Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V215 Getting Started Manual
Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V215 Getting Started Manual

Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V215 Getting Started Manual

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Sun Fire
V215 and V245 Servers

Getting Started Guide

Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 819-3041-10
September 2006, Revision 04
Submit comments about this document at:
http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

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  • Page 1: Getting Started Guide

    Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers ™ Getting Started Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 819-3041-10 September 2006, Revision 04 Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2006 Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, Californie 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

    Contents Servers Overview 1 Server Installation Process 3 Site Preparation 4 Physical Specifications 5 Environmental Requirements 5 Operating Environment 6 Airflow Considerations 7 Acoustic Noise 7 Operating Power Limits and Ranges 7 Calculating Power Consumption 8 Calculating Heat Dissipation 8 Shipping Kit Contents 8 Front Panel 9 DVD Dual Drive 10...
  • Page 4 Power Supply Redundancy 22 Environmental Monitoring 22 Sun Fire V215 and V245 Documentation 23 Documentation, Support, and Training 24 Third-Party Web Sites 24 Sun Welcomes Your Comments 24 Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers Getting Started Guide • September 2006...
  • Page 5: Servers Overview

    ALOM Secure Shell and SNMP support ■ The Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers can be mounted in a standard 19 inch rack, and they ship with the Solaris™ 10 Operating System (OS), the Java™ Enterprise System, and the Advanced Lights Out Manager (ALOM) software preinstalled as a software image on the boot drive.
  • Page 6 Hard drive bays For a detailed list of features, available configurations, and compatible options, go http://www.sun.com/servers/ For detailed information about these servers, go to: http://sunsolve.sun.com/ See: Sun System Handbook Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers Getting Started Guide • September 2006...
  • Page 7: Server Installation Process

    5. Setting up a console to communicate with the server. To set up the console, refer to the Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers Installation Guide for instructions. Introducing the Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers...
  • Page 8: Site Preparation

    Site Preparation Before you install the Sun Fire server, you must prepare the site. This section includes information and links to information you need to prepare the site. Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers Getting Started Guide • September 2006...
  • Page 9: Physical Specifications

    Physical Specifications shows the physical specifications for the Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers. TABLE 2 Physical Specifications TABLE 2 Dimension Value Height 42.7 mm Sun Fire V215 server Width 440.3 mm Depth 635.0 mm Weight 15 kg Sun Fire V245 server Height 87.36 mm...
  • Page 10: Operating Environment

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is easily generated and less easily dissipated in areas where the relative humidity is below 35%, and it becomes critical when levels drop below 30%. Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers Getting Started Guide • September 2006...
  • Page 11: Airflow Considerations

    The Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers self-cool when operated in still air. Ensure unobstructed airflow through the chassis. ■ Sun Fire V215 servers use internal fans that can achieve a total airflow of 30 ■ cfm in normal operating conditions.
  • Page 12: Calculating Power Consumption

    Ensure that all the basic parts, as described in the list, are present in the shipping kit. If any component is missing, contact your Sun sales representative. Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers Getting Started Guide • September 2006...
  • Page 13: Front Panel

    On each server, the front panel contains the DVD dual drive, hard drives, status indicators, and USB port(s). shows the front panel on the Sun Fire V215 FIGURE 1 server, and shows the front panel on the Sun Fire V245 server.
  • Page 14: Dvd Dual Drive

    Note – The DVD dual drive does not support dual-layer DVD disks. Hard Drives The Sun Fire V215 server supports two 2.5 inch serial attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives, and the Sun Fire V245 server supports four 2.5 inch SAS hard drives. The drives are hot-pluggable.
  • Page 15: Power And Locator Buttons

    Off – not running in its normal state ■ On – powered on and running ■ Fast blink – running in standby mode ■ Slow blink – running in a transitory state ■ Introducing the Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers...
  • Page 16: Front Usb Ports

    * Indicator is provided on the front and rear of the chassis. Front USB Ports The Sun Fire V215 server has one USB port (Port 2) on the front panel. The Sun Fire V245 server has two USB ports (Ports 2 and 3) located on the front panel. The USB ports on the front panel on the Sun Fire V245 server cannot be used for keyboard or mouse input devices.
  • Page 17: Power Inlets

    FIGURE 4 Power Inlets The Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers can have one or two power inlets, one for each power supply unit (PSU). As long as the server is connected to a power source, the server is in Standby power mode. The only way to turn the server fully off is to remove the server from the power source by unplugging the power cable.
  • Page 18: Network Connectors

    • If the network activity indicator is off, the network link is established but not running at its maximum supported speed. • If the network activity indicator is off, network link is not established. Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers Getting Started Guide • September 2006...
  • Page 19: Ethernet Ports

    Ethernet Ports The Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers each have four autonegotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet system domain ports. All of the Ethernet ports use a standard RJ-45 connector, the transfer rates for which are given in TABLE 11 Ethernet Connection Transfer Rates...
  • Page 20: Usb 2.0 Ports

    Both servers use a variety of riser cards to provide different combinations of PCI-E and PCI-X expansion slots. For a detailed list of expansion options, go to: http://www.sun.com/servers/ Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers Getting Started Guide • September 2006...
  • Page 21: Cabling Notes

    Cabling Notes This section contains important notes about cabling the server. Minimum Connections The following list includes the minimum cable connections for the Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers: At least one Ethernet network connection (NET port) ■ SC serial management port (SER MGT port) ■...
  • Page 22: Preinstalled Software

    From an architectural perspective, the SSCC performs a function similar to the NVRAM or SEEPROM devices used in previous Sun products. The SSCC contains the following data structures used by the Sun Fire V215 and V245 service processor: Host ID ■...
  • Page 23: Java Enterprise System Software

    ■ large business applications. To gain the benefits of the Java Enterprise System, you can buy a subscription license for a Java Enterprise System Suite or a combination of Java System Suites. Introducing the Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers...
  • Page 24: Openboot Prom Diagnostics

    Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager The Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers ship with the Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager (ALOM) software installed. The system console is directed to ALOM by default and is configured to show server console information on startup.
  • Page 25: System Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    Sun Fire hardware is designed to support hot-swapping of components. You can install or remove these components while the system is running. Hot-swap technology significantly increases the system’s serviceability and availability by providing the ability to replace components without service disruption. Introducing the Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers...
  • Page 26: Power Supply Redundancy

    Power Supply Redundancy Depending on the configuration, the Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers feature two hot-swappable power supplies, enabling the system to continue operating should one of the power supplies fail or if one power source fails. Environmental Monitoring...
  • Page 27: Sun Fire V215 And V245 Documentation

    ■ This documentation applies to products that are optionally installed and configured to run on the Sun Fire V215 and V245 servers. This category includes documentation about Java Enterprise System software products, Sun Management Center software, Sun Java Desktop System, and others. Refer to the general Sun documentation web site at: http://www.sun.com/documentation...
  • Page 28: Documentation, Support, And Training

    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 Fire V215 and V245 Servers Getting Started Guide, part number 819-3041-10 Sun Fire V215 and V245 Servers Getting Started Guide • September 2006...

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