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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

4.3.3 Changing Crossbar Cables


4.3.3 Changing Crossbar Cables
When subsequently adding expansion rack 2, you need to change the connections of crossbar cables. This work is not necessary during the initial installation.
  1. Mount a crossbar unit in XBBOX#80/#81.
    a. Remove the one screw (B in Figure 4-20) securing the blank panel.

    b. Remove the blank panel (A in Figure 4-20) from slot #2, where the crossbar unit is to be installed.

    c. Insert the crossbar unit into slot #2. The crossbar unit is supplied with expansion rack 2.

    d. Close the left and right levers of the crossbar unit, and tighten two screws (A in Figure 4-21).
Figure 4-20  Removing the Blank Panel
Figure 4-20 Removing the Blank Panel
Figure 4-21  Mounting the Crossbar Unit
Figure 4-21 Mounting the Crossbar Unit
  1. Move the crossbar cables of XBBOX#80/#81.
    a. Remove the crossbar cables from L4 to L7 and from R4 to R7 of XBU#1 (see Figure 4-22). Hold the pull-tab (A in Figure 4-23) of the crossbar cable, and pull it straight in the direction of the arrow to remove the cable.
Note - Do not pull it out with a hold on the cable. Doing so prevents the connector lock from being completely released, causing damage.
Figure 4-22  Moving Cables of XBBOX#80/#81
Figure 4-22 Moving Cables of XBBOX#80/#81
Figure 4-23  Crossbar Cable Pull-Tab and Pulling Direction
Figure 4-23 Crossbar Cable Pull-Tab and Pulling Direction
  1. b. Replace the labels on the removed cables. The replacement labels are supplied with expansion rack 2. Referring to Table 4-1, replace the labels.
Table 4-1  Label Replacement Table
Before Change   After Change
XB80-XBU1-L4 Pink
->
 XB80-XBU2-L0 Pink
XB80-XBU1-L4 Black
->
 XB80-XBU2-L0 Black
XB80-XBU1-L5 Pink
->
 XB80-XBU2-L1 Pink
XB80-XBU1-L5 Black
->
 XB80-XBU2-L1 Black
XB80-XBU1-L6 Pink
->
 XB80-XBU2-L2 Pink
XB80-XBU1-L6 Black
->
 XB80-XBU2-L2 Black
XB80-XBU1-L7 Pink
->
 XB80-XBU2-L3 Pink
XB80-XBU1-L7 Black
->
 XB80-XBU2-L3 Black
XB80-XBU1-R4 Light blue
->
 XB80-XBU2-R0 Light blue
XB80-XBU1-R4 Black
->
 XB80-XBU2-R0 Black
XB80-XBU1-R5 Light blue
->
 XB80-XBU2-R1 Light blue
XB80-XBU1-R5 Black
->
 XB80-XBU2-R1 Black
XB80-XBU1-R6 Light blue
->
 XB80-XBU2-R2 Light blue
XB80-XBU1-R6 Black
->
 XB80-XBU2-R2 Black
XB80-XBU1-R7 Light blue
->
 XB80-XBU2-R3 Light blue
XB80-XBU1-R7 Black
->
 XB80-XBU2-R3 Black
XB81-XBU1-L4 Pink
->
 XB81-XBU2-L0 Pink
XB81-XBU1-L4 Black
->
 XB81-XBU2-L0 Black
XB81-XBU1-L5 Pink
->
 XB81-XBU2-L1 Pink
XB81-XBU1-L5 Black
->
 XB81-XBU2-L1 Black
XB81-XBU1-L6 Pink
->
 XB81-XBU2-L2 Pink
XB81-XBU1-L6 Black
->
 XB81-XBU2-L2 Black
XB81-XBU1-L7 Pink
->
 XB81-XBU2-L3 Pink
XB81-XBU1-L7 Black
->
 XB81-XBU2-L3 Black
XB81-XBU1-R4 Light blue
->
 XB81-XBU2-R0 Light blue
XB81-XBU1-R4 Black
->
 XB81-XBU2-R0 Black
XB81-XBU1-R5 Light blue
->
 XB81-XBU2-R1 Light blue
XB81-XBU1-R5 Black
->
 XB81-XBU2-R1 Black
XB81-XBU1-R6 Light blue
->
 XB81-XBU2-R2 Light blue
XB81-XBU1-R6 Black
->
 XB81-XBU2-R2 Black
XB81-XBU1-R7 Light blue
->
 XB81-XBU2-R3 Light blue
XB81-XBU1-R7 Black
->
 XB81-XBU2-R3 Black
  1. c. Connect crossbar cables to L0 to L3 and to R0 to R3 of XBU#2.
    Mount the cables according to the labels.
    Hold the connector of the crossbar cable, and insert it straight into the opening.
    Do not hold the cable or its pull-tab part when inserting it.
Note - If you insert a connector with the pull-tab pulled, the connector may be damaged.
Note - There are three types of crossbar cable (optical). Connect crossbar cables of the same type to the same port numbers.
You can distinguish the type of crossbar cable by the pull-tab shape (A in Figure 4-15).
Note - A loose crossbar cable connection may, on rare occasions, cause an error due to poor connection. After connecting a crossbar cable, push it in again so that it is tightly in place to prevent any improper connection. Do not hold only the fiber optic cable when performing the work at this time. Otherwise, the fiber optic cable may bend out of shape. For details, see step 4 in "4.3.2 Crossbar Cable Connections via a Crossbar Box."
  1. Move the crossbar cables of BB#04 to BB#07.
    a. Remove the crossbar cables from 1L and 1R of XBU#0/XBU#1.
Figure 4-24  Moving BB#07 Cables from BB#04
Figure 4-24 Moving BB#07 Cables from BB#04
  1. b. Replace the labels on the removed cables.
    The replacement labels are supplied with expansion rack 2. Referring to Table 4-2, replace the labels.
Table 4-2  Label Replacement Table
Before Change   After Change
BB04-XBU0-1L Pink
->
 BB04-XBU0-2L Pink
BB04-XBU0-1L Black
->
 BB04-XBU0-2L Black
BB04-XBU0-1R Light blue
->
 BB04-XBU0-2R Light blue
BB04-XBU0-1R Black
->
 BB04-XBU0-2R Black
BB04-XBU1-1L Pink
->
 BB04-XBU1-2L Pink
BB04-XBU1-1L Black
->
 BB04-XBU1-2L Black
BB04-XBU1-1R Light blue
->
 BB04-XBU1-2R Light blue
BB04-XBU1-1R Black
->
 BB04-XBU1-2R Black
BB05-XBU0-1L Pink
->
 BB05-XBU0-2L Pink
BB05-XBU0-1L Black
->
 BB05-XBU0-2L Black
BB05-XBU0-1R Light blue
->
 BB05-XBU0-2R Light blue
BB05-XBU0-1R Black
->
 BB05-XBU0-2R Black
BB05-XBU1-1L Pink
->
 BB05-XBU1-2L Pink
BB05-XBU1-1L Black
->
 BB05-XBU1-2L Black
BB05-XBU1-1R Light blue
->
 BB05-XBU1-2R Light blue
BB05-XBU1-1R Black
->
 BB05-XBU1-2R Black
BB06-XBU0-1L Pink
->
 BB06-XBU0-2L Pink
BB06-XBU0-1L Black
->
 BB06-XBU0-2L Black
BB06-XBU0-1R Light blue
->
 BB06-XBU0-2R Light blue
BB06-XBU0-1R Black
->
 BB06-XBU0-2R Black
BB06-XBU1-1L Pink
->
 BB06-XBU1-2L Pink
BB06-XBU1-1L Black
->
 BB06-XBU1-2L Black
BB06-XBU1-1R Light blue
->
 BB06-XBU1-2R Light blue
BB06-XBU1-1R Black
->
 BB06-XBU1-2R Black
BB07-XBU0-1L Pink
->
 BB07-XBU0-2L Pink
BB07-XBU0-1L Black
->
 BB07-XBU0-2L Black
BB07-XBU0-1R Light blue
->
 BB07-XBU0-2R Light blue
BB07-XBU0-1R Black
->
 BB07-XBU0-2R Black
BB07-XBU1-1L Pink
->
 BB07-XBU1-2L Pink
BB07-XBU1-1L Black
->
 BB07-XBU1-2L Black
BB07-XBU1-1R Light blue
->
 BB07-XBU1-2R Light blue
BB07-XBU1-1R Black
->
 BB07-XBU1-2R Black
  1. c. Connect crossbar cables to 2L and 2R of XBU#0/XBU#1.
    Mount the cables according to the labels.
    Connect crossbar cables to the crossbar unit.
    Hold the connector of the crossbar cable, and insert it straight into the opening.
    Do not hold the cable or its pull-tab part when inserting it.
Note - If you insert a connector with the pull-tab pulled, the connector may be damaged.
Note - A loose crossbar cable connection may, on rare occasions, cause an error due to poor connection. After connecting a crossbar cable, push it in again so that it is tightly in place to prevent any improper connection. Do not hold only the fiber optic cable when performing the work at this time. Otherwise, the fiber optic cable may bend out of shape. For details, see step 4 in "4.3.2 Crossbar Cable Connections via a Crossbar Box."

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