Sun Microsystems 15K/9960 Site Planning Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sun Microsystems Manuals
  4. Server
  5. 15K/9960
  6. Site planning manual
Sun Microsystems 15K/9960 Site Planning Manual

Sun Microsystems 15K/9960 Site Planning Manual

Cluster platform system
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System
Site Planning Guide
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
4150 Network Circle
Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A.
650-960-1300
Part No. 816-3537-10
(V2)
January 2002, Revision A
Send comments about this document to: docfeedback@sun.com

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 15K/9960 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Sun Microsystems 15K/9960

Summary of Contents for Sun Microsystems 15K/9960

  • Page 1 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. 4150 Network Circle Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A. 650-960-1300 Part No. 816-3537-10 (V2) January 2002, Revision A Send comments about this document to: docfeedback@sun.com...
  • Page 2 DiskSuite, OpenBoot, Sun Enterprise, BluePrints, JumpStart, Sun StorEdge, Netra, Solaris, and SunPlex are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc.
  • Page 3 L’interface d’utilisation graphique OPEN LOOK et Sun™ a été développée par Sun Microsystems, Inc. pour ses utilisateurs et licenciés. Sun reconnaît les efforts de pionniers de Xerox pour la recherche et le développement du concept des interfaces d’utilisation visuelle ou graphique pour l’industrie de l’informatique.
  • Page 4 Please Recycle...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface xv How This Book Is Organized xv Using UNIX Commands xv Typographic Conventions xvi Shell Prompts xvii Related Documentation xvii Accessing Sun Documentation Online xviii Ordering Sun Documentation xviii Sun Welcomes Your Comments xix United States Export Control Laws Notice xix Site-Preparation Process 1 Physical Specifications 3...
  • Page 6 External Networks 22 System Controller 22 Terminal Concentrator Setup 24 Management Server Setup 24 Node 1 Settings 25 Node 2 Settings 25 Cluster Interconnect 26 Site Planning Checklists 27 Miscellaneous 27 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 7 Environmental Requirements 28 Physical Specifications 28 Network Planning 29 Planning Your Access Route 29 Installation Schedule 30 Regulatory Compliance Statements 31 Safety Agency Compliance Statements 33 Contents...
  • Page 8 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 9 Figures Site Preparation Process 1 FIGURE 1-1 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Cabinet Configuration 4 FIGURE 2-1 Solid and Perforated Tile Floor Plan 11 FIGURE 3-1 Public Network 18 FIGURE 5-1 Administration Networks 19 FIGURE 5-2 Storage Connections 20 FIGURE 5-3...
  • Page 10 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 11 Tables Physical Specifications for the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System 4 TABLE 2-1 Environmental Requirements 9 TABLE 3-1 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Power and Cooling Requirement 10 TABLE 3-2 Facility Power Requirements for the Cluster Nodes 14 TABLE 4-1 Facility Power Requirements for the Storage Array 14...
  • Page 12 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 13 Declaration of Conformity Compliance Model Number: 2080 Product Name: Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System European Union This equipment complies with the following requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EN55022:1995/CISPR22:1997 Class A EN550024:1998 EN61000-4-2 4 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air) EN61000-4-3 3 V/m EN61000-4-4 1.0 kV Power Lines, 0.5 kV Signal Lines...
  • Page 14 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 15: Preface

    Preface This Site Planning Guide provides site preparation guidelines and checklists for you to use and complete prior to installing the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system. This document details information necessary to locate and plan a controlled environment for your new system.

  • Page 16: Typographic Conventions

    These are called class options. You must be superuser to do this. Command-line variable; replace To delete a file, type rm filename. with a real name or value xvi Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 17: Shell Prompts

    Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser Related Documentation Before you attempt to install the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system, you must read the following documents so that you are familiar with the installation process. Note – Before you attempt to install the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system, you must read the Late-Breaking News document.

  • Page 18: Accessing Sun Documentation Online

    Fatbrain.com, an Internet professional bookstore, stocks select product documentation from Sun Microsystems, Inc. For a list of documents and how to order them, visit the Sun Documentation Center on Fatbrain.com at: http://www.fatbrain.com/documentation/sun xviii Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 19: Sun Welcomes Your Comments

    Sun Welcomes Your Comments Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to Sun at: docfeedback@sun.com Please include the part number (816-3537-10) of your document in the subject line of your email.
  • Page 20 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 21: Site-Preparation Process

    C H A P T E R Site-Preparation Process The Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system has various physical and environmental requirements. Review the site preparation process flow diagram shown in FIGURE 1-1 as you begin to evaluate the needed requirements. Obtain system configuration from sales engineer.
  • Page 22 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 23: Physical Specifications

    System Components The Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system consists of a two-node Sun Fire™ 15K domain cluster (each cluster domain is part of a separate Sun Fire 15K server) that has access to one Sun StorEdge™ 9960 shared storage system. The Cluster Platform...

  • Page 24: Figure 2-1 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Cabinet Configuration

    Expansion Server 2 cabinet controller cabinet Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Cabinet Configuration FIGURE 2-1 lists the physical specifications for the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system. TABLE 2-1 Physical Specifications for the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System TABLE 2-1 Characteristic Specification Storage cabinet Height 70.5 in.

  • Page 25: Raised Floor Installations

    Physical Specifications for the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System (Continued) TABLE 2-1 Characteristic Specification Storage controller Height 70.5 in. Width 23.6 in. Depth 31.5 in. Weight 1058 lbs. Server 1 and 2 (each) Height 75.5 in. Width 33.3 in. Depth 66.2 in.

  • Page 26: Non-Raised Floor Installation

    If the system component does not fit through the planned access route, it can be partially disassembled after the unit has been removed from the crate. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 27 The entire access route to your computer room should be free of raised patterns that can cause vibration. In addition, the strength of the perforated tiles should be verified. It is common to see damaged floor tiles in delivery paths because of the repeated rolling loads.
  • Page 28 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 29: Environmental Requirements

    TABLE 3-1 environmental requirements for the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system. If the system components are significantly colder [40 °F (4 °C) or colder] than the environment in which you will install them, leave the system components in their shipping crates (at its final destination) for 24 hours to prevent thermal shock and condensation.

  • Page 30: Basic Power And Cooling Requirements

    Server cabinet 2 24,000 81,116 Storage array cabinet 6436 11,669 Storage controller cabinet 4169 7916 The dynamics of the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system power dissipation depends on application and configuration. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 31: Computer Room Layout

    Computer Room Layout The location of the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system on perforated floor tiles, and the number of tiles available to provide cooling air in a typical computer room raised floor environment, is critical to the overall cooling performance.
  • Page 32 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 33: Facility Power And Grounding Requirements

    Facility Power Requirements To prevent catastrophic failures, the design of your power system must ensure that adequate power is provided to your Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system. Sun suggests that all power circuits supplying power to the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system be derived from dedicated electrical distribution panels. Electrical work and installations must comply with applicable local, state, or national electrical codes.

  • Page 34: Table 4-1 Facility Power Requirements For The Cluster Nodes

    2 circuits at 32A Current drawn (controller) 2410 VA (max load) Current drawn (disk array) 3720 VA (max load) Power cords (15 ft. maximum) Receptacle: North America and Japan R&S 3754 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 35: Cabinet Grounding Requirements

    Cabinet Grounding Requirements The Cluster Platform 15K/9960 achieves earth ground through the power cords. For this reason, a grounding cable is not provided with the system. The power cords have three prongs: two for current and one for ground. At the AC input module, the ground prong, and system chassis are connected.
  • Page 36 Sun StorEdge 9960 storage system, refer to the Hitachi Freedom Storage Lighting 9900 User and Reference Guide. The ground cable attaching area may be a painted surface. Ensure metal-to-metal solid contact is made for this installation. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 37: Network Planning

    C H A P T E R Network Planning This chapter contains information about the cabling connections for the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system. It also includes system setup tables that you must complete before you attempt to install the system. Network Connections The Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system requires 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet connections on the customer network for each Sun Fire 15K server.

  • Page 38: Administration Networks

    (nodes), the shared storage, and the customer Intranet. shows the layout of the administration networks. FIGURE 5-2 Note – In the following diagram, the external public hub can be a switch or a hub. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 39: Storage Connections

    RJ-45 RJ-45 Domain A (node 1) RJ-45 RJ-45 Management server eri1 eri0 Domain A (node 2) ttya Shared storage Terminal RJ-45 concentrator Required Optional Administration Networks FIGURE 5-2 Storage Connections The storage connections enable the domains to have access to the shared storage and to the boot disks in the expansion cabinet.

  • Page 40: Serial Connections

    The serial connections enable the terminal concentrator to have access to the system controllers. shows the layout of the serial connections. FIGURE 5-4 ttya ttya Domain A Terminal (node 1) concentrator ttya ttya Domain A (node 2) Serial Connections FIGURE 5-4 Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 41: System Setup Tables

    System Setup Tables Host names, networks, internet protocol (IP) addresses, and subnet masks for the Cluster Platform 15K/9960 system are required. Sun Fire 15K System Controller Setup Configuration of the system controllers and the installation of the operating system on the domains will also require host names, IP addresses, and subnet masks.

  • Page 42: Internal Networks

    IP addresses are required for every interface on the system controller (SC) that is cabled to a user community. Both SCs have one built-in Ethernet port (labeled “Ethernet”) cabled, and the other port (“Ext Ethernet”) is not used in this configuration. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 43: Table 5-5 Community Host Name Ip Addresses For The System Controllers

    The following table contains the user community and IP address for the SCs. These settings are set when you configure the system controllers. Community Host Name IP Addresses for the System Controllers TABLE 5-5 Cx Network Interface User Community IP Address Server 1, system controller 0, Ethernet Server 2, system controller 0, Ethernet Server 1, system controller 1, Ethernet...

  • Page 44: Terminal Concentrator Setup

    Use the following table to record the values. Management Server Settings TABLE 5-8 Setting Value IP address Cluster name Internal administration network IP address Internal administration network netmask External administration network IP address Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 45: Node 1 Settings

    Node 1 Settings You will need to provide the following values for node 1 during the management server configuration. Use the following table to record the values. Node 1 Settings TABLE 5-9 Setting Value Domain name IP address Administration network IP address Ethernet address Netmask address for the public network Default router IP address for the public...

  • Page 46: Cluster Interconnect

    You will need to provide the following values for the cluster interconnect during the management server configuration. Use the following table to record the values. Cluster Interconnect Settings TABLE 5-11 Setting Value IP address Ethernet address Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 47: Site Planning Checklists

    Have system administrators and operators been enrolled in the necessary Sun Microsystems training course, ES-421, Sun Fire 15K Server Administration? Is a security clearance required for this site? If so, has local Sun Microsystems Enterprise Services Management been notified of the required security level? Note: Clearances can take months to obtain, so timely notification is important.

  • Page 48: Environmental Requirements

    Is the system positioned to correspond to the precise edge of raised-floor tile locations? Casters and leveling feet must be on solid raised-floor tiles. Have you had a structural engineer evaluate the building structure for the anticipated weight of the system? Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 49: Network Planning

    Network Planning Have the Ethernet connections in Chapter 5 been considered for the customer network? Have all networking cables been ordered to arrive prior to installation? Have all network connections for each configured network controller been ordered? Have all IP addresses for each configured network controller been assigned? Are the Ethernet connections available to the public network? Planning Your Access Route Has a 60-inch pallet jack been obtained for transporting the system cabinet on...

  • Page 50: Installation Schedule

    Is each door opening along the delivery path wide and tall enough to accommodate the system? Installation Schedule Has an installation date been determined? Date: _________________ Who is the customer contact for shipment? Name: _____________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

  • Page 51: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    A P P E N D I X Regulatory Compliance Statements Your Sun product is marked to indicate its compliance class: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — USA Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES-003) - Canada Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) — Japan Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) —...
  • Page 52 FCC radio frequency emission limits. Networking connections can be made using unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables. Modifications Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

  • Page 53: Safety Agency Compliance Statements

    Safety Agency Compliance Statements Read this section before beginning any procedure. The following text provides safety precautions to follow when installing a Sun Microsystems product. Safety Precautions For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your equipment: Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment.
  • Page 54 Standby – The On/Standby switch is in the standby position. Modifications to Equipment Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment. Sun Microsystems is not responsible for regulatory compliance of a modified Sun product. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 55 Placement of a Sun Product Caution – Do not block or cover the openings of your Sun product. Never place a Sun product near a radiator or heat register. Failure to follow these guidelines can cause overheating and affect the reliability of your Sun product. Caution –...
  • Page 56 They may explode if mishandled. Do not dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble it or attempt to recharge it. Laser Compliance Notice Sun products that use laser technology comply with Class 1 laser requirements. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 57 Class 1 Laser Product Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klasse 1 Laser Apparat Laser KLasse 1 CD ROM/DVD ROM Caution – Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Einhaltung sicherheitsbehördlicher Vorschriften Auf dieser Seite werden Sicherheitsrichtlinien beschrieben, die bei der Installation von Sun-Produkten zu beachten sind.
  • Page 58 Wartezustand. Änderungen an Sun-Geräten. Nehmen Sie keine mechanischen oder elektrischen Änderungen an den Geräten vor. Sun Microsystems, übernimmt bei einem Sun-Produkt, das geändert wurde, keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung behördlicher Vorschriften Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 59 Aufstellung von Sun-Geräten Achtung – Um den zuverlässigen Betrieb Ihres Sun-Geräts zu gewährleisten und es vor Überhitzung zu schützen, dürfen die Öffnungen im Gerät nicht blockiert oder verdeckt werden. Sun-Produkte sollten niemals in der Nähe von Heizkörpern oder Heizluftklappen aufgestellt werden. Achtung –...
  • Page 60 Handhabung explodieren kann. Werfen Sie die Batterie nicht ins Feuer. Versuchen Sie auf keinen Fall, die Batterie auszubauen oder wiederaufzuladen. Einhaltung der Richtlinien für Laser Sun-Produkte, die mit Laser-Technologie arbeiten, entsprechen den Anforderungen der Laser Klasse 1. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 61 Strahlungen zur Folge haben. Conformité aux normes de sécurité Ce texte traite des mesures de sécurité qu’il convient de prendre pour l’installation d’un produit Sun Microsystems. Mesures de sécurité Pour votre protection, veuillez prendre les précautions suivantes pendant l’installation du matériel : Suivre tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions inscrites sur le matériel.
  • Page 62 VEILLEUSE – L'interrupteur Marche/Veilleuse est en position « Veilleuse ». Modification du matériel Ne pas apporter de modification mécanique ou électrique au matériel. Sun Microsystems n’est pas responsable de la conformité réglementaire d’un produit Sun qui a été modifié. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 63 Positionnement d’un produit Sun Attention: – pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de votre produit Sun et pour l’empêcher de surchauffer, il convient de ne pas obstruer ni recouvrir les ouvertures prévues dans l’appareil. Un produit Sun ne doit jamais être placé à proximité d’un radiateur ou d’une source de chaleur.
  • Page 64 Ne pas jeter la batterie au feu. Ne pas la démonter ni tenter de la recharger. Conformité aux certifications Laser Les produits Sun qui font appel aux technologies lasers sont conformes aux normes de la classe 1 en la matière. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 65 à des radiations dangereuses. Normativas de seguridad El siguiente texto incluye las medidas de seguridad que se deben seguir cuando se instale algún producto de Sun Microsystems. Precauciones de seguridad Para su protección observe las siguientes medidas de seguridad cuando manipule su equipo: Siga todas los avisos e instrucciones marcados en el equipo.
  • Page 66 Modificaciones en el equipo No realice modificaciones de tipo mecánico o eléctrico en el equipo. Sun Microsystems no se hace responsable del cumplimiento de las normativas de seguridad en los equipos Sun modificados. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 67 Ubicación de un producto Sun Precaución – Para asegurar la fiabilidad de funcionamiento de su producto Sun y para protegerlo de sobrecalentamien-tos no deben obstruirse o taparse las rejillas del equipo. Los productos Sun nunca deben situarse cerca de radiadores o de fuentes de calor.
  • Page 68 No arroje las baterías al fuego. No las abra o intente recargarlas. Aviso de cumplimiento con requisitos de láser Los productos Sun que utilizan la tecnología de láser cumplen con los requisitos de láser de Clase 1. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...
  • Page 69 Class 1 Laser Product Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klasse 1 Laser Apparat Laser KLasse 1 CD ROM/DVD ROM Precaución – El manejo de los controles, los ajustes o la ejecución de procedimientos distintos a los aquí especificados pueden exponer al usuario a radiaciones peligrosas.
  • Page 70 Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. Suomi VAROITUS – Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. Cluster Platform 15K/9960 System Site Planning Guide • January 2002...

Table of Contents