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Sun Microsystems Fire E6900 Installation Manual

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E6900/E4900 Systems
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Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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Part No. 817-4118-10
February 2004, Revision 01
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  • Page 1 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems ™ Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 817-4118-10 February 2004, Revision 01 Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2004 Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, California 95054, Etats-Unis. Tous droits réservés. Sun Microsystems, Inc. a les droits de propriété intellectuels relatants à la technologie qui est décrit dans ce document. En particulier, et sans la limitation, ces droits de propriété...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.2.2 Securing the Cabinet to the Floor 2–5 2.2.3 Shipping and Storing the System 2–7 Connecting Power Cables to the Sun Fire E6900 System 2–8 Connecting the I/O Assemblies 2–11 Connecting the Administrative Console 2–11 2.5.1 Connecting the ASCII terminal 2–12 2.5.2...
  • Page 4 Powering On the Sun Fire E4900 System 3–14 Powering Off the Sun Fire E4900 System 3–14 3.10 Installing Additional Hardware 3–14 3.11 Installing Peripheral Devices 3–15 3.12 I/O Card Visibility Issues 3–15 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...
  • Page 5 FIGURE 2-1 Removing the Rear Brackets and Rear Wheel Stop and Positioning Ramps 2–3 FIGURE 2-2 Moving the Sun Fire E6900 System off the Shipping Pallet 2–4 FIGURE 2-3 Bracketing the Sun Fire E6900 System to the Floor 2–7 FIGURE 2-4 RTS AC Power Switch on the Sun Fire E6900 System 2–8...
  • Page 6 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...
  • Page 7 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 8 ICES-003 Class B Notice - Avis NMB-003, Classe B This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. viii Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...
  • Page 9 BSMI Class A Notice The following statement is applicable to products shipped to Taiwan and marked as Class A on the product compliance label. T33012 GOST-R Certification Mark Regulatory Compliance Statements...
  • Page 10 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...
  • Page 11 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 12 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. Placement of a Sun Product Caution –...
  • Page 13 SELV Compliance Safety status of I/O connections comply to SELV requirements. Power Cord Connection Caution – Sun products are designed to work with power systems having a grounded neutral (grounded return for DC-powered products). To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not plug Sun products into any other type of power system.
  • Page 14 The following caution applies to CD, DVD, and other optical devices. Caution – Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...
  • Page 15 Conformité aux normes de sécurité Veuillez lire attentivement cette section avant de commencer. 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 sécurité, nous vous recommandons de suivre scrupuleusement les mesures de sécurité ci-dessous lorsque vous installez votre matériel:...
  • Page 16 Arret – Met le système hors tension alternative. Veilleuse – L'interrupteur Marche/Veille est sur la position de veille. Modification du matériel N'apportez aucune modification mécanique ou électrique au matériel. Sun Microsystems décline toute responsabilité quant à la non-conformité éventuelle d'un produit Sun modifié. Positionnement d’un produit Sun Attention –...
  • Page 17 Connexion du cordon d’alimentation Attention – Les produits Sun sont conçus pour fonctionner avec des systèmes d'alimentation équipés d'un conducteur neutre relié à la terre (conducteur neutre pour produits alimentés en CC). Pour réduire les risques de décharge électrique, ne branchez jamais les produits Sun sur une source d'alimentation d'un autre type.
  • Page 18 L'avertissement suivant s'applique aux périphériques CD, DVD et autres périphériques optiques: Attention – L'utilisation de contrôles et de réglages ou l'application de procédures autres que ceux spécifiés dans le présent document peuvent entraîner une exposition à des radiations dangereuses. xviii Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...
  • Page 19 Einhaltung sicherheitsbehördlicher Vorschriften Lesen Sie vor dem Ausführen von Arbeiten diesen Abschnitt. Im folgenden Text werden Sicherheitsvor-kehrungen beschrieben, die Sie bei der Installation eines Sun Microsystems-Produkts beachten müssen. Sicherheitsvorkehrungen Treffen Sie zu Ihrem eigenen Schutz bei der Installation des Geräts die folgenden Sicherheitsvorkehrungen: Beachten Sie alle auf den Geräten angebrachten Warnhinweise und Anweisungen.
  • Page 20 Aus– Unterbricht die Wechselstromzufuhr zum Gerät. Wartezustand – Der Ein-/Standby-Netz-schalter befindet sich in der Standby-Position. Modifikationen des Geräts Nehmen Sie keine elektrischen oder mechanischen Gerätemodifikationen vor. Sun Microsystems ist für die Einhaltung der Sicherheitsvorschriften von modifizierten Sun-Produkten nicht haftbar. Aufstellung von Sun-Geräten Achtung –...
  • Page 21 Anschluss des Netzkabels Achtung – Sun-Geräte sind für Stromversorgungssysteme mit einem geerdeten neutralen Leiter (geerdeter Rückleiter bei gleichstrombetriebenen Geräten) ausgelegt. Um die Gefahr von Stromschlägen zu vermeiden, schließen Sie das Gerät niemals an andere Stromversor-gungssysteme an. Wenden Sie sich an den zuständigen Gebäudeverwalter oder an einen qualifizierten Elektriker, wenn Sie nicht sicher wissen, an welche Art von Stromversor-gungssystem Ihr Gebäude angeschlossen ist.
  • Page 22 Die folgende Warnung gilt für CD-, DVD- und andere optische Geräte: Achtung – Die hier nicht aufgeführte Verwendung von Steuerelementen, Anpassungen oder Ausführung von Vorgängen kann eine gefährliche Strahlenbelastung verursachen. xxii Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...
  • Page 23 Normativas de seguridad Lea esta sección antes de realizar cualquier operación. En ella se explican las medidas de seguridad que debe tomar al instalar un producto de Sun Microsystems. Medidas de seguridad Para su protección, tome las medidas de seguridad siguientes durante la instalación del equipo: Siga todos los avisos e instrucciones indicados en el equipo.
  • Page 24 Espera – El interruptor de encendido/espera está en la posición de espera. Modificaciones en el equipo No realice modificaciones de tipo mecánico ni eléctrico en el equipo. Sun Microsystems no se hace responsable del cumplimiento de normativas en caso de que un producto Sun se haya modificado.
  • Page 25 La siguiente medida solamente se aplica a aquellos dispositivos que dispongan de un interruptor de alimentación de espera: Precaución – El interruptor de alimentación de este producto funciona solamente como un dispositivo de espera. El cable de alimentación hace las veces de dispositivo de desconexión principal del sistema.
  • Page 26 Los productos Sun que utilizan tecnología láser cumplen los requisitos establecidos para los productos láser de clase 1. Class 1 Laser Product Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klasse 1 Laser Apparat Laser Klasse 1 xxvi Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...
  • Page 27 Dispositivos de CD y DVD La siguiente medida se aplica a los dispositivos de CD y DVD, así como a otros dispositivos ópticos: Precaución – La utilización de controles, ajustes o procedimientos distintos a los aquí especificados puede dar lugar a niveles de radiación peligrosos. Nordic Lithium Battery Cautions Norge Advarsel –...
  • Page 28 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 29: Preface

    Preface The Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide provides installation instructions for the Sun Fire™ E6900 and Sun Fire E4900 systems. These instructions are for an experienced systems or field engineer with networking knowledge. Who Should Use This Document Caution –...
  • Page 30 This document contains the following chapters and appendixes: Chapter 1, “Preparing for Installation” Chapter 2, “Installing the Sun Fire E6900 System” Chapter 3, “Installing the Sun Fire E4900 System” xxx Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004 Sun Proprietary/Confidential: Need-to-Know...
  • Page 31 Typographic Conventions Typeface or Symbol Meaning Examples AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide. terms, words to be emphasized. These are called class options. You must be superuser to do this. Related Documentation Application Title General Sun Fire E4900 System Getting Started...
  • Page 32 Individuals who remove any outer panels or open covers to access this equipment must observe all safety precautions and ensure compliance with skill level requirements, certification, and all applicable local and national laws. xxxii Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004 Sun Proprietary/Confidential: Need-to-Know...
  • Page 33 Procedures contained in this document must be performed by qualified service- trained maintenance providers. Note – Before you begin, carefully read each of the procedures in this manual. If you have not performed similar operations on comparable equipment, do not attempt to perform these procedures.
  • Page 34 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004 Sun Proprietary/Confidential: Need-to-Know...

  • Page 35: Preparing For Installation

    C H A P T E R Preparing for Installation This chapter describes how to prepare your site for the Sun Fire E6900 or Sun Fire E4900 systems. Section 1.1 “Verifying the Electrical Circuits” on page 1-1 Section 1.2 “Verifying the Air Conditioning” on page 1-2 Section 1.3 “Verifying the Floor Area”...

  • Page 36: Verifying The Air Conditioning

    For the most reliable system operation: The room must have sufficient air-conditioning capacity to support the cooling needs of the entire system. 1. Information Technology Equipment — UL 1950, copyright 1989, 1991 by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 37: Verifying The Floor Area

    The Sun Fire E6900 system cabinet has openings at the top rear corners and at the bottom of the cabinet for cable routing. If the Sun Fire E4900 system is not mounted in a Sun Fire cabinet, each AC power cord for system must have a dedicated AC breaker panel.
  • Page 38 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 39: Installing The Sun Fire E6900 System

    Section 2.1 “Tools” on page 2-1 Section 2.2 “Moving and Securing the Sun Fire E6900 System” on page 2-2 Section 2.3 “Connecting Power Cables to the Sun Fire E6900 System” on page 2-8 Section 2.4 “Connecting the I/O Assemblies” on page 2-11 Section 2.5 “Connecting the Administrative Console”...

  • Page 40: Moving And Securing The Sun Fire E6900 System

    4. Remove the rear wheel stop ( FIGURE 2-2 5. Position the ramps so the metal tab connects to the holes on the rear of the shipping pallet. Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...
  • Page 41 8. Secure the leveling wrench back in the system with the plastic strap, and close the front and rear doors. Caution – A Sun Fire E6900 system is very heavy. Three or more people are needed to move the system safely. Two people must control the movement of the system from the sides while the third pushes slowly from the front.

  • Page 42: Figure 2-3 Moving The Sun Fire E6900 System Off The Shipping Pallet

    System off the Shipping Pallet FIGURE 2-3 Note – Once your system is at the location for final installation, leave it for 24 hours to prevent thermal shock and condensation before connecting power to it. Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Leveling Pads

    (428.86 mm) 22.66 in. (575.66 mm) 0.51 in. (13.00 4 PL) 44.47 in. (1129.6 mm) 46.00 in. (1168.6 mm) 2. Move the system away from the operating location to provide space for drilling. Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire E6900 System...
  • Page 44 Note – NEBS Zone 4 earthquake brackets have been tested by Sun Microsystems for installation directly to a concrete floor. As the performance of connection systems onto reinforced raised floors can vary, a qualified structural engineer should be consulted prior to installation on a raised floor.

  • Page 45: Shipping And Storing The System

    Save the original shipping container and packing materials in case you need to store or ship your system. If you cannot store the shipping materials, recycle or dispose of the materials properly. Consult your local recycling authority for information. Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire E6900 System...

  • Page 46: Connecting Power Cables To The Sun Fire E6900 System

    1. Turn off each redundant transfer switch (RTS) on both the front and rear of the system ( FIGURE 2-5 RTS AC Power Switch on the Sun Fire E6900 System FIGURE 2-5 2. Remove the power cables from the shipping carton.
  • Page 47 RTS units will adversely affect reliability. RTS 1 RTS 2 default alternate To power source A To power source A RTS 0 RTS 3 alternate default Rear Front One AC Power Source FIGURE 2-7 Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire E6900 System...

  • Page 48: Figure 2-8 Connecting Power Cables To The Rts Module

    Caution – Each outlet must be a 200–240 VAC, 30A circuit solely for use by that power cable. The electrical receptacles must be grounded, and the grounding conductors serving these receptacles must be connected to the earth ground at the service equipment. 2-10 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 49: Connecting The I/O Assemblies

    (SSC0) through the patch panel. It is used to set up the system and control the system controller software. The administrative console can be any external input device (such as a laptop computer or a workstation) connected to the patch panel. Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire E6900 System 2-11...

  • Page 50: Connecting The Ascii Terminal

    2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the administrative console (local hub, router, or switch). 3. Set up the administrative console. Refer to the Sun Fire Midrange Systems Platform Administration Manual for instructions on setting up the administrative console. 2-12 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 51: Figure 2-10 Primary Ttya Serial Port And Primary Ethernet Connections On The Patch Panel

    Primary TTYa Serial Port and Primary Ethernet Connections on the Patch FIGURE 2-10 Panel Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire E6900 System 2-13...

  • Page 52: Powering On The Sun Fire E6900 System

    Caution – Do not disconnect the AC power cable from the wall connection when you work on or in the Sun Fire E6900 system. This connection provides a ground path that prevents damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). 2. Power on the wall circuit breakers.

  • Page 53: Figure 2-11 Sun Fire E6900 System Power Switch Locations

    6. Turn the FrameManager key to the on position. The FrameManager key can be found in the shipping carton. If the FrameManager key cannot be located, the system key can be used. FrameManager FrameManager Location—Front View FIGURE 2-12 Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire E6900 System 2-15...

  • Page 54: Powering Off The Sun Fire E6900 System

    4. Wait for the system-halted message and the boot monitor prompt. 5. Turn off the system power in this order: a. External drives and expansion cabinets (if any) b. System cabinet AC power switch 2-16 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 55: Installing Additional Hardware

    This facilitate removal or installation of adjacent adapters. The visibility of Slot0 and of any adapter connectors in this slot is reduced. Exercise suitable caution while cabling on the card and I/O assembly. Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire E6900 System 2-17...
  • Page 56 (like SCSI), it is recommended that both cables be disconnected from the adapter before attempting adapter removal from the I/O assembly. This eases the removal effort and reduce the likelihood of damage to the cards and cables. 2-18 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 57: Installing The Sun Fire E4900 System

    C H A P T E R Installing the Sun Fire E4900 System This chapter contains information on installing the Sun Fire E4900 system. Section 3.1 “Mounting the Sun Fire E4900 System” on page 3-2 Section 3.2 “Connecting Power Cables to the Sun Fire E4900 System” on page 3-6 Section 3.3 “Attaching Cabinet Front Panels”...

  • Page 58: Mounting The Sun Fire E4900 System

    Note – Hardware necessary to mount the Sun Fire E4900 system in a Sun Fire cabinet (Y-serial cables and mounting brackets) are included in the shipping kit. Do not discard any extra hardware. Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 59: Mounting The Sun Fire E4900 System

    Cabinet Hole #68 Cabinet Hole #66 Cabinet Hole #24 Cabinet Hole #21 Sun Fire Rail Installation in a Cabinet FIGURE 3-1 3.1.2 Mounting the Sun Fire E4900 System 1. Locate three power cords close to where the system will be mounted. Untie the cords from the cabinet so that they will be accessible after the system has been mounted.
  • Page 60 Facing the rear of the cabinet, the larger L-bracket should be attached to the left side and the smaller L-bracket to the right side. Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 61: Figure 3-2 Mounting The Sun Fire E4900 System Into A Sun Fire Cabinet

    Mounting the Sun Fire E4900 System Into a Sun Fire Cabinet FIGURE 3-2 Chapter 3 Installing the Sun Fire E4900 System...

  • Page 62: Connecting Power Cables To The Sun Fire E4900 System

    7. Tighten the screw above the power cord socket. 8. Repeat Step 3 through Step 7 for each of the three power cords. Caution – Risk of electric shock. Do NOT turn on AC power to the unit yet. Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 63: Figure 3-3 Power Switch Locations On The Cabinet Mounted Sun Fire E4900 System

    Sun Fire Power Switch Locations on the Cabinet Mounted E4900 System FIGURE 3-3 Chapter 3 Installing the Sun Fire E4900 System...

  • Page 64: Attaching Cabinet Front Panels

    Note – The large cabinet front panels are not simply cosmetic, they prevent hot air expelled from the rear of the cabinet from reentering the system from the front. 3. Secure small cosmetic panels on the cabinet adjacent to the system. Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 65: Figure 3-4 Cabinet Front Panel Locations

    Cabinet Front Panels Cosmetic Front Panels Cabinet Front Panel Locations FIGURE 3-4 Chapter 3 Installing the Sun Fire E4900 System...

  • Page 66: Attaching Cabinet Guards

    2. Align the upper “v” notch on the cabinet guard with the appropriate numbered hole, and press firmly in the middle of the guard until it stops against the edge of the cabinet ( FIGURE 3-5 Cabinet Guard Installation FIGURE 3-5 3-10 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 67: Connecting The System Controller To The Framemanager

    Connecting the System Controller to the FrameManager The Y-serial cable allows the primary System Controller board to be accessed by the Sun Fire cabinet FrameManager and a serial cable terminal connection simultaneously. 1. Connect the single end of the Y-serial cable (located in the shipping kit that came with the system) to the serial port on the primary system controller.

  • Page 68: Connecting The Administrative Console

    (such as a laptop computer or a workstation) connected to the primary (bottom) System Controller board. Primary System Controller Connections on the Sun Fire E4900 System FIGURE 3-6 3-12 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 69: Connecting The Ascii Terminal

    3.7.1 Connecting the ASCII terminal The initial system setup requires an ASCII terminal connected to the TTYa serial port on the System Controller board using a null modem cable or through a network terminal server (NTS). TTYa TTYa Sun Fire Sun Fire Null modem cable System...

  • Page 70: Powering On The Sun Fire E4900 System

    This makes it easier to diagnose conflicts that may be caused by additional installations. During initial installation, shut power off to the system before removing or replacing system hardware. Refer to the installation guide for the additional hardware and instructions. 3-14 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

  • Page 71: Installing Peripheral Devices

    3.11 Installing Peripheral Devices When you add additional storage devices, refer to the Sun Fire 6800 System and Sun Fire Cabinet Rackmount Placement Matrix, at: http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Servers/ Midrange_Servers/Sun_Fire_6438x/Hardware/index.html Unless otherwise specified in the Sun Fire 6800 System and Sun Fire Cabinet Rackmount Placement Matrix, mount the heaviest subassemblies at the lowest available opening to minimize the effects of earthquakes.
  • Page 72 3-16 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Installation Guide • February 2004...

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