Introduction to the Sun Blade X6440 Server Module

C H A P T E R 1

This chapter contains an overview of the Sun Blade X6440 server module and contains the following topics:

Features of the Server Module

Sun Blade X6440 Server Module Orientation

Documentation Kits

Additional Options and Replaceable Components

1.1 Features of the Server Module

The Sun Blade X6440 server module is a 1U server designed to fit into the Sun Blade 6000 and Sun Blade 6048 Modular Systems. The Sun Blade X6440 supports four AMD Opteron quad-core Rev F processors, and embedded I/O that provides both PCI Express and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces to the Sun Blade 6000/6048 chassis midplane. A RAID expansion module (REM) provides LSI RAID functionality for externally attached RAID arrays.

Server monitoring is performed by an onboard AST2000 service processor (SP) module.

TABLE 1-1 summarizes the features of the server module.

TABLE 1-1 Sun Blade X6440 Features
Feature or Component	Specifications
CPU	Up to four AMD Opteron 8000 Series quad-core processors (1 Mbyte L2 cache per core) Processor frequencies: 1.9 GHz and faster
Memory	Up to eight registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs per CPU (up to 128 Gbyte capacity using 4-Gbyte DIMMs)
Service processor	Aspeed AST2000 processor providing Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) functions One 10/100-Mbit management Ethernet port to midplane Remote keyboard/video/mouse (KVMS) over IP Integrated Light Out Manager (ILOM) management interface
Midplane I/O	Four eight-lane PCI Express: one per Network Express Module (NEM) and one per PCI ExpressModule (PCI EM) Two 10/100/1000-Mbit Ethernet, one per NEM 10/100-Mbit Ethernet management port to the chassis management module (CMM) Optional two eight-lane PCI Express (Gigabit Ethernet and AUIX Ethernet) interfaces via the fabric expansion module (FEM)
Front panel I/O	Dongle connector that interfaces to: VGA graphics Serial console to SP Dual USB ports (keyboard/mouse)
Compact Flash	IDE Compact Flash module interface
IP Security	Optional crypto key storage and system authentication

1.2 Sun Blade X6440 Server Module Orientation

This section contains illustrations that you can use to become familiar with the components of the Sun Blade X6440 server module.

FIGURE 1-1 shows the features of the front panel.

FIGURE 1-1 Sun Blade X6440 Server Module Front Panel

Figure showing server module front panel.

Caution - Do not use the NMI button unless you are instructed to do so by authorized Sun Service personnel. The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) switch sends an NMI order to the CPUs, which is used by Sun Field Service for debugging activities at the request of Sun Service personnel.

FIGURE 1-2 shows how to attach a dongle cable to the Sun Blade X6440 server module universal connection port (UCP). The dongle cable provides the following I/O connections for the server: VGA graphics, RJ-45 serial console to the server module service processor, and dual USB connectors for keyboard/mouse connections.

FIGURE 1-2 Attaching a Dongle Cable to the Server

Figure showing server module dongle cable.

Caution - The dongle cable should be used only for configuration and service purposes. It should be disconnected from the server module when the configuration or servicing operation is completed.
If you have a dongle cable connected to a server module, it must be removed before closing the door of a rack cabinet. The dongle cable may be damaged if it is not removed before the cabinet door is closed.

FIGURE 1-3 shows the locations of the Sun Blade X6440 server module replaceable components, with the top cover removed.

FIGURE 1-3 Sun Blade X6440 Server Module Replaceable Component Locations

Figure showing the locations of the replaceable server module components.

1.3 Documentation Kits

TABLE 1-2 lists the contents of the documentation kit, an option that you can order with the server module that includes system installation documentation and CDs.

TABLE 1-2 Accessory Kit
Item	Part Number
Sun Blade X6440 Server Module Tools and Drivers DVD	708-0347
Sun Blade X6440 Server Module Sun Installation Assistant CD	707-0181
Sun Blade X6440 Server Module Installation Guide (printed documentation)	820-3961
Sun Blade X6440 Server Module Getting Started Guide (printed documentation)	820-3960
Additional safety and license documentation

1.4 Additional Options and Replaceable Components

Supported 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://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/

1. Click the name and model of your server.

2. On the product page that opens for the server, click Full Components List for the list of components.

Note - These servers are fully compliant with the Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive.