Before You Begin the Installation

C H A P T E R 1

This chapter describes the hardware and software features of the Sun Blade T6340 server module.

Hardware Overview

The Sun Blade T6340 server module includes the features shown in TABLE 1-1 and TABLE 1-2.

TABLE 1-1 Sun Blade T6340 Server Module Features
Feature	Description
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 Blade T6340 Server Module Minimum system firmware 7.0.6 or subsequent compatible release Solaris 10 5/08 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 Solaris^TM software

TABLE 1-2 Interfaces With the Chassis
Feature	Description
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.

Physical Specifications

The Sun Blade 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 Blade 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.

Environmental Requirements

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

TABLE 1-3 Sun Blade T6340 server module Environmental Requirements
Condition	Requirement
Operating temperature	5˚C (41˚ F) to 35˚C (95˚ F) noncondensing
Nonoperating temperature	-40˚C (-40˚ F) to 65˚C (149˚ F)
Operating humidity	10% to 90% noncondensing (27˚C (80˚ F) max. wet bulb)
Nonoperating humidity	93% noncondensing (38˚ C (100˚ F) max. wet bulb)
Operating altitude	3048 meters (10,000’) at 35˚C (95˚ F)
Nonoperating altitude	12,000 meters (40,000’)

Front Panel Features

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

FIGURE 1-1 Front and Rear Panels

Image shows the front of the server module with: [ D ]

Figure Legend
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

Preinstalled Software

You can order the Sun Blade 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 Blade T6340 Server Module Product Notes, 820-3901.

Managing the Server Module With ILOM

Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) is system management firmware that you can use to monitor, manage, and configure the Sun Blade 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 2.0 User’s Guide, 820-1188

Addendum to the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide, 820-4198

Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 Supplement for Sun Blade T6340 Server Modules, 820-3904.

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 Blade 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 Blade 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 Blade T6340 server module, you should have already installed and configured your Sun Blade modular system, including the CMM ILOM. For more information, refer to the installation guide for your Sun Blade 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 blade 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 2.0 User’s Guide, 820-1188 and the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 Supplement for Sun Blade T6340 Server Modules, 820-3904.

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 Blade modular system (chassis) for a description of that procedure.

Attaching a Serial Console to the Server Module

To communicate directly with the Sun Blade 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
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 Blade 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

Figure shows the 3- and 4-connector dongle cables, with USB, DE-9, RJ-45, and VGA connectors