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Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module
Installation Guide
Part No.: E35781-02
October 2013

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  • Page 1 Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide Part No.: E35781-02 October 2013...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2013, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This software and related documentation are provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and are protected by intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted in your license agreement or allowed by law, you may not use, copy, reproduce, translate, broadcast, modify, license, transmit, distribute, exhibit, perform, publish, or display any part, in any form, or by any means.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using This Documentation v Understanding the Server Module 1 Installation Task Overview 1 Server Module Overview 2 Front and Rear Panel Components 4 Confirming Specifications 7 Physical Specifications 7 Electrical Specifications 8 Environmental Specifications 8 Preparing for Installation 11 Shipping Kit 12 Handling Precautions 12 ESD Precautions 13...
  • Page 4 Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface) 40 ▼ Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI) 43 ▼ Assign a Static IP Address to the SP 44 Glossary 47 Index 53 Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...

  • Page 5: Using This Documentation

    Using This Documentation This document provides instructions and reference material to help you install Oracle’s Netra SPARC T5-1B server module in Oracle’s Sun Netra 6000 modular system. “Product Notes” on page v ■ “Related Documentation” on page vi ■ “Feedback” on page vi ■...
  • Page 6 Provide feedback on this documentation at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/docfeedback Access to Oracle Support Oracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support. For information visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id= or visit info http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=trs if you are hearing impaired. Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...

  • Page 7: Understanding The Server Module

    ■ Installation Task Overview Step Description Links Review the product notes for any Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module late-breaking news. Product Notes Review the server module features and “Server Module Overview” on page 2 components. “Front and Rear Panel Components” on page 4 Review the server module requirements.

  • Page 8: Server Module Overview

    “Assign a Static IP Address to the SP” the SP. on page 44 Related Information “Server Module Overview” on page 2 ■ “Front and Rear Panel Components” on page 4 ■ Server Module Overview Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 9 Processor One 16-core 128-thread SPARC T5 processor. Architecture SPARC V9 architecture, ECC protected. Platform group: sun4v. Platform name: Netra SPARC T5-1B. Memory 16 slots supporting 8 GB or 16 GB DDR3 DIMMs Ethernet Two 10/100/1000 GbE ports One on-board SAS RAID 0 or 1 controller (controls the two internal drives).

  • Page 10: Front And Rear Panel Components

    Fault LED (amber) OK LED (green) Power button NMI (Reset) button (for service use only) Drive Ready to Remove LED (blue) Drive Fault LED (amber) Drive OK LED (green) Ejector arm latch Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 11 Description 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, identifying LEDs, for more information about the LEDs. Related Information “Server Module Overview”...
  • Page 12 Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...

  • Page 13: Confirming Specifications

    Confirming Specifications Site-planning information is included in the documentation for the Sun Netra 6000 modular system. Refer to the Sun Netra 6000 Modular System Installation Guide. These topics help you plan installation of the server module. “Physical Specifications” on page 7 ■...

  • Page 14: Electrical Specifications

    5% to 85%, non-condensing Up to 93%, noncondensing, 40˚C humidity (104˚F) Short-term: 5% to 90%, non-condensing, but not to exceed 0.024 kg water/kg dry air (0.053 lb. water/2.205 lbs. dry air) Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 15 Description Operating Nonoperating Elevation Up to 3000m/40˚C, and 4000m /35˚C Up to 12,000 m (40,000 ft.) Acoustic Operating/idling 7.2 B (LwAd: 1 B = 10 dB) noise Related Information “Installing the Server Module” on page 21 ■ Confirming Specifications...
  • Page 16 Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...

  • Page 17: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for Installation These topics help you prepare to install the server module. “Shipping Kit” on page 12 ■ “Handling Precautions” on page 12 ■ “ESD Precautions” on page 13 ■ “Tools Needed for Installation” on page 14 ■ “Plan Communication With the Server Module During Installation” on page 15 ■...

  • Page 18: Shipping Kit

    ■ “Plan Communication With the Server Module During Installation” on page 15 ■ “Dongle Cables” on page 17 ■ Handling Precautions Use both hands to carry the server module. ■ Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...

  • Page 19: Esd Precautions

    Extend the ejector arms on the front panel only while they need to be in that ■ position to perform a step in a task. Related Information “Physical Specifications” on page 7 ■ “Shipping Kit” on page 12 ■ “ESD Precautions” on page 13 ■...

  • Page 20: Tools Needed For Installation

    UCP-3 or UCP-4 dongle cable ■ Terminal device or terminal emulator ■ Stylus (to press power button) ■ Related Information “Dongle Cables” on page 17 ■ “Handling Precautions” on page 12 ■ Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...

  • Page 21: Plan Communication With The Server Module During Installation

    “ESD Precautions” on page 13 ■ “Plan Communication With the Server Module During Installation” on page 15 ■ “Shipping Kit” on page 12 ■ ▼ Plan Communication With the Server Module During Installation There are several methods to communicate with the server module during the initial installation.
  • Page 22 You communicate through the CMM using the Oracle ILOM CLI. “Power On the Host Through the CMM (CLI)” on page Related Information “Dongle Cables” on page 17 ■ “Shipping Kit” on page 12 ■ Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...

  • Page 23: Dongle Cables

    “Handling Precautions” on page 12 ■ “ESD Precautions” on page 13 ■ “Tools Needed for Installation” on page 14 ■ Dongle Cables For setup, testing, or service purposes, you can connect cables directly to the server module SP by first attaching a dongle cable to the UCP on the front panel of the server module.
  • Page 24 UCP-3 Three-Connector Dongle Cable FIGURE: 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 Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...

  • Page 25: Related Information

    UCP-4 Four-Connector Dongle Cable FIGURE: Figure Legend Dongle connector attaching to the server module UCP RJ-45 serial connector (Do not use this connector on the UCP-4) DB-9 serial male connector (TTYA) USB 2.0 (two connectors) VGA 15-pin female connector Insertion and release buttons Related Information “Shipping Kit”...
  • Page 26 Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...

  • Page 27: 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 “Prepare the Modular System and Server server module for installation. Module” on page 21 Install any optional components.

  • Page 28: Install Optional Components

    To install any optional components, refer to the Server Module Service Manual and to the documentation for the optional component. 2. Close the server module. 3. Insert the server module into the chassis. “Insert the Server Module Into the Chassis” on page Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...

  • Page 29: Insert The Server Module Into The Chassis

    Chassis There are limitations on the total number of server modules that you can install in a modular system. Refer to the Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Product Notes, configuring server module power usage for details. 1. If you have not done so, prepare the modular system and server module.
  • Page 30 “Powering On the Server Module for the First Time” on page Related Information “Prepare the Modular System and Server Module” on page 21 ■ “Install Optional Components” on page 22 ■ Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 31 “Front and Rear Panel Components” on page 4 ■ Installing the Server Module...
  • Page 32 Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 33 Powering On the Server Module for the First Time You power on Oracle’s Netra T5-1B server module host for the first time and either configure the preinstalled OS or install a fresh OS. Description Links Use your preferred method to power on “Powering On the Host for the First Time”...
  • Page 34 MGT Ethernet port. While this Ethernet connection supports both the Oracle ILOM CLI and the web interface, this procedure uses the web interface. This procedure assumes that the CMM Oracle ILOM is running version 3.1 or higher. Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 35 Note – By default, the server module is configured to use DHCP to obtain the IP address for the SP. 1. Ascertain the IP addresses for the CMM. 2. Ensure that the CMM is connected to the network you are on. The network connection is through the RJ-45 connector labeled NET MGT 0 on the CMM.
  • Page 36 4. Type your password for the CMM Oracle ILOM root account when prompted. The factory default Oracle ILOM root password is changeme, but might have been changed in your environment. Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 37 Note – If this default Oracle ILOM root password has been changed, contact your system administrator for an Oracle ILOM user account with Administrator privileges. login:root Password: CMM_ILOM_password Oracle(TM) Integrated Lights Out Manager Version 3.x.x Warning: password is set to factory default. ->...
  • Page 38 These cables have not been evaluated for electromagnetic compatibility compliance and are not to be used during normal operation. See “Dongle Cables” on page 1. Configure the terminal device or terminal emulation software with these settings: Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 39 8N1 (eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit) ■ 9600 baud (the default, but can be set to any standard rate up to 57600) ■ Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS) ■ 2. Connect the dongle cable to the UCP connector on the front panel of the server module.
  • Page 40 2. Configure the terminal device or terminal emulation software with these settings: 8N1 (eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit) ■ 9600 baud (the default, but can be set to any standard rate up to 57600) ■ Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 41 Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS) ■ 3. Connect a serial cable from the CMM serial port to the terminal device. Refer to the modular system documentation for the location of the CMM serial port. The serial port requires a cable with these pin assignments. Signal Description Request To Send (RTS) Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
  • Page 42 You can now configure the Oracle Solaris OS to meet your needs. See “Installing the OS” on page Related Information “Plan Communication With the Server Module During Installation” on page 15 ■ Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 43 Installing the OS Perform the set of tasks that apply to your situation. Description Links Configure the preinstalled OS. “Configure the Preinstalled OS” on page 37 “Oracle Solaris Configuration Parameters” on page 37 Install a new OS (Oracle ILOM web “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle interface).
  • Page 44 Choose a host name for the system. Kerberos Do you want to configure Kerberos security • Yes on this machine? • No* If yes, gather this information: Default realm: Administration server: First KDC: (Optional) Additional KDCs: Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 45 Your Values Information for Installation Description or Example (* Denotes the default value) Name service Name service If applicable, which name service will this • NIS+ system use? • NIS • DNS • LDAP • None* Domain name Provide the name of the domain in which DNS or NIS the system resides.
  • Page 46 ▼ Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface) If you do not plan to use the preinstalled OS use this procedure to prevent the server module from booting the preinstalled OS. Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 47 1. 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. For more information about the methods, refer to these Oracle Solaris document sections: Installing Oracle Solaris 11 Systems, comparing installation options at:...
  • Page 48 “Configure the Preinstalled OS” on page 37 ■ “Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)” on page 43 ■ “Assign a Static IP Address to the SP” on page 44 ■ Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 49 ▼ 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. 1. 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.
  • Page 50 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. Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 51 1. Set the SP to accept a static IP address. -> set /SP/network pendingipdiscovery=static Set 'pendingipdiscovery' to 'static' 2. Set the IP address for the SP. -> set /SP/network pendingipaddress=service-processor-IPaddr Set 'pendingipaddress' to 'service-processor-IPaddr' 3. Set the IP address for the SP gateway. ->...
  • Page 52 7. 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 37 ■ “Oracle Solaris Configuration Parameters” on page 37 ■ Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 53 Glossary ANSI SIS American National Standards Institute Status Indicator Standard. Alert standard format (Netra products only). American wire gauge. Generic term for server modules and storage modules. See server module blade storage module. Server module. See server module. blade server Baseboard management controller.
  • Page 54 The part of the server or server module with the CPU and other hardware that runs the Oracle Solaris OS and other applications. The term host is used to distinguish the primary computer from the SP. See SP. Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 55 hot-pluggable Describes a component that can be replaced with power applied, but the component must be prepared for removal. hot-swappable Describes a component that can be replaced with power applied, and no preparation is required. ID PROM Chip that contains system information for the server or server module. Internet Protocol.
  • Page 56 PCIe ExpressModule (server modules only). Modular components that are based on the PCI Express industry-standard form factor and offer I/O features such as Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel. POST Power-on self-test. PROM Programmable read-only memory. Predictive self healing. Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 57 RAID expansion module (server modules only). Sometimes referred to as an HBA See HBA. Supports the creation of RAID volumes on drives. Serial attached SCSI. System configuration chip. Serial management port. A serial port on the server SP, the server module SP, SER MGT and the CMM.
  • Page 58 User interface. Underwriters Laboratory Inc. U.S. NEC United States National Electrical Code. Coordinated Universal Time. Universal unique identifier. UUID World wide name. A unique number that identifies a SAS target. Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 59 Index DIMMs types, 2 acoustic specifications, 8 documentation, related, vi antistatic mat and wrist strap (Installation), 14 dongle cables, 15, 17, 32 architecture, processor, 2 ejector arms, 23 cable, dongle, 15, 17, 32 electrical specifications, 8 chassis elevation specification, 8 inserting the server module, 23 preparation, 21 environmental specifications, 8...
  • Page 60 8 precautions tools ESD, 13 installation, 14 handling, 12 processor architecture, 2 UCP cables, 17 UCP connector, 2, 4, 32 rear panel components, 4 understanding the server module, 1 Netra SPARC T5-1B Server Module Installation Guide • October 2013...
  • Page 61 USB connection, 17 VGA connection, 17 web interface, 28 weight, 7 width, 7 Index...
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