serial:PP0641X324 + FRU-Part-Number:CA06620-D302 C1 /371-2240-03 CLKU_B#0 Status:Normal; Ver:0201h; Serial:PP0542M679 + FRU-Part-Number:CA06620-D322 C1 /371-2230-03 OPNL#0 Status:Normal;...
  • Page 119 Example showhardconf -u Command Output CODE EXAMPLE B-2 XSCF> showhardconf -u SPARC Enterprise M9000; Memory_Size:240 GB; +---------------------------------------+------------+ Quantity +---------------------------------------+------------+ | CMU Type:C; CPUM Freq:3.000 GHz; Type:1A; Size:1 GB; Type:2B; Size:2 GB; Type:4B; Size:4 GB; | IOU Type:A; Type:B; | XSCFU_B...

  • Page 120: Using The Showlogs Command

    B.2.2 Using the showlogs Command The showlogs command will display the contents of a specified log file in the order of the timestamp, starting with the oldest date. The showlogs command can display the following logs: Error log ■ Power log ■...

  • Page 121: Using The Fmdump Command

    In this example, a CPU module and memory module in a CPU memory unit are degraded. XSCF> showstatus CMU#0; CPUM#0-CHIP#0 Status:Faulted; MEM#00A Status:Faulted; XSCF> B.2.4 Using the fmdump Command The fmdump command can be used to display the contents of any log files associated with the Oracle Solaris fault manager.

  • Page 122: Using The Fmdump -E Command

    B.2.4.2 Using the fmdump -e Command To get information about the errors that caused this failure, use the -e option with the fmdump command. # fmdump -e TIME CLASS Nov 02 10:04:14.3008 ereport.io.fire.jbc.mb_per B.2.5 Using the fmadm faulty Command The fmadm faulty command can be used by administrators and service personnel to view and modify system configuration parameters that are maintained by the Oracle Solaris Fault Manager.

  • Page 123: Using The Fmstat Command

    B.2.6 Using the fmstat Command The fmstat command can report statistics associated with the Oracle Solaris fault manager. The fmstat command shows information about DE performance. In the example below, the eft DE (also seen in the console output) has received an event which it accepted. A case is “opened”...

  • Page 124: Iostat Command Options

    B.3.1.1 iostat Command Options describes options for the iostat command and how those options can help TABLE B-13 troubleshoot the server. Options for iostat TABLE B-13 Option Description How It Can Help No option Reports status of local I/O devices. A quick three-line output of device status.

  • Page 125: Prtdiag Command

    B.3.2 prtdiag Command The prtdiag command displays configuration and diagnostic information. The diagnostic information identifies any failed component. The prtdiag command is located in the /usr/platform/platform-name/sbin/ directory. Note – The prtdiag command might indicate a slot number different than that identified elsewhere in this document.
  • Page 126 The following example shows output for the prtdiag command in verbose mode. # prtdiag System Configuration: Sun Microsystems sun4u XXXX SPARC Enterprise M8000 Server System clock frequency: 960 MHz Memory size: 8192 Megabytes ================================= CPUs ================================ Chip Impl. Mask ---- ------------------------------------- ---- --- ---- ---- 3000...

  • Page 127: Prtconf Command

    B.3.3 prtconf Command Similar to the show-devs command run at the ok prompt, the prtconf command displays the devices that are configured. The prtconf command identifies hardware that is recognized by the Oracle Solaris OS. If hardware is not suspected of being bad yet software applications are having trouble with the hardware, the prtconf command can indicate if the Oracle Solaris software recognizes the hardware, and if a driver for the hardware is loaded.

  • Page 128: Netstat Command

    # prtconf System Configuration: Sun Microsystems sun4u Memory size: 8192 Megabytes System Peripherals (Software Nodes): SUNW,SPARC-Enterprise scsi_vhci, instance #0 packages (driver not attached) SUNW,builtin-drivers (driver not attached) SUNW,builtin-drivers (driver not attached) deblocker (driver not attached) disk-label (driver not attached) terminal-emulator (driver not attached) obp-tftp (driver not attached) zfs-file-system (driver not attached) hsfs-file-system (driver not attached)

  • Page 129: Ping Command

    Options for netstat TABLE B-16 Option Description How It Can Help Displays the interface state, including packets in/out, Provides a quick overview of the network error in/out, collisions, and queue. status. interval Providing a trailing number with the option Identifies intermittent or long duration repeats the netstat command every interval network events.

  • Page 130: Ping Command Options

    B.3.5.1 ping Command Options describes options for the ping command and how those options can help TABLE B-17 troubleshooting. Options for ping TABLE B-17 Option Description How It Can Help hostname The probe packet is sent to hostname and returned. Verifies that a host is active on the network.

  • Page 131: Ps Command Options

    B.3.6.1 ps Command Options describes options for the ps command and how those options can help TABLE B-18 troubleshooting. Options for ps TABLE B-18 Option Description How It Can Help Displays information for every process. Identifies the process ID and the executable. Generates a full listing.

  • Page 132: Prstat Command Options

    B.3.7.1 prstat Command Options describes options for the prstat command and how those options can help TABLE B-19 troubleshooting. Options for prstat TABLE B-19 Option Description How It Can Help No option Displays a sorted list of the top processes that are Output identifies process ID, user ID, consuming the most CPU resources.

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