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  • Page 1: Server Installation

    Netra 440 Server Installation ™ Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 817-3882-12 March 2006, Revision A 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

    DC Supply and Ground Conductor Requirements 6 Recommended Operating Environment 7 Ambient Temperature 7 Ambient Relative Humidity 7 Airflow Considerations 8 Acoustic Noise Emissions 8 Calculating Heat Dissipation 9 NEBS Level 3 Compliance 9 Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager 9 Sun Install Check Tool 10...
  • Page 4 Sun Remote Services Net Connect Support 11 Installation Overview 13 Installation Overview 13 Installing Optional Components 15 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack 17 Rackmounting Options 18 Hardmount in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack 19 Sliding Rail Mount in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack 24...
  • Page 5 Clearing Your Configuration and Starting Again 93 Accessing Advanced Lights Out Manager (ALOM) Software 93 Displaying the ALOM Prompt 93 Displaying the Console Prompt 94 Taking Console Write Capability Away From Another User 94 Installing the DVD Drive 95 Netra 440 Server LEDs 97 Contents...
  • Page 6 Redundant Network Interfaces 108 Attaching a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable 108 Configuring the Primary Network Interface 109 For Additional Information 110 Configuring Additional Network Interfaces 111 Initiating a Reconfiguration Boot 114 Index 117 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...
  • Page 7 Figures Netra 440 Server Ship Kit Contents 2 FIGURE 1-1 Contents of the Hardmount 19-Inch 4-Post Kit 19 FIGURE 3-1 Securing the Hardmount Brackets to the Server 20 FIGURE 3-2 Attaching the Rear Mount Support Brackets 21 FIGURE 3-3 Securing the Front of the Server to the Rack 22...
  • Page 8 Opening the System Door 69 FIGURE 4-19 Turning the Rotary Switch to the Standby Position 69 FIGURE 4-20 Connecting the DC Input Power Cable to the DC Connectors 70 FIGURE 4-21 viii Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...
  • Page 9 Turning the Rotary Switch to the Standby Position 72 FIGURE 4-24 Connecting the AC Power Cords to the AC Connectors 73 FIGURE 4-25 Patch Panel Connection Between a Terminal Server and a Netra 440 Server 77 FIGURE 5-1 Opening the System Door 84 FIGURE 6-1...
  • Page 10 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...
  • Page 11 Netra 440 Server Operating and Storage Specifications 4 TABLE 1-2 AC Operating Power Limits and Ranges for Each Power Supply in the Netra 440 Server 4 TABLE 1-3 DC Operating Power Limits and Ranges for Each Power Supply in the Netra 440 Server 5...
  • Page 12 TABLE B-2 Hard Drive LEDs 101 TABLE B-3 Fan Tray LEDs 101 TABLE B-4 Power Supply LEDs 102 TABLE B-5 Ethernet LEDs 102 TABLE B-6 Network Management Port LED 103 TABLE B-7 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 13: Preface

    However, you do not need Solaris OS experience to follow instructions Chapter 3, which detail the installation of the Netra 440 server into a rack. How This Book Is Organized This guide is organized into three chapters and three appendixes.
  • Page 14 Solaris™ operating environment documentation, which is at ■ http://docs.sun.com Shell Prompts Shell Prompt C shell machine-name% C shell superuser machine-name# Bourne shell and Korn shell Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser xiv Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 15: Typographic Conventions

    Parts installation and Netra 440 Server Service Manual 817-3883-xx removal Diagnostics and Netra 440 Server Diagnostics and 817-3886-xx troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide Advanced Lights Out Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager User’s 817-5481-xx Manager (ALOM) system Guide for the Netra 440 Server controller Preface...

  • Page 16: Contacting Sun Technical Support

    Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.

  • Page 17: Preparing For Installation

    C H A P T E R Preparing for Installation This chapter includes a description of the components of the Netra 440 server and a set of questions that the system administrator must answer before installing the server software. This chapter contains the following sections: “Shipping Kit”...

  • Page 18: Verifying All Parts

    Netra 440 Server Ship Kit Contents FIGURE 1-1 Note – The DC connector assembly kit is for the DC-powered server only. If you have an AC-powered server, please dispose of this DC connector kit. Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 19: Installation Site Requirements

    Installation Site Requirements This section provides the specifications and site requirements you may need when planning the installation of the Netra 440 server. For safety and compliance information, refer to the Netra 440 Safety and Compliance Manual (817-6225-xx) and the Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems document (816-7190-xx) that came with your system.

  • Page 20: Environmental Requirements

    Environmental Requirements You can operate and store the Netra 440 server safely in the conditions detailed in TABLE 1-2 Netra 440 Server Operating and Storage Specifications TABLE 1-2 Specification Operating Storage Ambient 5˚C (41˚F) to 40˚C (104˚F) -40˚C (-40˚F) to 70˚C (158˚F)

  • Page 21: Dc Power Source Requirements

    However, these figures represent worst-case scenarios. DC Power Source Requirements The information in this section applies to the DC version of the Netra 440 server. gives DC power source requirements for each power supply in the Netra TABLE 1-5...

  • Page 22: Dc Supply And Ground Conductor Requirements

    Limited to TNV-2 as defined by UL 60950 and IEC 60950 ■ Note – The DC version of the Netra 440 server must be installed in a restricted-access location. According to the intent of the National Electrical Code, a restricted-access location is an area intended for qualified or trained personnel only and has access controlled by a locking mechanism, such as a key lock or an access card system.

  • Page 23: Recommended Operating Environment

    Recommended Operating Environment Your environmental control system must provide intake air for the server which complies with the limits specified in “Environmental Requirements” on page To avoid overheating, do not direct warmed air: Toward the front air intake of the server ■...

  • Page 24: Airflow Considerations

    Air temperature rise through the system is approximately 15˚C (59˚F). ■ Acoustic Noise Emissions The acoustic noise emissions on a Netra 440 server are as follows: Operating acoustic noise is 7.0 B (LWAd (1B=10dB)) ■ Idling acoustic noise is 7.0 B (LWAd (1B=10dB)) ■...

  • Page 25: Calculating Heat Dissipation

    Watts by 3.412. NEBS Level 3 Compliance Telcordia certified that the DC-powered version of the Netra 440 server meets NEBS Level 3 requirements per SR-3580, including the appropriate sections of GR-63- CORE (Network Equipment-Building System Requirements: Physical Protection) and GR- 1089-CORE (Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety –...

  • Page 26: Sun Install Check Tool

    Status of the alarm port Sun Install Check Tool The Netra 440 server supports the Sun Install Check tool, which can confirm that your server has been installed successfully. The Install Check software is designed to check the initial server installation and tests your server for: Minimum required Solaris OS level ■...

  • Page 27: Sun Remote Services Net Connect Support

    SRS Net Connect web site at: http://www.sun.com/service/support/srs/netconnect/ Note – The Net Connect Installation Guide contains installation instructions specific to the Netra 440 server. This guide can be downloaded after signing up for the service. Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation...
  • Page 28 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 29: Installation Overview

    C H A P T E R Installation Overview This chapter lists the steps in a typical Netra 440 server installation and contains the procedures that must be performed before installing the server in a rack. This chapter contains these topics: “Installation Overview”...
  • Page 30 “Configuring the Server” on page 87 for more information. 14. Install any required patch or patches to the server. Refer to the Netra 440 Server Release Notes (817-3885-xx) for a list of the required patches. 15. Load additional software from the Solaris media kit (optional).

  • Page 31: Installing Optional Components

    Note – The optional component list might be updated at any time. Refer to the Sun Store web site (http://store.sun.com) for the most current list of Netra 440 server supported components.
  • Page 32 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 33: Installing A Netra 440 Server Into A Rack

    C H A P T E R Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack This chapter provides instructions for installing the Netra 440 server into a rack, and contains the following sections: “Rackmounting Options” on page 18 ■ “Hardmount in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack” on page 19 ■...

  • Page 34: Rackmounting Options

    Rackmounting Options The Netra 440 server ships with a 19-inch, 4-post hardmount rack kit (see “Hardmount in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack” on page 19 for installation instructions). lists the four additional rackmount kit options that can be ordered from TABLE 3-1 Sun.

  • Page 35: Hardmount In A 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

    M6 square clip nuts 12 for rack, if appropriate 10-32 x 0.5 in. combo head screws 12 for rack, if appropriate 12-24 x 0.5 in. combo head screws 12 for rack, if appropriate Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 36: Figure 3-2 Securing The Hardmount Brackets To The Server

    2. Using eight of the supplied M5 × 8 mm flathead Phillips screws (four screws for each bracket), secure the front hardmount brackets to the sides of the server FIGURE 3-2 Securing the Hardmount Brackets to the Server FIGURE 3-2 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 37: Figure 3-3 Attaching The Rear Mount Support Brackets

    If your rack is especially deep, you may only be able to secure the rear mount support brackets using only two screws per side. Attaching the Rear Mount Support Brackets FIGURE 3-3 Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 38: Figure 3-4 Securing The Front Of The Server To The Rack

    ( FIGURE 3-4 The size of the screws varies, depending on your particular rack. Securing the Front of the Server to the Rack FIGURE 3-4 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 39: Figure 3-5 Securing The Rear Of The Server To The Rack

    10. Using two screws for each rear mount support bracket, secure the rear mount support brackets to the rear of the rack ( FIGURE 3-5 The size of the screws vary, depending on your particular rack. Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 40: Sliding Rail Mount In A 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

    ■ Two hardmount front brackets ■ Bag of screws ■ Extenders Long brackets Short brackets Slide assemblies Hardmount front brackets Screw kit Contents of the Sliding Rail 19-Inch 4-Post Kit FIGURE 3-6 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 41: Table 3-3 Sliding Rail 19-Inch 4-Post Rackmount Screw Kit Contents

    Note that the hardmount brackets are attached to the top portion of the server, with the brackets oriented so that the handles are at the lower part of the brackets. Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 42: Figure 3-7 Securing The Hardmount Bracket To The Server

    Securing the Hardmount Bracket to the Server FIGURE 3-7 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 43: Figure 3-8 Dismantling The Slide

    4. Press in the button on each slide and pull the glide completely out of the slide FIGURE 3-8 Button Slide (in two parts) Glide Dismantling the Slide FIGURE 3-8 Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 44: Figure 3-9 Securing The Glides To The System Chassis

    (four screws for each side), secure the glides to the sides of the server ( FIGURE 3-9 Securing the Glides to the System Chassis FIGURE 3-9 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 45: Figure 3-10 Securing The Short Brackets To The Front Of The Rack

    Use two of the brass M6 collar screws and M6 cage nuts (if required) to secure each bracket. Securing the Short Brackets to the Front of the Rack FIGURE 3-10 Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 46: Figure 3-11 Securing The Long Brackets To The Rear Of The Rack

    Note – If the dimension is greater than 755.7 mm, attach the rail extenders to the long brackets as described in “Installing the Long Bracket Extenders” on page 33 Securing the Long Brackets to the Rear of the Rack FIGURE 3-11 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 47: Figure 3-12 Securing The Slide To The Brackets

    FIGURE 3-12 Long bracket Short bracket Slide Securing the Slide to the Brackets FIGURE 3-12 11. Repeat Step 9 Step 10 for the slide on the other side of the rack. Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 48: Figure 3-13 Sliding The System Into The Rack

    14. Push in the slide buttons and slide the system all the way into the rack enclosure FIGURE 3-13 Sliding the System Into the Rack FIGURE 3-13 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 49: Installing The Long Bracket Extenders

    1. Locate the long bracket extenders. The extenders are shorter than the long brackets and do not have clips nuts attached. Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 50: Figure 3-15 Installing Extender And Slide Assembly On Long Bracket

    Adjust the rails to the proper length, tighten the screws on the extenders, and install four M6 collar screws (two in front bracket and two in the rear bracket) for each sliding rail assembly. Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 51: Figure 3-16 Securing The Long Brackets Extenders And Slide Assembly To Rack

    Securing the Long Brackets Extenders and Slide Assembly to Rack FIGURE 3-16 Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 52: Hardmount In A 600 Mm 4-Post Rack

    Two front adjuster brackets ■ One bag of screws ■ You will also need the two hardmount brackets and two rear mount support brackets from the standard rackmount kit that came with the Netra 440 server FIGURE 3-1 Rear mount flanges Screws...

  • Page 53: Figure 3-18 Securing The Hardmount Brackets To The Server

    1. Get the two front hardmount brackets from the standard rack kit ( FIGURE 3-1 These front hardmount brackets came as part of the standard Netra 440 server ship kit, not as part of the 600 mm four-post rackmount ship kit.

  • Page 54: Figure 3-19 Attaching The Rear Mount Support Brackets

    4. Get the two rear mount support brackets from the standard rack kit ( FIGURE 3-1 These rear mount support brackets came as part of the standard Netra 440 server ship kit, not as part of the 600 mm four-post rackmount ship kit.

  • Page 55: Figure 3-20 Attaching The 600 Mm Front Adjuster Brackets To The Front Hardmount Brackets

    600 mm front adjuster brackets to the front hardmount brackets ( FIGURE 3-20 Attaching the 600 mm Front Adjuster Brackets to the Front Hardmount FIGURE 3-20 Brackets Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 56: Figure 3-21 Attaching The 600 Mm Front Adjuster Brackets To The Rack

    9. Using four screws per side, secure the 600 mm front adjuster brackets to the front of the rack ( FIGURE 3-21 The size of the screws varies, depending on your particular rack. Attaching the 600 mm Front Adjuster Brackets to the Rack FIGURE 3-21 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 57: Figure 3-22 Securing The Rear Mount Flange

    12. Using two screws for each rear mount support bracket, secure the rear mount support brackets to the rear of the rack ( FIGURE 3-22 The size of the screws vary, depending on your particular rack. Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 58: Hardmount In A 23-Inch 2-Post Rack

    M6 square clip nuts 12 for rack, if appropriate 10-32 x 0.5 in. combo head screws 12 for rack, if appropriate 12-24 x 0.5 in. combo head screws 12 for rack, if appropriate Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 59: Figure 3-24 Securing The Side Brackets To The Side Of The Server

    Note that the wide, flat side of the brackets are facing the rear of the server for this rackmount option, not the front. Securing the Side Brackets to the Side of the Server FIGURE 3-24 Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 60: Figure 3-25 Securing The Front Of The Server To The Rack

    ( FIGURE 3-25 The size of the screws varies, depending on your particular rack. Securing the Front of the Server to the Rack FIGURE 3-25 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 61: Hardmount In A 19-Inch 2-Post Rack

    6 for rear mount brackets (not used in this option) M5 x 12 mm screws 12 for rack, if appropriate M6 x 12 mm screws 12 for rack, if appropriate Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 62: Figure 3-27 Securing The Side Brackets To The Side Of The Server

    Note that the wide, flat side of the brackets are facing the rear of the server for this rackmount option, not the front. Securing the Side Brackets to the Side of the Server FIGURE 3-27 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 63: Figure 3-28 Installing And Securing The Server In The 2-Post Rack

    4. Using four screws for each bracket, secure the front of the server to the front of the rack ( FIGURE 3-28 The size of the screws varies, depending on your rack. Installing and Securing the Server in the 2-Post Rack FIGURE 3-28 Chapter 3 Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack...
  • Page 64 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 65: Connecting Cables

    FIGURE 4-1 the DC power supply connectors and I/O ports. shows the AC version of FIGURE 4-2 the Netra 440 server back panel and identifies the AC power supply connectors and I/O ports. Ethernet ports Serial management port USB ports...

  • Page 66: Figure 4-2 Back Panel Features (Ac Version)

    Serial port (TTYB) This port provides standard serial functionality. Note that the system controller serial management port is not a standard serial port. See the Netra 440 Server Product Overview for more information. USB ports See the Netra 440 Server Product Overview for information about devices you can connect to these ports.

  • Page 67: Connecting The Chassis Grounding Cable (Dc Version)

    Netra 440 Server Ports (Continued) TABLE 4-1 Port Information Serial management port Use this, the default port, to attach the system console (SERIAL MGT) device. Network management port Use this port to access ALOM features by way of the (NET MGT) network.

  • Page 68: Connecting All Other Cables

    Connecting All Other Cables When connecting the remaining cables to the ports at the rear of the Netra 440 server, keep the following points in mind: Although access to the ALOM through the network management port is secure, ■ access through the serial management port is not secure. Therefore, avoid connecting a serial modem to the serial management port.

  • Page 69: Alarm Port

    Alarm Port The alarm port uses a standard DB-15 connector. In a telecommunications environment, use this port to connect to the central office alarming system. shows the pin numbering of the alarm port, and describes the FIGURE 4-3 TABLE 4-2 pin signals.

  • Page 70: Serial Port (Ttyb)

    Serial Port Connector Signals TABLE 4-3 Signal Description Signal Description Data Carrier Detect Data Set Ready Receive Data Request to Send Transmit Data Clear to Send Data Terminal Ready Ring Indicate Ground Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 71: Usb Ports (Usb0-3)

    USB Ports (USB0-3) Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are located on the motherboard in a double- stacked layout. The ports can be accessed from the back panel. USB3 USB2 USB1 USB0 USB Connector Pin Numbering FIGURE 4-5 USB Ports Pin Numbering TABLE 4-4 Signal Description Signal Description...

  • Page 72: Ethernet Ports (Net0 And Net1)

    Ethernet Ports (NET0 and NET1) The Netra 440 server has two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet connectors (NET0, NET1). The Ethernet interfaces operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps. The transfer rates for the Ethernet ports are given in TABLE 4-5...

  • Page 73: Scsi Port

    SCSI Port The SCSI serial data connector is located on the motherboard and can be accessed from the back panel. SCSI Port Pin Numbering FIGURE 4-7 SCSI Port Pin Signals TABLE 4-8 Signal Description Signal Description Data12 + Data12 – Data13 + Data13 –...
  • Page 74 SEL + SEL – CD + CD – REQ + REQ – I/O + I/O – Data8 + Data8 – Data9 + Data9 – Data10 + Data10 – Data11 + Data11 – Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 75: Alom Serial Management Port (Ttya)

    ALOM Serial Management Port (TTYA) The serial management connector (labeled SERIAL MGT) is an RJ-45 connector located on the ALOM system controller card and can be accessed from the back panel. This port is the default connection to the system, and you should use this port only for server management.

  • Page 76: Rj-45 To Db-9 Adapter Crossovers

    Signal Ground RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter Crossovers RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter Crossovers TABLE 4-11 Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) DB-25 Adapter Signal Description Signal Description Signal Ground Signal Ground Signal Ground Signal Ground Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 77: Alom Network Management Port

    This port needs to be configured prior to use. For information on configuring this port for managing the server with ALOM, see the Advanced Lights Out Manager User Guide for the Netra 440 Server (817-5481-xx) NET MGT Network Management Port Pin Numbering...

  • Page 78: Assembling And Connecting The Dc Input Power Cable

    Assembling and Connecting the DC Input Power Cable Note – This section describes how to connect DC power input cables to a DC- powered Netra 440 server. For AC-powered server instructions, see “Connecting the AC Power Cables” on page Caution – Verify that your site meets the source site requirements given in “DC...

  • Page 79: Figure 4-10 Dc Connection Parts

    Cage clamp operating lever DC input plug Strain relief housing DC Connection Parts FIGURE 4-10 2. Turn off power from the DC power source through the circuit breakers. Caution – Do not proceed with these instructions until you have turned off the power from the DC power source through the circuit breakers.

  • Page 80: Figure 4-11 Stripping The Insulation From The Wire

    DC input plug where you want to insert the first wire, and press down on the cage clamp operating lever. Top of input plug Opening the Input Plug Cage Clamp Using the Cage Clamp Operating Lever FIGURE 4-12 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 81: Figure 4-13 Opening The Cage Clamp Using A Screwdriver

    Insert a small slotted screwdriver into the rectangular hole directly above the hole ■ in the DC input plug where you want to insert the first wire, and press down on the screwdriver. Top of input plug Opening the Cage Clamp Using a Screwdriver FIGURE 4-13 7.

  • Page 82: Installing The Strain Relief Housings

    Make sure the strain relief housing snaps into place on the DC input plug. You cannot complete the assembly correctly if the strain relief housing is not snapped into place. Inserting the Bottom Portion of the Strain Relief Housing FIGURE 4-15 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 83: Figure 4-16 Routing The Wires Out Of The Bottom Portion Of The Strain Relief Housing

    2. Route the three wires coming from the DC power source through the opening at the end of the bottom portion of the strain relief housing. Routing the Wires out of the Bottom Portion of the Strain Relief Housing FIGURE 4-16 3.

  • Page 84: Connecting The Dc Input Power Cable To The Server

    Caution – An energy hazard is present when energized units are not properly grounded. 1. Open the front system door. Press in on the door release latches and lower the system door. Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 85: Figure 4-19 Opening The System Door

    Door release latches Opening the System Door FIGURE 4-19 2. Turn the rotary switch to the Standby position ( FIGURE 4-20 Standby position Turning the Rotary Switch to the Standby Position FIGURE 4-20 3. Slide the server out of the rack far enough to give you convenient access to the back of the server.

  • Page 86: Figure 4-21 Connecting The Dc Input Power Cable To The Dc Connectors

    Caution – Do not attempt to disconnect the DC input power cable from the DC connector until you have turned off the power from the DC power source through the circuit breakers. Disconnecting the DC Input Power Cable From the DC Connector FIGURE 4-22 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 87: Connecting The Ac Power Cables

    AC power source and the server to increase the availability of the server. Note – The Netra 440 server uses nominal input voltages from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. Sun products are designed to work with power systems having a grounded neutral conductor.

  • Page 88: Figure 4-23 Opening The System Door

    3. Get the supplied AC power cords from the server’s shipment kit. 4. Slide the server out of the rack far enough to give you convenient access to the back of the server. Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 89: Figure 4-25 Connecting The Ac Power Cords To The Ac Connectors

    5. Connect one end of each AC power cord into the AC connectors located at the rear of the server. for the location of the AC connectors. FIGURE 4-25 AC connectors Connecting the AC Power Cords to the AC Connectors FIGURE 4-25 6.
  • Page 90 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 91: Setting Up A System Console Device

    All of the procedures in the following sections assume that you are setting up a system console device by using the default configuration. After initial power-on, you may use the NET MGT port if you choose. See the Netra 440 Server System Administration Guide (817-3884-xx) for details.

  • Page 92: Accessing The System Console Through A Terminal Server

    Terminal Server Connecting the Server to a Terminal Server The serial management port on the Netra 440 server is a data terminal equipment (DTE) port. The pinouts for the serial management port correspond with the pinouts for the RJ-45 ports on the serial interface breakout cable supplied by Cisco for use with the Cisco AS2511-RJ terminal server.

  • Page 93: Figure 5-1 Patch Panel Connection Between A Terminal Server And A Netra 440 Server

    If the pinouts for the serial management port do not correspond with the pinouts for the RJ-45 ports on the terminal server, you need to make a crossover cable that takes each pin on the Netra 440 server serial management port to the corresponding pin in the terminal server’s serial port.

  • Page 94: Accessing The System Console Through A Terminal Server

    Open a terminal session on the connecting device, and type: % telnet IP-address-of-terminal-server port-number For example, for a Netra 440 server connected to port 10000 on a terminal server whose IP address is 192.20.30.10, you would type: % telnet 192.20.30.10 10000 Note –...

  • Page 95: Accessing The System Console Through An Alphanumeric Terminal

    ALOM system controller card and its software. ALOM is the default method for communicating with the Netra 440 server. For detailed information about using ALOM, refer to the Advanced Lights Out Manager User’s Guide for the Netra 440 Server (817-5481-xx) and the Netra 440 Server System Administration Guide (817-3884-xx), which includes information about reconfiguration options.

  • Page 96: Accessing The System Console Through A Tip Connection

    TIP Connection The following procedure assumes that you are setting up a system console device for the Netra 440 server by connecting the serial port of another Sun system to the serial management port (SERIAL MGT) of the Netra 440 server.
  • Page 97 ALOM system controller card and its software. ALOM is the default method for communicating with the Netra 440 server. For detailed information about using ALOM, refer to the Advanced Lights Out Manager User’s Guide for the Netra 440 Server (817-5481-xx) and the Netra 440 Server System Administration Guide (817-3884-xx), which includes information about reconfiguration options.
  • Page 98 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 99: Powering On And Configuring The Server

    C H A P T E R Powering On and Configuring the Server This chapter describes how to power on and configure the server to suit your application. It contains these sections: “Powering On the Server” on page 83 ■ “Powering Off the System Using the On/Standby Button”...

  • Page 100: Setting The Rotary Switch

    This position allows the On/Standby button to control the power state of the server. For more information on the operation of the rotary switch, refer to the Netra 440 Server Product Overview (817-3881-xx). 1. Open the front system door.

  • Page 101: Powering On From The Keyboard

    Standby Rotary switch Normal Locked Diagnostics On/Standby button Rotary Switch Positions FIGURE 6-2 3. Close the bezel. Powering On From the Keyboard 1. Connect the server to the power supply. The server automatically goes into Standby power mode when it is connected to a power source.

  • Page 102: Powering On Using The On/Standby Button

    Make sure you have gracefully shut down any applications before powering off the system. 1. Notify users that the system will be powered down. 2. Back up the system files and data, if necessary. Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 103: Configuring The Server

    The Netra 440 server comes preinstalled with the Solaris 8 OS. Note – Solaris 9 is also supported on the Netra 440 server; however, you must order Solaris 9 separately. See the www.sun.com website for more details. You may also have to install separate packages and patches after you’ve installed Solaris 9.

  • Page 104: Software Configuration Worksheet

    Use the following worksheet to gather the information that you need to configure software on the Netra 440 server. You do not need to gather all of the information that is requested on the worksheet. You only need to collect the information that applies to your system.
  • Page 105 Netra 440 Software Configuration Worksheet (Continued) TABLE 6-1 Information Needed to Install Description/Example Your Answers Provide IP addresses for the DNS server. You must enter at least one IP address, but you can enter up to three addresses. Server’s IP Address(es): You can enter a list of domains to search when a DNS query is made.
  • Page 106 Does this system need to access software on another file Yes/No Systems system? (only available in If yes, provide the following information about the remote the Solaris file system. Server: suninstall program) IP Address: Remote File System: Local Mount Point: Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 107: Configuring With The Server Details Registered As A Name Server

    Configuring With the Server Details Registered as a Name Server Note – Follow the instructions in this section only if you have a name server installed on your network. For instructions on using a name server to automate the process of configuring the Solaris operating system on multiple servers, refer to the Solaris Advanced Installation Guide that comes with the Solaris software.

  • Page 108: Configuring A Standalone Server For The First Time

    3. Specify a host name for the server. 4. Confirm the information you have given. 5. Specify the date and time information. 6. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as superuser. Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 109: Clearing Your Configuration And Starting Again

    Manager (ALOM) Software For detailed ALOM instructions and configuration information, refer to the Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager User Guide For the Netra 440 Server (817-5481-xx). The ALOM software is preinstalled on the server and is ready to run as soon as power is supplied to the server.

  • Page 110: Displaying The Console Prompt

    If another user is logged on and has write capability, you will see the message below after issuing the console command: sc> Console session already in use. [view mode] Taking Console Write Capability Away From Another User ● At the ALOM prompt, type: sc> console -f Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 111: Installing The Dvd Drive

    DVD drive into the system. The DVD drive does not come standard with the Netra 440 server, so you must order it separately. Following are the part numbers for the DVD drives: DVD-ROM drive—X7423A...

  • Page 112: Figure A-1 Removing The Dvd Slot Cover

    ( FIGURE A-2 Installing the DVD drive. FIGURE A-2 6. Close the system door. 7. Power on the system and perform a configuration reboot. “Powering On the Server” on page Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 113: Enclosure Status Leds

    ■ Enclosure Status LEDs As you install your Netra 440 server, be aware of several enclosure status LED indicators on both the front and back panels. These indicators provide general enclosure status, alert you to system problems, and help you to determine the location of system faults.

  • Page 114: Table B-1 Enclosure Status Leds

    If the system Service Required LED is lit, check the status of other fault LEDs on the front panel to determine the nature of the fault. See the Netra 440 Server Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for more information.

  • Page 115: Table B-2 Alarm Indicators And Dry Contact Alarm States

    — Open Closed Critical alarm off. fault cleared Major Application User sets Major — Open Closed Major state alarm on. fault (Alarm1) detected User sets Major — Closed Open Major alarm off. fault cleared Appendix B Netra 440 Server LEDs...
  • Page 116 \ Based on a determination of the fault conditions, the user can turn the alarm on using the Solaris platform alarm API or ALOM CLI. For more information about the alarm API, see the Netra 440 Server System Administration Guide and for more information about ALOM CLI, see the Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager Software User’s Guide for the Netra 440 Server.

  • Page 117: Table B-4 Fan Tray Leds

    Note that the Service Required LEDs on the front and back panels also light when this occurs. Activity This green LED lights when the fan tray is on and operating normally. Appendix B Netra 440 Server LEDs...

  • Page 118: Table B-5 Power Supply Leds

    This green LED lights when a link is established at the particular port with its link partner, and blinks to indicate activity. Speed This amber LED lights when a Gigabit Ethernet connection is established, and is off when a 10/100-Mbps Ethernet connection is established. Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 119: Table B-7 Network Management Port Led

    The network management port has a Link LED that operates as described in TABLE B-7 Network Management Port LED TABLE B-7 Name Description Link This green LED is lit when an Ethernet connection is present. Appendix B Netra 440 Server LEDs...
  • Page 120 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 121: Selecting A Boot Device

    Netra 440 Server System Administration Guide (817-3884-xx). Note – The serial management port on the ALOM card is preconfigured as the default system console port. For more information, see the Netra 440 Server Product Overview (817-3881-xx). If you want to boot from a network, you must connect the network interface to the network.
  • Page 122 The show-devs command lists the system devices and displays the full path name of each PCI device. Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

  • Page 123: Network Interfaces

    Two back panel ports with RJ-45 connectors provide access to the on-board Ethernet interfaces. Each interface is configured with a unique Media Access Control (MAC) address. Each connector features two LEDs, as described in the Netra 440 Server Product Overview (817-3881-xx). Additional Ethernet interfaces or connections to other network types are available by installing the appropriate PCI interface cards.

  • Page 124: Redundant Network Interfaces

    IP Network Multipathing feature of the Solaris OS. For additional details, refer to the Netra 440 Server System Administration Manual (817-3884-xx). You can also install a pair of identical PCI network interface cards, or add a single card that provides an interface identical to one of the two on-board Ethernet interfaces.

  • Page 125: Configuring The Primary Network Interface

    3. Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 outlet of the appropriate network device. You should hear the connector tab click into place. Consult your network documentation if you need more information about how to connect to your network. If you are adding an additional network interface to the system, you need to configure that interface.

  • Page 126: For Additional Information

    Platform Notes: The Sun GigaSwift Ethernet Device Driver. This document is available on the Solaris on Sun Hardware AnswerBook, which is provided on the Solaris Supplement CD for your specific Solaris OS release.

  • Page 127: Configuring Additional Network Interfaces

    108. If you need to install a PCI network interface card, follow the installation ■ instructions in the Netra 440 Server Service Manual (817-3883-xx). Attach an Ethernet cable to the appropriate port on the system back panel. See ■ “Attaching a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable” on page 108.
  • Page 128 Step Following is an example of the /etc/hostname files required for a system called sunrise, which has two on-board Sun Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (ce0 and ce1) and a PCI Fast Ethernet adapter card (eri2). A network connected to the on-board...
  • Page 129 Solaris Naming Configuration Guide for your specific Solaris release. The ce device driver for each of the system’s on-board Sun Gigabit Ethernet interfaces is automatically configured during Solaris installation. For information about operating characteristics and configuration parameters for these drivers, refer to the Platform Notes: The Sun GigaSwift Ethernet Device Driver.

  • Page 130: Initiating A Reconfiguration Boot

    Netra 440 server. See Chapter 5 for more information about connecting the Netra 440 server to a terminal or similar device. Caution – Before you power on the system, ensure that the system doors and all panels are properly installed.
  • Page 131 5. If you are logged in to the sc> prompt, switch to the ok prompt. Type: sc> console 6. When the system banner is displayed on the system console, immediately abort the boot process to access the system ok prompt. The system banner contains the Ethernet address and host ID.
  • Page 132 CPUs, memory modules, PCI cards) and the level of POST and OpenBoot Diagnostics tests being performed. For more information about OpenBoot configuration variables, refer to the Netra 440 Server System Administration Guide (817-3884-xx). 10. Turn the rotary switch to the Locked position.

  • Page 133: Index

    Index Symbols accessing, 93 console prompt, 94 /etc/hostname file, 111 overview, 9 /etc/hosts file, 112 ports, 9 prompt, 93 Numerics remote power-off, 114 19-inch 2-post hardmount airflow requirements, 8 installing, 45 alarm board screw kit, 45 alarm indicators, 99 19-inch 4-post hardmount alarm states, 99 installing, 19 alarm indicators, 99...
  • Page 134 Activity (hard drive LED), 101 Active, 98 enclosure status, table, 98 Locator, 98 Ethernet LEDs, 102 Service Required, 98 Fault, described, 97 table, 98 Locator (enclosure status LED), 98 environmental specifications, 4 Locator, described, 97 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...
  • Page 135 network management port LED, 103 OK-to-Remove (hard drive LED), 101 parity, 79 power supply, described, 101 parts Service Required (enclosure status LED), 98 checklist of, 2 Service Required (hard drive LED), 101 password, admin user, 85, 94 lights out manager PCI cards See Advanced Lights Out Manager, 9 device names, 106...
  • Page 136 Sun Install Check Tool, 10 Sun Store web site, 15 system console accessing via tip connection, 80 sys-unconfig command, using, 93 tip connection, 80 USB ports, 55 user, alarm indicator, 100 ventilation requirements, 8 Netra 440 Server Installation Guide • March 2006...

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