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Planning the Rackmounting Configuration 6 Chassis and Server Physical Specifications 9 Chassis Physical Specifications 9 Netra ct 800 Server Physical Specifications 11 Netra ct 400 Server Physical Specifications 12 DC Source Site Requirements DC Supply and Ground Conductor Requirements 13...
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Installing a Server Into a Chassis 31 To Unpack a Netra ct Server 31 To Install the Servers in the Chassis 33 Installing Additional Cards into the Netra ct Server 41 Antistatic Precautions 41 To Attach the Antistatic Wrist Strap 42...
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To Perform a Software Power Off 129 Installing the Software 131 Using a CD-ROM/DVD 131 To Install the Solaris Operating Environment 131 To Install the Netra ct Server Software 133 To Install Additional Software 139 Using JumpStart 139 TTYMux Information 139...
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TTYMux Security Information 139 Installing TTYMux Patches 140 Using TTYMux 141 To Connect an External SCSI Device 143 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
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FIGURE 3-1 Installing the Mounting Bracket Adapters 21 FIGURE 3-2 Loosening the Screws at the Top of a Netra ct 800 Server 23 FIGURE 3-3 Loosening the Screws at the Top of a Netra ct 400 Server 24 FIGURE 3-4...
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Installing a Netra ct 400 Server in the Chassis 35 FIGURE 4-3 Tightening the Screws at the Top of a Netra ct 800 Server 36 FIGURE 4-4 Tightening the Screws at the Top of a Netra ct 400 Server 37...
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RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Diagram 86 FIGURE 6-28 CPU Rear Transition Card (CPU RTC) Location in a Netra ct 800 Server (Top View) 88 FIGURE 6-29 CPU Rear Transition Card (CPU RTC) Location in a Netra ct 400 Server (Top View) 88...
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Disconnecting the DC Input Power Cable From the DC Connector 113 FIGURE 6-54 Locating the DC Connectors 114 FIGURE 6-55 Locating the Power Supply Locking Mechanism on the Netra ct 800 Server 122 FIGURE 7-1 Locating the Power Supply Locking Mechanism on the Netra ct 400 Server 123 FIGURE 7-2...
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Parallel Port Pinouts, CPU FTC for the Netra ct 800 Server 67 TABLE 6-4 Ethernet B Connector Pinouts, CPU FTC for the Netra ct 800 Server 68 TABLE 6-5 TTY B Port Pinouts, CPU FTC for the Netra ct 800 Server 69...
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COM 1 Connector Pinouts, Alarm Card for the Netra ct 800 Server 81 TABLE 6-15 COM 2 Connector Pinouts, Alarm Card for the Netra ct 800 Server 82 TABLE 6-16 COM 2 Connector Pinouts, Alarm Card for the Netra ct 800 Server 83...
Preface The Netra ct Server Installation Guide describes how to perform the initial installation of the Netra ct server. Upon completion of the procedures in this document, your server will be functional. The intended reader of this manual is an experienced system administrator who has experience installing hardware—systems and components—and has used the...
Chapter 2 gives the information you’ll need to prepare your installation site for the Netra ct server. Chapter 3 tells how to mount the Netra ct server chassis into a rack. Chapter 4 tells how to install a Netra ct server into the chassis.
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C H A P T E R Installation Overview This chapter provides an overview of the tasks to install the Netra ct server. Detailed instructions for each task are provided on the pages specified. Task Detailed Instructions Prepare your site for installation by checking the room Page 3 and rack spacing, and the DC power source.
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C H A P T E R Site Preparation This chapter describes how to prepare your site for installing the Netra ct server. This chapter contains the following topics: “Tools Required” on page 3 “Planning the Placement of the Rack” on page 4 “Planning the Rackmounting Configuration”...
Planning the Placement of the Rack The Netra ct chassis and the servers within the chassis come in two models: Front-access model—designed so that all the cables to the CompactPCI cards are connected from the front of the chassis. This model is used in areas where the rack is positioned in a room in such a way that the rear of the chassis is inaccessible.
Rear-access model Front-access model filler panels DC connectors C om pa ct C om pa ct E TH ET H N ET C om pa ct E TH S TA ST A TU S TU S C om C om pa ct A LA A LA...
You can mount several Netra ct chassis into a rack, depending on the size and model of the rack. For example, you could install up to three Netra ct chassis in a standard 19-inch rack, with room left over for one or more external SCSI devices, if necessary.
The following figures show how the Netra ct chassis can be installed in a rack, along with supported external SCSI devices. Note that the external SCSI device shown in the figures might be different from the one that you will be using in your configuration.
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Chassis with two Netra ct 800 servers External SCSI device (2U high) Chassis with four Netra ct 400 servers External SCSI device (2U high) Example Configuration 2—Three Chassis, Two External SCSI Devices FIGURE 2-4 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Chassis and Server Physical Specifications Chassis Physical Specifications Netra ct Server Chassis Physical Specifications TABLE 2-1 U.S. Metric Width 17.5 inches 444.5 mm Depth (default configuration, with rackmount 15.75 inches 400 mm brackets extended as shown in FIGURE 2-5 Depth (with rackmount brackets flush against the 13.78 inches...
S E T 20.97 inches S T A T U S 533.64 mm A L A S E T 15.75 inches 400 mm Physical Specifications for the Netra ct Chassis FIGURE 2-5 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
E T H 20.18 inches 512.67 mm S T A T U S A L A S E T sy ste 14.91 inches 378.68 mm Netra ct 400 Server Physical Specifications FIGURE 2-7 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Limited to TNV-2 as defined by UL 1950 and IEC 60950 Note – The DC version of the Netra ct server must be installed in a restricted-access location. Per 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.
Refer to “To Remove the Servers From the Chassis” on page 22 for those instructions. 2. Go to the rear of the Netra ct server and locate the two M5 threaded studs on the midplane next to the ground symbols.
Installing a Grounding Plate FIGURE 2-8 Cooling Requirements The Netra ct server is cooled by having air drawn in from the front of the system and exhausted out the rear ( ). You must allow 8 inches (203.2 mm) in front FIGURE 2-9 and at the back of the server to ensure proper cooling.
Midplane Rear card cage, Front card cage, in chassis in drawer Main air filter Fan trays Power supply air filter Airflow (Side View) FIGURE 2-9 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
0 ft to 13,123 ft (0m to 4000m) Nonoperating 0 ft to 39,370 ft (0m to 12,000m) Declared noise emissions in accordance with ISO 9296 Chassis w/two Netra ct 800 Sound power LWAd Operating servers 6.7 B (1B = 10 dB) Idle 6.7 B...
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C H A P T E R Mounting the Chassis in a Rack The Netra ct chassis fits into a standard 19-inch width rack. Note that you can move the standard mounting brackets up to six inches (152.4 mm) backward on the Netra...
1. Get the mounting bracket adapters from the ship kit. 2. Place one of the mounting bracket adapters behind the right chassis mounting bracket, and align the holes in the adapter with the mounting bracket ( FIGURE 3-2 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Mounting bracket adapter Mounting bracket Installing the Mounting Bracket Adapters FIGURE 3-2 3. Secure the mounting bracket adapter to the mounting bracket using four screws from the ship kit. 4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to secure the left mounting bracket adapter to the chassis.
Netra ct chassis. The chassis does not comprise an EMI enclosure unless it is full of Netra ct servers and/or blanking panels. If you remove a Netra ct server, you must install a blanking panel; if you don’t, the unit will be in violation of 47CFR15.
2. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the black captive screws at the top of the server. If you are removing a Netra ct 800 server, loosen the four black captives screws at the top of the server (...
3. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the black captive screws at the bottom of the server. If you are removing a Netra ct 800 server, loosen the three black captive screws at the bottom of the server (...
Locking mechanism Loosening the Screws at the Bottom of a Netra ct 800 Server FIGURE 3-5 Locking mechanism Loosening the Screws at the Bottom of a Netra ct 400 Server FIGURE 3-6 Chapter 3 Mounting the Chassis in a Rack...
FIGURE 3-6 unit locking mechanism on the Netra ct 400 server. Make sure you unlock both power supply units if you are replacing an Netra ct 800 server, or you will not be able to remove the server from the chassis.
Always install the chassis starting from the bottommost position in the rack. 1. Raise the Netra ct chassis to the appropriate height in the rack and align the mounting holes on the sides of the chassis with the mounting holes in the rack...
Mounting the Netra ct Chassis in a Rack FIGURE 3-9 2. Secure the chassis to the rack using eight screws (four on each side). Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
To Connect the DC Grounding Cable Refer to “DC Supply and Ground Conductor Requirements” on page 13 for the site requirements for this section. 1. Get a DC grounding cable and two M5 nuts with lock washers. 2. Go to the back of the chassis and locate the two DC grounding studs. Connecting the DC Grounding Cable to the DC Grounding Studs FIGURE 3-10 3.
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Caution – If energized units are not properly grounded, an energy hazard is present. 8. Install the servers in the Netra ct chassis, if necessary. If you removed the servers before you installed the chassis in the rack, go to Chapter 4.
“To Install the Servers in the Chassis” on page 33. To Unpack a Netra ct Server 1. Use the box handles to lift the Netra ct server and place it on a large, flat, secure surface. 2. Lift the lid of the box straight up to remove the lid (...
FIGURE 4-1 Caution – Use extreme caution in the rest of this procedure to avoid touching the midplane. The pins on the midplane are very sensitive and could be damaged if handled improperly. Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
6. Carefully remove the plastic wrapping from the Netra ct server and, using the handle at the top of the server, lift it up and completely away from the box. 7. If there is a cover over the midplane, carefully remove the cover from the midplane.
E TH S TA TU S A LA S TA TU S S E T A LA S E T yste yste Installing a Netra ct 800 Server in the Chassis FIGURE 4-2 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Tighten the screws on the server to a torque of 0.45 - 0.68 N.m (4 - 6 in.-lb). If you are installing a Netra ct 800 server, tighten the four black captives screws at the top of the server (...
E T H S E T S T A T U S A L A S E T Tightening the Screws at the Top of a Netra ct 800 Server FIGURE 4-4 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Tighten the screws on the server to a torque of 0.45 - 0.68 N.m (4 - 6 in.-lb). If you are installing a Netra ct 800 server, tighten the three black captive screws at the bottom of the server (...
Locking mechanism Tightening the Screws at the Bottom of a Netra ct 800 Server FIGURE 4-6 Locking mechanism Tightening the Screws at the Bottom of a Netra ct 400 Server FIGURE 4-7 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
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FIGURE 4-7 unit locking mechanism on the Netra ct 400 server. Make sure you lock both power supply units if you are replacing a Netra ct 800 server. 7. If you have a rear-access model server, reseat all the rear transition cards into the server that you just installed.
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Netra ct Server Service Manual. Every Netra ct server comes with the CPU card and, depending on whether you have the front-access model or the rear-access model, the CPU front transition card or CPU rear transition card, already installed.
3. Peel the liner from the copper foil at the opposite end of the wrist strap and attach the copper end of the strap to a bare metal area on the Netra ct server or on the chassis.
I/O slot, you must fill it with either a replacement card or a filler panel. For the front-access models of both the Netra ct 800 server and the Netra ct 400 server, you install the CompactPCI cards and connect the cables at the front of the server.
I/O card slots in a Netra ct 800 server. FIGURE 5-2 Legend: CPU front transition or I/O card I/O cards only Alarm card only I/O Card Slots (Netra ct 800 Server) FIGURE 5-2 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Netra ct 800 server. FIGURE 5-3 H.110 bus CompactPCI bus 64-bit extension CompactPCI bus 32-bit @ 33 MHz Buses for the Netra ct 800 Server Midplane (Front View) FIGURE 5-3 Chapter 5 Installing Additional Cards into the Netra ct Server...
Refer to “To Attach the Antistatic Wrist Strap” on page 42 for those instructions. 2. Locate the I/O slot where you will be installing the I/O card. shows the I/O card slots in a Netra ct 800 server. FIGURE 5-2 shows the I/O card slots in a Netra ct 400 server.
The method you use to lock the ejection levers varies depending on the model of the ejection lever used on the card. Refer to the documentation that came with the I/O card for instructions on locking the ejection levers. Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
I/O slot, you must fill it with either a replacement card or a filler panel. The I/O rear transition card for the Netra ct 800 server and the Netra ct 400 server consists of two separate cards:...
I/O rear transition card to work. For example, if you installed an I/O rear transition card in I/O slot 3 at the rear of a Netra ct 800 server, you must also install the accompanying front I/O card in I/O slot 3 at the front of the Netra ct 800 server.
2. Locate the I/O slot where you will be installing the front I/O and I/O rear transition cards. shows the I/O card slots in a Netra ct 800 server. FIGURE 5-2 shows the I/O card slots in a Netra ct 400 server.
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I/O card before proceeding. The cards will not operate if you do not have them installed in the same I/O slot. There are labels under the I/O slots that give the I/O slot numbers for the Netra ct 800 server and Netra ct 400 server. Make a note of that I/O slot number.
( FIGURE 5-7 Tighten the screws to a torque of 0.28 N.m (2.5 in.-lb). 9. Get the front I/O card from the ship kit. Chapter 5 Installing Additional Cards into the Netra ct Server...
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I/O slot. There are labels under the I/O slots that give the I/O slot numbers for the Netra ct 800 server and Netra ct 400 server. The teeth in the handle of the card must align with the square cutouts in the I/O slot.
The purple cable management brackets for the chassis are located in the Netra ct server ship kit. The cable management brackets are used to keep the various cables connected to the rear of the chassis bundled together. The Netra ct server comes with four cable management brackets.
If necessary, push down slightly on the top notches to get them to engage with the holes in the chassis. 3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 until all four cable management brackets are installed. Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
FIGURE 6-2 Connecting Cables to the CompactPCI Cards The instructions for cabling your Netra ct server vary depending on the model that you have. If you have the front-access model, go to “Cabling for the Front-Access Model” on page 58.
CPU rear transition card. See “To page 61. Connect Cables to the CPU Rear Transition Card” on page 87. shows the connectors on the CPU card for the Netra ct 800 server and FIGURE 6-4 Netra ct 400 server. Chapter 6...
0 - 3 Connectors on the CPU Card FIGURE 6-4 The following sections give the pinouts for each connector on the CPU card: “Ethernet Port” on page 61 “TTY A/COM Port” on page 62 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Ethernet Port The twisted pair Ethernet connector is an R-J45 connector. The controller auto- negotiates to either 10BASE-T or 100 BASE-T. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Diagram FIGURE 6-5 Ethernet Connector Pinouts, CPU Card (J2301) TABLE 6-3 Pin No. Description TXD+ TXD- RXD+ Not used Not used...
To Connect Cables to the CPU Front Transition Card 1. Locate the CPU front transition card. shows the location of the CPU front transition card in a Netra ct 800 FIGURE 6-7 server and shows the location of the CPU front transition card in a Netra FIGURE 6-8 ct 400 server.
Co m pa ct ET H N ET ST A TU S A LA R EA R ES rosy stem CPU Front Transition Card Location in a Netra ct 800 Server FIGURE 6-7 Chapter 6 Cabling the System...
Netra ct 400 server. Note – If you are cabling a front-access model of the Netra ct 400 server, use the COM port on the CPU card as the TTY A port. Refer to Step 2 on page 59 for more information.
T U S A L A SCSI-3 S E T m ic ro sy st em 1 5 0 0 - 3 Connectors on the CPU Front Transition Card (Netra ct 800 Server) FIGURE 6-9 Chapter 6 Cabling the System...
Refer to the following sections for connector pinouts for the CPU front transition card for the appropriate Netra ct server: “CPU Front Transition Card Connector Pinouts, Netra ct 800 Server” on page 66 “CPU Front Transition Card Connector Pinouts, Netra ct 400 Server” on page 72...
Parallel Port The parallel port on the CPU front transition card (FTC) for the Netra ct 800 server is a DB-25 female receptacle. Parallel Connector FIGURE 6-11 Parallel Port Pinouts, CPU FTC for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-4 Pin No.
Ethernet B Port The Ethernet B port on the CPU FTC for the Netra ct 800 server is an RJ-45 connector for 10/100. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Diagram FIGURE 6-12 Ethernet B Connector Pinouts, CPU FTC for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-5 Pin No.
TTY B The TTY B port on the CPU FTC for the Netra ct 800 server is a DB-9 male connector. TTY B Connector FIGURE 6-13 TTY B Port Pinouts, CPU FTC for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-6 Pin No.
TTY A The TTY A port on the CPU FTC for the Netra ct 800 server is a DB-9 male connector. TTY A Connector FIGURE 6-14 TTY A Port Pinouts, CPU FTC for Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-7 Pin No.
SCSI-3 The SCSI port on the CPU FTC for the Netra ct 800 server is a 68-pin SCSI-3 AMPLIMITE connector. SCSI-3 AMPLIMITE Connector FIGURE 6-15 SCSI Port Pinouts, CPU FTC for Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-8 Pin No. Signal Pin No.
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SCSI Port Pinouts, CPU FTC for Netra ct 800 Server (Continued) TABLE 6-8 Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal ATN_L BSY_L ACK_L RST_L MSG_L DEL_L CD_L REQ_L IO_L DATA 8 DATA 9 DATA 10 DATA 11 CPU Front Transition Card Connector Pinouts, Netra ct 400...
SCSI (VHDC) The SCSI port on the CPU FTC for the Netra ct 400 server is a 68-pin CHAMP very high-density connector (VHDC). Note that a VHDC-to-SCSI 3 cable is included with the Netra ct server (part number 530-2454-01). SCSI Port Pinouts, CPU FTC for the Netra ct 400 Server TABLE 6-9 Pin No.
Parallel Port The parallel port on the CPU FTC for the Netra ct 400 server is an AMPLIMITE SLIMLINE female receptacle. Parallel Connector FIGURE 6-16 Parallel Port Pinouts, CPU FTC for the Netra ct 400 Server TABLE 6-10 Pin No.
Ethernet B Port The Ethernet B port on the CPU FTC for the Netra ct 400 server is an RJ-45 connector for 10/100. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Diagram FIGURE 6-17 Ethernet B Connector Pinouts, CPU FTC for the Netra ct 400 Server TABLE 6-11 Pin No.
TTY B The TTY B port on the CPU FTC for the Netra ct 400 server is a DB-9 male connector. TTY B Connector FIGURE 6-18 TTY B Port Pinouts, CPU FTC for the Netra ct 400 Server TABLE 6-12 Pin No.
Go to “To Connect Cables to the Alarm Rear Transition Card (Rear-Access Models Only)” on page 97 for those instructions. 1. Locate the alarm card for the front-access model server. shows the location of the alarm card in the front-access model Netra ct FIGURE 6-19 800 server and...
2. Make the necessary cable connections to the alarm card. Tighten the screws on the cable to a torque of 0.23 N.m (2 in.-lb). shows the connectors on the alarm card for the Netra ct 800 server, and FIGURE 6-19 shows the connectors on the alarm card for the Netra ct 400 server.
“COM 2” on page 82 Alarm Port I/O connections are available through the male DB-15 alarm port. Alarm Port FIGURE 6-21 Alarm Port Pinouts, Alarm Card for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-13 Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No.
Ethernet Port The Ethernet port on the alarm card for the Netra ct 800 server is an RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Diagram FIGURE 6-22 Ethernet Connector Pinouts, Alarm Card for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-14 Pin No.
COM 1 The COM 1 port on the alarm card for the Netra ct 800 server is a DB-9 male connector. COM 1 Connector FIGURE 6-23 COM 1 Connector Pinouts, Alarm Card for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-15 Pin No.
COM 2 The COM 2 port on the alarm card for the Netra ct 800 server is a DB-9 male connector. COM 2 Connector FIGURE 6-24 COM 2 Connector Pinouts, Alarm Card for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-16 Pin No.
COM 2 The COM 2 port on the alarm card for the Netra ct 400 server is an RJ-45 connector. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Diagram FIGURE 6-25 COM 2 Connector Pinouts, Alarm Card for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-17 Pin No.
COM 1 The COM 1 port on the alarm card for the Netra ct 400 server is an RJ-45 connector. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Diagram FIGURE 6-26 COM 1 Connector Pinouts, Alarm Card for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-18 Pin No.
Alarm Port I/O connections are available through the male DB-15 alarm port. Alarm Port FIGURE 6-27 Alarm Port Pinouts, Alarm Card for the Netra ct 400 Server TABLE 6-19 Pin No. Signal RESET0 + RESET0 - RESET1 + RESET1 -...
Ethernet Port The Ethernet port on the alarm card for the Netra ct 400 server is an RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Diagram FIGURE 6-28 Ethernet Connector Pinouts, Alarm Card for the Netra ct 400 Server TABLE 6-20 Pin No.
To Connect Cables to the CompactPCI Front- Access I/O Cards 1. Locate the I/O card. on page 44 shows the possible locations for the I/O cards in the Netra ct FIGURE 5-2 800 server and on page 46 shows the possible locations for the I/O cards FIGURE 5-4 in the Netra ct 400 server.
CPU rear transition card for the FIGURE 6-32 Netra ct 400 server. The CPU rear transition card is the same for both the Netra ct 800 server and the Netra ct 400 server; only the location in the rear card cage differs.
TTY B Ethernet A Ethernet B SCSI (VHDC) Connectors on the CPU Rear Transition Card (Netra ct 400 Server) FIGURE 6-32 The following sections give the pinouts for the connectors on the CPU rear transition card: “Parallel Port” on page 91 “TTY A”...
Parallel Port The parallel port on the CPU RTC is an AMPLIMITE SLIMLINE female DB-25 receptacle. Parallel Connector FIGURE 6-33 Parallel Port Pinouts, CPU RTC TABLE 6-21 Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal INIT SLIN DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND BUSY DGND...
TTY A The TTY A port on the CPU RTC is a DB-9 male connector. TTY A Connector FIGURE 6-34 TTY A Port Pinouts, CPU RTC TABLE 6-22 Pin # Signal Name Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
TTY B The TTY B port on the CPU RTC is a DB9 male connector. TTY B Connector FIGURE 6-35 TTY B Port Pinouts, CPU RTC TABLE 6-23 Pin # Signal Name Chapter 6 Cabling the System...
The Ethernet A port on the CPU RTC is an RJ-45 connector for 10/100. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Diagram FIGURE 6-36 Ethernet Connector Pinouts, CPU RTC TABLE 6-24 Pin No. Description TXD+ TXD- RXD+ Not used Not used RXD- Not used Not used Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Ethernet B Port The Ethernet B port on the CPU RTC is an RJ-45 connector for 10/100. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Diagram FIGURE 6-37 Ethernet Connector Pinouts, CPU RTC TABLE 6-25 Pin No. Description TXD+ TXD- RXD+ Not used Not used RXD- Not used Not used...
SCSI (VHDC) The SCSI port on the CPU RTC is a 68-pin CHAMP very high-density connector (VHDC). Note that a VHDC-to-SCSI 3 cable is included with the Netra ct server (part number 530-2454-01). SCSI Port Pinouts, CPU RTC TABLE 6-26 Pin No.
To Connect Cables to the Alarm Rear Transition Card (Rear-Access Models Only) Note – There is no rear-access version of the alarm card for the Netra ct 400 server. 1. Go to the rear of the chassis and locate the alarm rear transition card (RTC).
The following sections give the pinouts for the connectors on the alarm rear transition card: “Ethernet Port” on page 99 “COM 2” on page 100 “COM 1” on page 101 “Alarm Port” on page 102 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Ethernet Port The Ethernet port on the alarm RTC for the Netra ct 800 server is an RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T. RJ45 Ethernet Connector Diagram FIGURE 6-40 Ethernet Connector Pinout, Alarm RTC for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-27 Pin No.
COM 2 The COM 2 port on the alarm RTC for the Netra ct 800 server is a DB-9 male connector. COM 2 Connector FIGURE 6-41 COM 2 Connector Pinouts, Alarm RTC for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-28 Pin No.
COM 1 The COM 1 port on the alarm RTC for the Netra ct 800 server is a DB-9 male connector. COM 1 Connector FIGURE 6-42 COM 1 Connector Pinouts, Alarm RTC for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-29 Pin No.
Alarm Port I/O connections are available through the male DB-15 alarm port. Alarm Port Pinouts, Alarm RTC for the Netra ct 800 Server TABLE 6-30 Pin No. Signal RESET0 + RESET0 - RESET1 + RESET1 - ALARM0_NO ALARM0_NC ALARM0_COM ALARM1_NO...
To Connect Cables to the Rear-Access I/O Cards 1. Locate the I/O card. on page 44 shows the possible I/O slot locations in the Netra ct 800 server FIGURE 5-2 on page 46 shows the possible I/O slot locations in the Netra ct 400 FIGURE 5-4 server.
Cage clamp operating lever Tie wraps Cage clamp operating lever DC input plug Strain relief housing DC Connection Parts FIGURE 6-43 2. Turn off power from the DC power source through the circuit breakers. Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Caution – Do not proceed with these instructions until you have turned off the power from the DC power source through the circuit breakers. 3. Get a DC input plug from the ship kit. 4. Locate the three wires coming from the DC power source that will be used in the connection to your unit: -48V (negative terminal) Chassis ground...
You can also open the cage clamp by inserting 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 pressing down on the screwdriver. Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
9. Repeat Step 4 through Step 8 to create as many DC input power cables as you need for your unit. You will need one DC input power cable for every power supply that you have in the Netra ct server chassis. Chapter 6 Cabling the System...
Inserting the Bottom Portion of the Strain Relief Housing FIGURE 6-48 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. Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Routing the Wires Out of the Bottom Portion of the Strain Relief Housing FIGURE 6-49 3. Get the tie wrap and insert it into the bottom portion of the strain relief housing. Securing the Wires to the Strain Relief Housing FIGURE 6-50 4.
Caution – An energy hazard is present when energized units are not properly earthed. The instructions for connecting the power cable to your Netra ct server vary depending on the model that you have. If you have the front-access model, go to “To Connect the Power Cable to the Front-Access Model”...
To Connect the Power Cable to the Front-Access Model 1. Go to the front of the chassis and locate the DC connectors. C om pa ct E TH S TA TU S A LA S E T DC Connector Locations, Front-Access Model FIGURE 6-52 2.
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. Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Disconnecting the DC Input Power Cable From the DC Connector FIGURE 6-54 To Connect the Power Cable to the Rear-Access Model 1. Go to the rear of the chassis and locate the DC connectors. Chapter 6 Cabling the System...
DC input power cable and gently disconnect the DC input power cable from the DC power supply ( FIGURE 6-54 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
I/O slot, you must manually reset the I/O slot to full hot swap after rebooting or powering your server on and off. Note – You can also power the Netra ct server on and off through the alarm card using the poweroff and poweron commands. Refer to the Remote System Control...
If you are using a Solaris workstation to power on and off the Netra ct server, go to “To Use a Solaris Workstation” on page 118. If you are using a PC laptop to power on and off the Netra ct server, go to “To Use a PC Laptop” on page 120.
Connecting an ASCII Terminal to a CPU or CPU Transition Card TABLE 7-1 Serial Server Port on Type TTY A Port on Netra ct Server Adapter Cable Adapter Terminal Netra ct • Front-access model: DB-9 male on DB-9 female-to-DB- DB-25...
TABLE 7-3 If you are connecting a Solaris workstation to an alarm card or alarm rear transition card, use the information in to make the necessary connections. TABLE 7-4 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Connecting a Solaris Workstation to a CPU or CPU Transition Card TABLE 7-3 Server Serial Port on Type TTY A Port on Netra ct Server Adapter Cable Adapter Workstation Netra ct • Front-access model: DB-9 male on DB-9 female-to-DB- DB-25 800 server the CPU front transition card.
TABLE 7-5 If you are connecting a PC laptop to an alarm card or alarm rear transition card, use the information in to make the necessary connections. TABLE 7-6 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
Connecting a PC Laptop to a CPU or CPU Transition Card TABLE 7-5 Serial Port on Server Type TTY A Port on Netra ct Server Adapter Cable Adapter Laptop Netra • Front-access model: DB-9 male DB-9 female-to-DB-9 Not needed. DB-9...
FIGURE 7-2 locking mechanism on the Netra ct 400 server. Make sure you lock both power supplies if you are powering on a Netra ct 800 server. Locating the Power Supply Locking Mechanism on the Netra ct 800 Server FIGURE 7-1 Netra ct Server Installation Guide •...
2. Locate the system status panel. The location of the system status panel in the Netra ct 800 server and Netra ct 400 server is illustrated in FIGURE 7-3...
3. Locate the system power button on the system status panel and press the system power button to power on the server. shows the system power button location for the Netra ct 800 server, and FIGURE 7-4 shows the system power button location for the Netra ct 400 server.
When you first power-on the Netra ct server, some or all of the green Power LEDs on the system status panel flash on and off for several seconds: If the diag-switch variable is set to true and the diag-level variable is set to max in the OpenBoot™...
4. Verify that the system power LED on the system status panel is on, indicating that the system is completely powered on. shows the system power LED location for the Netra ct 800 server, and FIGURE 7-4 shows the system power LED location for the Netra ct 400 server.
2. Go to the front of the Netra ct server and locate the system status panel. The location of the system status panels in the Netra ct 800 server and Netra ct 400 server is illustrated in FIGURE 7-3 3.
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ERROR: information for "SUNWctevx" was not found then the envmond software package was not installed. Follow the instructions in the Netra ct Server Installation Guide to install the Netra ct server software on the server. If you see the following messages:...
126 shows the system power LED location for the FIGURE 7-5 Netra ct 400 server. 6. If you want to completely power off the Netra ct server, push the purple power supply unit locking mechanism(s) up into the unlocked ( ) position (see...
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4. At the ok prompt, enter: ok power-off 5. Go to the front of the Netra ct server and locate the system status panel (see on page 124). FIGURE 7-3 The location of the system status panel in the Netra ct 800 server and Netra ct 400...
There are several different options available for installing the Solaris operating environment and Netra ct server software on your server: If you have a Netra ct 800 server and you have a CD-ROM/DVD installed in or connected to your server, you can install the software using the instructions in “Using a CD-ROM/DVD”...
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3. Through the TTY A port on the CPU or CPU transition card, install the Solaris operating environment on every server in the chassis. You must install the Solaris operating environment on every Netra ct server that you have installed in the chassis in order for that server to function. Refer to the documentation that you received with the Solaris operating environment for those installation instructions.
To Install the Netra ct Server Software There are several Netra ct server software packages on the Supplement CD that you must install on every Netra ct server in the chassis in order for the servers to run properly. You can install the software from the Supplement CD in two ways: “To Install the Netra ct Server Software Using Solaris Web Start”...
Supplement CD that are optional installations. Note that some software packages are labeled “Optional” by the Solaris Web Start software, even though they are mandatory for a Netra ct server to function properly. Mandatory Software From the Supplement CD...
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Supplement CD that TABLE 8-3 you must install on your Netra ct server in order for it to function properly. TABLE 8-4 shows the remaining software packages on the Supplement CD that are optional installations.
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Respond with either yes, no, or quit. To Verify the Software Package Installation To verify that you’ve installed all the Netra ct server software packages, type: # pkginfo package-name For example, to verify that all the packages from the RSC_2.0 directory were...
To Install Additional Software 1. If you installed I/O cards, perform any card-specific software configuration procedures, if necessary. Refer to the documentation that came with your I/O card for more information. 2. Install and configure any additional disk management software, if necessary. Refer to the documentation that came with your disk management software for more information.
If the dash level is the same or higher than that shown in Step 1, then you have the correct version of the patch installed on your server. Go to Step 2. Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
If the dash level is the lower than that shown in Step 1, then you must install the latest version of the patch onto your server. Locate the patch and install it using the patchadd command. Note – You must verify that you have the patches listed in Step 1 installed before you can install the TTYMux patches in the next step.
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6. At the rsc prompt through the alarm card, enter: rsc> console You should now have console access on the host through the alarm serial port. Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
SCSI port on your Netra ct server will vary, depending on the type and model server you have: If you have a front-access model Netra ct 800 server, the SCSI port is located on the CPU front transition card installed next to the CPU card (...
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Locating the SCSI Port on the CPU Front Transition Card (Netra ct 800 FIGURE A-1 Server) If you have a front-access model Netra ct 400 server, the SCSI port is located on the CPU front transition card to the left of the power supply ( FIGURE A-2 A-144 Netra ct Server Installation Guide •...
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400 server, the SCSI port is located on the CPU rear transition card installed at the rear of the chassis in I/O slot 1 for the Netra ct 800 server or I/O slot 3 for the Netra ct 400 server.
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SCSI Connectors on the CPU Rear Transition Card (Netra ct 800 Server) FIGURE A-3 SCSI Connectors on the CPU Rear Transition Card (Netra ct 400 Server) FIGURE A-4 A-146 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
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3. Get the SCSI cable from the external SCSI device’s ship kit. 4. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on your Netra ct server. If you are connecting an external SCSI device to the CPU front transition card for...
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(either “Assembling and Connecting the DC Input Power Cable” on page 103 or “Powering On the Server” on page 122). If the Netra ct server is powered on, follow these instructions to enable the server to recognize the external SCSI device: 9.
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12. Use the devfsadm command to rebuild the /dev and /devices directories. If you have attached a hard disk, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM drive to the system, type: # devfsadm -c disk If you have attached a tape drive to the system, type: # devfsadm -c tape After using the devfsadm command, you will be able to use the devices you connected to the adapter’s SCSI controller.
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Netra ct server. alarm card An optional card that occupies a slot in the Netra ct server. The alarm card responds to events, such as I/O card failures or excessive heat. Software that resides on the card can take action in response to such events.
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Note that a server, with all of its cards and other components, is not a FRU. However, an empty server is. front-access The model of the Netra ct server that is configured so that all of the cables come out from the front of the chassis. front transition module Used only for the CPU in the front access models of the Netra ct server.
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CompactPCI standard. See CompactPCI. rear-access The model of the Netra ct server that is configured so that all of the cables come out from the rear of the chassis. rear transition card Used only on the rear access models of the Netra ct server. The rear transition cards extend the connectors from the midplane to the rear of the chassis.
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A module designed to give feedback on the status of the key components within the Netra ct servers. The system status panel has one set of LEDs for each component within that particular server. system controller board A hot-swappable component located behind the system status panel.
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Index Netra ct 800 server, alarm rear transition card, airflow, alarm card CPU card, CPU front transition card cabling, Netra ct 400 server, connectors Netra ct 800 server, Netra ct 400 server, Netra ct 800 server, CPU rear transition card,...
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Netra ct 400 server TTYMux physical specifications, installing TTYMux patches, Netra ct 800 server security information, physical specifications, Netra ct chassis using TTYMux, mounting in a rack, physical specifications, Netra ct server software, installing, Index-2 Netra ct Server Installation Guide • September 2002...
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