Sun Blade T6320 Server Module Product Description

C H A P T E R 1

This chapter provides an overview of the features of the Sun Blade T6320 server module. (A server module is also known as a “blade.”)

The following topics are covered:

Section 1.1, Component Overview

Section 1.2, Support for RAID Storage Configurations

Section 1.3, Finding the Serial Number

Section 1.4, Additional Service Related Information

1.1 Component Overview

FIGURE 1-1, FIGURE 1-2 and FIGURE 1-3 show the main Sun Blade T6320 components and some basic connections to the chassis. For information about connectivity to system fans, PCI ExpressModules, Ethernet modules, and other components, see the chassis documentation at:

http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/blade.t6320

FIGURE 1-1 Sun Blade T6320 Server Module With Chassis

Figure shows the Sun Blade T6320 server module with the chassis.

TABLE 1-1 lists the Sun Blade T6320 server module features. TABLE 1-2 lists some of chassis input-output features.

FIGURE 1-2 Front and Rear Panels

Figure shows the front panel LEDs and buttons. From top to bottom they are: [ D ]

Note - For information about connecting to the server module refer to the Sun Blade T6320 Server Module Installation Guide, 820-2384.

FIGURE 1-3 Cable Dongle Connectors

Figure shows 3-connector dongle cable and 4-connector cable dongle. [ D ]

Insert the connector straight into the server module.

Caution - Insert the connector straight into the server module. The cable dongle is for temporary connections only. The cable dongle has not been evaluated for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The cable dongle or server module connectors could be damaged by closing rack doors or other impacts. Remove the cable dongle during normal system operation.

Note - If you are using the older 4-cable dongle (UCP-4), do not use the RJ-45 connector with the Sun Blade T6320 server module. Use the DB-9 connector for serial connections.

TABLE 1-1 Sun Blade T6320 Server Module Features
Feature	Description
Processor	One UltraSPARC T2 multicore processor with 4MB L2 cache. Can execute up to 64 threads.
Memory	16 slots for fully buffered DIMMs (FB-DIMM), 667 MHz: 1 Gbyte (16 Gbyte maximum) 2 Gbyte (32 Gbyte maximum) 4 Gbyte (64 Gbyte maximum)
Internal hard drives	Up to four hot-pluggable 2.5-inch hard drives. SFF SAS 73 Gbyte, 15k rpm, and 10k rpm SFF SAS 146 Gbyte, 10k rpm (Filler panels are inserted anywhere hard drives are not installed.)
RAID Expansion Modules	RAID expansion modules (hard drive management) with RAID 0, 1 controller. Eight links, x2 SAS (3 Gb/s) or SATA (1.5 Gb/s), supporting four internal hard drives and four x2 links to midplane. See Section 1.2, Support for RAID Storage Configurations.
Universal Connector Port	One universal connector port (UCP) in the front panel. A universal cable is included with the chassis and can be purchased separately (FIGURE 1-3). The following connections are supported: USB 2.0* VGA video Serial (FIGURE 1-3). Local keyboard, video, mouse, storage support (KVMS)
Architecture	SPARC V9 architecture, ECC protected Platform group: sun4v Platform name: SUNW, Sun Blade T6320 Server Module Minimum system firmware 7.0.6 or subsequent compatible release Solaris 10 8/07 OS with appropriate patches
XVR-50 on-board graphics accelerator	2D 24-bit color graphics Flexible 8- and 24-bit color application support HD15 monitor connector for a wide range of Sun monitors 3D support through Sun OpenGL for Solaris software

^{Some USB connectors are thick and may distort or damage the connector when you try to connect two USB cables. You can use a USB hub to avoid this problem.}

TABLE 1-2 Interfaces With the chassis
Feature	Description
Ethernet ports	Two 10 Gb ethernet ports. Consult the chassis documentation or Network Express Module (NEM) documentation for ethernet pass-through specifications. (See FIGURE 1-5 and FIGURE A-2.)
PCI Express I/O	Two 8-lane ports connect to chassis midplane. Can support up to two 8-lane PCI ExpressModules (PCI EM). (FIGURE 1-5)
SAS/SATA	Four channels for remote storage connect from the RAID Express Module (REM) to the chassis midplane.
Remote Management	ILOM management controller on the service processor. CLI management (ssh only) and N1 system manager support. DMTF CLI and ALOM-CMT compatible CLI available through ssh. Remote console (remote KVMS) is configurable through OpenBoot PROM and ILOM.
Remote management	ILOM management controller on the service processor. CLI management (telnet, ssh) and N1 system manager support. ALOM CMT shell within the ILOM controller.
Power	Power is provided in the chassis
Cooling	Environmental controls are provided by the chassis.

For more information about chassis features and controls, refer to the service manual for your blade chassis at:
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/blade.srvr

FIGURE 1-4 Field-Replaceable Units

Figure shows the server module, RAID expansion module, FB-DIMMs, hard drives, backplane cables, service processor, and battery.

TABLE 1-3 Sun Blade T6320 Server Module FRU List
FRU	Description	FRU Name ^[1]	Replacement Instructions
Service processor card	Controls the host power and monitors host system events (power and environmental). Socketed EEPROM stores system configuration, all Ethernet MAC addresses, and the host ID.	`SYS/SP`	Section 4.4, Removing and Replacing the Service Processor
Service processor battery	Lithium battery	`SYS/SP/BAT`	Section 4.5, Removing and Replacing the Battery on the Service Processor
REMs	RAID expansion modules (Hard drive management for up to 12 hard drives)	`SYS/MB/REM`	Section 4.6, Replacing or Installing the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Section 4.6, Replacing or Installing the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module
FB-DIMMs	1 Gbyte, 2 Gbyte, 4 Gbyte	`SYS/MB/CMPx/BRx/CHx/Dx`	Section 4.3.1, Removing the DIMMs
Hard drive	SFF SAS, or SATA 2.5-inch hard drive in NEMO bracket	`HDD0,1,2,3`	Section 3.2.2, Removing a Hard Drive
Server Module	Enclosure with CPU, motherboard	`SYS/MB`	New server module

FIGURE 1-5 PCI Express and Ethernet Connections on a Sun Blade 6000 Modular System

Figure shows the PCI-EM and NEM module numbers.

1.1.1 Multicore Processor Information

The UltraSPARC T2 multicore processor is the basis of the Sun Blade T6320 server module. The processor has four, six, or eight UltraSPARC cores. Each core equates to a 64-bit execution pipeline capable of running eight threads. The result is that the 8-core processor handles up to 64 active threads concurrently. For more information about the UltraSPARC T2 multicore processor, go to:
http://www.sun.com/processors/UltraSPARC-T2/features.xml http://www.sun.com/servers/wp.jsp?tab=1

1.2 Support for RAID Storage Configurations

In addition to software RAID configurations, you can set up hardware RAID 1 (mirroring) and hardware RAID 0 (striping) configurations for any pair of internal hard drives using the on-board controller, providing a high-performance solution for hard drive mirroring.

By attaching one or more external storage devices (such as the Sun Blade 6000 Disk Module) to the Sun Blade T6320 server module, you can use a RAID to configure system drive storage in a variety of different RAID levels.

As shipped, the internal hard drives are not configured for RAID. To make a disk part of a RAID array while preserving the data on the drive, add the drive to a mirrored RAID set (also known as hardware RAID Level 1).

Before configuring RAID, you must configure a RAID expansion module (REM).The Sun Blade T6340 Server Module supports two REMs, the Sun Blade RAID 5 and Sun Blade RAID 0/1 G2 Expansion Modules.

Refer to the following for RAID configuration instructions:

Uniform Command-Line Interface User's Guide, 820-2145

Sun StorageTek RAID Manager Software User's Guide, 820-1177

Sun StorageTek SAS RAID HBA Installation Guide Eight-Port, Internal HBA
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/820-1847-17

Sun Blade 6000 Disk Module Administration Guide, 820-4922
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/blade.6000disk~blade6000dskmod

Note - The Sun Blade 6000 Disk Module is an external storage blade that provides eight additional drives for configuring RAID and is supported for both REMs.

1.2.1 Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module

The Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 10, 5, or 6 with global or dedicated hot spares. When a Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module is installed, SAS drives can be installed in disk slots 0 through 3. You can configure these disks as RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10.

For information on creating a bootable array, see Appendix B. For information on installing the OS on a bootable array, see Appendix C.

1.2.2 Sun Blade RAID 0/1 G2 Expansion Module

The Sun Blade RAID 0/1 G2 Expansion Module supports RAID 1 (two mirrored disks with an optional hot spare) or RAID 1E (three or more mirrored disks with one or two hot spares).

1.3 Finding the Serial Number

To obtain support for your system, you need the serial number. The serial number is located on a sticker on the front of the server module (FIGURE 1-6).

FIGURE 1-6 Serial Number and MAC Address Location

Figure shows the serial number stickers on the ejector lever and the EZ label on the top front edge of the server module.

You can type the ILOM show /SYS command or the ALOM CMT showplatform command to obtain the chassis serial number. Both examples are shown below.

-> show /SYS
 
 /SYS
    Targets:
        SERVICE
        LOCATE
        ACT
        OK2RM
        SP
        MB
        MIDPLANE
        HDD0
        HDD1
        HDD2
        HDD3
        NEM0
        NEM1
        FM0... .... .... ...
 
    Properties:
        type = Host System
        keyswitch_state = Normal
        chassis_name = SUN BLADE 6000 MODULAR SYSTEM
        chassis_part_number = 123-4567-89
        chassis_serial_number = 0000000-0000YB005A
        chassis_manufacturer = SUN MICROSYSTEMS
        product_name = Sun Blade T6320 Server Module
        product_part_number = 541-2517-04
        product_serial_number = 1005LCB-07385R001H  
        product_manufacturer = SUN MICROSYSTEMS
        fault_state = OK
        clear_fault_action = (none)
        prepare_to_remove_status = NotReady
        prepare_to_remove_action = (none)
        return_to_service_action = (none)
        power_state = On

ALOM CMT example:

sc> showplatform
SUNW, Sun Blade T6320 Server Module
Blade Serial Number: 1005LCB-07385N005L
Chassis Serial Number: 1005LCB-0709YM007M
	Slot Number: 5
Domain Status
------ ------
S0 	 Running
sc>

1.4 Additional Service Related Information

Documentation for the Sun Blade T6320 server module, and related hardware and software is listed in Product Documentation.

The following resources are also available.

SunSolve Online - Provides a collection of support resources. Depending on the level of your service contract, you have access to Sun patches, the Sun System Handbook, the SunSolve knowledge base, the Sun Support Forum, and additional documents, bulletins, and related links. Access this site at: http://www.sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/

Predictive Self-Healing Knowledge Database - You can access the knowledge article corresponding to a self-healing message by taking the Sun Message Identifier (SUNW-MSG-ID) and typing it into the field on this page: http://www.sun.com/msg/

^{1 (TableFootnote) The FRU name is used in system messages.}