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Part No: E35202-05
May 2014

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  • Page 1 SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide Part No: E35202-05 May 2014...
  • Page 3 Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc.
  • Page 4 Intel et Intel Xeon sont des marques ou des marques déposées d’Intel Corporation. Toutes les marques SPARC sont utilisées sous licence et sont des marques ou des marques déposées de SPARC International, Inc. AMD, Opteron, le logo AMD et le logo AMD Opteron sont des marques ou des marques déposées d’Advanced Micro Devices. UNIX est une marque déposée d’The Open Group.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using This Documentation .................  7 Understanding the Server Module .............. 9 Installation Task Overview ................ 9 Server Module Overview ................ 10 Front and Rear Panel Components .............. 12 Confirming Server Specifications .............. 15 Physical Specifications ...................  15 Electrical Specifications .................. 16 Environmental Specifications ................ 16 Preparing for Installation ..................  19 Inventory .....................  19 Handling Precautions ..................
  • Page 6 ▼  Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface) .... 46 ▼  Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI) ...... 49 ▼  Assign a Static IP Address to the SP ............ 50 Glossary ...................... 53 Index ........................ 59 SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...

  • Page 7: Using This Documentation

    Using This Documentation Overview – Describes how to install the SPARC T5-1B server module, which is installed in ■ Oracle's Sun Blade 6000 modular system Audience – Technicians, system administrators, and authorized service providers ■ Required knowledge – Advanced experience troubleshooting and replacing hardware ■...
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  • Page 9: Understanding The Server Module

    Installation Task Overview Step Description Links Review the product notes for any late-breaking SPARC T5-1B Server Module Product Notes news. Review the server module features and components. “Server Module Overview” on page 10 “Front and Rear Panel Components” on page 12 Review the server module requirements.

  • Page 10: Server Module Overview

    Processor One 16-core 128-thread SPARC T5 processor. Architecture SPARC V9 architecture, ECC protected. Platform group: sun4v. Platform name: SPARC T5-1B. Memory 16 slots supporting 8 GB or 16 GB DDR3 DIMMs SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...

  • Page 11: Confirming Server Specifications

    Server Module Overview Feature Description Ethernet Two 10/100/1000 GbE ports One on-board SAS/SATA RAID 0 or 1 controller (controls the two internal drives). Internal drives Up to two hot-pluggable 2.5-inch SAS-2 hard or SATA solid state drives. Front panel I/O One UCP connector.

  • Page 12: Front And Rear Panel Components

    Description Locator LED (white, also functions as the physical presence switch) Ready to Remove LED (blue) Fault LED (amber) OK LED (green) Power button Reset button: NMI (for service use only) SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...
  • Page 13 Front and Rear Panel Components Description Drive Ready to Remove LED (blue) Drive Fault LED (amber) Drive OK LED (green) Ejector arm latch RFID tag (provides the serial number of the server module) Top cover release button Drive slots Rear chassis power connector Rear chassis data connection Refer to Server Module Service, Interpreting LEDs, for more information about the LEDs.
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  • Page 15: Confirming Server Specifications

    Confirming Server Specifications Site-planning information is included in the documentation for the Sun Blade 6000 modular system. Refer to the Site Planning Guide for Sun Blade 6000 and Sun Blade 6048 Modular Systems. These topics help you plan installation of the server module. “Physical Specifications”...

  • Page 16: Electrical Specifications

    Estimated. For information on power specifications, use the power calculator at: http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/sun-power-calculators Also refer to information about configuring server module power usage in the SPARC T5-1B Server Module Product Notes. Related Information “Powering On the Server Module for the First Time” on page 35 ■...
  • Page 17 Environmental Specifications Description Operating Notes Vibration (vertical) 0.15G 5 to 500 HZ swept-sine. Vibration (horizontal) 0.10G Related Information “Installing the Server Module” on page 29 ■ Confirming Server Specifications...
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  • Page 19: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for Installation These topics help you prepare to install the server module. “Inventory” on page 19 ■ “Handling Precautions” on page 20 ■ “ESD Precautions” on page 20 ■ “Tools Needed for Installation” on page 22 ■ “Plan Communication With the Server Module During Installation” on page 22 ■...

  • Page 20: Handling Precautions

    ESD Precautions Electronic equipment is susceptible to damage by static electricity. Use a grounded antistatic wrist strap, foot strap, or equivalent safety equipment to prevent ESD when you install the server module. SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...
  • Page 21 ESD Precautions To protect electronic components from ESD, which can permanently damage Caution - electronics, place components on an antistatic surface, such as an antistatic discharge mat, or an antistatic bag. Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on server components.

  • Page 22: Tools Needed For Installation

    For information about identifying and configuring IP and MAC addresses, refer to the Note - configuring network addresses information in the Servers Administration. Choose one of the connection methods to communicate with the server module SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...
  • Page 23 Plan Communication With the Server Module During Installation The connection methods are shown in the figure and described in the table. Obtain the cables, monitoring devices, addresses, and passwords required for the method you choose. Method Connection Description Connection Requirements Ethernet ■...

  • Page 24: Dongle Cables

    UCP-4 – Four-connector dongle cable (previous version). You must use the DB-9 connector ■ to connect to the server module SP. The RJ-45 connector is not supported. If you need an RJ-45 connection, attach an optional DB-9-to-RJ-45 adapter to the DB-9 connector. SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...
  • Page 25 Dongle Cables UCP-3 Three-Connector Dongle Cable FIGURE   1 Figure Legend Dongle connector attaching to the server module UCP RJ-45 serial connector USB 2.0 (two connectors) VGA 15-pin female connector Insertion and release buttons Preparing for Installation...
  • Page 26 Insertion and release buttons Related Information “Inventory” on page 19 ■ “Handling Precautions” on page 20 ■ “ESD Precautions” on page 20 ■ “Tools Needed for Installation” on page 22 ■ SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...
  • Page 27 Dongle Cables “Plan Communication With the Server Module During Installation” on page 22 ■ Preparing for Installation...
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  • Page 29: Installing The Server Module

    Installing the Server Module These topics describe how to physically install the server module into the modular system. Step Description Links Prepare the modular system chassis and server “Prepare the Modular System and Server module for installation. Module” on page 29 Install any optional components.

  • Page 30: Install Optional Components

    Insert the server module into the chassis. “Insert the Server Module Into the Chassis” on page Related Information “Prepare the Modular System and Server Module” on page 29 ■ “Install Optional Components” on page 30 ■ SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...

  • Page 31: Insert The Server Module Into The Chassis

    Insert the Server Module Into the Chassis There are limitations on the total number of server modules that you can install in a modular system. Refer to the SPARC T5-1B Server Module Product Notes, Configuring Server Module Power Usage for details.
  • Page 32 The server module SP generates messages as soon as the server module is connected to a powered modular system. See “Front and Rear Panel Components” on page Power on the server module. “Powering On the Server Module for the First Time” on page SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...
  • Page 33 Insert the Server Module Into the Chassis Related Information “Prepare the Modular System and Server Module” on page 29 ■ “Install Optional Components” on page 30 ■ “Front and Rear Panel Components” on page 12 ■ Installing the Server Module...
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  • Page 35: Powering On The Server Module For The First Time

    Powering On the Server Module for the First Time When you power on Oracle's SPARC T5-1B server module host for the first time, you either configure the preinstalled OS or install a fresh OS. Description Links Use your preferred method to power on the server “Powering On the Host for the First Time”...

  • Page 36: Power On The Host Through The Cmm (Web Interface)

    Log into Oracle ILOM on the CMM by typing your user name and password. The factory default Oracle ILOM root password is changeme, but might have been changed in your environment. In the upper left corner, change Manage Chassis to Manage Blade n. SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...

  • Page 37: Power On The Host Through The Cmm (Cli)

    Power On the Host Through the CMM (CLI) where n is the slot in which the blade is installed. The Blade Summary page is displayed. If you do not plan to use the preinstalled OS, do not perform the remaining steps.
  • Page 38 Replace n with a number that identifies the chassis slot in the modular system where the target server module is installed. start System -> Are you sure you want to start /Servers/Blades/Blade_n/System (y/n)? Starting /System. . . SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...

  • Page 39: Power On The Host Through The Front Panel (Cli)

    Power On the Host Through the Front Panel (CLI) The server module initializes. Switch communication to the server module host. When the Oracle ILOM prompt appears, type. start HOST/console -> Are you sure you want to start /Servers/Blades/Blade_5/HOST/console (y/n)? Serial console started. To stop, type #. The server module might take several minutes to complete POST.
  • Page 40 Oracle Solaris OS is accessible locally, the server module boots. Otherwise, the server module uses the boot net command to seek a boot device on the network. You are now connected to the server module host. SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...

  • Page 41: Power On The Host Through The Cmm Ser Mgt Port (Cli)

    Power On the Host Through the CMM SER MGT Port (CLI) You can perform other Oracle ILOM commands while the server initialization continues Note - in the background. To return to Oracle ILOM, type (Hash Dot). To see information about available Oracle ILOM commands, type .
  • Page 42 Replace n with a number that identifies the chassis slot in the modular system where the target server module is installed. start System -> Are you sure you want to start /Servers/Blades/Blade_n/System (y/n)? Starting /System. . . The server module initializes. SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...

  • Page 43: Installing The Os

    Installing the OS Switch communication to the server module host. When the Oracle ILOM prompt appears, type. start HOST/console -> Are you sure you want to start /Servers/Blades/Blade_5/HOST/console (y/n)? Serial console started. To stop, type #. The server module might take several minutes to complete POST. If a boot device installed with Oracle Solaris OS is accessible locally, the server module boots.

  • Page 44: Configure The Preinstalled Os

    Is the system part of a subnet? 255.255.0.0* If yes, what is the netmask of the subnet? Example: 255.255.255.0 IPv6 Do you want to enable IPv6 on this machine? ■ Yes SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...
  • Page 45 Configure the Preinstalled OS Information for Installation Description or Example Your Values (* Denotes the default value) ■ No* Host name Choose a host name for the system. Kerberos Do you want to configure Kerberos security on this ■ Yes machine? ■...

  • Page 46: Reach A State To Install A Fresh Os (Oracle Ilom Web Interface)

    Prepare the appropriate boot media according to your installation method. There are many methods by which you can install the OS. For example, you can boot and install the OS from DVD media or from another server on the network. SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...
  • Page 47 Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface) For more information about the methods, refer to these Oracle Solaris document sections: Installing Oracle Solaris 11 Systems, comparing installation options at: ■ http://www.oracle.com/goto/Solaris11/docs Oracle Solaris 10 Installation Guide: Planning for Installation and Upgrade, choosing an ■...
  • Page 48 “Configure the Preinstalled OS” on page 44 ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)” on page 49 ■ “Assign a Static IP Address to the SP” on page 50 ■ SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...

  • Page 49: Reach A State To Install A Fresh Os (Oracle Ilom Cli)

    Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI) Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI) If you do not plan to use the preinstalled OS use this procedure to prevent the server module from booting from the preinstalled OS.

  • Page 50: Assign A Static Ip Address To The Sp

    If the network your server module is connected to does not support DHCP for IP addressing, perform this procedure. To configure the server module to support DHCP, refer to the Oracle ILOM documentation. Set the SP to accept a static IP address. SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...
  • Page 51 Assign a Static IP Address to the SP set /SP/network pendingipdiscovery=static -> Set 'pendingipdiscovery' to 'static' Set the IP address for the SP. set /SP/network pendingipaddress=service-processor-IPaddr -> Set 'pendingipaddress' to 'service-processor-IPaddr' Set the IP address for the SP gateway. set /SP/network pendingipgateway=gateway-IPaddr ->...
  • Page 52 Set the static IP address when you configure the Oracle Solaris OS. “Configure the Preinstalled OS” on page Related Information “Configure the Preinstalled OS” on page 44 ■ “Oracle Solaris Configuration Parameters” on page 44 ■ SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...

  • Page 53: Glossary

    Glossary ANSI SIS American National Standards Institute Status Indicator Standard. Alert standard format (Netra products only). American wire gauge. blade Generic term for server modules and storage modules. See server module storage module. blade server Server module. See server module. Baseboard management controller.
  • Page 54 Describes a component that can be replaced with power applied, and no preparation is required. swappable ID PROM Chip that contains system information for the server or server module. Internet Protocol. SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...
  • Page 55 Keyboard, video, mouse. Refers to using a switch to enable sharing of one keyboard, one display, and one mouse with more than one computer. Sound power level. Machine access code. MAC address Media access controller address. modular The rackmountable chassis that holds server modules, storage modules, NEMs, and PCI EMs system (server modules only).
  • Page 56 Service processor. In the server or server module, the SP is a card with its own OS. The SP processes Oracle ILOM commands providing lights out management control of the host. See host. SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...
  • Page 57 Solid-state drive. Secure shell. storage Modular component that provides computing storage to the server modules. module Telecommunications Industry Association (Netra products only). Maximum ambient temperature. U.S. NEC United States National Electrical Code. Universal connector port. User interface. Underwriters Laboratory Inc. Coordinated Universal Time.
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  • Page 59: Index

    Index dimensions,   15 DIMMs acoustic specifications,   16 types,   10 altitude specification,   16 dongle cables,   22, 24, 39 antistatic mat and wrist strap (Installation),   22 architecture, processor,   10 ejector arms,   31 cable, dongle,   22, 24, 39 electrical specifications,   16 chassis elevation specification,   16 inserting the server module,   31 environmental specifications,   16 preparation,   29 ESD precautions,   20 CLI for installation,   37 Ethernet ports,   10 CMM SER MGT port,   22...
  • Page 60 PCIe EMs,   10 voltage,   16 physical specifications,   15 ssh command,   37 planning the installation,   15, 19 Power button,   12 start command,   37, 41 power calculator,   16 starting the server module,   41 SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • May 2014...
  • Page 61 Index static IP address,   50 system firmware,   10 task overview, installation,   9 temperature specifications,   16 tools for installation,   22 UCP cables,   24 UCP connector,   10, 12, 39 understanding the server module,   9 USB connection,   24 VGA connection,   24 vibration specifications,   16 web interface,   36 weight,   15 width,   15...
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