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The Network Is the Computer
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Sun Microsystems Computer Company
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Mountain View, CA 94043 USA
415 960-1300
fax 415 969-9131
Part No.: 802-3844-11
Revision A, November 1996

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  • Page 1 ™ ™ Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide The Network Is the Computer ™ Sun Microsystems Computer Company 2550 Garcia Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043 USA 415 960-1300 fax 415 969-9131 Part No.: 802-3844-11 Revision A, November 1996...
  • Page 2 Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Solaris, Enterprise, Ultra, UltraComputing, UltraServer, and UltraSPARC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Preparing for Installation ......1.1 Unpacking the Enterprise 6000/5000 Cabinet Systems . . 1.2 Shipping and Storing the System .
  • Page 4 3.3.1 Powering On the System ..... . 3-10 3.3.2 Reading Boot Messages ..... . . 3-13 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...
  • Page 5 3.3.3 Interpreting Status LED Patterns ....3-13 3.3.4 Powering Off the System ..... . 3-15 3.4 Failure of Network Communications .
  • Page 6 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...
  • Page 7 Figures Figure 1-1 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems ....Figure 1-2 Attaching the Ramps to the Shipping Pallet ....
  • Page 8 CPU Reset Switch on Clock Board ..... . . 3-12 Figure 3-8 System Status LEDs (Standalone Server) ....3-14 viii Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...
  • Page 9 Tables Table 2-1 Ethernet Cabling Limitations for N-type Coaxial Cable ..Table 2-2 Internal SCSI Lengths (Approximate) ....2-13 Table 3-1 Front Panel LED Status Indicators .
  • Page 10 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...
  • Page 11 Preface The Ultra™ Enterprise™ 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide provides installation instructions for factory-configured 16-slot and 8-slot cabinet and standalone server systems. These instructions are for an experienced system administrator with networking knowledge. UNIX Commands This document may not include specific software commands or procedures. Instead, it may name software tasks and refer you to operating system documentation or the handbook that was shipped with your new hardware.

  • Page 12: Typographic Conventions

    The following table shows the default system prompt and superuser prompt for the C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell. Shell Prompt C shell machine_name% C shell superuser machine_name# Bourne shell and Korn shell Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 13: Related Documents

    Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide 802-5034 Ordering Sun Documents The SunDocs Order Desk is a distribution center for Sun Microsystems technical documents. You can use major credit cards and company purchase orders. You can order documents in the following ways:...

  • Page 14: Sun Welcomes Your Comments

    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. Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...
  • Page 15 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. Preface...
  • Page 16 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 17: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for Installation This chapter describes how to prepare your site for these systems: • Ultra Enterprise 6000 system — 16-slot cabinet server • Ultra Enterprise 5000 system — 8-slot cabinet server • Ultra Enterprise 4000 system — 8-slot standalone server See Figure 1-1 on page 1-2 for diagrams of the cabinet and standalone servers.

  • Page 18: Figure 1-1 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems

    Enterprise 6000/5000 systems — 16-slot and Enterprise 4000 system — 8-slot servers in data center system cabinets 8-slot standalone server Figure 1-1 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 19: Unpacking The Enterprise 6000/5000 Cabinet Systems

    1.1 Unpacking the Enterprise 6000/5000 Cabinet Systems Note – Inspect all shipping cartons for evidence of physical damage. If a shipping carton is damaged, request that the carrier's agent be present when the carton is opened. Keep all contents and packing material for the agent's inspection.

  • Page 20: Figure 1-2 Attaching The Ramps To The Shipping Pallet

    Save the original shipping containers 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. Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 21: Figure 1-3 Nema L6-30P Electrical Connector

    In planning where to place your equipment, remember that each of the following items require access (by way of a separate power cord) to a power outlet: • Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 system • External peripherals • Monitor used for diagnostics 1.3.1 Enterprise 6000/5000 Cabinet Systems...

  • Page 22: Figure 1-4 Iec 309 Electrical Connector

    The power cord provides a ground path that will protect the drives and boards in the cabinet from static electricity damage. 1. Information Technology Equipment — UL 1950, copyright 1989, 1991 by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 23: Preparing The Air Conditioning

    Caution – Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the server cabinet. Sun Microsystems® is not responsible for the regulatory compliance if the cabinet is modified. 1.3.2 Enterprise 4000 System The 8-slot Enterprise 4000 system uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC.
  • Page 24 (coaxial or optical fiber) 10/100BASE-T twisted-pair cable Figure 1-5 Types of Network Cables Used Coaxial cable or optical fiber Network cable Concentrator hub Concentrator hub Workstation Server Twisted-pair cable Figure 1-6 Example of 10/100BASE-T (Twisted-Pair) Ethernet Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 25: Preparing The Area

    Note – Multiplexer boxes require a transceiver when used with the Ethernet applications described in this manual. Although these transceivers are compatible with Sun equipment, Sun Microsystems does not guarantee the performance of any component that was not purchased from Sun.

  • Page 26: Figure 1-7 Cabinet Server Access Areas - Top View

    Warning – To avoid exhaust air recirculation, do not put systems or peripherals side by side with less than 3 feet of space between them. 1-10 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 27: Figure 1-8 Standalone Server Access Areas - Top View

    • Keep power and interface cables clear of foot traffic. Route cables inside walls, under the floor, through the ceiling, or in protective channels. Route interface cables away from motors and other sources of magnetic or radio frequency interference. 1.5 feet access at rear 6 inches* on each side Standalone...

  • Page 28: Figure 1-9 Moving The Server Safely Down The Ramps

    2. Remove the levelling wrench from inside the server cabinet. Press the plastic tab to unlock the plastic strap around the wrench, then slide part of the strap through the lock to loosen the wrench. Do not cut the strap. 1-12 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 29: Figure 1-10 Rear Screen, Levelling Wrench, Kick Panel, And

    3. Extend the stabilizer bar fully from the bottom of the cabinet. See Figure 1-11. 4. Screw the two stabilizer bar levelling pads down until they are 1/8- to 1/4-inch (three to six millimeters) above the floor. Make sure both pads are at equal heights above the floor. This clearance allows an extended stabilizer bar to stop the cabinet if it should begin to tilt.

  • Page 30: Preparing The Enterprise 4000 System

    Warning – The server weighs more than 150 lbs (68 kg). To prevent personal injury, two people are needed to lift the server safely. You need the following tools: • #1 Phillips screwdriver 1-14 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 31: Using The User Naming Area

    • Front panel key (packed in a bag in the accessory box) Follow the graphic instructions on the shipping container to remove the server from the container. Remove the front panel key and the power cord from the shipping container. These are needed to power on the system. 1.9 Using the User Naming Area To display the name of the server, IP address, owner, or other important information on the front of the machine:...
  • Page 32 1-16 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 33: Cabling The System

    Cabling the System This chapter contains procedures for connecting the power cord to the AC power supply and instructions for cabling the system to the network. 2.1 Preparing the System for Cabling Make sure the server is in an area that allows access to both the front and rear of the chassis.

  • Page 34: Figure 2-1 Keyswitch Standby Position

    6. Remove the AC power cord that is coiled inside the server cabinet. Set the power cord aside. 7. Remove the kick panel by loosening the two screws. See Figure 2-3. Set the panel aside. Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...
  • Page 35 Rear screen power sequencer Figure 2-2 AC Power Sequencer Power Switch and Rear Screen Replacing the Rear Screen and Kick Panel 1. Tighten the two screws to secure the kick panel to the cabinet. If cables are to be routed under the floor, the cables should be between the bottom panel and the kick panel.

  • Page 36: Figure 2-3 Routing Cables Under The Kick Panel

    3. Uncoil the AC power cord and plug it into a grounded wall outlet. The outlet must be a 200-240 VAC 30A circuit, dedicated solely to the server cabinet, as described in the site preparation instructions in Chapter 1. Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 37: Power Cord

    Warning – Risk of electric shock. Do NOT turn on AC power to the unit yet. 4. Continue with Section 2.4 through Section 2.7 for further cabling instructions, and then see Section 2.2 to replace the rear screen and kick panel.

  • Page 38: Figure 2-5 Ac Power Switch And Power Receptacle

    The locations specified in the following instructions assume the use of twisted- pair 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet. 1. Locate the network cable. Figure 2-6 shows the twisted-pair Ethernet network cable. Figure 2-6 Network Cable Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 39: Figure 2-7 10/100Base-T Ethernet Connection

    2. Connect one end of the network cable into the RJ-45 twisted-pair network port. For 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, the default interface port is the onboard connector on the I/O board in slot 1. See Figure 2-7. Ethernet port Figure 2-7 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Connection 3.

  • Page 40: Figure 2-8 Connecting Twisted Pair Ethernet To N-Type Coaxial Cable

    Figure 2-8 shows the elements used in the installation process. Vampire tap or N-type connectors Ethernet cable Server Transceiver Transceiver drop cable Hardware interface (coaxial or optical fiber) 10/100BASE-T twisted-pair cable Figure 2-8 Connecting Twisted Pair Ethernet to N-type Coaxial Cable Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...
  • Page 41 Table 2-1 lists the cabling limitations for Ethernet. Table 2-1 Ethernet Cabling Limitations for N-type Coaxial Cable Cable Segment Length in Meters Allowed contiguous length of cable segments 23.4 70.2 117.0 500.0 Distance between transceivers (multiples-of) Minimum length of Ethernet coaxial cable segments 23.4 Maximum length of transceiver “drop”...

  • Page 42: Figure 2-10

    1. Connect the terminal cable into serial port A on the clock board. See Figure 2-10. Serial port A Figure 2-10 Clock Board 2-10 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Fiber Cable To The I/O Board

    2. Enterprise 6000/5000 systems only: route the terminal cable from the clock board down along the right mounting rail of the cabinet. Use tie wraps to secure the terminal cable to the mounting rail. 3. Connect the terminal power cord into an AC wall outlet. 4.

  • Page 44: Figure 2-11 Fiber Cable And Fibre Card Connectors And Ports

    For differential SCSI cables, the maximum is 25 meters. When calculating the total length of a SCSI string, include external cables, internal cables, and printed traces. Table 2-2 lists internal measurements for the Enterprise servers. 2-12 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...
  • Page 45 Table 2-2 Internal SCSI Lengths (Approximate) Location Internal Length Comments Enterprise 6000 slot 1 3.7 meters Includes I/O board traces and cables to SCSI tray Enterprise 5000 slot 1 3.7 meters Includes I/O board traces and cables to SCSI tray Enterprise 4000 slot 1 1.4 meters Includes I/O board traces and cables to SCSI tray...

  • Page 46: Figure 2-12 Onboard Single-Ended Scsi Connector On The I/O Board

    Then power on and test the server. This concludes the hardware installation for the standalone server. You can now power on the system and test the server. 2-14 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 47: Powering The System On And Off

    LEDs. 3.1 Using JumpStart Automatic Installation The Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 systems can use the JumpStart™ automatic installation feature that is described in installation documents for Solaris software. The software that enables this feature is present on a hard disk in your system if the system was built at the factory with internal disk boards or disk trays.

  • Page 48: Enterprise 6000/5000 Cabinet Systems

    Turn the AC power sequencer power switch to Off. The AC power sequencer is at the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 3-2. c. Verify that the cabinet AC power cord is plugged into a wall socket. Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...
  • Page 49 Legend: Diagnostics Standby Standby = OFF; no DC power Locked On = Normal power ON Diagnostics = Normal power ON with full diagnostics Locked = Normal power ON in secure mode Figure 3-1 Key Switch Positions Caution – The outlet must be a 200-240 VAC 30A circuit intended solely for use by the server cabinet.

  • Page 50: Figure 3-2 The Ac Power Sequencer Power Switch

    See Figure 3-3. 5. Turn the AC power sequencer power switch to On. See Figure 3-2. Listen for the sound of AC-powered devices such as disk drives and fans in the disk drive tray(s). Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 51: Figure 3-3 Local/Remote Switch

    Note – The front panel keys for this switch are packed in the accessory box. Local/remote switch Figure 3-3 Local/Remote Switch 6. Turn the key switch to the On position. The system will run firmware diagnostics for about one minute and then boot.
  • Page 52 (like the system board) must be replaced. 8. To restart firmware, or if the system hangs, press the CPU reset switch on the clock board. See Figure 3-4. Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 53: Figure 3-4 Cpu Reset Switch On The Clock Board

    OpenBoot -.- FCS, --- MB memory installed, Serial #---. Ethernet address -:-:--:-:--:--, Host ID: ------. If firmware indicates a hardware problem at this time, refer to the Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Manual, Part 3, “Troubleshooting,” for further instructions. Powering the System On and Off...

  • Page 54: Interpreting Status Led Patterns

    Right LED (green) Off — (first 60 seconds) Self tests are running. On Flashing — (after self tests end) System is running. Off — (after self tests end) System cannot run; repair is needed. Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 55: Powering Off The System

    3.2.4 Powering Off the System Before turning off the system power, you must halt the operating system. See the Preface, “UNIX Commands,” to find references if you need help with the commands for this task or other system administration procedures. Note –...

  • Page 56: Enterprise 4000 System

    4. Turn the AC power sequencer power switch to On. See Figure 3-6. 5. Turn the key switch on the front panel to the On position. See Figure 3-6. You should see and hear several things happen: 3-10 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 57: Figure 3-6 Key Switch Positions And Ac Power Switch

    Legend: Standby = OFF; no DC power On = Normal power ON Diagnostics = Normal power ON with full diagnostics Locked = Normal power ON in secure mode Diagnostics Standby Locked AC connector AC power switch Figure 3-6 Key Switch Positions and AC Power Switch •...

  • Page 58: Figure 3-7 Cpu Reset Switch On Clock Board

    7. To restart firmware, or if the system hangs, press the CPU reset switch on the clock board. See Figure 3-7. System reset switch reset switch Figure 3-7 CPU Reset Switch on Clock Board 3-12 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 59: Reading Boot Messages

    Ethernet address -:-:--:-:--:--, Host ID: ------. If firmware indicates a hardware problem at this time, refer to the Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Manual, Part 3, “Troubleshooting,” for further instructions. Boot the system using the procedure that is appropriate for your operating system.

  • Page 60: Figure 3-8 System Status Leds (Standalone Server)

    LEDs are on (system needs service, but is able to run). The worst condition is if the top and middle LEDs are on (system cannot boot), or if no LED is on. 3-14 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 61: Powering Off The System

    3.3.4 Powering Off the System Before turning off the system power, you must halt the operating system. See the Preface, “UNIX Commands,” to find references if you need help with the commands for this task or other system administration procedures. Note –...

  • Page 62: Failure Of Network Communications

    I/O board. To list the device names: 1. Shut down the system and take the system into OpenBoot. 2. Determine the device names of the I/O boards: 3-16 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...
  • Page 63 a. Type: ok show-devs b. In the show-devs listing, find the node names. Node names take the general form /sbus@3,0/SUNW,hme@3,8c00000. Solution 1 Use this method while the operating system is running: 1. Become superuser. 2. Type: # eeprom nvramrc=”probe-all install-console banner apply disable-link-pulse device-name “ (Repeat for any additional device names.) # eeprom “use-nvramrc?”=true 3.
  • Page 64 3-18 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 65: Using The Software

    Using the Software This chapter contains information about software for your Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 systems. 4.1 Operating System Software Refer to the operating system documentation that came with your system. 4.2 Solstice SyMON Software Solstice™ SyMON™ features a graphical user interface (GUI) display that shows various graphs reflecting system status.
  • Page 66 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...

  • Page 67: Index

    Index clearance, system, 1-10 connecting, power cord, 2-5 AC switch, 2-6, 3-2, 3-10 cord, power, 1-15 adjust, levelling pads, 1-12 air conditioning needs, 1-7 ASCII terminal cabling and setup, 2-10 disk drive removal, 3-9, 3-15 tray, use stabilizer bar, 1-13 automatic installation, JumpStart, 3-1 drive disk, caution...
  • Page 68 3-4 replace, 2-1 reconfiguration, system, POST, 3-12 remove messages ASCII terminal, 3-9, 3-15 boot, 3-7, 3-13 replace error, 3-2, 3-10 panel MII connector, 1-7 kick, 2-1 rear screen, 2-1 reset switch, 3-6 Index-2 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...
  • Page 69 usage of, 3-12 restart, POST, 3-6 warnings, notes, cautions, xiv wrench, leveling, 1-14 SBus card POST, 3-6 test, 3-6 caution, 2-13 SCSI bus, caution, 2-13 cabling, 2-12 server, lifting, 1-14 shipping and storing, 1-4 site preparation air conditioning, 1-7 floorspace, 1-9 network, 1-7 software, using, 4-1 stabilizer bar, 1-13...
  • Page 70 Index-4 Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide—November 1996...
  • Page 71 3. Were the illustrations clear? Please explain: 4. Was the information complete and easy to find? Please explain: 5. Do you have additional comments about the Ultra Enterprise 6000/5000/4000 Systems Installation Guide? You can send detailed comments via email to smcc-docs@sun.com or send a fax to SMCC Doc Feedback at (415) 786-6443.

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