C H A P T E R  1

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The chapter contains the following sections:


1.1 Before Setting Up the Server

Prior to server installation, confirm that the requirements in TABLE 1-1 have been met.


TABLE 1-1 Preinstallation Requirements

Checklist

Check

Server Components

 

  • Has the server configuration been determined?

 

  • What is the total number of servers?

 

Training

 

  • Have system administrators and operators taken the necessary training courses?

 

Environmental

 

  • Can the computer room environment specifications be maintained satisfactorily?

 

  • Is the computer room secured?

 

  • Is additional fire suppression equipment required?

 

Facility Power

  • Have you determined voltage for server equipment rack and peripheral equipment racks?

 

  • Have sufficient power receptacles been ordered for each server, monitor, and peripheral?

 

  • Are the power receptacles within 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) of the equipment rack?

 

Physical Specifications

  • Has the server location been established?

 

 

  • Will the equipment be positioned so that the exhaust air of one device does not enter the air inlet of another?

 

Access Route

  • Has the access route been checked for clearances of the packaged server (Access Route)?

 

  • Has a proper pallet jack been checked for weight limitation for moving the server (Access Route)?

 

  • Has the elevator been checked for clearances and weight restrictions of the packaged server (Access Route)?

 

Network Specification

  • Have you determined necessary information for your network connections (Network Connection)?

 



1.2 Server Specifications

This section provides information about the physical characteristics of both midrange servers, including dimensions, space needs, cable sizes, and limitations.

1.2.1 Server Components

FIGURE 1-1 illustrates the SPARC Enterprise M4000 server.


FIGURE 1-1 M4000 Server

Figure shows angled front and rear views of the SPARC Enterprise M4000 server.

Figure Legend

1

Front view

2

Rear view


FIGURE 1-2 illustrates the M5000 server.


FIGURE 1-2 M5000 Server

Figure shows angled front and rear views of the SPARC Enterprise M5000 server.

Figure Legend

1

Front view

2

Rear view


TABLE 1-2 lists the maximum configurations for midrange servers.


TABLE 1-2 Components for Midrange Servers

Component

M4000 Server

M5000 Server

Power supply units

2

4

eXtended System Control Facility Unit (XSCFU)

1

1

Fans

4

4

Motherboard unit

1

1

CPU modules

2

4

  • CPU chips (SPARC64 VI, SPARC64 VII, SPARC64 VII+)

4

8

Memory boards

4

8

  • Memory module

32

64

I/O unit

1

2

  • PCI-Express cassettes

4

8

  • PCI-X cassette

1

2

CD-RW/DVD-RW drive unit

1

1

Hard disk drive

2

4

Tape drive unit (optional)

1

1


1.2.2 Server Guidelines

As you plan your space needs for these midrange servers in qualified equipment racks, keep these conditions in mind:

1.2.2.1 Mounting Requirements

Both midrange servers are designed to be mounted in qualified equipment racks. For more detail on mounting requirements, refer to the SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000 Servers Installation Guide for complete installation details and the SPARC Enterprise Equipment Rack Mounting Guide for mounting requirements.

1.2.2.2 Size and Space Specifications

For maintenance access, refer to the SPARC Enterprise Equipment Rack Mounting Guide for exact measurements.

FIGURE 1-3 shows an example of the maintenance access area for midrange servers in a qualified equipment rack.


FIGURE 1-3 Example of the Front and Rear Maintenance Access Areas for Equipment Racks (Top View)

Figure shows an example of the front and rear maintenance access areas for equipment racks.

Figure Legend

1

Access at the rear

2

Rear door

3

Access at the front

4

Front door



TABLE 1-3 Physical Specifications for Midrange Servers

Characteristic

M4000 Server

M5000 Server

Shipping height

(package on wooden pallet)

709 mm/27.9 in.

886 mm/34.9 in.

Shipping width

(package on wooden pallet)

600 mm/23.6 in.

600 mm/23.6 in.

Shipping depth

(package on wooden pallet)

1016 mm/40 in.

1016 mm/40 in.

Shipping weight

(package on wooden pallet)

99 kg/219 lb

149 kg/329 lb

Height

263 mm/10.3 in.

440 mm/17.3 in.

Width

444 mm/17.5 in.

444 mm/17.5 in.

Depth

810 mm/31.9 in.

810 mm/31.9 in.

Weight

84 kg/185 lb

125 kg/275 lb

Power cord length

4m/13 ft

4m/13 ft


FIGURE 1-4 illustrates midrange servers shipping crate dimensions.


FIGURE 1-4 Midrange Servers in Shipping Crates

Figure shows midrange servers in shipping crates.

1.2.2.3 Space for Thermal Clearance

Both midrange servers must maintain the minimum thermal distance between the rear of the server in an equipment rack, and any obstructions or walls. For thermal clearance requirements during operation, refer to the SPARC Enterprise Equipment Rack Mounting Guide.

1.2.3 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 server. If not, you must provide a standard forklift or other means to unload the server, or request the server be shipped in a truck with a lift gate.

All servers not shipped in an equipment rack should be lifted only by proper computer-lifting equipment to prevent personal injury or damage to system equipment.

Each server that is not preinstalled in an equipment rack is shipped in a separate crate. A pallet jack is required to move each shipping crate to the server location.

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

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

Refer to the SPARC Enterprise Equipment Rack Mounting Guide for specific requirements for your equipment rack.

 

 

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