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Netra
CT Server
™
Hardware Upgrade Guide
For the Netra CT 410 Server and Netra CT 810 Server
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 819-2745-10
February 2007, Revision A
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  • Page 1 Netra CT Server ™ Hardware Upgrade Guide For the Netra CT 410 Server and Netra CT 810 Server Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 819-2745-10 February 2007, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2007 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 Preface xi Planning Your Upgrade 1 Netra CP2500 Board Features 2 System Requirements 2 Firmware and Software Requirements 3 CPU Board Firmware Rules 3 Hardware Requirements 3 Host Requirements 4 Satellite Requirements 4 Optional Components 4 Power Supply Requirements 5 ▼...
  • Page 4 Netra CT 410 Server Configurations 8 Upgrading the Hardware 9 Preparing to Upgrade the Hardware 10 Upgrading the Hardware 10 Installing New Fan Trays 11 ▼ To Remove an Existing Fan Tray 11 ▼ To Install a New Fan Tray 15 Removing a Host or Satellite Board 18 ▼...
  • Page 5 ▼ To Update the OpenBoot PROM Firmware 43 ▼ To Update the Alarm Card Firmware 43 Upgrading the Solaris Operating System 44 ▼ To Determine Software Version 44 ▼ To Upgrade the Operating System 44 ▼ To Download and Install Patches 45 Validating the Upgrades 46 ▼...
  • Page 6 Netra CT Server Upgrade Guide • February 2007...
  • Page 7 Netra CT 810 cPCI Slot Power Availability 6 TABLE 1-2 Netra CT 410 cPCI Slot Power Availability 6 TABLE 1-3 Netra CT 810 Server Configurations with Netra CP2500 Boards 8 TABLE 1-4 Netra CT 410 Server Configurations with Netra CP2500 Boards 8 TABLE 1-5...
  • Page 8 viii Netra CT Server Upgrade Guide • February 2007...
  • Page 9 Locating a Rear Transition Module in a Netra CT 810 Server (Top View) 24 FIGURE 2-15 Locating a Rear Transition Module in a Netra CT 410 Server (Top View) 25 FIGURE 2-16 S1301 DIP Switch Bank Location on the RTM-S (Component Side) 26...
  • Page 10 Aligning the Board with the Board Cage Cutouts 31 FIGURE 2-21 Tightening the Ejection Lever Captive Screws 32 FIGURE 2-22 Connectors on the Netra CP2140 Host CPU Board 34 FIGURE 2-23 Connectors on the Netra CP2500 Host CPU Board 35 FIGURE 2-24 Netra CT Server Upgrade Guide •...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface This guide contains procedures and important information for upgrading a Netra™ CT 410 server or Netra™ CT 810 server with the new Netra™ CP2500 board. This guide provides high-level processes and procedures for replacing an operational: Netra™ CP2140 cPCI host board and rear transition module ■...

  • Page 12: How This Document Is Organized

    ■ installing a Netra CP2500 board in a Netra CT 410 or Netra CT 810 server. Chapter 2 describes how to hot-swap hardware in a Netra CT 410 or Netra CT 810 ■...

  • Page 13: Typographic Conventions

    Shell Prompts Shell Prompt C shell machine-name% C shell superuser machine-name# Bourne shell and Korn shell Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser Typographic Conventions Typeface Meaning Examples The names of commands, files, Edit your.login file. AaBbCc123 and directories; on-screen Use ls -a to list all files. computer output % You have mail.

  • Page 14: Related Documentation

    Related Documentation The documents listed as online are available at: http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/ Application Title Part Number Format Location Installation Netra CT Server Release Notes 819-2739-xx Online HTML Installation Netra CT Server Installation Guide 819-2740-xx Online HTML Service Netra CT Server Service Manual 819-2741-xx Online HTML...

  • Page 15: Sun Welcomes Your Comments

    Documentation, Support, and Training Sun Function Description Documentation Download PDF and HTML documents, http://www.sun.com/documentation/ and order printed documents Support and Obtain technical support, download http://www.sun.com/supportraining/ Training patches, and learn about Sun courses Third-Party Web Sites Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this document.
  • Page 16 xvi Netra CT Server Hardware Upgrade Guide • February 2007...

  • Page 17: Planning Your Upgrade

    C H A P T E R Planning Your Upgrade This chapter provides important information, including requirements, configurations, and limitations for upgrading your systems. Before you upgrade your systems, read this chapter. This chapter contains the following topics: “Netra CP2500 Board Features” on page 2 ■...

  • Page 18: Netra Cp2500 Board Features

    Netra CP2500 Board Features The Netra CP2500 board is the next-generation processor board for use in Netra CT 410/810 servers. The Netra CP2500 board and the corresponding rear transition modules (RTMs) are compatible (will not cause damage) with installations of the Netra CP2140 board or Netra CP2160 board.

  • Page 19: Firmware And Software Requirements

    Note – Upgrade the hardware before upgrading the software and firmware. CPU Board Firmware Rules Different boards can be mixed within a Netra CT 410/810 system. However, a board might fail to function if the following rules are not followed: The firmware on all boards in the systems must be at the same level.

  • Page 20: Host Requirements

    High-speed fan trays ■ Note – The high-speed fan trays for the Netra CT 410 are different from the high- speed fan trays for the Netra CT 810. When ordering host upgrade kits, be sure to order the correct kit to match your server.

  • Page 21: Power Supply Requirements

    Power Supply Requirements For standard and supported configurations of the Netra 410/810 servers, the power supply is sufficient to accommodate up to three Netra CP2500 boards. If your systems are customized or configured with third-party components, the number of boards you can install could be fewer than three, based upon the power supply.

  • Page 22: Power Available To Slots

    Per-slot constraints 12 A 22.6 A 1.2 A 100 mA Maximum current per slot Netra CT 410 cPCI Slot Power Availability TABLE 1-3 Power Measurement 3.3 V 5.0 V +12 V -12 V Notes...

  • Page 23: Configurations

    CPU. Host Board When a Netra CP2500 board is in the host slot in a Netra CT 410 or Netra CT 810, it acts as the system host CPU. In this role, it is a performance upgrade for the Netra CP2140 host board.

  • Page 24: Netra Ct 810 Server Configurations

    7. This configuration results in higher operating temperatures that trigger equipment shut down. Netra CT 410 Server Configurations The Netra CT 410 server rear access (diskfull) is supported. You can install up to three Netra CP2500 boards. lists the supported configurations.

  • Page 25: Upgrading The Hardware

    C H A P T E R Upgrading the Hardware This chapter describes how to upgrade the hardware in a Netra CT 810/410 server to support one or more Netra CP2500 board boards. This chapter contains the following topics: “Preparing to Upgrade the Hardware” on page 10 ■...

  • Page 26: Preparing To Upgrade The Hardware

    Preparing to Upgrade the Hardware Before upgrading hardware, make sure the following steps are completed: 1. Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements, as detailed in Chapter 2. Obtain all of the required hardware; inspect the shipment to ensure all components are present and undamaged.

  • Page 27: Installing New Fan Trays

    New high-speed fan trays are required to meet cooling requirements for Netra CP2500 boards. The fan trays for the Netra CT 810 are different from those required in the Netra CT 410. Make sure you install the correct trays in the corresponding server.

  • Page 28: Figure 2-1 System Status Panel Locations

    3. Attach the antistatic wrist strap. 4. Go to the front of the Netra CT server and locate the system status panel. The location of the system status panel in the Netra CT 810 server and Netra CT 410 server is illustrated in...

  • Page 29: Figure 2-2 Removing The System Status Panel (Netra Ct 810 Server)

    Removing the System Status Panel (Netra CT 810 Server) FIGURE 2-2 A B O S E T A LA /U S E T H yste TS W Removing the System Status Panel (Netra CT 410 Server) FIGURE 2-3 Chapter 2 Upgrading the Hardware...

  • Page 30: Figure 2-4 Removing A Fan Tray From A Netra Ct 810 Server

    ( FIGURE 2-4 If you are removing a fan tray from a Netra CT 410 server, pull on the fan tray ■ handle to disengage the tray from the server (...

  • Page 31: To Install A New Fan Tray

    ( FIGURE 2-4 If you are installing a fan tray into a Netra CT 410 server, make sure the handle ■ on the fan tray is is flush against the fan tray, and press the fan tray handle to lock...

  • Page 32: Figure 2-6 Positioning The System Status Panel (Netra Ct 810 Server)

    TS W Positioning the System Status Panel (Netra CT 410 Server) FIGURE 2-7 3. Push the system status panel into place against the server, paying special attention to the connector on the left side of the panel, making sure that the connector on the left rear of the system status panel mates fully with the system controller board.

  • Page 33: Figure 2-8 Leds On The System Status Panel (Netra Ct 810 Server)

    LEDs on the Netra CT 810 server and FIGURE 2-8 shows the locations of the fan tray LEDs on the Netra CT 410 server. FIGURE 2-9 A fan tray is functioning properly if the amber Fault LED (...

  • Page 34: Removing A Host Or Satellite Board

    Netra CT 810 server. FIGURE 2-10 FIGURE 2-11 shows the locations of boards in the Netra CT 410 server. Netra CT Server Hardware Upgrade Guide • February 2007...

  • Page 35: Figure 2-10 Slots For Boards In A Netra Ct 810 Server

    Slots for I/O boards or satellite CPU boards Host CPU board Alarm card ABORT RESET ALARM/USER READY ETHERNET microsystems HOTSWAP SWAP Slots for Boards in a Netra CT 810 Server FIGURE 2-10 Chapter 2 Upgrading the Hardware...

  • Page 36: To Remove A Board

    HOTSWAP SWAP CPU front termination board Slots for Boards in a Netra CT 410 Server FIGURE 2-11 ▼ To Remove a Board 1. Locate the board that you want to remove from the server. 2. Log in to the Netra CT server.
  • Page 37 3. Determine the hot-swap state for the slot that holds the board you are about to remove. To determine the current hot-swap state for the slots in your server, as superuser, enter: # prtconf -v -P If in the output you see value ‘basic’ following the default-hotswap-mode ■...

  • Page 38: Figure 2-12 Loosening The Ejection-Lever Captive Screws

    LEDs on the Netra FIGURE 2-13 CT 810 server and shows the LEDs on the Netra CT 410 server. FIGURE 2-14 Netra CT Server Hardware Upgrade Guide • February 2007...

  • Page 39: Figure 2-13 Leds On The System Status Panel (Netra Ct 810 Server)

    LEDs on the System Status Panel (Netra CT 810 Server) FIGURE 2-13 LEDs on the System Status Panel (Netra CT 410 Server) FIGURE 2-14 10. Determine if you can remove the board safely at this time. You can remove the board only if all of the LEDs are in the following states: Amber Okay to Remove LED on the system status panel is on ■...

  • Page 40: Removing And Replacing The Rear Transition Module

    If you are replacing a host board, the host rear transition module (RTM-H) is included in the upgrade kit. shows the location of rear transition modules on the Netra CT 810 server, FIGURE 2-15 shows the location of rear transition modules on the Netra CT 410 FIGURE 2-16 server. Midplane...

  • Page 41: To Upgrade A Rear Transition Module

    I/O RTM I/O board (slot 5) I/O RTM Cables Locating a Rear Transition Module in a Netra CT 410 Server (Top View) FIGURE 2-16 ▼ To Upgrade a Rear Transition Module 1. With the antistatic wriststrap attached to you, locate the host rear transition module that you want to remove.

  • Page 42: Figure 2-17 S1301 Dip Switch Bank Location On The Rtm-S (Component Side)

    network traffic gets routed out through the module’s RJ-45 connectors. When these switches are set to the Off position, all network traffic is routed to the cPSB backplane network. shows the location of the S1301 DIP switch bank, which is located on the FIGURE 2-17 component side of the RTM-S.

  • Page 43: Figure 2-18 S1302 Dip Switch Bank Location On The Rtm-S (Solder Side)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 S1302 DIP Switch Bank Location on the RTM-S (Solder Side) FIGURE 2-18 8. Keeping the new rear transition module vertical, slide the module into the slot in between the two guides ( FIGURE 2-19 The teeth in the handle of the module must align with the square cutouts in the slot.

  • Page 44: Figure 2-19 Aligning The Rear Transition Module With The Rear Cage Cutouts

    Aligning the Rear Transition Module with the Rear Cage Cutouts FIGURE 2-19 9. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the two captive screws inside the module’s ejection levers, one on top and one on the bottom ( FIGURE 2-22 Tighten the screws to a torque of 0.28 N.m (2.5 in.-lb).

  • Page 45: Figure 2-20 Connectors On The Netra Cp2500 Host Rear Transition Module (Rtm-H)

    Cut out for PIM connector 10/100/1000 Ethernet ENET 1 RJ-45 connectors ENET 0 Serial ports USE ONLY WITH CP2500 ENET 3 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45 connectors ENET 2 HOST RTM Connectors on the Netra CP2500 Host Rear Transition Module (RTM-H) FIGURE 2-20 11.

  • Page 46: Installing A Netra Cp2500 Board

    FIGURE 2-10 FIGURE 2-11 shows the locations of boards in the Netra CT 410 server. 2. Remove the slot filler panel, if necessary. The slot filler panel is secured to the board cage using two screws, one at the top of the filler panel, the other at the bottom.
  • Page 47 AB OR SE T AL AR M/ US ET HE micr osys tems AB OR SE T AL AR M/ US TS W ET HE micr osys tems TS W Aligning the Board with the Board Cage Cutouts FIGURE 2-21 7.
  • Page 48 Tightening the Ejection Lever Captive Screws FIGURE 2-22 9. Log in to the Netra CT server. 10. Determine the hot-swap state for the slot that holds the board you just installed. To determine the current hot-swap state for the slots in your server, as superuser, enter: # prtconf -v -P 11.
  • Page 49 LEDs on the Netra CT 810 server and shows the FIGURE 2-13 FIGURE 2-14 LEDs on the Netra CT 410 server. 15. Determine if the board is activated. 16. If the board activated successfully, perform any necessary board-specific software configuration.
  • Page 50 Ethernet A port A B O S E T A L A /U S TTY A port E T H m ic ro sy st em T S W Connectors on the Netra CP2140 Host CPU Board FIGURE 2-23 Netra CT Server Hardware Upgrade Guide • February 2007...

  • Page 51: Blocking Air From Open Slots

    Connectors on the Netra CP2500 Host CPU Board FIGURE 2-24 Blocking Air From Open Slots In most cases, you are replacing a board with a new board, and no opening will result. However, if you are changing the configuration of your server’s slots while performing the upgrade and open slots result, close the slots with filler panels.

  • Page 52: To Block Open Filler Panel Openings

    To Block Open Filler Panel Openings ▼ ● If any panel openings resulted from the upgrade, install air-blocking filler panels. The slot filler panel is secured to the cage using two screws, one at the top of the filler panel, the other at the bottom. Performing Diagnostics After you install the fan trays, new rear transition module, new board, and any other hardware components, verify that the new hardware is operating correctly.

  • Page 53: Configuring The Hardware

    5. Use the prtconf -D command to display the device tree. It should show the PCI bus instances #0 and #1 for the two PCI buses. There are instances of various PCI boards connected to each one. A PCI board might show up as pciVVVV,DDDD, where VVVV is the vendor ID, for example, 1011 and DDDD is the device ID, for example 008e.

  • Page 54: To Configure The Board And Rtm

    To Configure the Board and RTM ▼ 1. (Optional) At the alarm card CLI prompt, enter the following: cli> setfru slot 2 Acceptable_Fru_Types CP2500_Front_Board_Vendor_Name CP2500_Front_Board_Part_No:CP2500_RTM_Part_No 2. If you want to configure a slot not to power on any boards, enter the following: cli>...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter any unusual system behavior, refer to the Netra CT Server Service Manual (819-2741) for troubleshooting information. Chapter 2 Upgrading the Hardware...
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  • Page 57: Firmware And Software Upgrade Process

    Process This chapter describes how to upgrade the firmware and software in preparation for installing a Netra CP2500 board and associated hardware in a Netra CT 410 or Netra CT 810 server. You can upgrade the firmware and software well in advance of installing the hardware.

  • Page 58: Preparing To Upgrade Software And Firmware

    Preparing to Upgrade Software and Firmware Before upgrading the firmware and software, perform the tasks detailed in this section. The information in this section assumes your starting condition is a Netra CT 410 or Netra CT 810 server with either a Netra CP2140 or CP2160 board. 1.

  • Page 59: To Obtain Newer Firmware Versions

    To Obtain Newer Firmware Versions ▼ ● If you do not have the most current versions of the CPU and alarm card firmware, go to the SunSolve Web site, http://www.sun.com/sunsolve, and download the most recent versions of the following firmware patches: 116345 (OpenBoot PROM and SMC firmware for Netra CP2140) ■...

  • Page 60: Upgrading The Solaris Operating System

    Upgrading the Solaris Operating System The following information provides instructions for upgrading to the minimum required software operating system. The software requirements are detailed in Chapter ▼ To Determine Software Version To determine the release number of Solaris OS, at the machinename prompt type: machine-name% uname -r The Solaris version displays in the following format: X.X.X or X.X...

  • Page 61: To Download And Install Patches

    a. At the ok prompt (on the system being built), enter: ok banner The Ethernet address is displayed in the following format: X:X:XX:XX:XX:XX, for example: 8:0:20:7e:f6:dc. b. Type the Ethernet address obtained in Step a into the install server as a boot client.

  • Page 62: Validating The Upgrades

    Validating the Upgrades After installing the firmware, software, and patches, validate that the upgraded versions were installed correctly. To Validate the Upgrades ▼ 1. To display the OpenBoot PROM version, SMC firmware, PLD, and SMC FPGA version command at the information, type the ok prompt: ok .version...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index Symbols configurations, 7 boards, 38 .version command, 36 hardware, 37 Netra CT 410 server, 8 Netra CT 810 server, 8 Acceptable_Fru_Types command, 38 upgrading, 1 alarm card CPU board firmware rules, 3 firmware, upgrading, 43 CPU roles, 7 alarm card firmware, version, 42...
  • Page 64 2 power available, slots, 6 features, 2 power supply, calculating, 5 maximum, 10 satellite, 4 Netra CT 410 server configurations, 8 software and firmware, 3 Netra CT 810 Solaris OS, 3 server configurations, 8 Sun cPCI components, power, 5...
  • Page 65 system, minimum, 2 operating system, 44 upgrading, 1 preparation, 42 satellite boards, 18 roles, 7 software, 41 Solaris OS, 44 satellite boards, upgrading, 18 versions requirements, 4 alarm card firmware, 42 role, 7 firmware, 42 setfru command, 38 SMC firmware, 42 shell prompts, xiii Solaris OS, determining, 44 showfru command, 11...
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