C H A P T E R 1

Before You Begin the Installation

This chapter describes the hardware and software features of the Sun Netra T6340 Server Module.

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Hardware Overview

The server module includes the features shown in TABLE 1-1 and TABLE 1-2.

TABLE 1-1 Sun Netra T6340 Server Module Features
Feature | Description
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Processor | Two UltraSPARC® T2 multicore processors with 4MB L2 cache. Can execute up to 128 threads.
Memory | 32 slots for fully buffered DIMMs (FB-DIMM), 667 MHz: 1 Gbyte (32 Gbyte maximum) 2 Gbyte (64 Gbyte maximum) 4 Gbyte (128 Gbyte maximum) 8 Gbyte (256 Gbyte maximum)
Internal hard drives | Up to two hot-pluggable 2.5-inch hard drives. SFF SAS 73 Gbyte, 15k rpm, and 10k rpm SFF SAS 146 Gbyte, 10k rpm (Filler panels are inserted anywhere hard drives are not installed.)
RAID Express Module | RAID expansion module (hard drive management) with RAID 0, 1 controller. Eight links, x2 SAS (3 Gb/s) or SATA (1.5 Gb/s), supporting up to two internal hard drives and four x2 links to midplane.
Universal Connector Port | One universal connector port (UCP) in the front panel. A universal cable is included with the chassis and can be purchased separately (FIGURE 1-2). The following connections are supported: USB 2.0 VGA video Serial. Local keyboard, video, mouse, storage support (KVMS)
Architecture | SPARC® V9 architecture, ECC protected Platform group: sun4v Platform name: SUNW, Sun Netra T6340 Server Module Minimum system firmware 7.0.6 or subsequent compatible release Solaris 10 10/09 OS with appropriate patches
XVR-50 on-board graphics accelerator | 2D 24-bit color graphics Flexible 8- and 24-bit color application support HD-15 monitor connector for a wide range of Sun monitors 3D support through Sun OpenGL® for SolarisTM software

TABLE 1-2 Interfaces With the Chassis
Feature | Description
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Ethernet ports | Two 10Gb Ethernet ports. Consult the chassis documentation or Network Express Module (NEM) documentation for Ethernet pass-through specifications.
PCI Express I/O | Two 8-lane ports connect to chassis midplane. Can support up to two 8-lane PCI ExpressModules (PCI EM).
SAS/SATA | Four channels for remote storage connect from the RAID Express Module (REM) to the chassis midplane.
Remote management | ILOM management controller on the service processor. CLI management (`ssh` only) and N1 system manager support. DMTF CLI and ALOM-CMT compatible CLI available through `ssh`. Remote console (remote KVMS) is configurable through OpenBoot PROM and ILOM.
Power | Power is provided from the chassis
Cooling | Environmental controls are provided from the chassis.

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Physical Specifications

The Sun Netra T6340 server module is approximately 12.9 x 20.1 x 1.7 inches in a 1U form factor. The server module plugs in to a Sun Netra modular system, or chassis, which provides 12V power to each module, as well as cooling through fans. In addition to the 12V main power, the chassis provides 3.3V AUX power to each module to power the ILOM service processor. This 3.3V AUX power enables the chassis management module (CMM) to query each module slot prior to main power and 12V fan application to validate that there is sufficient power and cooling to support the modules installed in the chassis.

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Environmental Requirements

TABLE 1-3 includes the environmental requirements that are specific to the Sun Netra T6340 server module.

TABLE 1-3 Sun Netra T6340 Server Module Environmental Requirements
Condition | Requirement
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Operating temperature | 5˚C to 45˚C (41˚F to 113˚F)
Short-term operating temperature | -5˚C to 55˚C (23˚F to 131˚F)
Nonoperating temperature | -40˚C to 70˚C (-40˚F to 158˚F)
Optimum operating temperature | 22˚C (71.6˚F)
Operating relative humidity | 5% to 85% noncondensing (not to exceed 0.024 kg water per kg of dry air)
Short-term operating relative humidity | 5% to 90% noncondensing (not to exceed 0.024 kg water per kg of dry air)
Nonoperating relative humidity | Up to 93% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude | 1800m (6000 ft) above sea level at aisle-ambient temperature of 45˚C
Maximum nonoperating altitude | 12,000m (39,370 ft) above sea level

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Front Panel Features

FIGURE 1-1 illustrates the front panel, with descriptions of its features.

FIGURE 1-1 Front and Rear Panels

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1 | White Locator LED | 7 | Universal Connector Port (UCP)
2 | Blue Ready to Remove LED | 8 | Green Drive OK LED
3 | Amber Service Action Required LED | 9 | Amber Drive Service Action Required LED
4 | Green OK LED | 10 | Blue Drive Ready to Remove LED
5 | Power Button | 11 | Chassis power connector
6 | Reset Button (for service use only) | 12 | Chassis data connector

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Preinstalled Software

You can order the Sun Netra T6340 server module with one or two hard disk drives assembled to order. You can also order the Solaris Operating System software and other software preinstalled on the root hard drive. For information about preinstalled software, refer to this site:

`http://www.sun.com/software/preinstall`

Also refer to the Sun Netra T6340 Server Module Product Notes, 821-0929.

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Managing the Server Module With ILOM

Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) is system management firmware that you can use to monitor, manage, and configure the Sun Netra T6340 server module. The ILOM firmware is preinstalled on the service processor (SP) of the server module. ILOM initializes as soon as you apply power to the system. You can access ILOM through several interfaces, such as web browsers, a command-line interface (CLI), an SNMP interface, and an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). ILOM will continue to run regardless of the state of the host operating system.

For information about configuring and using ILOM, refer to these documents:

- Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.0 Concepts Guide, 820-6410

- Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.0 Supplement for Sun Netra T6340 Server Modules, 821-0903.

### Service Processors

A service processor (SP) is a circuit board that operates independently of the other hardware in the system. The SP has its own Internet Protocol (IP) address and media access control (MAC) address. The SP can operate when the server module or components are partially operational or powered off. The Sun Netra modular system chassis and every server module in the modular system has its own SP. On some server modules, the service processor is called a system controller.

### Chassis Management Module

The Sun Netra modular system, or chassis, has its own service processor, called a chassis management module (CMM). CMM ILOM is a modified version of ILOM firmware that is preinstalled on the CMM.

Before installing the Sun Netra T6340 server module, you should have already installed and configured your Sun Netra modular system, including the CMM ILOM. For more information, refer to the installation guide for your Sun Netra modular system.

### ILOM on the CMM and Server Module SP

ILOM supports two ways to manage a system: using the CMM or using the server module SP directly.

- Using the chassis management module - Set up and manage components throughout the entire system, as well as to manage the individual Netra server SP.

- Using the service processor directly - Manage individual server module operations from the server module SP. This approach might be useful in troubleshooting a specific service processor or controlling access to specific server modules.

### Establishing Communication With ILOM

You can establish communication with ILOM through a console connection to the serial management port or through an Ethernet connection to the network management port on the CMM. The type of connection you establish to ILOM determines which types of tasks you can perform. For example, to remotely access the full range of system management functionality in ILOM, you require both an Ethernet connection and an IP assignment to the server module SP and the CMM. For detailed information about configuring and using ILOM, refer to the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.0 Concepts Guide, 820-6410 and the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.0 Supplement for Sun Netra T6340 Server Modules, 821-0903.

#### Attaching a Serial Console to the Chassis Management Module

You can attach a serial console to the chassis management module (CMM). Refer to the installation guide for your Sun Netra modular system (chassis) for a description of that procedure.

#### Attaching a Serial Console to the Server Module

To communicate directly with the Sun Netra T6340 server module, you can connect a serial console to the universal connector port (UCP) on the front panel of the server module by using a dongle cable. See Connecting to the Server Module SP Using a Dongle Cable for more information.

| Caution - Dongle cables are intended for setup, testing, or service purposes and should be removed when not in use. They have not been evaluated for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance and are not to be used during normal system operation.

You can order an optional dongle cable with the server module, or you can use the dongle cable that shipped with the modular system chassis. TABLE 1-4 lists the ports to be used for serial connections to the server module using UCP-3 or UCP-4 dongle cables. FIGURE 1-2 shows possible connections on the dongle cable.

TABLE 1-4 Serial Connectors for Dongle Cables
Dongle Cable | Serial Connector
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UCP-3 | RJ-45.
UCP-4 | DB-9. Can be used with optional DB-9-to-RJ-45 serial adapter. Note - The RJ-45 connector on UCP-4 dongle cables is not supported on the Sun Netra T6340 server module.

To Insert the Dongle Cable

You should use the UCP-3 (three connector) dongle cable whenever possible.

Insert the connector straight into the UCP on the server module (FIGURE 1-2).

FIGURE 1-2 Dongle Cable Connectors

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