Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Site Planning Guide

This chapter provides information about the physical characteristics of the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 systems, including dimensions, space needs, cable sizes, and limitations.

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2.1 System Components

Sun Fire systems are available in the following enclosures:

The same CPU/Memory boards, PCI and CompactPCI boards, UltraSPARC III and UltraSPARC III 900-MHz CPU modules, and memory modules are used in the Sun Fire systems.

Internal storage devices are not supported.

 FIGURE 2-1 Sun Fire 6800 System

The maximum configuration for the Sun Fire 6800 system is:

• Data center system cabinet
• Power supply modules (PSM) (6)
• Fan trays (4)
• System Controller boards (2)
• Repeater boards (4)
• CPU/Memory boards (6)
• UltraSPARC III CPU modules (24)
• Main memory (192 Gbytes)

• I/O assemblies (4)
• PCI I/O cards (8 slots per each I/O assembly)
• CompactPCI I/O cards (4 slots per each I/O assembly)

• Board filler panels for any unpopulated board slots
• Redundant Transfer Units (2)
• Redundant Transfer Switches (4)

 FIGURE 2-2 Sun Fire 4810 System Mounted in Optional Sun Fire Cabinet

The maximum configuration for the Sun Fire 4810 system is:

• Power supply modules (PSM) (3)
• Fan trays (3)
• System Controller boards (2)
• Repeater boards (2)
• CPU/Memory boards (3)
• UltraSPARC III CPU modules (12)
• Main memory (96 Gbytes)

• I/O assemblies (2)
• PCI I/O boards (8 slots per each I/O assembly)
• CompactPCI I/O cards (4 slots per each I/O assembly)

• Board filler panels for any unpopulated board slots

 FIGURE 2-3 Sun Fire 4800 System Mounted in Optional Sun Fire Cabinet

The maximum configuration for the Sun Fire 4800 system is:

• Power supply modules (PSM) (3)
• CPU and I/O Fan trays (3)
• System Controller boards (2)
• CPU/Memory boards (3)
• Repeater boards (2)
• UltraSPARC III CPU modules (12)
• Main memory (96 Gbytes)
• I/O assemblies (2)
• PCI I/O boards (8 slots per each I/O assembly)
• CompactPCI I/O cards (4 slots per each I/O assembly)

• Board filler panels for any unpopulated board slots

 FIGURE 2-4 Sun Fire 3800 System Mounted in Optional Sun Fire Cabinet

The maximum configuration for the Sun Fire 3800 system is:

• Power supply modules (PSM) (3)
• System Controller boards (2)
• CPU/Memory boards (2)
• UltraSPARC III CPU modules (6)
• Main memory (64 Gbytes)
• I/O assemblies (2)
• CompactPCI I/O boards (6 slots per each I/O assembly)

• Board filler panels for any unpopulated board slots

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2.2 General Physical Guidelines

As you plan your space needs for the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 systems, keep these conditions in mind:

• Each system requires its own power cords, connected to separate power outlets. See Chapter 3 for details on electrical requirements.
• The Sun Fire 6800 system and Sun Fire cabinet require a 30A circuit and a detachable cables. The 30A 200-240 VAC circuit breakers are supplied by the customer.
• The systems require electrical circuits that are grounded to earth.

Consult your specific Sun Fire system installation guide for complete installation details.

Up to three Sun Fire 3800 systems are supported in the Sun Fire Cabinet.

For maximum compute density, the Sun Fire 3800 systems should be mounted in the Sun Fire Cabinet. The Sun Fire 3800 system is also designed to fit in racks which meet the requirements of EIA-310-D.

The Sun Fire 3800 system rack mounting kits are designed to be used in the Sun Fire Cabinet, are not adjustable and may or may not work in other racks. When considering third party rack mounting, the third party thermal guidelines and the third party rack mounting guidelines should be reviewed.

2.2.1 Size and Space Specifications

Sun Fire systems and expansion cabinets can be placed next to each other, without space between them, since there are no side clearance requirements during operation. However, if access is desired, allow approximately 2 feet (60 centimeters) of space on each side to access and remove side panels.

2.2.1.1 Thermal Clearance Specifications

Sun Fire systems not mounted in a Sun Fire cabinet must maintain the minimum thermal distance between the rear of the system and any obstructions or walls. Requirements during operation are listed in the following table.

 FIGURE 2-5 Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Access Areas--Top View

 FIGURE 2-6 Sun Fire 4800 System (Deskside) Access Areas--Top View

To determine space requirements for Sun Fire systems, use the following tables:

• Physical Specifications for All Sun Fire Systems and Cabinet discusses the Sun Fire 6800 system and the Sun Fire cabinet with Sun Fire 4810/4800/3800 system mounted.
• Physical Specifications for Sun Fire 4810/4800/3800 Systems discusses the Sun Fire 4810/4800/3800 systems, when not mounted in the Sun Fire cabinet.

TABLE 2-3 Physical Specifications for All Sun Fire Systems and Cabinet

Characteristic	Value
Shipping height (package on pallet)	Sun Fire 6800 system = 80.25 in. (203.8 cm) Sun Fire cabinet = 80.25 in. (203.8 cm)
Shipping width (package on pallet)	Sun Fire 6800 system = 42.5 in. (108 cm) Sun Fire cabinet = 42.5 in. (108 cm)
Shipping depth (package on pallet)	Sun Fire 6800 system = 59.3 in. (150.6 cm) Sun Fire cabinet = 47 in. (119.5 cm)
Shipping weight (package on pallet)	Sun Fire 6800 system = 1465 lbs (664.5 kg) Sun Fire cabinet = 558 lbs (253.1 kg)
Height	75 in. (190.5 cm)
Width	24 in. (61 cm)
Depth	Sun Fire 6800 system = 53 in. (134.6 cm) Sun Fire 4800/4810 system in cabinet = 37 in. (94 cm) Sun Fire 3800 system in cabinet = 41.1 in. (104 cm)
Weight	Sun Fire 6800 system = 1200 lbs (544.3 kg) Sun Fire cabinet = 325 lbs (147 kg) Sun Fire cabinet with extension= 357 lbs (161.5 kg)
Power cord length	13.13 ft (4.0 m)
Access requirement for front	48 in. (122 cm)
Access requirement for rear	36 in. (91 cm)
Air flow requirement for left and right sides	none

FIGURE 2-7 shows the dimensions of the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 systems crates.

FIGURE 2-8 shows the dimensions of the Sun Fire 6800 system cabinet.

FIGURE 2-9 shows the footprint dimensions of the Sun Fire 6800 system cabinet, the Sun Fire cabinet with the extension for the Sun Fire 3800 system, and the Sun Fire 4800 deskside system, and the Sun Fire cabinet.

See Electrical Specifications for Sun Fire 6800 Cabinet, Electrical Specifications for Sun Fire Cabinet (Empty), Electrical Specifications for Sun Fire 4810 System Not Mounted in the Sun Fire Cabinet, Electrical Specifications for Sun Fire 4800 System Not Mounted in the Sun Fire Cabinet, and Electrical Specifications for Sun Fire 3800 System Not Mounted in the Sun Fire Cabinet for system electrical specifications and receptacle model numbers.

 FIGURE 2-7 Shipping Crate Dimensions

 FIGURE 2-8 Sun Fire 6800 System Cabinet Dimensions

 FIGURE 2-9 Sun Fire 6800/4800 and Sun Fire Cabinet--Bottom Views

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2.3 Planning Your Access Route

If your existing loading dock meets height or ramp requirements for a standard freight carrier truck, you can use a pallet jack to unload the system. If not, you must provide a standard forklift^[1] or other means to unload the system, or request the system be shipped in a truck with a lift gate.

See FIGURE 2-7 for an illustration of the system shipping crate and its dimensions. Each system is shipped in a separate crate. A pallet jack is required to move each shipping crate to the system location.

Leave each system in its shipping crate until it reaches its final destination. If the crate does not fit through the planned access route, partially disassemble it.

All systems not shipped in a cabinet should only be lifted by proper computer lifting equipment to prevent personal injury and/or damage to system equipment.

The entire access route to your computer room should be free of raised patterns that can cause vibration, and the route must meet the following requirements:

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2.4 Network Connection Planning

This section provides network setup information for system startup and network connections for the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 systems and domains.

2.4.1 Setup and Network Connections

For system setup and continued administrative tasks, one serial cable and one RJ-45 Ethernet cable are required. Once the system has been set up, the Ethernet port can be used for most system administration tasks.

2.4.1.1 Serial Connection

The initial system setup requires an ASCII terminal device connected to the serial port of the main system controller with a null modem cable or a network terminal server (NTS) connection.

2.4.1.2 Ethernet Connection

Once the system is set up, most system administration tasks can be performed through the network via the Ethernet port, using a Category-5 Ethernet cable.

Ethernet Connections provides information on the number of Ethernet connections required for each system and domain.

2.4.2 Platform and Domain Setup Information

Before installing a Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 system, determine the following information:

• For any platform:
• Netmask
• Gateway
• DNS Domain
• Loghost

• For each system controller and each domain:
• hostname
• IP address

TABLE 2-8 Host Names and IP Addresses

Sun Fire System	Maximum Host Names and IP Addresses
	For Domains	For System Controllers
6800	4	2 (1 for each System Controller board)
4810/4800/3800	2	2 (1 for each System Controller board)

^{1 (Footnote) A standard forklift has a maximum outside tine dimension of 27 in. (69 cm) and a minimum inside tine dimension of 15 in. (38 cm).}

Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Site Planning Guide

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