Introduction

C H A P T E R 1

Introduction

This chapter contains the following sections:

Section 1.1, Overview

Section 1.2, Features

Section 1.3, System Configurations

Section 1.5, Hot-Swap Support

Section 1.6, System Requirements and Options

Section 1.7, Technical Support and Warranty

1.1 Overview

The Netra CP3260 blade server (FIGURE 1-1 and FIGURE 1-2) is a high-performance single-board computer based on one UltraSPARC^® T2 multicore processor and designed for high availability in a switched network computing environment. This blade server is compliant with Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (AdvancedTCA^®, ATCA^®) specifications (PICMG^® 3.0 and PICMG 3.1).

The PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group) standards committee has developed the new ATCA (or PICMG 3.x) standard to address the issues posed by previous standards based on cPCI and cPSB (PICMG 2.x). The PICMG 3.x specification brought the following changes to the existing PICMG 2.x family of products:

Larger board space (8U high compared to 6U for cPCI), which allows more features and processing power

On-board power supplies deriving local power from redundant -48V power from the midplane (rather than separate power supplies)

6-HP slot width, allowing greater component height

Advanced Mezzanine card (AMC) support and options

Elimination of PCI connectivity between the blade servers in the system and reallocation of connectivity to serial interconnects, eliminating single points of failure

Mandatory use of Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) management interfaces

Flexible user I/O

Power and thermal management guidelines enforced by the management infrastructure

Separation of control and data traffic by supporting the Base (PICMG 3.0) and Fabric (PICMG 3.1) interfaces

The ATCA standard consists of the PICMG 3.0, PICMG 3.1, PICMG 3.2, and PICMG 3.3 specifications. The Netra CP3260 blade server complies with:

PICMG 3.0, the base specification that defines the mechanical, power distribution, system management, data transport, and regulatory guidelines

PICMG 3.1, which builds upon the PICMG 3.0 base specification and the IEEE 802.3-2003 standard

1.2 Features

TABLE 1-1 provides a summary of Netra CP3260 features.

TABLE 1-1 Netra CP3260 Blade Server Feature Summary
Feature	Description
CPU	One UltraSPARC T2 processor (6 or 8 cores, 8 threads/core) CPU core speed: 1.2 GHz
Memory	Fully-Buffered DDR2-based memory DIMMs (FB-DIMMs) Eight FB-DIMM slots (one per channel or two per memory controller) 1-Gbyte or 2-Gbyte FB-DIMMs, for a total memory of 16 Gbytes
Service processor	Service processor (MPC885) for CPU reset, boot, partition, and fault management architecture (FMA)
Power requirement	200 watts maximum Dual redundant input 48V to derive on-board power
Cooling requirement	32 - 35 cfm at 55C
PICMG compliance	Single-wide ATCA module ATCA 8U form factor Single-wide ATCA module 6-HP slot width PICMG 3.0 R1.0 PICMG 3.1 R1.0
Node board support	Functions as a CPU node board with the Solaris operating system and software packages
Operating system	Solaris 10 8/07 OS and subsequent compatible versions with supported Netra patches
Internal I/O (connections to ATCA midplane)	Dual 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet for Base interfaces 10-Gb XAUI or 1-Gb SERDES Ethernet interfaces as Fabric interfaces Dual IPMI channel connects to the midplane for communicating with the Shelf Management card
External I/O	One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet maintenance port on front panel One asynchronous serial port for console on front panel Dual USB 2.0 compliant ports on the front panel Rear access available on Netra CP32x0 ARTMs: - One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port (RJ-45) - One asynchronous serial port (RJ-45) Note - With a Netra CP32x0 ARTM installed, both the front panel and ARTM serial ports are active. Either serial port can be used; but only one of the serial ports can be used at a time.
IPMI system management	Uses IPMI communications with baseboard management controller (BMC); performs advanced system monitoring (ASM) on local board interface (for example, temperature sense, FRU ID, and control)
Hot-swap support	Board hot-swap support.
Front panel access I/O	One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port (RJ-45) Dual USB 2.0 compliant ports One serial port (RJ-45)
Rear access interface	Common rear transition module (RTM) interface supporting the Sun Netra CP32X0 ARTMs
Compact Flash support	Compact Flash socket to support a Sun 8-Gbyte or 16-Gbyte user flash type I/II memory card
Building compliance	Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) Level 3
Flash update	Supported from downloaded file

FIGURE 1-1 Netra CP3260 Blade Server Front Panel

FIGURE 1-2 Netra CP3260 Blade Server (Top View)

Figure showing the latches, LEDs, and connectors on the Sun Netra CP3260 front panel.

Figure Legend
1	Top latch
2	Out of Service LED (yellow)
3	Ethernet management port (RJ-45)
4	OK LED (green)
5	Dual USB Ports (USB 2.0)
6	Serial (console) port (RJ-45, ttya)
7	Hot-Swap LED (blue)
8	Hot-Swap switch and bottom latch

Figure showing a top view of the Sun Netra CP3260 and major components.

Figure Legend
1	Zone 1 power connector
2	Zone 2 signal connectors
3	Zone 3 RTM signal connectors
4	Zone 3 ARTM power connector
5	Compact Flash connector
6	UltraSPARC T2 processor (under heat sink)
7	FB-DIMMs

1.3 System Configurations

Netra CP3260 blade servers can be installed in an ATCA shelf (or chassis), as shown in FIGURE 1-3. The blade servers can be deployed in various electrical configurations to suit each end-user requirement. For example, the blade server can be configured to boot from a network as a diskless client with either a front panel or RTM network connection, or from an optional Compact Flash card. Also, a Netra CP32x0 SAS Storage ARTM, Dual HD can be installed to provide local disk I/O, which can be used optionally as a boot path.

FIGURE 1-3 Netra CP3260 Blade Server in an ATCA Shelf Enclosure

Figure showing how the ATCA shelf, blade server, RTM, remote server, and console terminal are connected.

Figure Legend
1	Remote server
2	Sun Netra CP32X0 Advanced RTM (installed from rear)
3	Serial connection
4	Console terminal
5	Ethernet connection (RJ-45)
6	Sun Netra CP3260 blade server (installed from front)
7	Netra CT 900 server ATCA shelf

1.4 Advanced Rear Transition Modules

An optional Sun Netra CP32X0 Advanced Rear Transition Module (ARTM) can be installed into the rear of the ATCA enclosure, opposite the Netra CP3260 blade server (FIGURE 1-3). The Netra CP32x0 ARTM connects to the Netra CP3260 blade server’s Zone 3 rear I/O connectors (FIGURE 1-2). Contact your Sun representative for information on the Netra CP32x0 ARTMs.

FIGURE 1-4 shows the physical relationship between the blade server, the rear transition module, and the midplane in a typical ATCA system.

FIGURE 1-4 Netra CP3260 Blade Server, Midplane, and Netra CP32x0 ARTM

Figure showing the installation of a blade server and ARTM into the ATCA chassis midplane.

Figure Legend
1	Sun Netra CP3260 blade server
2	Sun Netra CP32X0 ARTM
3	ATCA chassis midplane

Note - When a Netra CP32x0 ARTM is used with the Netra CP3260 blade server, shielded cables are required for serial I/O ports. Unshielded cables can be used on Ethernet ports to satisfy EMI compliance standards. The shields for all shielded cables must be terminated on both ends.

The customer can order a Netra CP32x0 ARTM, build a custom card, or buy from an independent hardware vendor (IHV). A minimal set of I/O must provide a boot path for the host blade server and a path for console I/O to deliver commands and to read blade server and system status.

Possible boot and console configurations are described in TABLE 1-2. Sun Microsystems supplies the Netra CP3260 blade server and compatible Netra CP32x0 ARTMs. The other configurations require (IHV) hardware.

TABLE 1-2 I/O Configurations
I/O	Hardware Required	Description
Ethernet	Netra CP3260 blade server Netra CP32x0 ARTM (ARTM--supplied as an option for rear access)	Default boot path uses the Ethernet port; when the blade server runs in diskless client configuration.
SAS	Netra CP32x0 SAS Storage ARTM, Dual HD	SAS devices can be used for local booting.
Serial data	Netra CP3260 blade server Netra CP32x0 ARTMs	Serial port on front panel provides a path for a console I/O. The serial port can be used on either the Netra CP3260 blade server or Netra CP32x0 ARTM, but both ports cannot be used at the same time. If the serial port on Netra CP3260 blade server is used, the serial port on the Netra CP32x0 ARTMs should not be used and vise versa.
Compact Flash	Sun Compact Flash card	The Compact Flash connector can be used to add an optional Sun 8-Gbyte or 16-Gbyte user flash type I/II memory card.

1.5 Hot-Swap Support

There are three hot-swap models described in the PICMG ATCA specification: basic hot-swap, full hot-swap, and high-availability (HA) hot-swap. Refer to the PICMG ATCA Specification, which provides a detailed description of this subject.

The Netra CP3260 blade server supports basic hot-swap. The hot-swap process uses hardware connection control to disconnect and connect the hardware in an orderly sequence.

1.6 System Requirements and Options

This section contains the system-level hardware and software requirements and options for the Netra CP3260 blade server.

1.6.1 Hardware Requirements and Options

Sun provides the following items for customer order:

Netra CP3260 blade server

The Netra CT 900 server fan tray upgrade kit (part number: 594-4953)

This upgrade kit must be installed in the Netra CT 900 server chassis to provide adequate cooling. Refer to the Netra CT 900 Server Upgrade Guide (820-3255) for more information. (Also see Section 2.7, Installing the Netra CP3260 Blade Server for fan tray upgrade verification information.)

(Optional) Netra CP32x0 ARTMs

An RTM enables rear system I/O access to the network, to a boot device, or to a console terminal. The Netra CP32x0 ARTMs also provide a variety of I/O and storage solutions, an AMC-like interface, and hot-swap capability.

The Netra CP32x0 ARTMs are optional and must be ordered separately. Contact your Sun representative for information on the Netra CP32x0 ARTMs and compatibility with the Netra ATCA node boards.

(Optional) Compact Flash card

An IDE Compact Flash card is optional and must be ordered separately.

Acquire the following components, if needed:

Serial terminal or terminal emulation for console output.

Cables for terminal and network connections.

Optional AMC disks and PCI-E cards.

The following are ATCA and other minimum requirements met by the Netra CP3260 blade server.

ATCA system enclosure for 8U boards (includes chassis, midplane, power supply)

Console output device or serial terminal

Boot device (such as hard drive, network, or Compact Flash card

Peripheral device for network access

Intelligent Platform Management Controller (IPMC)

1.6.2 Software Requirements

The Netra CP3260 blade server supports Solaris 10 8/07 OS and subsequent compatible versions

Refer to the Netra CP3260 Blade Server Product Notes (820-0455) for more Solaris OS information, including a list of the required software patches. You can view and download the latest version of this manual at the following web site:

http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/netra.brds

1.7 Technical Support and Warranty

Should you have any technical questions or support issues that are not addressed in the Netra CP3260 blade server documentation set or on the web site, contact your local Sun Services representative. This hardware carries a one-year return-to-depot warranty. For customers in the US or Canada, call 1-800-USA-4SUN (1-800-872-4786). For customers in the rest of the world, find the World Wide Solution Center nearest you by visiting our web site:

http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/solution.html

When you call Sun Services, be sure to indicate if the Netra CP3260 blade server was purchased separately and is not associated with a system. Have the proper blade server identification information ready. Be prepared to give the representative the blade server part number, serial number, and date code (FIGURE 1-5).

1.7.1 Part Number, Serial Number, and Revision Number Identification

The Netra CP3260 blade server part number, serial number, and revision can be found on labels located on the card (FIGURE 1-5). The Sun barcode labels provide the following information:

SunSN - Sun serial number (for example, 1005LCB-0626WM001M)

SunPN - Sun part number and dash number (for example, 501-7658-01), -01 is the dash number

Rev - Revision number of the part (for example: Rev 06)

The Media Access Control (MAC) address label contains the MAC address for the blade server in printed and barcode form.

FIGURE 1-5 Netra CP3260 Blade Server Barcode Labeling

Figure showing the location of the barcode labels on a typical Sun Netra CP3260 blade server.

Note - You might find the labels shown in FIGURE 1-5 on other locations on your blade server. Your particular blade server configuration might also appear different than the illustration.