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  9. 5.2 Connecting Cables to the PCI Expansion Unit

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

5.2 Connecting Cables to the PCI Expansion Unit


5.2 Connecting Cables to the PCI Expansion Unit
This section describes the procedure for connecting the management cable, link cables, and power cords to the PCI expansion unit.
  1. Connect the management cable.
    Connect the link board of the PCI expansion unit and the link card of the SPARC M12-2S by using the management cable. (See A in Figure 5-12 and A in Figure 5-13.)
  1. Connect link cables.
    Connect the cables such that the port indications on the link card and link board match the labels on the cables.
    Each port on the link card and link board is color-coded and numbered. Connect the port to the corresponding port of the same color and number.
Note - The two link cables are the same. The labels on both ends of each cable have the same indications. When laying the cables, check their connections to confirm that the ends of the cables connected to the link card and link board are at the same locations as shown on the labels.
Figure 5-11  Link Cable (Optical) Shape
Figure 5-11 Link Cable (Optical) Shape
  1. a. Connect one end of a link cable to the port (B in Figure 5-12) on the link board of the PCI expansion unit.

    b. Connect the other end to the port (B in Figure 5-13) on the link card of the SPARC M12-2S.

    c. Connect one end of the other link cable to the port (C in Figure 5-12) on the link board of the PCI expansion unit.

    d. Connect the other end to the port (C in Figure 5-13) on the link card of the SPARC M12-2S.
Note - The two ports have the same shape and so may be incorrectly connected. Check the labels at both ends of each cable to confirm that the cable is connected to the correct ports.
Hold the connector of the link cable (electrical) or link cable (optical), and insert it straight into the opening. Do not hold the cable or its pull-tab part when inserting it.
Figure 5-12  Link Cable and Management Cable Connections (PCI Expansion Unit Side)
Figure 5-12 Link Cable and Management Cable Connections (PCI Expansion Unit Side)
Figure 5-13  Link Cable and Management Cable Connections (SPARC M12-2S Side)
Figure 5-13 Link Cable and Management Cable Connections (SPARC M12-2S Side)
  1. If a PCIe card is mounted, connect a LAN cable and I/O cable to the respective ports on the PCIe card.
  2. Secure the cables to the cable support.
    While leaving extra length, secure the cables connected to the PCIe card to the cable support.
  3. Attach a core to each supplied power cord, and connect the cord to a power supply unit.
    a. Insert the power cord so that it fits into the groove of the core. Pinch the core closed until its latch is secured.
    Attach the core at a location 90 mm (3.5 in) from the end of the power cord connector. (See Figure 5-14.)
Figure 5-14  Core Attachment Location
Figure 5-14 Core Attachment Location
  1. b. Insert the power cord plug all the way straight into the power supply unit (A in Figure 5-15). (See Figure 5-16.)
Figure 5-15  Location of the Power Unit of the PCI Expansion Unit
Figure 5-15 Location of the Power Unit of the PCI Expansion Unit
Note - Do not connect to an outlet at this point.
Figure 5-16  Inserting Power Cord
Figure 5-16 Inserting Power Cord

  1. c. Secure the power cord with a cable clamp.
    After locking each clasp (A in Figure 5-17), push the cable clamp toward the front of the chassis to firmly secure the clamp.
Figure 5-17  Locking the Cable Clamp
Figure 5-17 Locking the Cable Clamp

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