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Contents

  1. Preface
  2. Chapter 1 Understanding the Installation Flow
    1. Click 1.1 Workflows for the SPARC M12-2S
    2.  1.2 Workflow at Expansion With the PCI Expansion Unit
  3. Chapter 2 Planning and Preparing for System Installation
    1.  2.1 Safety Precautions
    2.  2.2 Items Requiring Confirmation Before Installation
    3. Click 2.3 Confirming the Physical Specifications of the System
    4. Click 2.4 Confirming Rack Specifications
    5. Click 2.5 Checking Environmental Conditions
    6.  2.6 Checking Acoustic Noise Levels
    7.  2.7 Checking Cooling Conditions
    8. Click 2.8 Checking the Power Input Type
    9. Click 2.9 Preparing Power Supply Facilities
    10. Click 2.10 Checking External Interface Port Specifications
    11.  2.11 Checking the Functions of the Operation Panel
  4. Chapter 3 Installing the System
    1.  3.1 Preparing the Necessary Tools/Information for Installation
    2. Click 3.2 Confirming Delivered Components
    3. Click 3.3 Installing the Rack
    4. Click 3.4 Mounting the SPARC M12-2S and the PCI Expansion Unit in a Rack
    5. Click 3.5 Mounting Optional Components
  5. Chapter 4 Setting the SPARC M12-2S in a Building Block Configuration
    1.  4.1 Setting the ID (BB-ID) Identifying the SPARC M12-2S
    2. Click 4.2 Connecting XSCF Cables
    3. Click 4.3 Connecting Crossbar Cables
    4. Click 4.4 Storing Crossbar Cables
  6. Chapter 5 Connecting Cables to the SPARC M12-2S and the PCI Expansion Unit
    1.  5.1 Connecting Cables to the SPARC M12-2S
    2.  5.2 Connecting Cables to the PCI Expansion Unit
    3.  5.3 Connecting Cables to the Crossbar Box
    4.  5.4 Storing Cables
  7. Chapter 6 Performing an Initial System Diagnosis
    1.  6.1 Connecting the System Management Terminal
    2. Click 6.2 Turning On the Input Power
    3.  6.3 Logging In to the XSCF
    4.  6.4 Confirming the XCP Firmware Version
    5.  6.5 Checking the Altitude Setting
    6.  6.6 Setting the Time
    7.  6.7 Performing a Diagnosis Test
    8.  6.8 Checking the Component Status
  8. Chapter 7 Making the Initial System Settings
    1.  7.1 Setting the Password Policy
    2.  7.2 Setting a User Account and Password
    3. Click 7.3 Configuring the Telnet/SSH Service
    4.  7.4 Configuring the HTTPS Service
    5. Click 7.5 Configuring the XSCF Network
    6.  7.6 Configuring Memory Mirroring
    7.  7.7 Creating a PPAR Configuration List
    8. Click 7.8 Assigning/Releasing a Physical System Board (PSB) for a Physical Partition (PPAR)
    9.  7.9 Synchronizing the Physical Partition (PPAR) Time and XSCF Time
    10. Click 7.10 Registering a CPU Activation Key
    11.  7.11 Assigning CPU Core Resources
    12. Click 7.12 Starting and Stopping a Physical Partition (PPAR)
    13.  7.13 Installing Oracle Solaris
    14. Click 7.14 Saving Configuration Information
  9. Chapter 8 Expanding a System With a Building Block Configuration
    1.  8.1 Points of Concern During Expansion
    2. Click 8.2 Preparation for Expansion
    3. Click 8.3 SPARC M12-2S Expansion Work
    4.  8.4 Incorporating the SPARC M12-2S to be Added
    5.  8.5 Initial Diagnosis of the SPARC M12-2S to be Added
  10. Chapter 9 Reducing a System With a Building Block Configuration
    1.  9.1 Points of Concern During Reduction
    2. Click 9.2 Preparation for Reduction
    3. Click 9.3 SPARC M12-2S Reduction Work
  11. Appendix A Troubleshooting
    1.  A.1 Understanding the Usual Problems and Their Corrective Actions
    2. Click A.2 Understanding Commands for Troubleshooting
    3. Click A.3 How to Restore a BB-ID From an Incorrect Setting
  12. Appendix B Cable Connection Information on Building Block Configurations
    1.  B.1 2BB Configuration (Direct Connections Between Chassis)
    2.  B.2 3BB Configuration (Direct Connections Between Chassis)
    3.  B.3 4BB Configuration (Direct Connections Between Chassis)
    4.  B.4 From the 2BB Configuration to 8BB Configuration (Connections via a Crossbar Box)
    5.  B.5 From the 9BB Configuration to 16BB Configuration (Connections via a Crossbar Box)
    6.  B.6 Power Cord Connections in Expansion Racks
  13. Appendix C Setup Command Workflow
  14. Appendix D Installation Procedure Checklist
    1.  D.1 From Installation of the 1BB Configuration to Initial Diagnosis
    2.  D.2 From Installation to Initial Diagnosis of Configuration With Direct Connections Between Chassis

3.3.3 Coupling Racks


3.3.3 Coupling Racks
When there is expansion rack 2, couple the racks together. When coupling the racks, couple rack 2 to rack 1, which has already been installed.
Warning - Turn off all the circuit breaker switches (CB switches) of expansion rack 1 when adding an expansion rack. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock or machine failure.
Caution - Make sure that two or more workers perform the work for connecting the racks. Otherwise injury may occur. When working on the upper portion of the rack, you may need to stand on a stepladder. Beware of falling down. When coupling the racks, do not put your foot on the rack. Before starting the work, confirm that expansion rack 1 is at a complete stop.
In this section, the procedure to couple expansion rack 2 to the right side of expansion rack 1 is described.
  1. Confirm that all the coupling kit components supplied with expansion rack 2 are ready for use.
  2. Remove the front doors of expansion rack 1 and expansion rack 2.
    a. Open each door by about 90 degrees.

    b. Lift the door to take out the hinge (pin) on the rack main unit, and remove the door by sliding the door horizontally.
Caution - When attaching or removing a door, be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the gap between the door and rack. Bending is restricted by the opening angle at the part with the notch for the front door hinge, so the door may be difficult to slide horizontally for removal.
Figure 3-17  Removing the Front Door
Figure 3-17 Removing the Front Door
Number in Figure Description
1 Hinge on door
2 Part with notch for hinge
3 Bending restricted by opening angle
4 Hinge on main unit
  1. Remove the rear doors of expansion rack 1 and expansion rack 2.
    a. Open the door by about 90 degrees.

    b. Lift the door to take out the hinge (pin) on the rack main unit, and remove the door by sliding the door horizontally.
  2. Remove the fastening screws from the top cover for expansion rack 1, and remove the side panel.
    a. Using an Allen wrench, remove the two M12 screws fastening the top cover at the front and rear on the right side, the side to be coupled. The removed screws will not be used.

    b. Remove the 10 screws fastening the side panel, and remove the side panel.
Note - Always pay attention to your safety when working in high places, such as on the top cover. Also, avoid putting your foot or weight on the rack, as this is very dangerous.
Note - Be careful when removing the side plate because it weighs about 13 kg.
Figure 3-18  Removing the Side Plate
Figure 3-18 Removing the Side Plate
Number in Figure Description
1 M12 screw
2 Top cover
3 Side panel
4 Screw
  1. Attach M6 core spring nuts at the front and rear of expansion rack 1.
    a. Attach two pieces of M6 core spring nuts to the lower portion of the vertical pillar on the coupling side of the rack front (right side as seen from the front).

    b. Attach two pieces of M6 core spring nuts to the lower portion of the vertical pillar on the coupling side of the rack rear (left side as seen from the rear).
Figure 3-19  Attaching the Core Spring Nuts
Figure 3-19 Attaching the Core Spring Nuts
Number in Figure Description
1 M6 core spring nut
2 Vertical pillar
  1. Procedure for attaching core spring nuts
    See Figure 3-20 for this work.
    a. After inserting the core spring nut A in the groove of vertical pillar B in the direction of C, rotate in the direction of D. This work can be done more easily by using the tip of a pen or thin flathead screwdriver.

    b. Confirm that the core spring nut is not tilted in the groove of the aluminum frame.
Note - Check whether the screw section of the core spring nuts can be seen from outside of the groove.
Figure 3-20  Attaching the Core Spring Nuts
Figure 3-20 Attaching the Core Spring Nuts
  1. Affix the coupling seals.
    a. Affix vertical coupling seal 1 and vertical coupling seal 2 to the vertical pillars at the front and rear on the right side of expansion rack 1. Either one may be affixed in the higher position.
    See (4) of Figure 3-21 for the position of affixing.

    b. Affix the horizontal coupling seal to the horizontal pillar at the upper right of expansion rack 1.
    See (3) of Figure 3-21 for the position of affixing.
Figure 3-21  Affixing the Coupling Seals
Figure 3-21 Affixing the Coupling Seals
Number in Figure Description
1 Horizontal pillar
2 Vertical pillar
3 Horizontal coupling seal
4 Vertical coupling seal
  1. After removing the fastening screws from the top cover of expansion rack 2, attach M6 core spring nuts at the front and rear of the rack.
    a. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the two M12 screws fastening the top cover at the front and rear on the left side, the side to be coupled.
Note - Always pay attention to your safety when working in high places, such as on the top cover. Also, avoid putting your foot or weight on the rack, as this is very dangerous.
  1. b. Attach two M6 core spring nuts to the lower part of the vertical pillar on the coupling side at the front of the rack (left side as seen from the front).

    c. Attach two M6 core spring nuts at the lower part of the vertical pillar on the coupling side at the rear of the rack (right side as seen from the rear).
Figure 3-22  Attaching the Core Spring Nuts (Expansion Rack 2 Side)
Figure 3-22 Attaching the Core Spring Nuts (Expansion Rack 2 Side)
Number in Figure Description
1 M12 screw
2 Top cover
3 M6 core spring nut
4 Vertical pillar
  1. Align the heights of expansion rack 2 and expansion rack 1.
    a. Place expansion rack 2 to the side of expansion rack 1.

    b. Adjust the leveling feet of expansion rack 2 to align the heights of the two racks.
  2. Attach the upper and lower coupling brackets.
    a. Align the upper coupling bracket on the top covers of expansion rack 1 and rack 2, and temporarily attach it with M12 hexagon bolts.
Note - Confirm that the heights of expansion racks 1 and 2 are aligned. If not aligned, adjust with the leveling feet.
Note - Always pay attention to your safety when working in high places, such as on the top cover. Also, avoid putting your foot or weight on the rack, as this is very dangerous.
Note - If a coupling seal protrudes or is recessed when you align expansion racks 1 and 2, adjust it by pulling or pushing it with your fingers.
Note - Before attaching the coupling brackets, check the packing condition of the cables stored in the expansion rack 2. It may be impossible to pull out the cables that pass across the racks after the coupling brackets are fixed. As needed, unpack the cables that pass across the racks, and pass them to expansion rack 1 (see 4.2.2 and 4.3.2) so that they can be taken out. For unpacking and the location of the packed cables, see "4.3.2 Crossbar Cable Connections via a Crossbar Box."
  1. b. In steps 5 and 7, use the M6 core spring nuts attached to the pillars at the front and rear of the rack, to fasten the lower coupling bracket with M6 countersunk screws.

    c. Finally tighten the M12 hexagon bolts to secure the temporarily attached upper coupling bracket.
Figure 3-23  Attaching the Coupling Brackets
Figure 3-23 Attaching the Coupling Brackets
Number in Figure Description
1 M12 hexagon bolts
2 Upper coupling bracket
3 Lower coupling bracket
4 M6 countersunk screw
5 Leveling foot
  1. Attach the side panel to expansion rack 2.
    Attach the ten screws removed from the side panel of expansion rack 1 to the side panel of expansion rack 1.
Note - Be careful when attaching the side plate because it weighs about 13 kg.
Figure 3-24  Attaching the Side Panel
Figure 3-24 Attaching the Side Panel
Number in Figure Description
1 Side panel
2 Screw
  1. Attach the front and rear doors of expansion rack 1 and expansion rack 2.
    The work is completed after the front and rear doors are attached.

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