| Sun Fire V125 Server Getting Started Guide |     |
| Sun Fire V125 Server Getting Started Guide | |
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Introducing the Sun Fire V125 Server |
This Sun Fire V125 Server Getting Started Guide provides a basic hardware, firmware and software introduction to the Sun Fire
V125 server.
This guide also includes links to server resources, instructions for planning installation of the server, information about locating server cable connections, server configuration information, and preinstalled software information.
The Sun Fire V125 server is a RoHS-compliant, UltraSPARC® IIIi based system that is rack mountable. The server comes with the Solaris 10 Operating System (OS), the Java Enterprise System, and the Advanced Lights Out Manager software preinstalled as a software image on the boot drive.
TABLE 1 summarizes some of the Sun Fire V125 server features.:
For a detailed summary of features, available configurations, and compatible options, go to:
For detailed information about this server, go to:
This section contains a list of tasks that you must complete during the installation process. Each task includes a reference to the appropriate instructions. Each task must be completed in order.
1. Preparing the site according to the power, clearance, and environmental requirements.
If you are installing the server into a new Sun rack, you must fully prepare the site for the installation. If you are installing the server into an existing rack, you must conduct some site preparation to satisfy the additional power and environmental requirements. See Site Preparation for specific instructions.
2. Verifying that you have received all of the components.
The Sun Fire V125 server ships in several packages. See Shipping Kit Contents for a list of the shipping kit.
3. Installing the server into the rack.
4. Setting up a console to communicate with the server.
You can communicate with the Sun Fire server using either a TIP connection from another server or an ASCII terminal connected to the SERIAL MGT port.
To set up the console, refer to the Sun Fire V125 Server Installation Guide for instructions.
5. Powering on the server and configuring the preinstalled software.
The Solaris 10 OS and the Java Enterprise System is preinstalled on the server. When you power the server on, you will automatically be taken through the Solaris OS configuration procedure. However, you must first go to the preinstalled software site to download and install the latest updates and patches.
To power on the server and configure the preinstalled software, refer to the Sun Fire V125 Server Installation Guide for instructions.
6. Setting the desired OpenBoot PROM configuration options.
The initial boot will test the entire system. You can change the level of testing by using the OpenBoot PROM commands and configuration variables. To change the boot test level and other boot variables, refer to the OpenBoot PROM Enhancements for Diagnostic Operation.
7. Loading additional software from the Solaris OS media kit (optional).
The Solaris OS media kit 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 instructions.
Before you install the Sun Fire server, you must prepare the site. This section includes information and links to information you will need to prepare the site.
TABLE 2 shows the physical specifications for the Sun Fire V125 server.
You can operate and store the Sun Fire V125 system safely in the conditions detailed in TABLE 3.
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5° C - 35° C maximum ambient temperature is derated by 2° C per 500 m altitude change above 500 m |
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Your environmental control system must provide intake air for the server that complies with the limits specified in Environmental Requirements.
To avoid overheating, do not direct warmed air:
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Note - When you receive your system, leave it in the environment in which you will install it for 24 hours. This process prevents thermal shock and condensation. |
The operating environmental limits in TABLE 3 reflect the limits to which the systems have been tested to meet all functional requirements. Operating computer equipment in extremes of temperature or humidity increases the failure rate of hardware components. To minimize the chance of component failure, use the server within the optimal temperature and humidity ranges.
An ambient temperature range of 21°C - 23°C (69.9° F - 73.4° F) is optimal for system reliability. At 22°C (71.6° F) it is easy to maintain safe relative humidity levels. Operating in this temperature range provides a buffer in the event of the environmental support systems failing.
Ambient relative humidity levels between 45% and 50% are the most suitable for data processing operations to:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is easily generated and less easily dissipated in areas where the relative humidity is below 35%, and becomes critical when levels drop below 30%.
The Sun Fire V125 server is self-cooling when operated in still air. Follow these guidelines:
TABLE 4 shows the amount of acoustic noise generated by the Sun Fire V125 Server.
The table shows the operating power for the Sun Fire V125 server.
The estimated power consumed in a fully powered server depends on the configuration of the server. For more information on calculating power consumption, go to the following site:
To calculate the heat generated by a server so that you can estimate the heat your cooling system must dissipate, convert the figure for the system's power requirement from Watts to BTU/hr. A general formula for doing this is to multiply the power requirement figure in Watts by 3.412.
The server is supplied with the components described in the following list:
Before you attach and route the cables, become familiar with the location of the power inlets and I/O ports on the back of the servers. FIGURE 1 shows the back panel for the Sun Fire V125 server.
The Sun Fire V125 server has a single AC inlet on the back of the server. As long as the server is connected to a power source, the server is in Standby power mode. The only way to turn the server fully off is to remove the server from the power source by unplugging the power cable.
The Sun Fire V125 server has two autonegotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet system domain ports. All the Ethernet ports use a standard RJ-45 connector, the transfer rates for which are given in TABLE 6.
In addition, each server has one 10BASE-T Ethernet management domain interface, labelled NET MGT. For information on configuring this port for managing the server with ALOM, see the Sun Advanced Lights Out Management (ALOM) 1.6 Administration Guide.
The server has two serial ports, labelled SERIAL MGT and 10101. The SERIAL MGT port accepts an RJ-45 connector. Use this port only for server management. The port labeled 10101 accepts a DB-9 connector. Use this port for general-purpose serial data transfer.
The default serial connection settings are listed in TABLE 7.
If you need to connect to the SERIAL MGT port using either a DB-9 or a DB-25 connector, use an adapter to perform the crossovers. See the Sun System Handbook for more information about crossovers.
The server has two USB ports for attaching supported devices.
The SCSI port is a mulitmode Ultra160 SCSI interface. To operate at Ultra160 SCSI speeds, the port must be in LVD mode. If a single-ended device is connected to the server, it automatically switches to single-ended mode.
Your Sun Fire V125 server is shipped with the Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) and the Java Enterprise System software. You must configure the preinstalled software as part of the installation process. However, before you begin the configuration process, go to:
This site contains the latest information about the preinstalled software and links to the software updates and patches you must install.
This product ships with OpenBoot PROM 4.22.17 or a subsequently compatible version of the OpenBoot PROM. OpenBoot PROM diagnostics are enabled by default. This ensures complete diagnostic test coverage on the initial boot and after error reset events. This change results in increased boot time.
To change the system defaults and diagnostic settings after the initial boot, refer to OpenBoot PROM Enhancements for Diagnostic Operation at:
http://www.sun.com/documentation
The Sun Fire V125 server ships with the Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager (ALOM) software installed. The system console is directed to ALOM by default and is configured to show server console information on startup.
ALOM enables you to monitor and control your server over either a serial connection (using the SERIAL MGT port), or Ethernet connection (using the NET MGT port). For information about configuring an Ethernet connection, refer to the Sun Advanced Lights Outs Manager Software (ALOM) 1.6 Administration Guide.
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Note - The ALOM serial port, labeled SERIAL MGT, is for server management only. If you need a general purpose serial port, use the serial port labeled 10101. |
ALOM can be configured to send email notification of hardware failures and other events related to the server or to ALOM.
The ALOM circuitry uses standby power from the server. This means that:
For more information about ALOM, see the Sun Advanced Lights Out Management (ALOM) 1.6 Administration Guide.
The following table summarizes important Sun Fire V125 server documentation. The documents listed as online are available at:
http://www.sun.com/documentation/
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