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Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 ™ ™ Systems Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 817-3334-10 (v2) December 2003, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
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Copyright 2003 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...
Mounting the System in the Cabinet 1–15 1-15 Installing the Locking Nuts (Netra only) 1–19 1-19 Installing the Cable Management Arm 1–20 1-20 1.4.1 Installing the CMA–Lite 1–22 1-22 1.4.2 Installing the CMA–800 1–23 1-23 Connecting Sun Fire V1280 Power Cables 1–25 1-25...
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Powering On the System 1–33 1-33 1.10 Powering Off the System 1–33 1-33 1.11 Installing Additional Hardware 1–34 1-34 1.12 Installing Additional Peripheral Devices 1–34 1-34 A. External Connections A–1 Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
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Figures Rail Assembly (Standard Configuration) 1–2 FIGURE 1-1 Rail Assembly (Modified for Two-Post Installation) 1–3 FIGURE 1-2 Spring Clips and Cutouts 1–5 FIGURE 1-3 Installing the Rails in a Sun Fire Cabinet 1–7 FIGURE 1-4 Installing the Rails in a Sun Rack 900 Cabinet or 19-Inch Four-Post Cabinet 1–9 FIGURE 1-5 Removing the Rail Assembly Slide Nuts 1–12 1-12...
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1-29 FIGURE 1-22 System Controller and I/O Assembly Locations 1–31 1-31 FIGURE 1-23 External I/O Connections—Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems (Rear View) A–1 FIGURE A-1 68-Pin SCSI Connector A–2 FIGURE A-2 DB-15 (Male) Alarms Service Port Connector A–4 FIGURE A-3 RJ-45 Serial Connectors A–5...
Related Documentation Application Title Safety Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Compliance and Safety Manual Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 System Administration Guide Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 System Controller Command Reference Manual Service Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Service Manual Accessing Sun Documentation...
Torque wrench and extension bar (Netra 1280 system only, supplied) M5 nut spinner (Netra 1280 system only, supplied) Crimp connectors 1-hole (Netra 1280 system only, supplied) Crimp connectors 2-hole (Netra 1280 system only, supplied) viii Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
286 lbs (130 kg). Two people using a computer equipment lift are required to move the system safely into the cabinet . Caution – Pull only one Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 system out of the cabinet at a time to prevent unbalancing the cabinet.
Slide assembly (with inner and outer slides) Front bracket Adjustable 2-Post 3" Position bracket 2-Post 4" Position Rear bracket 2-Post 6" Position Slide assembly Front bracket Rail Assembly (Standard Configuration) FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
Adjust the position of the rear bracket or the adjustable bracket to modify the length of the assembly. The slide assembly and the rear bracket are marked with bracket locations for specific cabinets stamped onto the metal. shows the location FIGURE 1-1 of the markings.
3. Secure the inner slide to the system using two no. 8-32-inch screws for each slide. 4. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for the second inner slide. Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
3. Secure the front bracket into cabinet holes 24 and 31 with two no. 10-32 UNF screws. 4. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for the second rail assembly. Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
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1.1.4.2 Installing the Rail Assemblies in the Top Position 1. Insert the pins in the front bracket into cabinet holes 58 and 69 ( FIGURE 1-4 The pins will hold the bracket in place until it is secured. 2. Secure the adjustable bracket into cabinet holes 60 and 67 with two no. 10-32 UNF screws.
2. Secure the rear bracket into cabinet holes 60 and 67 with two M-6 UNF screws. 3. Secure the front bracket into cabinet holes 60 and 67 with two M-6 UNF screws. 4. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for the second rail assembly. Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
Front bracket Rear bracket secured to outer cabinet holes secured to outer cabinet holes Installing the Rails in a Sun Rack 900 Cabinet or 19-Inch Four-Post Cabinet FIGURE 1-5 Chapter 1 Physical Installation...
To install the system in the lowest position, insert the rackmount securing screws no lower than 18.5 inches and 22.5 inches (47.0 cm and 57.2 cm) respectively. Refer to the Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Slide Rail Installation Instructions and Mounting Template to determine cabinet hole locations.
1. Secure the front bracket with two no. 10-32 UNF screws. Insert the rackmount securing screws no lower than 18.5 inches and 22.5 inches (47.0 cm and 57.2 cm) respectively. Refer to the Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Slide Rail Installation Instructions and Mounting Template to determine cabinet hole locations.
2. Secure a spacer, finger tight, to each of the studs with the flange side towards the slide ( FIGURE 1-7 Fitting the Spacers FIGURE 1-7 Note – The remaining slide assembly lock installation occurs after the system is mounted in the cabinet. 1-12 Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
Installing the System in a Cabinet This section contains the following topics: “Preparing to Install the System in the Cabinet” on page 1-13 “Mounting the System in the Cabinet” on page 1-15 1.2.1 Preparing to Install the System in the Cabinet 1.
2. Remove the shipping cradle bolts ( FIGURE 1-9 The bolts secure the orange metal shipping cradle to the wooden pallet. Removing the Shipping Cradle Bolts FIGURE 1-9 1-14 Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
1.2.2 Mounting the System in the Cabinet Caution – The Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 system with mounting cradle weighs approximately 286.0 lbs (130.0 kg). To prevent personal injury, two people are needed to move the system safely into the cabinet using a computer equipment lift.
FIGURE 1-11 The latches on each side must click out, locking the slides. Outer slides Inner slides Aligning the Slides FIGURE 1-11 1-16 Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
Caution – The cabinet stabilizers (if applicable) must be extended or the cabinet might topple when the lifting device is withdrawn. 7. With the lifting device still supporting the system, loosen the four captive screws attaching the handles of the shipping cradle to the system. 8.
( FIGURE 1-14 12. Retract the cabinet stabilization mechanism (as required). 13. Reattach the front doors of the system. Securing screw Securing screw Tightening the Securing Screws FIGURE 1-14 1-18 Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
Installing the Locking Nuts (Netra only) Note – It is essential that the locking nuts are securely fitted for the system to comply with NEBS Level 3 vibration requirements. 1. Secure the locking nuts onto the studs at the rear of the slide assemblies FIGURE 1-15 The round end should be oriented toward the spacers.
Use the CMA-Lite if the larger CMA- 800 management arm does not fit your cabinet. Threaded holes for attaching the CMA are provided on the rear of the system FIGURE 1-17 1-20 Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
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Upper bracket holes PCI 0 PCI 1 PCI 2 PCI 3 PCI 4 PCI 5 33MHz 33MHz 33MHz 33MHz 33MHz 66MHz SSC1 SSC1 Serial A Serial B Link Active GBit Link Active GBit Lower bracket holes Bracket Mounting Holes FIGURE 1-17 Chapter 1 Physical Installation 1-21...
3. Secure the pivot at the end of the lower arm to the bottom rear of the system using the two captive screws. Captive screws (2) CMA-Lite Captive screws (2) Captive screws (2) CMA–Lite Cable Management Arm FIGURE 1-18 1-22 Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
1.4.2 Installing the CMA–800 1. Remove the hinge pin to the upper pivot bracket of the I/O cable arm. 2. Remove the hinge pin from the lower pivot bracket of the power cable arm FIGURE 1-19 3. Secure the upper pivot bracket to the system using the two captive screws FIGURE 1-19 4.
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9. Reconnect the power cable arm to the lower pivot bracket and secure it by restoring the hinge pin. ( FIGURE 1-20 Assembling the Upper and Lower Cable Arms FIGURE 1-20 1-24 Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
Connecting Sun Fire V1280 Power Cables Caution – The Sun Fire V1280 system is designed to work with power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. Do not connect the equipment into any other type of power system. Contact your facilities manager or a qualified electrician to determine what type of power is supplied to your building.
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Source B on the cabinet to the Source B on the system. Refer to the installation guide that came with the cabinet for instructions on cabinet power cabling. 1-26 Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
Connecting Netra 1280 Power Cables This section contains the following topics: “Assembling the Netra 1280 Power Connectors” on page 1-27 “Connecting the Netra 1280 Power Cables” on page 1-29 “Verifying the Power Input Connections Prior to the Initial Power Application” on page 1-29 1.6.1 Assembling the Netra 1280 Power Connectors...
White (neutral/return) Source B- Black (hot/input) Electrical grounding studs Plastic cover retaining screw Plastic cover DC Inlet Box With Source B Plastic Cover Removed and Connectors Exposed FIGURE 1-21 1-28 Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
1.6.2 Connecting the Netra 1280 Power Cables 1. Connect the earthground cable to a suitable ground point. 2. Connect the remaining power cables to the customer-supplied circuit breakers. DC0 and DC1 are connected to one power source, and DC2 and DC3 to the other FIGURE 1-22 White (neutral/return) DC3 (B +)
Note – If the IP address assigned to the 10/100 LOM Ethernet port by DHCP is known, the 10/100 LOM Ethernet port can be accessed without the Serial A port. 1-30 Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
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2. Turn the customer-supplied circuit breakers power switch to the On position. 3. Turn the system power switch to the On position. Refer to the Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 System Administration Guide Administration Guide. 4. Set up the administrative console.
10/100 LOM Ethernet port. Note – Communication on the Serial A port is possible but is subject to interruption by the LOM device. Refer to the Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 System Administration Guide.
Powering On the System 1. Turn the power switch to the On position. 2. Power on the system. Refer to the Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 System Administration Guide. 1.10 Powering Off the System 1. Notify users that the system is going down.
Note – For optimum performance, use only PCI cards and associated drivers that are qualified by Sun Microsystems for use on the Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 systems. It is possible for interactions to occur between cards and drivers on a specific bus that might lead to potential system panics or other negative outcomes if the card/driver solution is not qualified by Sun Microsystems.
External Connections This appendix describes the cables and connectors that should be available in order for the installation to be completed. Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 systems have the following slots, connectors, and ports on the rear of the system: Six PCI slots...
PCI Slots Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 systems provide six PCI slots. The PCI slots are labeled 0 through 5. When viewing the rear of the system, slot 0 is on the left and slot 5 is on the right. The PCI slots are not hot swappable. All slots are half length.
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68-Pin SCSI Connector Pinout TABLE A-1 Pin No. Signal Name Type Pin No. Signal Name Type Pin No. Signal Name Type +DB(3) +DB(9) –ATN +DB(4) +DB(10) Ground +DB(5) +DB(11) –BSY +DB(6) –DB(12) –ACK +DB(7) –DB(13) –RST +P_CRCA –DB(14) –MSG Ground –DB(15) –SEL Diffsens...
SYSTEM_COM UNIX Running Common ALARM1_NO Alarm1 Normally open ALARM1_NC Alarm1 Normally closed ALARM1_COM Alarm1 Common ALARM2_NO Alarm2 Normally open ALARM2_NC Alarm2 Normally closed ALARM2_COM Alarm2 Common Not connected Not connected Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
LOM Serial Ports LOM Serial ports A and B use RJ-45 connectors ( ). These ports are also FIGURE A-4 known as the system controller serial ports. lists the pinout information. TABLE A-3 Serial A Serial B RJ-45 Serial Connectors FIGURE A-4 RJ-45 Serial Connector Pinout TABLE A-3...
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Be sure to check the manufacturer’s documentation for your specific terminal server. Communication on Serial A is subject to interruption by the LOM device. Refer to the Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Administration Guide. Default Settings for Connecting to Serial A...
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A.4.2 Using a DB-9 Adapter for Your Serial Link Connect serial A to a DB-9 (9-pin) adapter to connect to a terminal that has a 9-pin serial connector. lists the pin interconnections. TABLE A-6 Pin Interconnections Performed by a DB-9 (9-pin) Adapter TABLE A-6 Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin 9-Pin Connector...
Maximum Length Maximum Length Cable Type Application(s) (Metric) (Imperial) Shielded twisted pair category 5 (STP-5, data grade) 10BASE-T 1000m 3282ft Shielded twisted pair category 5 (STP-5, data grade) 100BASE-T 100m 327ft Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280 Systems Installation Guide • December 2003...
Net0/Net1 Ethernet Ports The Net0/Net1 Ethernet ports are shielded RJ-45 connectors ( ). The FIGURE A-6 Net0/Net1 Ethernet ports are also known as the gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports. lists the pinout information. TABLE A-9 NET 0 NET 1 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Connectors FIGURE A-6 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Connector Pinout TABLE A-9...
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