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Preparing to Install the Sun Blade 6048 Modular System

This chapter provides information about preparing to install the Sun Blade 6048 modular system. It includes the following topics:


System Overview

The Sun Blade 6048 modular system chassis consists of four shelves, with the following maximum configuration for each shelf:

FIGURE 1-1 shows the front and rear views of a fully populated system.

FIGURE 1-1 Front and Rear Views of System Chassis


Figure showing front and rear view of the system.

FIGURE 1-2 shows the components that are common to each of the four shelves within a fully populated Sun Blade 6048 chassis.

FIGURE 1-2 Single Shelf Components


Figure showing single-shelf front and rear view of system.


Installation Overview

TABLE 1-1 describes the tasks that you need to complete to set up the Sun Blade 6048 modular system. Step 1 and 2 should be completed before you begin the procedures shown in this document.


TABLE 1-1 Installation Task List

Step

Task

Where to Find Information

1

Prepare your site for system installation and review safety documentation.

Site Planning Guide and Safety and Compliance Manual for Sun Blade 6000 and 6048 Modular Systems

2

Unpack the Sun Blade 6048 chassis.

Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Unpacking Guide

3

Verify the contents of your ship kit.

Verifying the Packaging Contents

 

4

Prepare your installation environment to avoid electrostatic discharge.

Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge

5

Install Sun Blade 6048 modules and options into the system chassis, if necessary.

Chapter 2

6

Cable and power on the Sun Blade 6048 modular system.

Chapter 3

7

Configure IP addresses to enable network management.

Chapter 4

8

Configure or install blade system software.

Server module installation documentation


The documentation in this table, with the exception of the server module documentation, can be found at:

http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/blade.6048mod


Verifying the Packaging Contents

All Sun Blade 6048 modular system base features are assembled at the factory and shipped to you preinstalled within the system chassis. Optional features, such as the server modules, network express modules (NEMs), and PCI ExpressModules (PCI EMs) can be either preinstalled or shipped separately for installation. The following table describes the contents of the chassis packaging.


TABLE 1-2 Contents of Chassis Ship Kit

Chassis Packaged Items

Description

Sun Blade 6048 chassis

The shipped Sun Blade 6048 chassis contains:

  • 48 server module filler panels or server modules (blades)
  • 8 NEM filler panels or up to 8 NEMs (up to 2 per 12 blades)
  • 96 PCI EM filler panels or PCI EMs (24 per 12 blades)
  • 4 installed chassis management modules (1 per 12 blades)
  • 8 power supplies (2 per 12 blades)
  • 32 redundant rear fan modules (8 per 12 blades)
  • Front and rear system indicator lights
  • Service card attached to the side of the chassis
  • Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Unpacking Guide attached to the outside of the packing carton

Accessory kit

The accessory kit contains the following documentation:

  • Where to Find Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Documentation
  • Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Setup Poster
  • Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Installation Guide
  • Dongle for server module I/O connection
  • RJ45 to DB9 serial adapter for dongle
  • Other safety and license documentation

Country kit

The country kit includes the Sun Blade 6048 modular system power cords.

Additional options

  • PCI ExpressModules (PCI EMs): The Sun Blade 6048 chassis supports up to 96 installed PCI EMs (up to 2 PCI EMs per server module or 24 per shelf).
  • Network express modules (NEMs): The Sun Blade 6048 chassis supports up to 8 installed NEMs (up to 2 single-slot or 1 dual-slot NEMs per shelf).
  • Server modules (blades): The Sun Blade 6048 chassis supports up to 48 server modules (up to 12 per shelf).


Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge

Before installing the Sun Blade 6048 modular system modules and options into the system chassis, review the information this section.



caution icon Caution - Internal modules and options are electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static from your clothes or work environment can destroy components.


To prevent static damage whenever you are accessing any of the internal components, you must: