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Introduction to the Sun Blade X6440 Server Module |
This chapter contains an overview of the Sun Blade X6440 server module and contains the following topics:
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.
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 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 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
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.
Sun Blade X6440 Server Module Installation Guide (printed documentation) |
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Sun Blade X6440 Server Module Getting Started Guide (printed documentation) |
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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. |
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