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Sun Netra CP3250 Blade Server Product Notes |
The Sun Netra CP3250 Blade Server Product Notes contain important and late-breaking information about the Sun Netra
CP3250 blade server. This document includes information about upgrading to ATCA R3U3.
This document contains the following topics:
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Caution - You must use shielded cables for all ports to satisfy EMI compliance standards. |
The following known issues exist in this release of the Netra CP3250 board hardware and software.
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FMA support unavailable for 5100 chipset memory controller. FMA faults reported on DIMMs could be erroneous. |
The R3U3 release provides the following enhancements:
IPMC configuration variables are now retained across firmware upgrades and downgrades, as long as the version being downgraded to supports this feature.
IPMC has a group of parameters that are stored in SEEPROM (NV Storage). All variables are part of one data structure. Each of these variables performs a function and can be set or read via commands. These variables are stored across IPMC resets. However, previously, these variables were reset to default values when new or upgraded firmware was installed.
This enhancement retains any custom values you configured for the following variables.
If you want to reset these variables to their default, use the new Reset IPMC configuration variables command.
For detailed command information, refer to the Netra CT 900 Server Administration and Reference Manual (819-1177).
Support was added for the Linux BIOS Update Utility. This utility is a stand-alone application for Linux that incorporates the BIOS payload and application required to perform a BIOS update. The utility uses the /dev/mem interface to access the BIOS.
For this application to work on a Linux system:
The CP32x0 BIOS consists of three regions:
1. Boot BIOS Region, which contains the lowest level system initialization.
2. NVRAM Region, which stores system specific configuration data.
3. Main BIOS Region, which includes system configuration code.
The utility can be used to update any or all of these regions. Typically, only the main BIOS region needs to be updated, but in some cases it might be necessary to update the Boot BIOS region
For detailed instructions, refer to the README file.
The Sun Netra CP3250 blade server is a dual-socket quad-core Intel-based ATCA blade for high performance ATCA x86 applications in wireless infrastructure and central office consolidation.
This blade server complies with the AdvancedTCA specification and is a new addition to SUN's ATCA product family.
The ATCA standard comprises the PICMG 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3 versions of the standard. The Sun Netra CP3250 blade server complies with the following specifications:
The Sun Netra CP3250 blade server can be used either in the Sun Netra CT 900 shelf (chassis) or in a compatible third-party ATCA chassis.
Because the Sun Netra CP3250 blade server is available as a standalone option, it has its own set of blade-specific documentation.
This product is covered and controlled by U.S. Export Control laws and may be subject to the export or import laws in other countries. Nuclear, missile, chemical biological weapons or nuclear maritime end uses or end users, whether direct or indirect, are strictly prohibited. Export or reexport to countries subject to U.S. embargo or to entities identified on U.S. export exclusion lists, including, but not limited to, the denied persons and specially designated nationals lists is strictly prohibited.
The following documents ship with the Sun Netra CP3250 blade server:
Refer to the Sun Netra CP3250 Blade Server Getting Started Guide for information on obtaining the rest of the Sun Netra CP3250 blade server documentation. The documentation is available at the following sites:
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/cp3250.brd#hic
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/n900.srvr#hic
This section describes the system-level software and hardware components, required and optional, for the Sun Netra CP3250 blade server.
An OS is required to operate the blade server. The Sun Netra CP3250 blade server has been tested for compatibility with the following OS software:
For information on versions of the Solaris OS, including installation, see the appropriate Solaris Documentation Collection at the Sun Documentation web site at:
For information on the WindRiver Linux, RedHat Linux, and Windows operating systems, see the documentation that came with the operating system.
Refer to the appropriate vendor documentation for more information on your operating system. Web site URLs are provided as follows.
| Note - At the third-party OS web site, search for “Sun Netra CP3250” to find the download package(s). |
The Sun Netra CP3250 blade server cannot be used as a stand-alone system. It is designed to be used in an ATCA chassis for 8U boards. The minimum hardware requirements needed to use the Sun Netra CP3250 blade server are as follows:
| Note - Use only serial cables that are less than 10 meters in length. |
Sun Microsystems provides the following items for customer order:
This ARTM is available in a single HD and a dual HD:
| Note - The Netra CP32x0 ARTM is optional and must be ordered separately from the Sun Netra CP3250 blade server. |
The optional ARTM enables rear system I/O access to the following:
The Sun Netra CP3240 switch is capable of operating at 10 GbE, but the Sun Netra CP3250 blade server is set by default to operate at 1GbE. To use the switch at 10 GbE, perform a one-time configuration procedure, available in the Sun Netra CP3x40 Switch Product Notes (820-3260).
For complete instructions on installing and configuring the blade server, refer to the Sun Netra CP3250 Blade Server User’s Guide (820-5195).
The Sun Netra CP3250 blade server does not ship with an onboard disk on which to install an operating system (OS). Install the OS on an advanced rear transition module (ARTM), or on another compatible device such as an Advanced Mezzanine Card, Bootable CompactFlash, or Bootable USB device.
New releases contain the most up-to-date features, enhancements, and bug fixes. Using an earlier release could limit your use of features and enhancements, and could affect your systems with known issues.
For detailed information and upgrade instructions, refer to these Product Notes and to the README files for the blade server and firmware.
Be sure to check for any updates that are available. If you are using Solaris OS, software updates, firmware updates, and support information for the Netra CP3250 board and advanced rear transition modules can be found at the Sun Download Center:
For information on your specific configuration, contact your local Sun Services representative.
http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/solution.html
| Note - Be sure to download and install the nxge driver patch 138049-04 or newer. |
To upgrade your blade servers and Sun Netra CT 900 server at the same time, invoke the autofwupgrade command from the ShMM. For instructions, refer to the the README and Sun Netra CT 900 Server Product Notes.
If you are using a third-party OS, see the applicable vendor’s web site for updates.For users who want manual control of the firmware upgrade process, use upgrade tools such as upgradefw and others instead of the ShMM autofwupgrade. Refer to the README for instructions.
| Sun Netra CP3250 Blade Server Product Notes | 820-5194-12 | |
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