SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide

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5 Contents Using This Documentation... 7 Understanding the Server... 9 Installation Task Overview... 9 Server Overview Front Panel Components Rear Panel Components Confirming Specifications... Physical Specifications... Electrical Specifications... Environmental Specifications... Airflow Precautions Preparing for Installation... Shipping Kit... Handling Precautions... ESD Precautions... Tools Needed for Installation Installing the Server... Optional Components... Rack Compatibility... Rack Cautions... Stabilize the Rack... Disassemble Slide Rails... Install the Rackmount Hardware... Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack

6 Contents Install the Server Install the CMA Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA Connecting the Server Cables... Cabling Requirements... Identifying Ports... USB Ports... SER MGT Port... NET MGT Port... Gigabit Ethernet Ports... VGA Port... Connecting Data and Management Cables... Connect the SER MGT Cable... Connect the NET MGT Cable... Connect Ethernet Network Cables... Connect Other Data Cables... Secure Cables to the CMA Powering On the Server for the First Time... Prepare the Power Cords... Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port... Power on the Server for the First Time... Oracle ILOM System Console... Installing the OS... Configure the Preinstalled OS... Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)... Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)... Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters... Assigning a Static IP Address to the SP... Log In to the SP (SER MGT Port)... Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port Glossary Index SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

7 Using This Documentation Overview Describes how to install the server Audience Technicians, system administrators, and authorized service providers Required knowledge Experience with the Oracle Solaris Operating System, troubleshooting, and replacing hardware Product Documentation Library Documentation and resources for this product and related products are available at oracle.com/goto/t8-2/docs. Feedback Provide feedback about this documentation at Using This Documentation 7

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9 Understanding the Server These topics list the installation tasks, provide an overview of the server, and highlight the key components. Installation Task Overview on page 9 Server Overview on page 10 Front Panel Components on page 12 Rear Panel Components on page 13 Installing the Server on page 25 Connecting the Server Cables on page 45 Powering On the Server for the First Time on page 59 Installation Task Overview Steps Description Links 1. Review the Product Notes for any late-breaking news about the server. SPARC T8 Series Servers Product Notes 2. Review the server features, specifications, and site requirements. Server Overview on page Confirm that you received all of the items you ordered. Shipping Kit on page Learn the server features, controls, and LEDs required for installation. Front Panel Components on page Take safety and ESD precautions and assemble the required tools. Handling Precautions on page 23 Confirming Specifications on page 15 Rear Panel Components on page 13 Understanding the Server 9

10 Server Overview Steps Description Links ESD Precautions on page 23 Tools Needed for Installation on page Install any optional components into the server. Optional Components on page Install the server into a rack. Installing the Server on page Attach data and management cables to the server. Connecting the Server Cables on page Connect the power cords to the server, configure the Oracle ILOM on the SP, power on the server for the first time, and set up the operating system. Powering On the Server for the First Time on page 59 SPARC T8 Series Servers Product Notes SPARC T8-2 Server Safety and Compliance Guide Servers Administration Server Service Server Overview This topic provides a high-level introduction to the main components and capabilities of the server. 10 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

11 Server Overview Component Description Chassis Rack-mountable server. CPU Two M8 processors installed on the motherboard assembly. Memory Eight memory riser modules are supported: Each riser module supports 4 DIMMs for a total of 32 DIMMs. A server using eight riser modules fully populated with 64-GB DIMMs supports a maximum of 2 TB of system memory. I/O expansion Eight PCIe Gen3 slots. All slots support x8 PCIe cards, four slots support x16 PCIe cards. Storage devices For internal storage, the server provides: Six 2.5-inch drive bays, accessible through the front panel. One eusb module, installed on the motherboard beneath the memory riser modules. USB ports Two external USB 3.0 ports (rear panel). Two external USB 2.0 ports (front panel). Video ports Two high-density HD-15 video ports (1 front, 1 rear). Ethernet ports Four 10GbE 100 Mbps/1 Gbps/10 Gbps, RJ-45-based ports on the rear panel. Power supplies Two hot-swappable AC 2000W (N+1). Cooling fans Three hot-swappable, redundant fan modules at chassis front (top-loading). Redundant fans in each power supply. SP Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Oracle ILOM). Understanding the Server 11

12 Front Panel Components Server Service Oracle ILOM documentation Front Panel Components on page 12 Rear Panel Components on page 13 Front Panel Components No. Description No. Description 1 System Server Locate indicator and button (white) 7 Server Power Supply (PS) Fault LED (amber) 2 System Fault (Service Required) LED (amber) 8 Server Overtemperature LED (amber) 3 System OK indicator (green) 9 Serial number/rfid tag 4 Power button 10 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 SP OK indicator (green) 11 HD-15 video connector 6 Service Required LEDs: 12 Drives (top to bottom): Fan Module (FAN) Processor (CPU) Memory (amber) 12 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017 HDD Drive 5/NVMe 3 HDD Drive 4/NVMe 2 HDD Drive 3/NVMe 1 HDD Drive 2/NVMe 0

13 Rear Panel Components No. Description No. Description HDD Drive 1 HDD Drive 0 Server Overview on page 10 Rear Panel Components on page 13 Cabling Requirements on page 45 Rear Panel Components Note - You must follow the proper sequence when connecting cables to the server. Do not connect the power cords until all data cables have been connected. No. Description No. Description 1 Power supply unit 0 and 1 (from left to right) status indicator LEDs: 6 USB 3.0 connectors (2) PS AC OK LED DC OK (green) Understanding the Server 13

14 Rear Panel Components No. Description No. Description Service Required (amber) 2 Power supply unit 0 and 1 (from left to right) AC inlet 7 PCIe slots System status LEDs: 8 HD-15 video connector System Server Locate indicator (white) Attention (amber) System OK (green) 4 PCIe slots SP SER MGT RJ-45 serial port 5 Network 10GbE 100 Mbps/1 Gbps/10 Gbps ports: NET0 NET3 10 SP NET MGT RJ-45 network port 14 Front Panel Components on page 12 Cabling Requirements on page 45 Install the CMA on page 39 Secure Cables to the CMA on page 56 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

15 Confirming Specifications These topics provide the technical information and airflow precautions you need to install the server. Physical Specifications on page 15 Electrical Specifications on page 16 Environmental Specifications on page 17 Airflow Precautions on page 18 Server Overview on page 10 Shipping Kit on page 21 Identifying Ports on page 46 Physical Specifications Description U.S. Metric Rack units 3U 3U Height 5.11 in mm Width in mm Depth in mm Weight (without rackmount kit) 82 lb 37.2 kg Minimum service clearance (front) 36 in mm Minimum service clearance (rear) 36 in mm Minimum airflow clearance (front) 2 in mm Minimum airflow clearance (rear) 3 in mm Shipping carton height 15.5 in mm Confirming Specifications 15

16 Electrical Specifications Description U.S. Metric Shipping carton length in mm Shipping carton width in mm Server Overview on page 10 Handling Precautions on page 23 Installing the Server on page 25 Electrical Specifications on page 16 Environmental Specifications on page 17 Airflow Precautions on page 18 Electrical Specifications Description Value Voltage 200 to 240 VAC Frequency Notes 50 to 60 Hz Maximum operating input current at 200 VAC (per cord) 10A Maximum operating input power at 200 VAC 3080W Maximum standby power 45W Maximum heat dissipation BTU/hr KJ/hr The maximum operating input current values are based on P / (V *0.95), where P = max. operating input power, V= input voltage. Example: 1060W / (220 * 0.95) = 5.1A You can use this equation to calculate your maximum operating current at your input voltage. Actual amperage draw may exceed rating by no more than 10%. For information on power specifications, use the power calculator at: 16 Powering On the Server for the First Time on page 59 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

17 Environmental Specifications Physical Specifications on page 15 Environmental Specifications on page 17 Airflow Precautions on page 18 Environmental Specifications This topic includes these specifications that apply to both server configurations: TABLE 1 Temperature, humidity, and elevation Shock and vibration Acoustic Temperature, Humidity, and Elevation Specifications Description Operating Nonoperating Notes U.S. Metric U.S. Metric Temperature (maximum) 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C at 0 to 3000 ft at 900m -40 to 149 F at 0 to 3000 ft -40 to 65 C at 900m Decrease in maximum temperature: above 3000 ft. (900m), 1.8 F/1000 ft (1 C/300m) Relative humidity 10 to 80% 10 to 80% Up to 85% Up to 85% Maximum wet bulb noncondensing at 81 F at 27 C at 100 F at 38 C Up to 39,370 ft Up to 12,000m Altitude 0 to 9840 ft 0 m to 3000m Except in China markets where regulations might limit installations to a maximum altitude of 2km. TABLE 2 Shock and Vibration Specifications Description Operating Notes Shock 3G, 11 ms Half-sine Vibration (vertical) 0.15G 5 to 500 HZ swept-sine Vibration (horizontal) 0.10G TABLE 3 Acoustic Specifications Description Operating at 60% Operating at 100% Sound Power Level - LwAd (1 B = 10 db) 8.9 B 9.6 B Sound Pressure Level - LpAm (energy average of 4 bystander positions ) 72.5 db 80.1 db Confirming Specifications 17

18 Airflow Precautions SPARC T8-2 Server Safety and Compliance Guide Physical Specifications on page 15 Electrical Specifications on page 16 Environmental Specifications on page 17 Airflow Precautions on page 18 Airflow Precautions Caution - Proper airflow is essential for keeping the server's internal temperatures within a safe operating range. Air flows from the front to the rear of the server. Follow these guidelines to ensure unrestricted airflow in the server: Adhere to the minimum airflow clearance specifications. See Physical Specifications on page 15. Install the server so that the front faces the cool aisle and the rear faces the warm aisle. Do not direct warm air into the server. Prevent recirculation of air within a rack or cabinet. When servicing server internal components, ensure that air ducts, baffles, and filler panels are properly installed. Route cables so that they do not interfere with airflow. 18 Rack Cautions on page 27 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

19 Airflow Precautions Physical Specifications on page 15 Electrical Specifications on page 16 Environmental Specifications on page 17 Confirming Specifications 19

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21 Preparing for Installation These topics detail the precautions to follow, the tools to assemble, and the tasks to perform prior to installing the server. Step Description Links 1. Confirm that you received all the items you ordered. Shipping Kit on page Review safety and ESD precautions Handling Precautions on page 23 ESD Precautions on page Verify that you have the correct tools. Tools Needed for Installation on page 24 Installing the Server on page 25 Connecting the Server Cables on page 45 Powering On the Server for the First Time on page 59 Shipping Kit Note - When you receive your server, place it in the environment where you will install it. Leave it in its shipping crate at its final destination for 24 hours. This resting period prevents thermal shock and condensation. Verify that you have received all of the components that ship with your server. Preparing for Installation 21

22 Shipping Kit No. Description 1 Server 2 Cable management assembly 3 Rackmount kit 4 Antistatic wrist strap 5 Printed documents 6 2 AC power cords Note - The shipping kit might also contain PCIe slot fillers that were removed from the server when PCIe cards were installed in the factory. Save these fillers and use them to cover PCIe slots when cards are removed from the server. 22 Server Overview on page 10 Preparing for Installation on page 21 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

23 Handling Precautions Handling Precautions Caution - Deploy the anti-tilt bar on the equipment rack before beginning an installation. Caution - The server weighs approximately 80 lb (36.28 kg). Two people are required to lift and mount this 3U server into a rack enclosure when using the procedures in this document. Caution - When completing a two-person procedure, always communicate your intentions clearly before, during, and after each step to minimize confusion. Physical Specifications on page 15 Installing the Server on page 25 SPARC T8-2 Server Getting Started Guide ESD Precautions Electronic equipment is susceptible to damage by static electricity. Use a grounded antistatic wrist strap, foot strap, or equivalent safety equipment to prevent electrostatic damage when you install or service the servers. Preparing for Installation 23

24 Tools Needed for Installation Caution - To protect electronic components from electrostatic damage, which can permanently disable the system or require repair by service technicians, place components on an antistatic surface, such as an antistatic discharge mat, an antistatic bag, or a disposable antistatic mat. Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on system components. Handling Precautions on page 23 Tools Needed for Installation No. 2 Phillips screwdriver ESD mat and grounding strap In addition, you must provide a system console device, such as one of the following: ASCII terminal Workstation Terminal server Patch panel connected to a terminal server 24 Handling Precautions on page 23 ESD Precautions on page 23 Server Service SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

25 Installing the Server These topics describe how to install the server into a rack using the rail assembly in the rackmount kit. Perform these procedures if you purchased the rail assembly. Note - In this guide, the term rack means either an open rack or a closed cabinet. Step Description Links 1. Install optional components. Optional Components on page Ensure that your rack is compatible with the server requirements. Rack Compatibility on page Review the cautions for working with racks. Rack Cautions on page Use anti-tilt mechanisms to ensure that the rack does not tip when the server is installed. Stabilize the Rack on page Prepare the slide rails, mounting brackets, and slide rail assemblies for server installation. Disassemble Slide Rails on page 29 Install the Rackmount Hardware on page 31 Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack on page Install the server in the rack. Install the Server on page (Optional) Install the CMA. Install the CMA on page Review cabling requirements and port information. Attach data and management cables to the server. Connecting the Server Cables on page Prepare to power on the server for the first time. Powering On the Server for the First Time on page 59 Preparing for Installation on page 21 Connecting the Server Cables on page 45 Installing the Server 25

26 Optional Components Optional Components Optional components, such as additional memory or PCIe cards that were ordered as part of the system, are installed in the server at the factory before the server is shipped. Any options not ordered with the system are shipped separately. If possible, install these components prior to installing the server in a rack. Except for the rackmount kits, if you ordered any options that are not factory-installed, refer to the service manual for the server and the component's documentation for installation instructions. Note - The list of optional components can be updated without notice. Refer to the product web pages for the most current list of components supported in the server. Optional component documentation Server Service Rack Compatibility Check that your rack is compatible with the slide rail and cable management assembly options. The optional slide rails are compatible with a wide range of equipment racks that meet the following standards. 26 Item Requirement Structure Four-post rack (mounting at both front and rear). Two-post racks are not compatible. Rack horizontal opening and unit vertical pitch Conforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC standards. Rack rail mounting hole sizes Only 9.5-mm square hole and M6 round mounting holes are supported. All other sizes, including 7.2-mm, M5, or mounting holes, are not supported. Distance between front and rear mounting planes Minimum: 24.5 in. (622 mm) Clearance depth in front of front mounting plane Distance to front cabinet door is at least 1.06 in. (27 mm). SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017 Maximum: in. (895 mm)

27 Rack Cautions Item Requirement Clearance depth behind front mounting plane Distance to rear cabinet door is at least 35.5 in. (900 mm) with the CMA, or 30.4 in. (770 mm) without the cable management assembly. Clearance width between front and rear mounting planes Distance between structural supports and cable troughs is at least 18 in. (456 mm). Server dimensions Depth: in. (752.5 mm) Width: in. (436.5 mm) Height: 5.11 in. (129.8 mm) Physical Specifications on page 15 Handling Precautions on page 23 Rack Cautions on page 27 Rack Cautions Caution - Equipment Loading: Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that the rack does not become top-heavy and tip over. Deploy the rack's anti-tilt bar to prevent the rack from tipping during equipment installation. Caution - Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature: If the server is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the equipment only in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified for the server. Caution - Reduced Air Flow: Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow is adequate for the safe operation of the equipment. Caution - Mechanical Loading: Mount the equipment in the rack so that the weight is distributed evenly. A hazardous condition can exist with uneven mechanical loading. Caution - Circuit Overloading: Do not overload the power supply circuits. Before connecting the server to the supply circuit, review the equipment nameplate power ratings and consider the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Installing the Server 27

28 Stabilize the Rack Caution - Reliable Grounding: Maintain reliable grounding of rackmounted equipment. Give particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips). Caution - Do not use slide rail mounted equipment as a shelf or a work space. Caution - The server weighs approximately 80 lb (36.28 kg). Two people are required to lift and mount this 3U server into a rack enclosure when using the procedures in this document. Physical Specifications on page 15 Handling Precautions on page 23 Stabilize the Rack on page 28 Stabilize the Rack Caution - To reduce the risk of personal injury, stabilize the rack by extending all anti-tilt devices before installing the server. Refer to the rack documentation for detailed instructions for the following steps. 1. Read the rack cautions and stabilize the rack. See Rack Cautions on page Open and remove the front and rear doors from the rack. SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

29 Disassemble Slide Rails 3. To prevent the rack cabinet from tipping during the installation, stabilize the cabinet using all antitilt mechanisms provided. 4. If there are leveling feet beneath the rack to prevent it from rolling, extend these leveling feet fully downward to the floor. Rack documentation SPARC T8-2 Server Safety and Compliance Guide Rack Compatibility on page 26 Rack Cautions on page 27 Disassemble Slide Rails Complete the following task to remove the mounting brackets from the slide rail assemblies before installation. 1. Unpack the slide rails. Installing the Server 29

30 Disassemble Slide Rails 2. Locate the slide rail lock at the front of one of the slide rail assemblies. No. Description 1 Slide rail lock 2 Mounting bracket release button 3. Press and hold the slide rail lock toward the direction of the arrow while you pull the mounting bracket out of the slide rail assembly until it reaches the stop. 4. Push the mounting bracket release button toward the front of the mounting bracket, and simultaneously withdraw the mounting bracket from the slide rail assembly. 5. Repeat for the remaining slide rail assembly. 30 Install the Rackmount Hardware on page 31 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

31 Install the Rackmount Hardware Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack on page 32 Install the Server on page 36 Install the Rackmount Hardware This procedure describes how to attach the mounting brackets to the server so you can rackmount the server. 1. Position a mounting bracket against the chassis so that the slide rail lock is at the server front, and the five keyhole openings on the mounting bracket are aligned with the five locating pins on the side of the chassis. Note - The mounting brackets are identical and can be installed on either side of the chassis. 2. With the heads of the five chassis locating pins protruding though the five keyhole openings in the mounting bracket, pull the mounting bracket toward Installing the Server 31

32 Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack the front of the chassis until the mounting bracket clip locks into place with an audible click. 3. Verify that the rear locating pin has engaged the mounting bracket clip. 4. Repeat to install the remaining mounting bracket on the other side of the server. Disassemble Slide Rails on page 29 Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack on page 32 Install the Server on page 36 Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack Note - The slide rail assemblies support only racks with 9.5-mm square holes and M6 round holes. All other racks, including those racks with 7.2-mm, M5, or mounting holes, are not supported. Refer to the documentation for your rack for information about the size of its rail holes. 1. (Optional) If you must move the rack with the server installed, secure the slide rail assemblies to the rack with mounting screws and cage nuts. Insert the cage nuts prior to performing the next steps. Refer to the Rail Rackmount Kit Overview and Information card for instructions on inserting these cage nuts. This card is included with the rack kit Position a slide rail assembly in your rack so that the slide rail assembly front bracket is on the outside of the front rack post and the slide rail assembly rear bracket is on the inside of the rear rack post. 3. Align the slide rail assembly mounting pins with the front and rear rack post mounting holes, and then lock the assembly into place by pushing the assembly toward the rear of the rack until the mounting pins engage the rack. SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

33 Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack You will hear an audible click when the mounting pins engage the rack. Installing the Server 33

34 Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack The slide assembly mounting pins accommodate either 9.5 mm square mounting holes or M6 round mounting holes. No other mounting hole sizes are supported (Optional) If you chose to secure the slide rail assembly to the rack with screws, insert the M6 mounting screws through both front and rear slide rail brackets SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

35 Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack and rack posts, and then secure the screws to the rack posts with the caged nuts. 5. Repeat the prior three steps for the remaining slide rail assembly. Caution - If your rack does not have an anti-tip device, the rack could tip over when installing the server. 6. If available, extend the anti-tip legs or anti-tilt bar at the bottom of the rack. Refer to the documentation for the rack for instructions. For more information, see Stabilize the Rack on page 28. Rack Compatibility on page 26 Disassemble Slide Rails on page 29 Install the Rackmount Hardware on page 31 Install the Server on page 36 Installing the Server 35

36 Install the Server Install the Server Use this procedure to install the server chassis, with mounting brackets, into the slide rail assemblies that are mounted to the rack. Caution - This procedure requires a minimum of two people because of the weight of the server. Attempting this procedure alone could result in equipment damage or personal injury. Caution - Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that the rack will not become top-heavy and tip over. Extend the rack's anti-tip bar or anti-tilt legs to prevent the rack from tipping during equipment installation. See Stabilize the Rack on page 28 for more information Push the slide rails into the slide rail assemblies in the rack as far as possible. SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

37 Install the Server 2. Raise the server so that the rear ends of the mounting brackets are aligned with the slide rail assemblies that are mounted in the rack. 3. Insert the mounting brackets into the slide rails, and then push the server into the rack until the mounting brackets encounter the slide rail stops (approximately 12 inches, or 30 cm). Caution - When inserting the server into the slide rail, ensure that both the top and bottom mounting lips of the mounting brackets are inserted into the slide rail. The server should slide forward and backward easily if correctly installed. If the unit does not slide easily, ensure that each mounting lip is inserted properly. If the mounting brackets are not inserted properly, the unit might fall when it is removed from the rack. 4. Simultaneously push and hold the green slide rail release buttons on each mounting bracket while you push the server into the rack. Installing the Server 37

38 Install the Server Continue pushing until the slide rail locks (on the front of the mounting brackets) engage the slide rail assemblies. You will hear an audible click. Caution - Verify that the server is securely mounted in the rack and that the slide rail locks are engaged with the mounting brackets before continuing. 38 Disassemble Slide Rails on page 29 Install the Rackmount Hardware on page 31 Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack on page 32 Install the CMA on page 39 Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA on page 43 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

39 Install the CMA Install the CMA The cable management assembly is an optional assembly that you can use to route the server cables in the rack. 1. Unpack the CMA parts. 2. Take the CMA to the back of the equipment rack and ensure that you have adequate room to work around the back of the server. Note - References to left or right in this procedure assume that you are facing the back of the equipment rack. 3. Remove tape to separate the parts of the CMA. 4. Insert the CMA mounting bracket connector into the right slide rail until the connector locks into place with an audible click. No. Description 1 CMA mounting bracket 2 Right slide rail Installing the Server 39

40 Install the CMA Insert the right CMA slide rail connector into the right slide rail assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click. No. Description 1 CMA slide rail connector 2 Right slide rail SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

41 Install the CMA Insert the left CMA slide rail connector into the left slide rail assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click. No. Description 1 CMA slide rail connector 2 Left slide rail Install and route cables to your server, as required. Note - Instructions for installing the server cables are provided in Connecting the Server Cables on page If required, attach the cable hooks and loop straps to the CMA, and press the hooks and straps into place to secure the cables. Installing the Server 41

42 Install the CMA Note - Cable hooks and loop straps are preinstalled on the CMA. Perform the procedure in this step if you need to reinstall cable hooks and straps on the CMA. For best results, place three cable straps, evenly spaced, on the rear-facing side of the CMA, and three cable straps on the side of the CMA nearest the server. 42 No. Description 1 CMA cable strap 2 CMA arm SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

43 Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA on page 43 Secure Cables to the CMA on page 56 Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA Note - Two people are recommended for this procedure: one to move the server in and out of the rack, and one to observe the cables and CMA. 1. Slowly pull the server out of the rack until the slide rails reach their stops. 2. Inspect the attached cables for any binding or kinks. 3. Verify that the CMA extends fully from the slide rails. 4. Push the server back into the rack. When the server is fully extended, you must release two sets of slide rail stops to return the server to the rack. a. The first set of stops are levers, located on the inside of each slide rail, just behind the rear panel of the server. Push in both green levers simultaneously and slide the server toward the rack. The server will slide in approximately 18 inches (46 cm) and stop. Verify that the cables and the CMA retract without binding before you continue. b. 5. The second set of stops are the slide rail release buttons, located near the front of each mounting bracket. Simultaneously push both of the green slide rail release buttons, and push the server completely into the rack until both slide rail locks engage. Adjust the cable straps and CMA, as required. Install the CMA on page 39 Secure Cables to the CMA on page 56 Installing the Server 43

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45 Connecting the Server Cables These tasks describe how to connect and configure the network and serial ports before you attempt to boot the server. Step Description Links 1. Review the cabling requirements. Cabling Requirements on page Review the front and rear panel connectors and ports. Front Panel Components on page 12 Rear Panel Components on page 13 Identifying Ports on page Connect the management and data cables. Connecting Data and Management Cables on page Secure the cables to the CMA. Secure Cables to the CMA on page 56 Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA on page 43 Rear Panel Components on page 13 Installing the Server on page 25 Powering On the Server for the First Time on page 59 Cabling Requirements Prior to cabling and powering-on the server, gather the following network information: Netmask IP address for the SP Gateway IP address At a minimum, you must connect cables to these ports before powering-on the server for the first time: Connecting the Server Cables 45

46 Identifying Ports SP SER MGT port SP NET MGT port At least one system on-board Ethernet network port Power cables to the power supply inlet ports Connect the SER MGT Cable on page 52 Connect the NET MGT Cable on page 53 Connect Ethernet Network Cables on page 54 Prepare the Power Cords on page 59 Identifying Ports These topics provide the pin descriptions of the ports. Rear Panel Components on page 13 USB Ports on page 46 SER MGT Port on page 47 NET MGT Port on page 49 Gigabit Ethernet Ports on page 50 VGA Port on page 51 Server Overview on page 10 Front Panel Components on page 12 Rear Panel Components on page 13 Cabling Requirements on page 45 USB Ports Two USB 3.0 ports can be accessed from the rear of the server and two USB 2.0 ports from the front. See the location of the USB ports at Front Panel Components on page 12 and Rear 46 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

47 Identifying Ports Panel Components on page 13. The USB ports support hot-plugging. You can connect and disconnect USB cables and peripheral devices while the server is running, without affecting server operations. Each USB port supplies 5V output at 500 ma. Note - You can connect up to 126 devices to each of the four USB controllers (two ports in front, two ports in the rear), for a total of 504 USB devices per server. No. Description 1 +5V supply 2 Data 3 Data + 4 Ground Server Overview on page 10 Front Panel Components on page 12 Rear Panel Components on page 13 Cabling Requirements on page 45 SER MGT Port The SER MGT RJ-45 port, located on the rear panel, provides an TIA/EIA-232 serial Oracle/ Cisco standard connection to the SP. This port is the default connection to the Oracle ILOM system controller. For DTE to DTE communications, use an RJ-45 cable that is set up for a null modem configuration, in which the transmit and receive signals cross over. You can use a crossover adapter with a standard RJ-45 cable to achieve the required null modem configuration. See Rear Panel Components on page 13. Connecting the Server Cables 47

48 Identifying Ports RJ-45 Crossover Pinouts Use this table to identify the appropriate crossover cable or adapter. In this table, the RJ-45 column represents the connector on the system and the DB-9 and DB-25 columns refer to the connector on the terminal side. This example shows a diagram of an RJ-45 to DB-9 conversion. 48 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

49 Identifying Ports Rear Panel Components on page 13 Connect the SER MGT Cable on page 52 Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port on page 60 NET MGT Port The NET MGT RJ-45 port, located on the rear panel, provides an optional Ethernet connection to the SP. The NET MGT port is an optional connection to Oracle ILOM on the SP. The SP NET MGT port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 10/100BASE-T connection. If your network does not use a DHCP server, this port will not be available until you configure network settings through the SER MGT port. This port does not support connections to Gigabit networks. Connecting the Server Cables 49

50 Identifying Ports Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description 1 Transmit Data + 5 No Connect 2 Transmit Data 6 Receive Data 3 Receive Data + 7 No Connect 4 No Connect 8 No Connect Rear Panel Components on page 13 Connect the NET MGT Cable on page 53 Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port on page 71 Gigabit Ethernet Ports Four RJ Gigabit-Ethernet ports (NET0, NET1, NET2, NET3) can be accessed from the rear panel. See Rear Panel Components on page 13. The Ethernet interfaces operate at 100 Mbit/sec, 1000 Mbit/sec, and Mbit/sec. 50 Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description 1 Transmit/Receive Data Transmit/Receive Data 2 2 Transmit/Receive Data 0 6 Transmit/Receive Data 1 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

51 Identifying Ports Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description 3 Transmit/Receive Data Transmit/Receive Data Transmit/Receive Data Transmit/Receive Data 3 Rear Panel Components on page 13 Connect Ethernet Network Cables on page 54 VGA Port The server has two VGA video ports, one port on the front and one on the rear panel. See Front Panel Components on page 12 and Rear Panel Components on page 13. Note - Only one of the two ports can be used at a time. The rear VGA port is disabled by default. To enable the rear port and disable the front port, you must enable the Oracle ILOM VGA_REAR_PORT policy: -> set /SP/policy VGA_REAR_PORT=enabled. Note - The cable length used to connect between the monitor and the VGA port should not be over 6 meters. Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description 1 Red Video 9 [KEY] 2 Green Video 10 Sync Ground 3 Blue Video 11 Monitor ID - Bit 1 4 Monitor ID - Bit 2 12 VGA 12C Serial Data Connecting the Server Cables 51

52 Connecting Data and Management Cables Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description 5 Ground 13 Horizontal Sync 6 Red Ground 14 Vertical Sync 7 Green Ground 15 VGA 12C Serial Clock 8 Blue Ground Front Panel Components on page 12 Rear Panel Components on page 13 Cabling Requirements on page 45 Connecting Data and Management Cables After you have connected these cables, see Powering On the Server for the First Time on page 59 before connecting the AC power cords. Connect the SER MGT Cable on page 52 Connect the NET MGT Cable on page 53 Connect Ethernet Network Cables on page 54 Connect Other Data Cables on page 55 Front Panel Components on page 12 Rear Panel Components on page 13 Cabling Requirements on page 45 Identifying Ports on page 46 Connect the SER MGT Cable The SP serial management port is labeled SER MGT. Use the SP SER MGT port only for server management. This port is the default connection between the SP and a terminal or a computer. Caution - Do not attach a modem to this port. 52 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

53 Connect the NET MGT Cable Connect an RJ-45 cable (Category 5 or better) from the SER MGT to a terminal device. Use an RJ-45 cable that is set up for a null modem configuration, in which the transmit and receive signals cross over. You can use a crossover adapter with a standard RJ-45 cable to achieve the required null modem configuration. See RJ-45 Crossover Pinouts on page 48. Note - To achieve 1-GbE network speeds, use Category 6 (or better) cables and network devices that support 1000BASE-T networks. Connect the NET MGT Cable on page 53 Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port on page 60 SER MGT Port on page 47 Connect the NET MGT Cable The SP network management port is labeled NET MGT. After the initial server configuration, you can connect to the SP over an Ethernet network using this NET MGT port. If your network uses a DHCP server to assign IP addresses, the DHCP server will assign an IP address to this NET MGT port. With this IP address, you can connect to the SP using an SSH Connecting the Server Cables 53

54 Connect Ethernet Network Cables connection. If your network does not use DHCP, this NET MGT port will not be accessible until you configure the network settings through the SER MGT port. For instructions, see Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port on page 71. Connect a Category 5 (or better) cable from the NET MGT port to your network switch or hub. Connect Ethernet Network Cables on page 54 Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port on page 71 Connect the SER MGT Cable on page 52 Connect Ethernet Network Cables The server has four Gigabit Ethernet network connectors, marked NET0, NET1, NET2, and NET3. Use these ports to connect the server to the network. The Ethernet interfaces operate at 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, and Mbps. See, Connect Ethernet Network Cables on page 54. Note - The Oracle ILOM sideband management feature enables you to access the SP using one of these Ethernet ports. Refer to the Administration Guide for your server for instructions. 54 SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

55 Connect Other Data Cables Note - To achieve 1-GbE network speeds, use Category 6 (or better) cables and network devices that support 1000BASE-T networks. 1. Connect a Category 5 (or better) cable from your network switch or hub to Ethernet Port 0 (NET0) on the rear of the chassis. 2. Connect Category 5 (or better) cables from your network switch or hub to the remaining Ethernet ports (NET1, NET2, NET3), as needed. Server Administration Powering On the Server for the First Time on page 59 Connect Other Data Cables If your server configuration includes optional PCIe cards, connect the appropriate I/O cables to their connectors. Refer to the PCIe card documentation for specific instructions. Documentation for the PCIe card Connecting the Server Cables 55

56 Secure Cables to the CMA Server Service Secure Cables to the CMA After connecting the server cables, secure them to the CMA if a CMA was installed. 1. Open the cable hooks and loop straps on the CMA. 2. Route the server cables through the CMA cable hooks and straps. 3. Secure the cables to the CMA by closing the hooks and tightening the straps. 4. Verify the operation of the slide rails and CMA. See Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA on page SPARC T8-2 Server Installation Guide September 2017

57 Secure Cables to the CMA Install the CMA on page 39 Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA on page 43 Rear Panel Components on page 13 Connecting the Server Cables 57

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59 Powering On the Server for the First Time These topics include instructions for powering on the server for the first time and configuring the Oracle Solaris OS. Step Description Links 1. Prepare the power cords. Prepare the Power Cords on page Connect a serial terminal device or terminal server to the SER MGT Port. Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port on page Power on the server and start the Oracle ILOM system console. Power on the Server for the First Time on page 61 or Configure the Preinstalled OS on page Configure the preinstalled OS, or install a fresh OS. Configure the Preinstalled OS on page 64 or Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface) on page Set the configuration parameters for the Oracle Solaris OS. Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters on page (Optional) Configure the NET MGT port to use a static IP address. Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port on page 71 Preparing for Installation on page 21 Installing the Server on page 25 Connecting the Server Cables on page 45 Prepare the Power Cords Prepare the power cords by routing them from the AC power source to the server. Caution - Do not attach power cables to the power supplies until you have connected the server to a serial terminal or a terminal emulator (PC or workstation). The server goes into Standby mode and Oracle ILOM on the SP initializes as soon as a power cable connects a power supply to an external power source. System messages might be lost after 60 seconds if a terminal or terminal emulator is not connected to the SER MGT port before power is applied. Powering On the Server for the First Time 59