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CP3220 Blade Server
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User's Guide
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 820-1982-12
January 2010, Revision 01
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  • Page 1 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server ™ User’s Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 820-1982-12 January 2010, Revision 01 Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
  • Page 2 Etats-Unis et dans d’autres pays et licenciée exclusivement par X/Open Company, Ltd. Sun, Sun Microsystems, le logo Sun, Sun Netra, Netra, Solaris, SunVTS et le logo Netra sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques déposées de Sun Microsystems, Inc., ou ses filiales, aux Etats-Unis et dans d’autres pays.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface xv Introduction 1–1 Overview 1–2 Features 1–2 Physical Description 1–3 1.3.1 Front Panel Components 1–3 1.3.2 Blade Server Diagram 1–6 System Configurations 1–7 1.4.1 AMC Modules 1–7 1.4.2 Advanced Rear Transition Module 1–8 Hot-Swap Support 1–12 System Components 1–12 1.6.1 Required Hardware Components 1–12 1.6.2...
  • Page 4 Installing Optional Components 2–7 2.2.2.3 Configuring the Advanced Rear Transition Module Hardware 2–8 2.2.3 Installing the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server in an ATCA Shelf 2–8 2.2.3.1 Installing an Advanced Rear Transition Module 2–8 ▼ To Install an ARTM 10 2.2.3.2...
  • Page 5 2.3.12 Resetting the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server 2–36 Software Configuration 3–1 Operating Systems 3–2 Software Updates 3–2 SunVTS Software 3–3 Configuring Sun Netra CP3220 For 1GbE or 10GbE Switches 3–4 Configuring Alternate OOS LED Behavior 3–5 ▼ Displaying Configuration of OOS LED Behavior 6 ▼...
  • Page 6 The AMD Opteron Processor 5–3 Memory 5–4 Networking and I/O 5–5 5.4.1 nVidia MCP55 5–5 5.4.2 PCI Express Bus 5–6 5.4.3 Dual BIOS 5–6 5.4.4 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 5–6 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...
  • Page 7 5.4.5 Broadcom 5715C Gigabit Ethernet 5–6 5.4.6 Sun Dual 10-Gbit Ethernet/Quad 1-Gbit RGMII Network Interface Chip (Sun 10 GbE Multithreaded Networking ASIC) 5–7 I/O Components 5–7 5.5.1 AMC Slots 5–7 5.5.2 EIDE/ATA for Compact Flash 5–8 5.5.3 SAS/SATA 5–8 A. Physical Characteristics A–1 Form Factor A–2 Power and Thermal Metrics A–2 A.2.1...
  • Page 8 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...
  • Page 9 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server in Shelf Enclosure 1–7 FIGURE 1-5 Sun Netra CP32x0 SAS Storage Advanced Rear Transition Module, Dual HD 1–8 FIGURE 1-6 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server, Backplane, and Relationship to ARTM 1–10 FIGURE 1-7 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server Barcode Labeling 1–15 FIGURE 2-1 Installing the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM 2–9...
  • Page 10 USB Configuration Menu B–8 FIGURE B-14 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Menu B–9 FIGURE B-15 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Menu Continued B–9 FIGURE B-16 Boot Settings Menu B–10 FIGURE B-17 Boot Settings Configuration Menu B–10 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...
  • Page 11 FIGURE B-18 Boot Device Priority Menu B–11 FIGURE B-19 Boot Hard Disk Drive Priority Menu B–11 FIGURE B-20 Security Settings Menu B–12 FIGURE B-21 Change Password Settings Menu B–12 FIGURE B-22 Chipset Main Menu B–13 FIGURE B-23 NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Menu B–13 FIGURE B-24 NorthBridge Chipset Memory Configuration Menu B–14 FIGURE B-25...
  • Page 12 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...
  • Page 13 Tables TABLE 1-1 I/O Configurations 1–11 TABLE 2-1 Local Area Network Information 2–5 TABLE 2-2 Netinstall Boot Device Table 2–15 TABLE 2-3 Extra MAC Addresses for Virtual LAN Configuration 2–16 TABLE 2-4 Pin Functions on Jumper 1 2–30 TABLE 4-1 BIOS Setup Screens Summary 4–3 TABLE 4-2 POST Options 4–15...
  • Page 14 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 15: Preface

    Sun Netra™ CP3220 blade server. It also provides detailed information on the system firmware. The Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide is written for system integration engineers, field applications and service engineers, and others involved in the integration of this blade server into systems.
  • Page 16 Solaris™ Operating System documentation, which is at: ■ http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/solaris Shell Prompts Shell Prompt C shell machine-name% C shell superuser machine-name# Bourne shell and Korn shell Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 17: Typographic Conventions

    Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems, all the documents listed are available online at: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/cp3220.brd#hic Application Title Part Number Format Location Getting Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server 820-1981 Printed, Shipkit and Online Started Getting Started Guide PDF, HTML Latest Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server...

  • Page 18: Sun Welcomes Your Comments

    You can submit your comments by going to: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide, part number 820-1982-12. xviii Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 19: Introduction

    C H A P T E R Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the features, configurations, and system requirements of the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. This chapter contains the following topics: Section 1.1, “Overview” on page 1-2 ■...

  • Page 20: Overview

    Overview The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is a high-performance, single-board computer based on an AMD Opteron X64 processor. The blade server is designed for high availability in a switched network computing environment. This blade server is compliant with Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) specifications (PICMG 3.0 and PICMG 3.1).

  • Page 21: Physical Description

    E-IDE master to support one Compact Flash socket supporting up to 16-Gbyte ■ user flash (accessible when blade is removed from chassis) Management support using on-board IPM controller (Renesas H8) that provides a ■ dual IPMB bus and IPMI redundant channels Rear I/O expansion provided to an optional RTM, compatible with ■...

  • Page 22: Figure 1-1 Sun Netra Cp3220 Dual-Core Blade Server (Front View)

    Sun Netra CP3220 Dual-Core Blade Server (Front View) FIGURE 1-1 RESET Figure Legend Locking screws Reset button Latches 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port Out-of-service (OOS) LED Serial port OK LED USB ports AMC card slots Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 23: Figure 1-2 Sun Netra Cp3220 Quad-Core Blade Server (Front View)

    Sun Netra CP3220 Quad-Core Blade Server (Front View) FIGURE 1-2 Figure Legend Locking screws Reset button Latches 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port Out-of-service (OOS) LED Serial port OK LED USB ports AMC card slots Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 24: Blade Server Diagram

    Blade Server Diagram Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server (Component Side View) FIGURE 1-3 Figure Legend Compact Flash card Zone 1 power connector Zone 3 connectors CPU Heatsink Zone 2 connectors DIMMs Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 25: System Configurations

    1.4.1 AMC Modules The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server has two AMC slots, with four lanes each of PCIe, to provide additional I/O to the front panels or to the rear of the enclosure when used with an advanced rear transition module.

  • Page 26: Advanced Rear Transition Module

    1.4.2 Advanced Rear Transition Module You can install an optional Sun Netra CP32x0 Advanced Rear Transition Module (ARTM) ( ) into the rear of the ATCA shelf, opposite the Sun Netra CP3220 FIGURE 1-5 blade server ( FIGURE 1-6 The Sun Netra CP32x0 SAS Storage Advanced Rear Transition Module, Dual HD...
  • Page 27 Blue Hot Swap LED Note – Use only serial cables that are less than 10 meters in length. shows the physical relationship between the Sun Netra CP3220 blade FIGURE 1-6 server, the ARTM, and the backplane in a typical ATCA system.
  • Page 28 (installed from the front) ATCA backplane Note – When using the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM with the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server, use shielded cables of less than 10 meters in length for serial I/O ports. Caution – You must use shielded cables for all ports to satisfy EMI compliance standards.

  • Page 29: Table 1-1 I/O Configurations

    FIGURE 1-5 Compact IDE Compact Flash card Sun Netra CP3220 blade server supports one, optional IDE Flash Compact Flash drive, either 8-Gbyte (Type I) or 16-Gbyte (Type II), installed in a Type II CF socket on the blade.

  • Page 30: Hot-Swap Support

    1.6.1 Required Hardware Components The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server cannot be used as a stand-alone system. It is designed to be used in an ATCA chassis for 8U boards. The minimum hardware requirements needed to use the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server are as follows: ATCA system enclosure for 8U boards (includes shelf, backplane, hub/switch ■...

  • Page 31: Optional Hardware Components

    Caution – You can damage the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server components if you install the blade server in a chassis that does not provide sufficient cooling. For more information, see Section 2.2.1.1, “Check Power, Thermal, Environmental, and Space Requirements” on page 2-4.

  • Page 32: Technical Support And Warranty

    When you call Sun Services, be sure to indicate if the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server was purchased separately and is not associated with a system. Please have the blade server identification information ready. For proper identification of the blade server,...

  • Page 33: Figure 1-7 Sun Netra Cp3220 Blade Server Barcode Labeling

    Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server Barcode Labeling FIGURE 1-7 Part number label Serial number label Chapter 1 Introduction 1-15...
  • Page 34 1-16 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 35: Hardware Installation And Service

    C H A P T E R Hardware Installation and Service This chapter describes the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server hardware installation and service procedures. This chapter contains the following topics: Section 2.1, “Safety and Tool Requirements” on page 2-2 ■...

  • Page 36: Safety And Tool Requirements

    Refer to the Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems (816-7190) for general safety information. Read the following safety statements that are specific to the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server carefully before you install or remove any part of the system.

  • Page 37: Materials And Tools Required

    ■ Antistatic wrist strap ■ Terminal console ■ Serial cable of less than 10 meters in length to connect the Sun Netra CP3220 ■ blade server with a system console Refer to Section 1.6, “System Components” on page 1-12 for information on hardware requirements.

  • Page 38: Check Power, Thermal, Environmental, And Space Requirements

    Your enclosure specifications can support the cooling airflow requirements. ■ The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server fits into a standard ATCA shelf. If your installation requirements are different, contact your field applications engineer. Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 39: Local Network Ip Addresses And Host Names Worksheet

    2.2.1.2 Local Network IP Addresses and Host Names Worksheet Collect the information listed in to connect hosts to the LAN. Ask your TABLE 2-1 network administrator for help, if necessary. This information is not needed for a stand-alone installation. Local Area Network Information TABLE 2-1 Information Needed Your Information...

  • Page 40: Installation Procedure Summary

    Section 2.2.2, “Configuring the Hardware” on page 2-6 through the end of Chapter 2 before installing the blade server. The process to set up and configure a Sun Netra CP3220 blade server in a system includes the following procedures: 1. Configure the blade server’s physical hardware.

  • Page 41: Verify Chassis Fan Tray Upgrade

    Caution – The Sun Netra CT 900 server fan tray upgrade kit (594-4953) must be installed in the chassis before the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is installed. This fan tray upgrade is required to provide adequate cooling and prevent the system from overheating or shutting down due to an over temperature condition that can occur with the older fan trays.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Advanced Rear Transition Module Hardware

    Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM in corresponding slots, the system will recognize the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server but not the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM. Note – Slots 1 through 6 and 9 through 14 are available for Sun Netra CP3220 blade servers. Slots 7 and 8 are reserved for the switch card.

  • Page 43: Figure 2-1 Installing The Sun Netra Cp32X0 Artm

    Installing the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM FIGURE 2-1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Service...

  • Page 44: To Install An Artm

    Sun Netra CP3220 blade server, but not the ARTM. Note – Slots 1 through 6 and 9 through 14 are available for Sun Netra CP3220 blade servers. Slots 7 and 8 are reserved for the switch card.

  • Page 45: Figure 2-2 Injector/Ejector Latch And Locking Screw On The Artm

    Injector/Ejector Latch and Locking Screw on the ARTM FIGURE 2-2 6. Carefully align the edges of the ARTM with the card guides in the appropriate slot. Look into the enclosure to verify correct alignment of the rails in the guides. 7.

  • Page 46: Installing The Blade Server Into The Shelf

    2.2.3.2 Installing the Blade Server Into the Shelf Note – You can install the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server in any available slot in the ATCA shelf except for slots 7 and 8. 1. If you have installed an ARTM, go to the front of the system and locate the same slot number where you installed the ARTM.

  • Page 47: Connecting External I/O Cables

    Connecting Cables to a System Console Running the Solaris 1. Connect a shielded serial cable to the serial console port on the front panel of the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server ( ) or the Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM. FIGURE 2-3 2.

  • Page 48: Figure 2-3 Serial Port On The Sun Netra Cp3220 Blade Server

    Serial port 3. Use one of the following to establish a full-duplex serial terminal connection with the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server: The tip utility ■ The minicom utility ■ 2-14 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 49: Connecting Cables To The System Console Not Running The Solaris Os

    A telnet utility (Connect to the proper port on a Network Terminal Server to ■ which the Sun Netra CP3220 is connected.) Another suitable serial communications program on the system console ■ For example, if you are using a UNIX system as the system console, at the UNIX...

  • Page 50: Table 2-3 Extra Mac Addresses For Virtual Lan Configuration

    Multithreaded Networking ASIC 1 The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server supports virtual LAN configuration for the Sun 10 GbE Multithreaded Networking ASIC ports (MAC addresses 4, 5, 6, and 7). When configured, the virtual LAN feature enables the assignment of multiple MAC address to one port.

  • Page 51: Service Procedures

    Service Procedures 2.3.1 Hot-Swapping the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server You can remove the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server without powering off the entire chassis by performing these steps. 1. Power off the blade server. Section 2.3.2, “Powering Off the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server” on page 2-17.

  • Page 52: Removing The Sun Netra Cp3220 Blade Server

    Section 2.3.2, “Powering Off the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server” on page 2-17. 2. If installed, remove all cables from the front of the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. 3. Loosen the locking screws to release the blade server from the ATCA shelf.

  • Page 53: Servicing Dimms

    Servicing DIMMs 2.3.6.1 DIMM Requirements The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server supports a total of eight DIMMs and the maximum memory capacity of 32 Gbytes (using four 4-Gbyte DIMMs). The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server accommodates the following DIMMs and configurations: Up to eight standard DDR2-667 (PC2-5300) SDRAM registered/ECC DIMMs ■...

  • Page 54: Figure 2-4 Locating Dimm Slots

    B A B A Pair 0 Pair 2 Pair 1 Pair 3 Populate DIMMs in matching pairs, starting with Pair 0, then adding Pair 1, Pair 2, and Pair 3 as needed. 2-20 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 55: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    DIMMs. 1. Access the blade server by performing one of the following procedures: If the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is installed in an ATCA shelf, remove the ■ blade server from the shelf as explained in Section 2.3.3, “Removing the Sun...

  • Page 56: Removing A Ddr2 Dimm

    To remove a DIMM from the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server, perform the following steps: 1. Access the blade server by performing one of the following procedures: If the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is installed in an ATCA shelf, remove the ■ blade server from the shelf as explained in Section 2.3.3, “Removing the Sun...

  • Page 57: Figure 2-6 Removing A Dimm

    If an ESD mat is not available, you can place the blade server on the antistatic envelope in which it was packaged. Caution – Do not place blade servers on top of an antistatic bag unless the outside of the bag also has antistatic protective properties. 2.

  • Page 58: Installing The Optional Compact Flash Card

    2.3.7 Installing the Optional Compact Flash Card An IDE Compact Flash card can be installed on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. The Compact Flash card is not hot-swappable, and there is no access to the Compact Flash card once the Sun Netra CP3220 is installed in an ATCA shelf.

  • Page 59: Figure 2-7 Compact Flash Location

    Compact Flash Location FIGURE 2-7 Note – Sun Compact Flash cards have a life time of 2,000,000 write/erase cycles. Users are responsible for ensuring that the operating system and applications do not exceed this limitation. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Service 2-25...

  • Page 60: Installing Optional Amc Cards

    Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. The blade server contains two AMC slots in which you can install an optional AMC device. An AMC device can be installed and removed via a cutout in the front panel while the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is installed in the chassis.

  • Page 61: Figure 2-8 Removing An Amc Filler Panel

    Removing an AMC Filler Panel FIGURE 2-8 4. Retrieve the AMC module from its shipping kit and place it on an antistatic surface. 5. Insert the AMC module through the cutout and into the AMC slot FIGURE 2-9 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Service 2-27...

  • Page 62: Figure 2-9 Installing An Amc Card

    Caution – Do not use excessive force when installing the AMC module into the slot. You might damage the AMC connector on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server, causing permanent damage to the AMC module or the blade server. If the AMC module does not seat properly when you apply even pressure, remove the AMC module and carefully reinstall it.

  • Page 63: Adding Or Replacing A Tod Clock Battery

    7. Press on the front face of the AMC card until the card is fully seated into the AMC connector. 8. Press the black ejector in, toward the AMC card, to activate the card. 9. Refer to the AMC module documentation for software and cabling installation instructions.

  • Page 64: Figure 2-10 Jumper 1 In The Run Position

    Pin Number Purpose Pin 1 Battery Feed Pin 2 VCC_RTC (destination for battery power) Pin 3 BATT_CLR (resistor to GND, used to drain capacitive charge and clear the CMOS memory) 2-30 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 65: Figure 2-11 Jumper 1 In The Reset Position

    To reset the jumper and return the CMOS settings to the default settings, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the jumper housing from the run position (P1/P2) and move it to the reset position (P2/P3). Jumper 1 in the Reset Position FIGURE 2-11 AMC slot B1 Jumper 1...

  • Page 66: Changing The Oos Led Color

    IPMC lights up OOS LED if it detects POST failure. ■ IPMC lights up OOS LED if it fails to power up the blade server. ■ Most of the time, OOS LED remains OFF. ■ 2-32 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...
  • Page 67 Users can change the default behavior of the out-of-service (OOS) LED through the IPMC by using an LED1 control bit. This bit is available only on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. You can use the set and get IPMC control byte IPMI commands, which are the same commands used to control the Green OK LED, to change the default OOS LED behavior to the following: IPMC will not light up OOS LED on POST or any other failure.

  • Page 68: Viewing Oos Led Settings

    IPMC control bit: • Bit 0 = Green LED control bit • Bit 1 = LED1 (OOS) control bit • Bits 2 to 7 reserved for future use 2-34 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 69: Setting Oos Led Behavior

    ▼ Setting OOS LED Behavior Note – You must always perform a read, modify, and write to change any of the bits in the control byte. ● At the clia CLI, enter the Set IPMI Control Bits command. Command NetFn Opcode 0x2E Set IPMI Control Bits...

  • Page 70: Resetting The Sun Netra Cp3220 Blade Server

    1. Use a spudger tool or other stylus to press and release the recessed Reset button on the front of the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server ( FIGURE 2-13 2. Confirm the progress of the reset by monitoring the BIOS POST messages.

  • Page 71: Software Configuration

    Section 3.2, “Software Updates” on page 3-2 ■ Section 3.3, “SunVTS Software” on page 3-3 ■ Section 3.4, “Configuring Sun Netra CP3220 For 1GbE or 10GbE Switches” on ■ page 3-4 Section 3.5, “Configuring Alternate OOS LED Behavior” on page 3-5...

  • Page 72: Operating Systems

    Operating Systems The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server has been tested for compatibility with the following operating systems: WindRiver Linux version 3.1 ■ Solaris 10 OS, Release S10U4 and subsequent versions that may be tested for ■ compatibility with the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. See the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server Product Notes (820-1980) for information on Sun Netra patches.

  • Page 73: Sunvts Software

    There are similar test suites available for the Linux operating systems. The SunVTS software is a comprehensive software suite that tests and validates the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server by verifying the configuration and function of most hardware controllers and devices on the blade server.

  • Page 74: Configuring Sun Netra Cp3220 For 1Gbe Or 10Gbe Switches

    The extended fabric on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is capable of operating at either 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps. The Sun Netra CP3220 can be used in the Sun Netra CT 900 server with either the Sun Netra CP3240 10-GbE switch or the Sun Netra CP3140 1-GbE switch.

  • Page 75: Configuring Alternate Oos Led Behavior

    Administrators and service technicians can change the default behavior of the out-of-service (OOS) LED through the IPMC by using an LED1 control bit. This bit is available only on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. Use the set and get IPMC control byte IPMI commands, which are the same...

  • Page 76: Displaying Configuration Of Oos Led Behavior

    IPMC control bit: • Bit 0 : Green LED control bit. • Bit 1 : LED1 control bit. • Bits 2 to 7: Reserved for future use. Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 77: Setting Configuration Of Oos Led Behavior

    ▼ Setting Configuration of OOS LED Behavior Use the following command to set the configuration of OOS LED behavior. Command NetFn Opcode Set IPMI Control Bits 0xE9 0xE9 Data Bytes Type Byte Data Field Request Data Control byte. Bit 0 = LED 2 (Green LED) control bit: •...
  • Page 78 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 79: Configuring And Using Bios Firmware

    C H A P T E R Configuring and Using BIOS Firmware This chapter describes how to use the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) to configure the blade server. This chapter contains the following topics: Section 4.1, “About BIOS Settings” on page 4-2 ■...

  • Page 80: About Bios Settings

    This section contains special considerations regarding the system BIOS. 4.1.2.1 BIOS Option ROMs on the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server has an option ROM for each of the following components: Broadcom BCM 5715C base interfaces ■...

  • Page 81: Amd Powernow! Feature Enabled By Default

    Advanced menu, is enabled by default on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. Some problems have been observed when using this feature on certain operating systems. If you want to disable this feature, first refer to the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server Product Notes (820-1980) for any outstanding known issues for your operating system.

  • Page 82: Changing The Configuration Of A Bios Menu Item

    6. Press and release the right arrow key until the Exit menu screen is displayed. 7. Follow the instructions on the Exit menu screen to save your changes and exit Setup utility. Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 83: Setting The Boot Device Using Bios Setup Screens

    Setting the Boot Device Using BIOS Setup Screens Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you have installed the serial cable as described in Section 2.2.4, “Connecting External I/O Cables” on page 2-13. Note – See Section 4.1.3, “Description of the BIOS Screens” on page 4-3 descriptions of the first-level BIOS menu screens.

  • Page 84: Figure 4-1 Bios Main Menu

    5. Using the arrow keys, move across the top of the screen to the Boot menu and press the Enter key. The Boot Settings menu is displayed ( FIGURE 4-2 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 85: Figure 4-2 Boot Settings Menu

    Boot Settings Menu FIGURE 4-2 6. Move down the list, select the Boot Device Priority option, and press Enter. The Boot Device Priority menu is displayed ( FIGURE 4-3 Chapter 4 Configuring and Using BIOS Firmware...

  • Page 86: Figure 4-3 Boot Device Priority Menu

    11. Configure the operating system by providing a locale, system name, IP address, and other information. Refer to the documentation for your operating system for information on configuring the operating system. Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 87: Changing The Bios Continuous Boot Setting

    Changing the BIOS Continuous Boot Setting Traditionally, the BIOS of a PC would go through the list of bootable devices and try to boot up the OS. If all devices failed to boot, BIOS would print a message to inform the user and wait for user intervention.

  • Page 88: Figure 4-4 Security Settings Menu

    Security Settings Menu FIGURE 4-4 Change Password Menu FIGURE 4-5 4-10 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 89: Resetting The System Time And System Date

    3. Move down the list, select the Change Supervisor Password or Change User Password option, and press Enter. The Change Password menu is displayed ( FIGURE 4-5 4. Type a password, then press Enter. 5. Use the arrow keys to move to the Exit Menu. 6.

  • Page 90: Updating The Bios

    (819-1180). Secondary BIOS Image The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server provides dual 1-Mbyte BIOS chips that support redundant BIOS images for increased reliability. The default chip (page 0) acts as the primary BIOS chip and is automatically selected for update during a firmware upgrade.

  • Page 91: Perform A Live Firmware Upgrade

    2. Use the Solaris BIOS Update Utility to upgrade the page 1 BIOS image. Section 4.7, “Updating the BIOS” on page 4-12. 3. Reboot the system into the updated page 1 BIOS. Section 2.3.12, “Resetting the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server” on page 2-36. Chapter 4 Configuring and Using BIOS Firmware...

  • Page 92: Power-On Self-Test

    (POST). The BIOS Main Menu screen is displayed. 2. From the BIOS Main Menu screen, select the Boot menu. 3. From the Boot Settings screen, select Boot Settings Configuration. 4-14 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 93: Table 4-2 Post Options

    This decreases the time it takes for the system to boot. Quiet Boot This option is disabled by default. If you enable this, the Sun Microsystems logo is displayed instead of POST codes. AddOn ROM This option is set to Force BIOS by default.
  • Page 94 4-16 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 95: Hardware Architecture

    C H A P T E R Hardware Architecture This chapter provides information about the hardware architecture. This chapter contains the following topics: Section 5.1, “Block Diagram” on page 5-2 ■ Section 5.2, “The AMD Opteron Processor” on page 5-3 ■...

  • Page 96: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Block Diagram FIGURE 5-1 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 97: The Amd Opteron Processor

    NEBS certified ■ Socket F 1207-pin ■ The following processors are supported on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server: CPU, Opteron, Dual-Core, 2.2GH 68 W, NFP ■ CPU, Opteron, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHZ 79W, NFP ■...

  • Page 98: Memory

    FIGURE 5-2 Memory The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server supports 1-Gbyte, 2-Gbyte, and 4-Gbyte registered DDR2-667 memory, for up to 32 Gbytes memory total. When four DIMM slots or less are populated, the DIMM clock rate will be set to the max clock rate of up to 333 Mhz.

  • Page 99: Networking And I/O

    HyperTransport design integrated tightly with the AMD Opteron Direct Connect architecture to deliver 32-bit and 64-bit performance. The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server uses one nVidia MCP55 for: 8 lanes of PCIe to the Zone 3 Connectors ■...

  • Page 100: Pci Express Bus

    Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server provides a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, which enables various security features, including hardware and software authentication. This chip is reserved for future use on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. 5.4.5...

  • Page 101: Sun Dual 10-Gbit Ethernet/Quad 1-Gbit Rgmii Network Interface Chip (Sun 10 Gbe Multithreaded Networking Asic)

    5.5.1 AMC Slots The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server contains two AMC slots, B1 and B2, which are available from the front panel. Both slots are single-width, mid-height slots. If needed, AMC I/O connectivity can be accessed from the front panel (depending on the AMC card installed) and through the optional ARTM.

  • Page 102: Eide/Ata For Compact Flash

    Sun Netra Dual SAS RTM is installed with the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server ■ There is no native support for SAS or SATA drives on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 103: Physical Characteristics

    A P P E N D I X Physical Characteristics Specifications for the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server are provided in the following sections: Section A.1, “Form Factor” on page A-2 ■ Section A.2, “Power and Thermal Metrics” on page A-2 ■...

  • Page 104: Form Factor

    Form Factor The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server is a standard 8-rack unit (8U) factor, single-slot wide. It complies with the board mechanical dimensions that are required by the PICMG 3.0 R1.0 specification: 322.25 mm x 280 mm (12.7 inches x 11.0 inches) ■...

  • Page 105: Picmg Board Cooling Requirements

    A.2.2 PICMG Board Cooling Requirements provides the blade server board cooling requirements. No alarms are TABLE A-1 triggered at any of the listed temperatures for the given airflow. Airflow Requirements TABLE A-1 Watts /min 25˚C 28˚C 40˚C 55˚C 25˚C 28˚C 40˚C 55˚C Power Level...

  • Page 106: Connectors And Pinouts

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Yellow LED Green LED Blink-Activity Link provides the eight pin assignments for the Ethernet port connector. TABLE A-3 Ethernet Port Connector Pin Assignments TABLE A-3 Signal Name Signal Name Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 107: Usb Ports

    Ethernet Port Connector Pin Assignments (Continued) TABLE A-3 Signal Name Signal Name A.3.1.2 USB Ports shows the connector pin assignments for both of the front panel USB FIGURE A-2 ports. Front Panel USB Connector FIGURE A-2 lists the USB port connector pin assignments. TABLE A-5 USB Port Pin Assignments TABLE A-4...

  • Page 108: Serial Port

    A.3.3 Power Connector (Zone 1) The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server uses a 34-pin Positronic connector as the Zone 1 power distribution connector. It provides the support for the following signals: Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 109: Figure A-4 Power Distribution Connector (Zone 1) P10

    Two -48 VDC power feeds (four signals each; eight signals total) ■ Two IPMB ports (two signals each; four signals total) ■ Geographic address (eight signals) ■ The analog test and ring voltage pins are left unconnected. shows the pin FIGURE A-4 assignments.
  • Page 110 Logic Ground ENABLE_B Enable B VRTN_A Voltage Return A VRTN_B Voltage Return B EARLY_A -48V Early A EARLY_B -48V Early B ENABLE_A Enable A -48V_A -48V A -48V_B -48V B Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 111: Data Transport Connector (Zone 2

    A.3.4 Data Transport Connector (Zone 2) The data transport connector consists of two 120-pin HM-Zd connectors, labeled P20 and P23, with 40 differential pairs each. These are called the Zone 2 connectors. The Zone 2 connectors provides the following signals: Two 10/100/1000BASE-T/TX Ethernet base fabric channels (four differential ■...

  • Page 112: Advanced Rear Transition Module Connector (Zone 3

    Advanced Rear Transition Module Connector (Zone 3) The Sun Netra CP3220 blade server provides all the I/O connections for rear access through the Zone 3 ARTM connector. The connector view and the pinout for the Zone 3 connector are shown in...

  • Page 113: Table A-8 J31 Connector Pin Assignments

    shows the J31 connector pin assignments, used for AMC I/O signals. TABLE A-8 J31 Connector Pin Assignments TABLE A-8 Interface AMC1 EO Ports TX1_13+ TX1_13- RX1_12+ RX1_12- TX1_12+ TX1_12- RX1_14+ RX1_14- TX1_14+ TX1_14- RX1_13+ RX1_13- TX1_17+ TX1_17- RX1_15+ RX1_15- TX1_15+ TX1_15- RX1_18+ RX1_18-...

  • Page 114: Table A-9 J32 Connector Pin Assignments

    PETx3- PERx3+ PERx3- TCLKC+ TCLKC- PETx4+ PETx4- PERx4+ PERx4- TCLKD+ TCLKD- PETx5+ PETx5- PERx5+ PERx5- PETx6+ PETx6- PERx6+ PERx6- TRST# PETx7+ PETx7- PERx7+ PERx7- PCI_RST# RTM# PCI_CFG PS0# Enable# A-12 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 115: Bios Screens

    A P P E N D I X BIOS Screens This appendix provides examples of the first-level and second-level screens from the BIOS menu. To enter the BIOS menu, press the F2 key during the POST portion of the boot process. shows the BIOS menu tree.

  • Page 116: Figure B-1 Bios Menu Tree

    Channels Remote Reserved Access Memory Size RTM Option Configuration nVidia Onboard NIC ROMs Sun ASIC Onboard NIC Broadcom Onboard NIC AMC Slot B1 Option ROM AMC Slot B2 Option ROM Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 117: Figure B-2 Bios Main Menu

    BIOS Main Menu FIGURE B-2 Advanced Configuration Menu FIGURE B-3 Appendix B BIOS Screens...

  • Page 118: Figure B-4 Cpu Configuration Menu

    CPU Configuration Menu FIGURE B-4 IDE Configuration Menu FIGURE B-5 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 119: Figure B-6 Super Io Configuration Menu

    Super IO Configuration Menu FIGURE B-6 ACPI Settings Menu FIGURE B-7 Appendix B BIOS Screens...

  • Page 120: Figure B-8 Event Logging Details Menu

    Event Logging Details Menu FIGURE B-8 MPS Configuration Menu FIGURE B-9 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 121: Figure B-10 Pci Express Configuration Menu

    PCI Express Configuration Menu FIGURE B-10 SMBIOS Configuration Menu FIGURE B-11 Appendix B BIOS Screens...

  • Page 122: Figure B-12 Remote Access Configuration Menu

    Remote Access Configuration Menu FIGURE B-12 USB Configuration Menu FIGURE B-13 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 123: Figure B-14 Advanced Pci/Pnp Settings Menu

    Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Menu FIGURE B-14 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Menu Continued FIGURE B-15 Appendix B BIOS Screens...

  • Page 124: Figure B-16 Boot Settings Menu

    Boot Settings Menu FIGURE B-16 Boot Settings Configuration Menu FIGURE B-17 B-10 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 125: Figure B-18 Boot Device Priority Menu

    Boot Device Priority Menu FIGURE B-18 Boot Hard Disk Drive Priority Menu FIGURE B-19 Appendix B BIOS Screens B-11...

  • Page 126: Figure B-20 Security Settings Menu

    Security Settings Menu FIGURE B-20 Change Password Settings Menu FIGURE B-21 B-12 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 127: Figure B-22 Chipset Main Menu

    Chipset Main Menu FIGURE B-22 NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Menu FIGURE B-23 Appendix B BIOS Screens B-13...

  • Page 128: Figure B-24 Northbridge Chipset Memory Configuration Menu

    NorthBridge Chipset Memory Configuration Menu FIGURE B-24 NorthBridge Chipset ECC Configuration Menu FIGURE B-25 B-14 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

  • Page 129: Figure B-26 Northbridge Chipset Dram Configuration Menu

    NorthBridge Chipset DRAM Configuration Menu FIGURE B-26 SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Menu FIGURE B-27 Appendix B BIOS Screens B-15...

  • Page 130: Figure B-28 Hyper Transport Configuration Menu

    Hyper Transport Configuration Menu FIGURE B-28 Exit Options Menu FIGURE B-29 B-16 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...
  • Page 131 Appendix B BIOS Screens B-17...

  • Page 132: Index

    Index MPS Configuration, B-6 Northbridge Chipset, B-13 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings menu, B-9 PCI Express Configuration, B-7 Airflow Requirements, A-3 Plug and Play, B-9 AMC connectors, A-6 Remote Access Configuration, B-8 AMC devices Security Settings, B-12 additional I/O, 1-7 SMBIOS Configuration, B-7 installing, 2-26 Southbridge Chipset, B-14, B-15 AMC.1 Type 4E2 cards, 1-7...
  • Page 133 A-10 overall procedure, 2-6 features, 1-8 preparation, 2-3 installation, 2-10 rear transition modules, 2-10 Remote Access Configuration menu, B-8 removing DIMMs, 2-22 removing the board, 2-18 Jumper 1 requirements Index-2 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...
  • Page 134 hardware, 1-13 safety, 2-2 software, 1-13 revision number, locating, 1-14 RJ-45 Ethernet, A-4 RTM Pressure Drop, A-3 Security Settings menu, B-12 serial number, locating, 1-14 port, A-6 SMBIOS Configuration menu, B-7 software OS support, 3-2 SunVTS, 3-3 software requirements, 1-13 Southbridge chipset menu, B-14, B-15 Sun Services, 1-14, 3-2 SunVTS software, -xv, 3-3...
  • Page 135 Index-4 Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server User’s Guide • January 2010...

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