Sun Blade X6270 M2 Hardware and Software Features

C H A P T E R 1

This chapter summarizes the features available on the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module and contains the following topics:

Server Hardware and Software Features

Server Module Front Panel Indicators, Buttons, and Port

Attaching Devices to the Server

Replaceable Server Components

1.1 Server Hardware and Software Features

TABLE 1-1 summarizes the standard configurations and optional components available for the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module.

TABLE 1-1 Server Hardware and Software Features
X6270 M2 Server Module	Description
Standard Server Components	The following standard components are shipped on the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module: Service Processor (SP) - One SP per server. SP provides remote keyboard, mouse, and video functionality, IPMI baseboard management controller (BMC) functionality, and interfaces to the chassis monitoring module (CMM). The SPs and CMM work together to form a complete server module and chassis management system. Indicators and Buttons - The Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module includes standard service indicator LEDs and buttons. Flexible I/O Network Connectivity - Supported I/O network connectivity can include these optional components: fabric expansion module, chassis network express modules, and chassis PCI express modules. Front Panel I/O Device Connection - The Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module front panel provides a universal connection port for attaching devices directly to the server using a dongle cable.
Preinstalled CPU and Memory Configurations	Servers are typically ordered and shipped with preinstalled memory and CPU configurations. The preinstalled memory and CPU assemblies offered (and shipped) for the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module include: 1 Intel Xeon Six-Core X5680, 3.33GHz, 12MB Cache, 6.40 GT/s QPI, HT, Turbo Boost, 130W with Heatsink 1 Intel Xeon Six-Core X5670, 2.93GHz, 12MB Cache, 6.40 GT/s QPI, HT, Turbo Boost, 95W with Heatsink 1 Intel Xeon Four-Core E5620, 2.40GHz, 12MB Cache, 5.86 GT/s QPI, HT, Turbo Boost, 80W with Heatsink

Optional Components	The following optional server module components can be ordered and shipped separately: CPU assembly options DDR3 memory kits SATA and SAS storage drives Dongle cable option Fabric Expansion Module (FEM) options RAID Expansion Module (REM) options Operating system software Printed documentation - Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide (821-0495) Note - Server components and their part numbers are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components for servers, see the following URL: `http://oracle.com/goto/blades`

Supported Operating Systems	The following operating systems are supported on the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module. Oracle Enterprise Linux 5.4 (64-bit) Oracle VM 2.2.1 Solaris 10 10/09 and later Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 Datacenter (64-bit) with Hyper-V Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 Enterprise (64-bit) with Hyper-V Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 Standard (64-bit) with Hyper-V Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter (64-bit) with Hyper-V Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (64-bit) with Hyper-V Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (64-bit) with Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.4 (64-bit) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 SP3 (64-bit) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 (64-bit) VMware ESX and ESXi 4.0 Update 1

1.2 Server Module Front Panel Indicators, Buttons, and Port

FIGURE 1-1 identifies the front panel buttons, indicators, and ports on the server.

FIGURE 1-1 Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Front Panel

Figure showing server module front panel

Figure Legend Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Front Panel LEDs, Buttons, and Port
1	Server Module Locate LED and button - White
2	Server Module Ready to Remove LED - Blue
3	Server Module Service Action Required LED - Amber
4	Server Module OK/Power LED - Green (blinking or solid state)
5	Server Module Power button/reset
6	Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) button (Service only)
7	Universal Connector Port (UCP), used for dongle cable
8	HDD OK/Power LED - Green
9	HDD Service Action Required LED - Amber
10	HDD Ready to Remove LED - Blue

Caution - Do not use the NMI button unless you are instructed to do so by authorized Service personnel. The NMI button sends an NMI dump request to the CPUs, which is used by Field Service for debugging activities at the request of Service personnel.

1.3 Attaching Devices to the Server

Your system chassis is shipped with a dongle cable that enables you to connect communication devices directly to the front panel of the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module:

3-Cable Dongle II (P/N 530-3936 Option #4622A). This cable provides a VGA connector, RJ-45 serial connector, and one dual USB connector. See Appendix C for additional connector pinout information.

Note - The 3-Cable Dongle II is typically provided with each Sun Blade 6000 Chassis System. Additional cables may be ordered.

You can use the VGA or USB connectors on the dongle cable to communicate with the server module BIOS and operating system. Or, you can use the serial connector to communicate with the server module SP.

Caution - You should use the dongle cable only for configuration and service purposes. Disconnect the dongle cable from the server module after the configuration or service operation is complete to avoid damaging the cable.

FIGURE 1-2 illustrates how to attach the 3-Cable Dongle to the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module universal connector port (UCP).

FIGURE 1-2 Server Front Panel I/O Connection Using 3-Cable Dongle

Figure showing server module dongle cable

Figure Legend 3-Cable Dongle Connectors
1	Dual USB 2.0 connectors
2	RJ-45 Serial port connector
3	VGA video connector

1.3.1 Attaching a USB Drive

You can use a USB drive to communicate with the server module BIOS and operating system. FIGURE 1-3 illustrates how to attach the USB drive on the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module motherboard.

FIGURE 1-3 Attaching a USB Drive

Attaching a USB drive

1.4 Replaceable Server Components

FIGURE 1-4 identifies the replaceable component locations on the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module, with the top cover removed.

FIGURE 1-4 Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Replaceable Component Locations

Figure showing the locations of the replaceable server module components

Figure Legend Replaceable Server Components
1	Fabric Expansion Module (FEM) (optional component) See Installing or Servicing a Fabric Expansion Module (FEM).
2	Raid Expansion Module (REM) (optional component) See Installing or Replacing a RAID Expansion Module (REM) and Battery.
3	DIMMs (optional components) The DIMMs in FIGURE 1-4 are shown populated with filler panels. See Installing or Replacing Memory Modules (DIMMs). Note - Processor chip contains memory controller. Do not attempt to populate DIMMs sockets next to unpopulated (empty) CPU sockets.
4	CPUs and heatsinks (up to two CPUs may be installed) See Installing or Replacing a CPU and Heatsink. The minimum CPU configuration shipped includes one CPU with a heatsink. An air baffle is shipped to cover the empty CPU socket (not shown in FIGURE 1-4). Additional CPUs may be ordered. Note - In the example shown in FIGURE 1-4, the CPUs are installed under the two heatsinks.
5	Storage devices (hard disk drives or solid state drives) Up to four optional storage devices may be installed. See Installing or Servicing a Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive.