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Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Installation Overview

This chapter contains an overview of the Sun Blade 6000 modular system features, ship kit, and installation procedures.

This section covers topics listed in the following table.


Description

Links

Learn about components of the Sun Blade 6000 modular system

About the System Shipped to You

Learn about the contents of the chassis ship kit

Contents of the Chassis Ship Kit

View an overview of the chassis installation tasks.

Overview of Installation Tasks


 


About the System Shipped to You

The Sun Blade 6000 modular system offers both base features and a range of optional features. All Sun Blade 6000 modular system base features are assembled at the factory and shipped to you preinstalled within the system chassis. Optional modules can be either preinstalled or shipped separately for installation. A quick summary of the Sun Blade 6000 modular system base and optional features are discussed in the following table.


TABLE 1-1 Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Description

System Features

Description

Sun Blade 6000 modular chassis base features

The Sun Blade 6000 modular chassis is a core component of the Sun Blade 6000 modular system. The Sun Blade 6000 chassis ships with the following base chassis features:

  • 10 slots for server or storage modules
  • 20 slots for PCIe ExpressModules
  • 2 slots for network express modules
  • 1 installed chassis monitoring module (CMM)
  • 2 power supplies
  • 6 redundant rear fan modules
  • Front and rear system indicator lights

Sun Blade 6000 chassis options

You can order and install the following chassis options in the Sun Blade 6000 chassis:

  • PCIe ExpressModules (PCIe EMs). The Sun Blade 6000 chassis supports up to 20 installed PCIe EMs (two PCIe EMs per server module).
  • Network express modules (NEMs).The Sun Blade 6000 chassis supports up to two installed NEMs.

The Sun Blade 6000 product site has information on the latest supported NEMs and PCIe EMs.

http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/servers/blades/030803.htm

Server module configurations

You can install up to 10 individual server or storage modules in the Sun Blade 6000 chassis.



Contents of the Chassis Ship Kit

No special tools are required to unpack the chassis. You will need typical unpacking tools such as a knife or box cutter.

If you will be using a lift to install the chassis, you can use the chassis packaging as a plinth to aid installation. See the rackmount instructions for more details.

The following table describes the contents of the chassis packaging.


TABLE 1-2 Contents of Chassis Ship Kit

Chassis Packaged Items

Description

Sun Blade 6000 chassis

The shipped Sun Blade 6000 chassis contains:

  • 1 chassis management module (CMM)
  • 9 server module filler panels
  • 2 NEM filler panels or NEMs
  • 20 PCI EM filler panels or PCIe EMs
  • Service card attached to the side of the chassis
  • Dongle for server module I/O connection
  • RJ45 to DB9 serial adapter for dongle

Accessory kit

The accessory kit contains the following documentation:

  • Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Getting Started Guide
  • Other safety and license documentation

Country kit

The country kit includes the Sun Blade 6000 modular system power cords (x4)

Rackmount kit

The rackmount kit contains:

  • Rack alignment template
  • Rackmount shelf
  • Rack adapter plates
  • Screws needed for rack installation

Additional options

  • Additional NEMs (up to 2)
  • Additional PCIe EMs (up to 20)
  • Additional server or storage modules (up to 10)
  • Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Installation Guide

 


Overview of Installation Tasks

The following list describes the installation tasks:


Step

Description

Links/Documentation

1

Unpack the Sun Blade 6000 chassis and verify that you have received the required parts for mounting the chassis in a rack.

Contents of the Chassis Ship Kit

2

Remove the preinstalled modules, as necessary.

Removing Chassis Components

3

Install the Sun Blade 6000 chassis into the rack.

Sun Blade 6000 Chassis Rack Alignment Template

4

Install the modules and options into the system chassis.

Installing Modules and Options

5

Cable and power on the system.

Attaching Cables and Devices to Modules and Powering On the System Chassis

6

Configure the CMM to enable system management.

Configuring the Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Management Network