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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

3.3.3 Connecting racks


3.3.3 Connecting racks
In a configuration with expansion rack 2, connect racks directly. To connect the racks, connect a rack to the already installed rack (expansion rack 1).
Warning - Turn off all the circuit breaker switches (CB switches) of expansion rack 1 when installing an expansion rack. There is a risk of shock or equipment failure.
Caution - Make sure that two or more workers perform the work for connecting the racks. Failure to do so may result in injury. You may have to stand on a stepladder when working in the upper part of the rack. Be careful not to fall. Do not put your foot on the rack when connecting the racks. Before performing the work, ensure that expansion rack 1 does not move.
This section describes the procedure for connecting expansion rack 2 to the right side of expansion rack 1.
  1. Confirm that the connecting kit supplied with expansion rack 2 is complete.
  1. Remove the front doors of expansion racks 1 and 2.
    a. Open the door about 90°.

    b. Lifting up the door, remove the hinge (pin) on the main body of the rack. Then, slide the door laterally to remove it.
Caution - When attaching or removing the door, be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the gap between the door and rack. The notch for the front door hinge has a bend for controlling the opening and closing angle, so you may find it difficult to slide the door laterally.
Figure 3-17  Removing the front door
Figure 3-17 Removing the front door
Number in figure Description
1 Hinge on door
2 Notch for hinge
3 Bend for controlling opening and closing angle
4 Hinge on main body
  1. Remove the rear doors of expansion racks 1 and 2.
    a. Open the door about 90°.

    b. Lifting up the door, remove the hinge (pin) on the main body of the rack. Then, slide the door laterally to remove it.
  1. Remove the screws securing the top cover of expansion rack 1, and remove the side plate.
    a. Use an Allen wrench to remove the two M12 screws securing the top cover, at the front and rear on the right side, which is the connecting side. The removed screws will not be used.

    b. Remove the 10 screws securing the side plate, and remove the side plate.
Note - Be careful because work on the top cover section is done high off the ground. Never do anything dangerous such as putting your foot on the rack, which would be 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 plate
4 Screw
  1. Attach M6 core spring nuts to the front and rear of expansion rack 1.
    a. Attach two M6 core spring nuts in the lower part of the vertical column (right side as viewed from the front) on the connecting side at the front of the rack.

    b. Attach two M6 core spring nuts in the lower part of the vertical column (left side as viewed from the rear) on the connecting side at the rear of the rack.


Figure 3-19  Attaching core spring nuts
Figure 3-19 Attaching core spring nuts
Number in figure Description
1 M6 core spring nut
2 Vertical column
  1. Procedure for attaching core spring nuts
    Perform work by referring to Figure 3-20.
    a. Insert core spring nut A in direction C into the groove of vertical column B. Then, rotate it in direction D.
    Use the tip of a pen or a fine flat-bladed screwdriver, etc. to help you do this.

    b. Confirm that the core spring nut is not inclined 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 core spring nuts
Figure 3-20 Attaching core spring nuts
  1. Affix connecting packings.
    a. Affix vertical connecting packings 1 and 2 to the front and rear vertical columns on the right side of expansion rack 1. You can affix either of them at the top.
    For the locations for affixing the connecting packings, see (4) in Figure 3-21.

    b. Affix the horizontal connecting packings to the horizontal column on the upper right side of expansion rack 1.
    For the locations for affixing the connecting packings, see (3) in Figure 3-21.
Figure 3-21  Affixing connecting packings
Figure 3-21 Affixing connecting packings
Number in figure Description
1 Horizontal column
2 Vertical column
3 Horizontal connecting packing
4 Vertical connecting packing
  1. Remove the screws securing the top cover of expansion rack 2, and attach M6 core spring nuts to the front and rear of the rack.
    a. Use an Allen wrench to remove the two M12 screws securing the top cover, at the front and rear on the left side, which is the connecting side.
Note - Be careful because work on the top cover section is done high off the ground. Never do anything dangerous such as putting your foot on the rack, which would be very dangerous.
  1. b. Attach two M6 core spring nuts in the lower part of the vertical column (left side as viewed from the front) on the connecting side at the front of the rack.

    c. Attach two M6 core spring nuts in the lower part of the vertical column (right side as viewed from the rear) on the connecting side at the rear of the rack.
Figure 3-22  Attaching core spring nuts (expansion rack 2 side)
Figure 3-22 Attaching core spring nuts (expansion rack 2 side)
Number in figure Description
1 M12 screw
2 Top cover
3 M6 core spring nut
4 Vertical column
  1. Align the heights of expansion racks 1 and 2.
    a. Arrange expansion rack 2 next to expansion rack 1.

    b. Adjust the leveling feet of expansion rack 2 to align its height with that of expansion rack 1.
  2. Attach the upper and lower connecting brackets.
    a. Align the upper connecting brackets with the top covers of expansion racks 1 and 2, and temporarily join them using M12 hexagon head bolts.
Note - Confirm that the heights of expansion racks 1 and 2 are aligned. If not, adjust the heights by using the leveling feet.
Note - Be careful because work on the top cover section is done high off the ground. Never do anything dangerous, such as putting your foot on the rack, which would be very dangerous.
Note - If a connecting packing 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 connecting brackets, confirm that the cables stored in the expansion rack 2 are packed. After the connecting brackets are secured, it may not be possible to remove the cables that pass between the racks. As needed, unpack the cables that pass between the racks, and pass them to expansion rack 1 (see 4.3) so that they can be taken out. For details on unpacking and packing location, see "4.3.2 Connecting crossbar cables."
  1. b. Using the M6 core spring nuts attached to the front and rear vertical columns of the rack in steps 5 and 7, secure the lower connecting brackets with M6 flat-head screws.

    c. Finally, tighten the M12 hexagon head bolts for securing the upper connecting brackets that have temporarily joined the racks.

Figure 3-23  Attaching connecting brackets
Figure 3-23 Attaching connecting brackets
Number in figure Description
1 M12 hexagon head bolt
2 Upper connecting bracket
3 Lower connecting bracket
4 M6 flat-head screw
5 Leveling foot
  1. Attach the side plate to expansion rack 2.
    Attach the side plate removed from expansion rack 1 with the 10 screws of the side plate removed from expansion rack 1.
Note - Be careful when attaching the side plate because it weighs about 13 kg.
Figure 3-24  Attaching the side plate
Figure 3-24 Attaching the side plate
Number in figure Description
1 Side plate
2 Screw
  1. Attach the front and rear doors of expansion racks 1 and 2.
    The work of connecting the racks ends when the front and rear doors are attached.

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