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  9. 2.4.6 Points of concern when bringing in an expansion rack

Contents

  1. Preface
  2. Chapter 1 Understanding the Installation Flow
    1. Click 1.1 Workflow for the SPARC M10-4S
    2. Click 1.2 Workflow for Installing 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 a Rack
    4. Click 3.4 Mounting the Chassis in a Rack
    5. Click 3.5 Mounting Optional Components
  5. Chapter 4 Configuring Building Block Connections
    1.  4.1 Setting the ID (BB-ID) Identifying a Chassis
    2. Click 4.2 Connecting Cables (for Direct Connections between Chassis)
    3. Click 4.3 Connecting Cables (for Connections through Crossbar Boxes)
  6. Chapter 5 Connecting Cables to the Chassis
    1.  5.1 Connecting Cables to the SPARC M10-4S
    2.  5.2 Connecting Cables to the PCI Expansion Unit
    3.  5.3 Connecting Cables to a Crossbar Box
    4. Click 5.4 Storing Cables
  7. Chapter 6 Performing an Initial System Diagnosis
    1.  6.1 Connecting the System Management Terminal to the Chassis
    2. Click 6.2 Turning On the Input Power
    3.  6.3 Logging In to the XSCF
    4.  6.4 Checking the XCP Version
    5.  6.5 Checking the Altitude Setting
    6.  6.6 Checking the Time Setting
    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 Physical Partition Configuration List (PCL)
    8.  7.8 Assigning a System Board (PSB) to a Physical Partition (PPAR)
    9.  7.9 Setting a CPU Operational Mode for the Physical Partition
    10.  7.10 Synchronizing the Physical Partition (PPAR) Time and XSCF Time
    11. Click 7.11 Registering a CPU Activation Key
    12.  7.12 Assigning CPU Core Resources to a Physical Partition
    13.  7.13 Starting and Stopping a Physical Partition (PPAR)
    14. Click 7.14 Saving Configuration Information
  9. Chapter 8 Before Expanding/Reducing a System with a Building Block Configuration
    1.  8.1 Confirming the System Configuration
    2. Click 8.2 Confirming the Expansion Pattern of a Building Block Configuration
    3. Click 8.3 Confirming the Reduction Pattern of a Building Block Configuration
  10. Chapter 9 Expanding a System with a Building Block Configuration
    1. Click 9.1 Preparing the Necessary Tools and Delivered Components for Expansion
    2. Click 9.2 Adding the SPARC M10-4S
    3. Click 9.3 Adding Expansion Rack 1 (Expansion to Up to the 8BB Configuration)
    4.  9.4 Adding Expansion Rack 2
    5. Click 9.5 Adding Expansion Racks 1 and 2
  11. Chapter 10 Removing a System with a Building Block Configuration
    1.  10.1 Preparing the Necessary Tools for Removal
    2. Click 10.2 Removing the SPARC M10-4S
    3.  10.3 Removal of Expansion Rack 2, and Decrease of the Number of SPARC M10-4S Units to Four or Less
  12. 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
  13. 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 2BB Configuration to 8BB Configuration (Connections through Crossbar Boxes)
    5.  B.5 9BB Configuration to 16BB Configuration (Connections through Crossbar Boxes)
    6.  B.6 Power Cord Connections in Expansion Racks
  14. Appendix C Setup Command Workflow
  15. Appendix D Installation Procedure Checklist
    1.  D.1 From Installation of a Standalone Configuration to Initial Diagnosis
    2.  D.2 From Installation of a Configuration with Direct Connections between Chassis to Initial Diagnosis
    3.  D.3 From Installation of a Crossbar Box Connection Configuration to Initial Diagnosis

2.4.6 Points of concern when bringing in an expansion rack


2.4.6 Points of concern when bringing in an expansion rack
This section describes the points of concern when an expansion rack or the server product is brought in.
  1. Before bringing in an expansion rack, confirm that the access route is wide enough for the package size as shown below.
    - For the simplified package (*1)
    W 700 mm x D 1,050 mm x H 2,000 mm (W 27.6 in. x D 41.3 in. x H 78.7 in.)

    - For the ordinary package
    W 1,260 mm x D 1,264 mm x H 2,160 mm (W 49.6 in. x D 49.8 in. x H 85.0 in.)
*1 With the simplified package, the device is not packed in a wooden crate or cardboard, but is covered only with a plastic bag.
  1. The expansion rack is shipped with both the SPARC M10-4S and crossbar boxes mounted in the rack. If it is difficult to bring in the rack while still packed, unpack it as needed to bring it in.
  2. If the access route has steps, a ramp may be necessary.
Figure 2-11  Example of using a ramp
Figure 2-11 Example of using a ramp
  1. Since the maximum weight of an expansion rack may be about 960 kg when packed and 780 kg when unpacked, confirm in advance that the access route has no problem with that weight.
    Example) Floor conditions on the access route
    Confirm that the load capacity is appropriate and casters will neither sink into the floor nor get caught on the floor.
  2. To bring in the device to an upper or lower floor of a building, confirm that an elevator can be used. Also confirm that the maximum load weight of the elevator bringing in the device is greater than the device weight.
  3. When pushing the rack to bring in the device, push the lower half of the rack to prevent it from toppling over. The rack may have a higher center of gravity depending on the devices mounted in the rack.
    Also, do not push the rack from the side. Otherwise, it may topple over.
  4. If you push on the area around the center of the front door or the air intake part, the door may be deformed. Instead, push on the corners of the door.
  5. Moving the rack-mounted server product from a cold place into a warm room causes condensation to form inside the product.
    Prevent condensation from occurring by adjusting the ambient temperature so that the temperature rise per hour does not exceed 15°C (59°F). For details regarding when condensation occurs, see the following table.
Table 2-4  Device temperatures at which condensation occurs
  Indoor temperature in °C (°F) Remarks
  10
(50)		 15
(59)		 20
(68)		 25
(77)		 30
(86)		 35
(95)		 40
(104)		  
Relative humidity
(%)		 20
-7
-5
-3
 1 5 9 13 Example)
If the temperature is 25°C (77°F) and the humidity is 60%, condensation forms in the device that is at 17°C (63°F) or lower.
40
-3
 2 7 11 16 20 24
60 3 8 13 17 22 26 31
80 7 12 17 22 26 31 -
90 9 13 19 24 29 34 -
  1. Special attention is needed for the work of unpacking an ordinary package. Perform the work of unpacking the rack package according to the following procedure. This work is not required for the simplified package.
    a. Place the rack package on a flat surface. The package shows the work area requirements. Referring to the description, select a work area.

    b. Use scissors or another tool to cut the polyester banding securing the package parts together. When cut, the polyester banding may spring up dangerously. Working from above, cut the polyester banding while pushing against it with one hand.

    c. Remove the package parts.

    d. Secure the ramps at the predefined locations. The package shows the predefined locations. Secure the ramps firmly with the four supplied U-shaped brackets. If they are not adequately secured, the rack becomes unstable when being removed from the palette and thereby a danger.

    e. Remove the plastic bag covering the rack.

    f. Remove the four brackets securing the rack to the palette by using a wrench or box wrench (nominal size 13 or 17).

    g. Remove the rack from the palette. Perform this work with three or more people. Do not stand in the path that the rack moves along. An unstable rack is dangerous.
Figure 2-12  Procedure for unpacking an ordinary package
Figure 2-12 Procedure for unpacking an ordinary package

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