C H A P T E R 1 - Preparing for Installation

The standard components of the server are installed at the factory. However, if you ordered options such as additional memory or a PCI card, these may be shipped separately. Install these components prior to installing the server in a rack.

If you ordered any other options that are not factory-installed, see the SPARC Enterprise T1000 Server Service Manual for installation instructions.

Note - All internal components must be installed only by qualified service technicians.

Caution - Electrostatic damage can permanently disable the system or require repair by service technicians. Place components on an antistatic surface, such as an antistatic discharge mat, an antistatic bag, or a disposable antistatic mat. Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on system components.

Note - The list of optional components can be updated without notice.

Installation Overview

This installation guide provides procedures that must be performed in the following order.

1. Verify that you have received all of the components that ship with your server.

2. Gather configuration information for your system. See your system administrator for specific details, including these parameters:

Gateway IP address

IP address for the system controller

Netmask

3. Install any optional components shipped with your system. If you have purchased other optional components such as additional memory, install them prior to mounting the server in a rack. See Optional Components.

4. Mount the server into a rack or equipment cabinet. See To Install the Server in the Rack.

Note - In the rest of this document, the term rack means either an open rack or a closed cabinet.

5. Connect the server to a serial terminal or a terminal emulator (PC or workstation) to display system messages. See Powering On the Server for the First Time.

Tip - The serial terminal or a terminal emulator should be connected before you connect the power cables. As soon as AC power is connected to the system, the system controller immediately powers on and runs diagnostics. Diagnostic test failures will be printed on the serial terminal. For more information, refer to the Advanced Lights Out Management (ALOM) CMT Guide.

6. Connect the data cables to the server, but do not connect the AC power cable yet. See Connecting the Server Cables.

7. Connect the AC power cable to the server and examine the display for any error messages. See Powering On the Server for the First Time.

Caution - There is a potential for electric shock if the server and related equipment are not properly grounded.

Note - The system controller (SC) runs on the 3.3v standby voltage. As soon as AC power is connected to the system, the system controller immediately powers on, runs diagnostics, and initializes the ALOM CMT firmware.

8. After the system controller boots, access the ALOM CMT command-line interface through the serial management port. See To Log In To the System Controller Using the Serial Management Port.

9. Configure the SC network management port. See To Configure the System Controller Network Management Port.

10. Enable the new configuration by resetting the system controller. See To Reset the System Controller.

11. Power on the server using the ALOM CMT software. See To Initiate the Power On Sequence.

12. Configure the Solaris OS. See To Boot the Solaris Operating System.

The Solaris OS is preinstalled on the server. When you power on, you are automatically guided through the Solaris OS configuration procedure. See To Boot the Solaris Operating System.

13. Install any required patch or patches to the server.

Refer to the product notes for a list of the required patches.

14. (Optional) Load additional software from the Solaris media kit.

The Solaris media kit (sold separately) includes several CDs containing software to help you operate, configure, and administer your server. Refer to the documentation provided with the media kit for a complete listing of included software and detailed installation instructions.

Slide Rail Assembly Notes

The rackmount kit has two slide rail assemblies. Each slide rail assembly can be installed on either the right or left side of the rack.

A slide rail assembly consists of three main sections, a front section, a sliding rear section, and a removable mounting bracket (FIGURE 1-2). The rackmount kit also includes two extension brackets.

FIGURE 1-2 Slide Rail Assembly

Figure showing major sections of the slide rail assembly and the extension bracket

The slide rail assembly has the following features:

The front and rear sections form the slide rail. The front and rear sections expand to fit rack depths from 24 in. (610 mm) to 29.0 in. (740 mm).

Extension brackets are included in the mounting rail kit. The extension brackets add 2.9 in. (73 mm) to the length of each slide rail.

The mounting bracket slides 13 in. (330 mm) out of the slide rail, then locks in place. If you unlock the mounting bracket, it slides an additional 4 in. (100 mm) before separating from the slide rail. The mounting brackets mount directly to the sides of the server chassis.

There are two locks on each server mounting bracket (FIGURE 1-3). The lock enables the mounting bracket to slide forward. The mounting bracket release allows you to remove the mounting bracket from the slide rail. You also use the release when pushing the mounting bracket into the slide rail.

FIGURE 1-3 Mounting Bracket Locks

Figure showing the lock and release buttons that are located at the front of a mounting bracket

Cable Management Notes

A cable management bracket (FIGURE 1-4) is included in the server slide rail kit. The cable management bracket clips onto the slide rails. Use cable ties or cable straps to attach cabling to the bracket.

FIGURE 1-4 Cable Management Bracket

Three locks are located on the mounting bracket. One lock is located on the middle section of the slide rail.

Data Port and Cabling Notes

Port Locations

FIGURE 1-5 shows the ports on the server.

FIGURE 1-5 Locations of Ports and Connectors on the Rear Panel

Figure showing the rear panel.

Cabling Notes

The following list describes the server's cable connections and ports:

Minimum cable connections for the server:

At least one system on-board Ethernet network connection (NET port)

System controller serial management port (SERIAL MGT port)

System controller network management port (NET MGT port)

Power cable

System controller (SC) management ports. There are two SC management ports for use with the ALOM CMT system controller.

The SC serial management port (labeled SERIAL MGT) uses an RJ-45 cable and is always available. This is the default connection to the ALOM CMT system controller.

The SC network management port (labeled NET MGT) is the optional connection to the ALOM CMT system controller. See To Configure the System Controller Network Management Port. The SC network management port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 10/100BASE-T connection. This port does not support connections to Gigabit networks.

See the Sun SPARC Enterprise T1000 Server Overview for more information.

Ethernet ports. The server Ethernet interfaces operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps. The transfer rates for the Ethernet ports are given in TABLE 1-1.

TABLE 1-1 Ethernet Connection Transfer Rates
Connection Type	IEEE Terminology	Transfer Rate
Ethernet	10BASE-T	10 Mbit/sec
Fast Ethernet	100BASE-TX	100 Mbits/sec
Gigabit Ethernet	1000BASE-T	1000 Mbit/sec

TTYA serial port. Use the DB-9 connector with a null modem cable for serial devices. This port appears as ttya in Solaris OS and OpenBoot PROM messages. This port is not connected to the SC serial management port.

AC power cables. As soon as the AC power cables are connected to the power source, the server goes into standby mode and the ALOM CMT system controller initializes.

Safety Precautions

Caution - Deploy the antitilt feature for your equipment rack before beginning the installation.