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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

4.3.2 Connecting crossbar cables


4.3.2 Connecting crossbar cables
Cables that pass between racks are secured to expansion rack 2. Connect cables to their respective ports on expansion rack 1 through the empty space in the connecting part of the racks. Each cable has an attached label showing the connection destination port. Connect the cable to the port corresponding to the label.
There are two ports with the same port number. Each port on the chassis is color-coded. Connect the port to the corresponding port of the same color.
For the cable routes, see Figure 4-15.
When laying the cables, use the supplied hook-and-loop fastener strips to bundle them as appropriate.
  1. Unpack the cables that will pass between the racks.
    The cables are tied with hook-and-loop fastener strips, nylon ties, or the like to a side of the rack (A in Figure 4-13) or the rear of the rack (B in Figure 4-13) with their connectors wrapped in a bag.
    a. Remove the cable connectors from where they are secured on the rack.

    b. Unwrap the cable connectors.
Figure 4-13  Cable storage locations in expansion rack 2
Figure 4-13 Cable storage locations in expansion rack 2
  1. Pass the crossbar cables (optical) unwrapped in step 1 between the upper and lower PDUs on the connecting part of the racks.
    Pass the crossbar cables (optical) connecting BB#00 to BB#03 and XB#80 through the lower side of the connecting part (A in Figure 4-14).
    Pass the crossbar cables (optical) connecting BB#04 to BB#07 and XB#81 through the upper side of the connecting part (B in Figure 4-14).
Figure 4-14  Locations for passing cables between the racks
Figure 4-14 Locations for passing cables between the racks
Figure 4-15  Cable laying diagram
Figure 4-15 Cable laying diagram
  1. Connect the crossbar cables (optical) to crossbar boxes.
    The crossbar cables (optical) are laid in a bundle for each chassis. Connect cables without changing how they are laid.
    Each cable has an attached label showing the connection destination port. Connect the cable to the port corresponding to the label. There are two ports with the same port number. Each port on the chassis is color-coded. Connect the port to the corresponding port of the same color.
    Hold the connector of the crossbar cable (optical), and insert it straight into the opening. Do not hold the cable or its tab part when inserting it.
Note - If you insert the connector with the tab pulled back, you may damage the connector.
Note - There are three types of crossbar cable (optical). Connect a crossbar cable (optical) of the same type to ports of the same port number.
You can distinguish the type of crossbar cable (optical) by the tab shape (A in Figure 4-16).
Figure 4-16  Crossbar cable (optical) shapes and tabs
Figure 4-16 Crossbar cable (optical) shapes and tabs
Figure 4-17  Crossbar unit port numbers (SPARC M10-4S side)
Figure 4-17 Crossbar unit port numbers (SPARC M10-4S side)
Figure 4-18  Crossbar unit port numbers (crossbar box side)
Figure 4-18 Crossbar unit port numbers (crossbar box side)
Figure 4-19  Example of the appearance of a crossbar cable label
Figure 4-19 Example of the appearance of a crossbar cable label
Note - The label shows both the cable connection destination and the unit connected by the cable.
  1. Confirm that the crossbar cables (optical) are correctly and firmly connected.
    With the crossbar cables (optical) connected to their ports, push in each cable while holding the joint (A in Figure 4-20) at the base of the connector of the crossbar cable (optical).
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 cable when performing work at this time. Otherwise, the cable may bend out of shape.
Figure 4-20  Part to hold when checking a crossbar cable (optical) connection
Figure 4-20 Part to hold when checking a crossbar cable (optical) connection

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