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PRIMEPOWER1000/800
Edition December 2001

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  • Page 1 PRIMEPOWER1000/800 Edition December 2001...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    There you will also find the addresses of the relevant User Documentation Department. Copyright and Trademarks Copyright © Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH 2001. All rights reserved. Delivery subject to availability; right of technical modifications reserved. All hardware and software names used are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
  • Page 3 Recycling old computer equipment is already a tradition at Fujitsu Siemens: We have been redeeming and reusing old computer systems for many years now. Even at the design stage, particular emphasis is placed on the reusability of components and materials.
  • Page 4 Tel. +49 (0) 5251 8 18010 +49 (0) 5251 8 18015 You can also consult your local Fujitsu Siemens branch office/subsidiary. Service If you have any complaints in relation to missing/faulty parts, please contact the complaints department of Fujitsu Siemens: Tel.
  • Page 5 C120-E093-04EN PRIMEPOWER 1000/800 User's Manual...

  • Page 7: About This Product

    Use the product according to the instructions and information available in this manual. Keep this manual in hand for further understanding. Fujitsu makes every effort to prevent users and bystanders from being injured or from suffering from damages to their property. Use the product according to this manual.
  • Page 8 SPARC64 GP is a registered trademark of SPARC International, Inc., in the United States and in other countries used under license by Fujitsu Ltd. SPARC64 GP complies with SPARC V9 architecture developed by SPARC International, Inc. Products bearing the SPARC trademarks are based on an architecture originally developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

  • Page 9: Revision History

    Information about SMC’s platform (PRIMEPOWER100) and Solaris 8 were added to Chapter 9. Section 4.9 was added. 20001-08-31 Section 9.1 Fujitsu Siemens Computers adds the remarks concerning the PRIMESTATION and PRIMEPOWER100 as SMC platforms. 2001-12-20 Section 4.9 and 6.1.7 Corrections due to changes of...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface This manual describes the features, configuration, hardware, and panel operation of the PRIMEPOWER1000 and PRIMEPOWER800. Read this manual thoroughly to understand the PRIMEPOWER1000 and PRIMEPOWER800. Unless otherwise specified, the PRIMEPOWER1000/800 is referred to as "the main unit," and the System Management Console as "the SMC" in this manual. This section explains: l Structure and contents of this manual l Other reference manuals...
  • Page 12 Preface CHAPTER 9 System Management Console (SMC) Describes the System Management Console (SMC). Appendix A OBP Environment Variables Describes OBP environment variables. Appendix B Adding hostid Describes how to register additional hostids. Appendix C Expansion File Unit Describes the Expansion File Unit that can be used in the main unit. Appendix D UPC Connector Specifications Describes UPC connector specifications.
  • Page 13 Preface Notations This manual uses the following fonts and symbols to express specific types of information. Fonts/symbols Meaning Example Commands that users enter. # ls -l <Return> AaBbCc123 Names of manual title, chapter, See Chapter 3, "Configuration of the " " section, item, button, or menus to System Console,"...

  • Page 14: Conventions For Alert Messages

    Preface Environmental Requirements for Using This Product This product is a computer which is intended to be used in a computer room. For details on the operational environment, see the "Installation Planning Manual" of the respective models. Conventions for Alert Messages This manual uses the following conventions to show the alert messages.

  • Page 15: For Safe Operation

    FOR SAFE OPERATION Important Alert Messages This manual provides the following important alert signals: This indicates a hazardous situation could result in serious personal injury if the user does not perform the procedure correctly. Task Warning Page Normal operation Electric shock, fire Do not damage, break, or modify the power cables.
  • Page 16 FOR SAFE OPERATION This indicates a hazardous situation could result in minor or moderate personal injury if the user does not perform the procedure correctly. This also indicates that damage to the product or other property may occur if the user does not perform the procedure correctly. Task Warning Page...
  • Page 17 FOR SAFE OPERATION Task Warning Page Normal operation Data destruction Do not disconnect the power cable from the AC inlet while the power is on. Data on the disk may be destroyed. Data destruction Except in an emergency, never turn off the main switch while the power is on.

  • Page 18: Alert Labels

    FOR SAFE OPERATION Alert Labels The followings are labels attached to this product: l Never peel off the labels. l The following labels provide information to the users of this product. viii C120-E093-04EN...

  • Page 19: Product Handling

    Plugging or unplugging of external interface cards l Maintenance and inspections (repairing, and regular diagnosis and maintenance) The following tasks regarding this product and the optional products provided from Fujitsu should only be performed by a certified service engineer. Users must shall not perform these tasks.

  • Page 21: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ............. FOR SAFE OPERATION .
  • Page 22 Contents CHAPTER 4 Hardware Overview ....... . 4.1 Device Configuration ........4.2 System Board .
  • Page 23 Contents ....... 6.1.2 Selecting a System Volume ....6.1.3 System Control and Operation Environment .
  • Page 24 Contents ....9.3.2 Overview of Restoring the SMC's System Volume 9.3.3 Creating Backup of the Setup Data of System Console Software (SCS) ....9.3.4 Restoring the System Console Software Setup Data Appendix A OBP Environment Variables .
  • Page 25 Contents Figures Figure 2.1 19-inch Rack Space ....... . Figure 2.2 Outlets for the 19-inch Rack Spaces (Outside of Japan) . . . Figure 2.3 Outlets for the 19-inch Rack Spaces (In Japan) .
  • Page 26 Contents Figure 6.2 PRIMEPOWER1000 System Board Number (Front View) . . Figure 6.3 Maximum Configuration of the PRIMEPOWER800 ..Figure 6.4 PRIMEPOWER800 System Board Number (Front View) . . . Figure 6.5 System Board PCI Probing Order (When Two System Boards Configure One Partition) .
  • Page 27 Contents Tables Table 2.1 Main Unit Specifications ......Table 2.2 Outlet Specifications of 19-inch Rack (Outside of Japan) . . . Table 2.3 Outlet Specifications of 19-inch Rack (In Japan) .
  • Page 28 Contents Table D.1 Input Signals ........Table D.2 UPS Interface Signals .

  • Page 29: Chapter 1 Features

    The main unit is based on Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) architecture. This architecture provides excellent scalability and reliability, without changing or stopping user application. l Crossbar interconnection technology developed by Fujitsu realizes optimum scalability. l Crossbar interconnection technology allows up to 32 processors for PRIMEPOWER1000, and 16 processors for PRIMEPOWER800.

  • Page 30: High Reliability

    CHAPTER 1 Features High Reliability The main unit high reliability is ideal not only for a group or department applications server but also for an enterprise server for mission critical applications. l Disk-mirroring and dual RAID controller enable redundant data storage. (The main unit enables this function when the multiple path disk control package and SynfinityDisk are combined.) l It is possible to start operation with normally operated components by recognizing and...

  • Page 31: Of The Main Unit

    CHAPTER 2 Specifications and Installation Overview of the Main Unit This chapter describes: Overview of the Main Unit Precautions for Installation Connecting the SMC Overview of the Main Unit This section explains the specifications of the main unit, the System Expansion cabinet, system disk drives and 19-inch rack space.

  • Page 32: Chapter 2 Specifications And Installation Overview Of The Main Unit

    CHAPTER 2 Specifications and Installation Overview of the Main Unit Table 2.1 Main Unit Specifications (2/2) Specifications Item PRIMEPOWER1000 PRIMEPOWER800 Main memory Unit of expansion 512M bytes / 1G bytes / 2G bytes (Memory module) Four modules per set Error Checking and Correction Storage Usable by mounting the Expansion File Unit on the rack...

  • Page 33: System Expansion Cabinet

    2.1 Overview of the Main Unit 2.1.2 System Expansion Cabinet In the PRIMEPOWER1000, a maximum configuration of 16 CPUs and 24 PCI slots can be established by mounting up to four System Boards on the Base cabinet. If a larger configuration is required, add the System Expansion cabinet.

  • Page 34: 19-Inch Rack Space

    CHAPTER 2 Specifications and Installation Overview of the Main Unit 2.1.4 19-inch Rack Space The main unit provides 11 units of 19-inch rack space in the upper part of the cabinet. Three unit spaces are used for each Expansion File Units installed and two are used for the HUBs for the System Control LAN HUBs.

  • Page 35: Figure 2.2 Outlets For The 19-Inch Rack Spaces (Outside Of Japan)

    2.1 Overview of the Main Unit (2) 19-inch Rack Space Outlet Box The Japanese specifications of a 19-inch rack space outlet box are different from the specifications for use outside Japan. • 19-inch rack space outlet box (outside of Japan) Figure 2.2 shows the 19-inch rack space outlet box (outside of Japan).

  • Page 36: Figure 2.3 Outlets For The 19-Inch Rack Spaces (In Japan)

    CHAPTER 2 Specifications and Installation Overview of the Main Unit • 19-inch rack space outlet box (in Japan) Figure 2.3 shows the 19-inch rack space outlet box (in Japan). Figure 2.3 Outlets for the 19-inch Rack Spaces (In Japan) l Do not use the 100-VAC (0.65-A) outlet marked MAINTE, which is the top plug of the three 100-VAC plugs with three parallel pins.

  • Page 37: Opening And Closing Main Unit Doors

    2.1 Overview of the Main Unit 2.1.5 Opening and Closing Main Unit Doors The front and back doors of the main unit open and close as shown in Figure 2.4 Figure 2.5. Figure 2.4 The Door of the Main Unit (Front View) Figure 2.5 The Door of the Main Unit (Rear View) C120-E093-04EN...

  • Page 38: Precautions For Installation

    CHAPTER 2 Specifications and Installation Overview of the Main Unit Precautions for Installation This section shows the precautions for equipment installation. For details on the Base cabinet installation, see the "Installation Planning Manual" of the respective models. Electric shock, fire Do not damage, break, or modify the power cables.

  • Page 39: Table 2.4 Physical, Electrical And Environmental Specifications

    2.2 Precautions for Installation Table 2.4 lists the physical, electrical, and environmental specifications of the main unit. Table 2.4 Physical, Electrical and Environmental Specifications (1/2) Specifications System Expansion Item Remarks Base cabinet(*1) cabinet (Up to 16 CPUs) (Up to 32 CPUs) External Width 766 mm (30 in.)
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 2 Specifications and Installation Overview of the Main Unit Table 2.4 Physical, Electrical and Environmental Specifications (2/2) Specifications System Expansion Item Remarks Base cabinet(*1) cabinet (Up to 16 CPUs) (Up to 32 CPUs) Specification of the 200 VAC output (power rating : 3.5A) 6 (in Japan) Dual System outlet box for a 19-inch distribution...

  • Page 41: Figure 2.6 Installation Area Of Primepower1000 (Base Cabinet Only)

    2.2 Precautions for Installation Figure 2.6 Figure 2.7 show the required equipment and service areas of the main unit of PRIMEPOWER1000/800. Figure 2.6 Installation Area of PRIMEPOWER1000 (Base Cabinet Only) and PRIMEPOWER800 Figure 2.7 Installation Area of PRIMEPOWER1000 (With a System Expansion Cabinet) C120-E093-04EN...

  • Page 42: Connecting The Smc

    CHAPTER 2 Specifications and Installation Overview of the Main Unit Connecting the SMC Each partition defined in the main unit is required to establish LAN connection with the SMC. Use an on-board LAN ports on the System Board of each partition for the connection. In addition, a LAN connection must be made between the System Control Facility and the SMC.

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 Main Unit Power-On/Off

    CHAPTER 3 Main Unit Power-on/off This chapter describes how to: Power-on/off the Circuit Breaker Power-on/off the Main Unit Power-on/off the Partition Power-on/off the Circuit Breaker This section describes the precautions for turning on/off the circuit breaker and describes how to turn on/off the circuit breaker.

  • Page 44: Figure 3.1 The Circuit Breaker

    CHAPTER 3 Main Unit Power-on/off Open the back door of the main unit. Push up the two breaker type power switches on the left side. Figure 3.1 The Circuit Breaker Note: When the circuit breakers are powered-on, the main unit's LCD screen will be powered-on. Push up the switches in the outlet box so that power is supplied to the 19-inch rack area.

  • Page 45: Precautions For Turning Off The Circuit Breaker

    3.1 Power-on/off the Circuit Breaker 3.1.3 Precautions for Turning off the Circuit Breaker Be sure to follow the precautions below when turning off the circuit breaker. • Precautions for turning off the circuit breaker l Before setting the circuit breaker to Off, verify that the Mode switch is set to MAINTENANCE.

  • Page 46: Power-On/Off The Main Unit

    CHAPTER 3 Main Unit Power-on/off Power-on/off the Main Unit This section describes how to turn on/off the main unit. 3.2.1 Power-on This section describes how to turn on the main unit. (1) Power-on manually There are two ways, a) and b), to turn on the main unit. a) Power-on using the operator panel Turn on the power switches of the SMC and peripheral units.

  • Page 47: Figure 3.5 The Operator Panel (The Power Switch)

    3.2 Power-on/off the Main Unit Turn on the main unit’s operator panel power switch. The POWER LED on the operator panel lights in green. Figure 3.5 The Operator Panel (The Power Switch) b) Power-on using the SMC Turn on the SMC and peripheral units. For how to power-on/off the SMC, see the manual supplied with the platform.

  • Page 48: Power-Off

    CHAPTER 3 Main Unit Power-on/off 3.2.2 Power-off This section describes how to turn off the main unit. Data destruction Before shutting down power, the following events must be ensured, otherwise data may be destroyed. l All applications have finished processing. l No user is using the components.

  • Page 49: Power-On/Off The Partition

    3.3 Power-on/off the Partition b) Power-off using the SMC Shut down the power supply to the main unit by executing the "System Power- Off Instruction" in the "Machine Administration Menu" of System Console Software. For details on the power off by the SMC, see Section 6.2, "System power operation," in the "System Console Software User's Guide."...

  • Page 50: Power-Off The Partition

    CHAPTER 3 Main Unit Power-on/off 3.3.2 Power-off the Partition To shutdown the partition, enter the "shutdown" command from the remote console window of the respective partition. For details on the power-off the partition, see Section 7.1.3, "Shutdown of Partitions," in the "System Console Software User's Guide."...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Hardware Overview

    CHAPTER 4 Hardware Overview This chapter explains the PRIMEPOWER1000/800 main unit hardware components: Device Configuration System Board CPU Module Memory Modules System Control Facility Power Supply Unit Fan Tray System Management Console (SMC) Console Connection Unit Air Filter Lithium Battery Device Configuration The base unit of the main unit is the System Board which mounts up to four processors and six PCI slots.

  • Page 52: Figure 4.1 Main Unit Of The Primepower1000/800 (Front View)

    CHAPTER 4 Hardware Overview Figure 4.1 shows the front view of the main unit (Base cabinet) of the PRIMEPOWE1000 and PRIMEPOWER800. Figure 4.2 Figure 4.3 show the rear view of the main unit of the PRIMEPOWER1000 and PRIMEPOWER800. Figure 4.1 Main Unit of the PRIMEPOWER1000/800 (Front View) Figure 4.2 Main Unit of the PRIMEPOWER1000 (Rear View) C120-E093-04EN...

  • Page 53: System Board

    4.2 System Board Figure 4.3 Main Unit of the PRIMEPOWER800 (Rear View) System Board This section describes the outline of the System Board and its expansion. 4.2.1 Overview of System Board l The System Board is configurable with up to four CPU modules, six PCI card slots, and memory modules.
  • Page 54 CHAPTER 4 Hardware Overview Figure 4.4 System Board C120-E093-04EN...

  • Page 55: System Board Enhancement

    4.2 System Board Table 4.1 lists the specifications of the System Board. Table 4.1 System Board Specifications Item Details Name System Board Number of memory slot 32 or 16 Number of CPU Number of PCI card slot 6 in total 32/64 bits 33/66 MHz 3.3 V...

  • Page 56: Cpu Module

    CHAPTER 4 Hardware Overview CPU Module This section describes the CPU module. 4.3.1 Overview of CPU Module l The CPU module consists of a SPARC V9 architecture-conforming SPARC64 GP processor and the external cache. l One System Board allows up to four CPU modules. l To improve the reliability of the system, Error Checking and Correction (ECC) is deployed.

  • Page 57: Memory Modules

    4.4 Memory Modules Memory Modules This section describes the memory module. 4.4.1 Overview of Memory Module l The memory module configuration is achieved based on Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). l The memory module deploys Error Checking and Correction (ECC). l The upgrade of memory modules can be done on one module set basis by combining 4 identical memory modules (512M bytes / 1G bytes / 2G bytes).

  • Page 58: System Control Facility

    CHAPTER 4 Hardware Overview System Control Facility The System Control Facility board monitors or controls the PRIMEPOWER2000. l One System Control Facility board is installed in both the Base cabinet and System Expansion cabinet, respectively. l System Control Facility board provides a LAN port for connection to the SMC. This is a private LAN.

  • Page 59: Power Supply Unit

    4.6 Power Supply Unit Power Supply Unit This section describes the Power Supply Unit connected to the main unit. 4.6.1 PSU Expansion When five or more System Boards are mounted to the Base cabinet or to the System Expansion cabinet, one PSU Expansion which consists of two units is required. Power Supply Units are configured in an n+1 redundant configuration and support hot swapping.

  • Page 60: Dual Power Feed Option

    CHAPTER 4 Hardware Overview 4.6.2 Dual Power Feed Option Dual power feed option is used to receive AC power for the main unit from two separated power systems. Connecting AC power of the main unit to two separate power systems provides redundancy, thus the system can operate continuously, even if a power failure occurs in one of the input power systems.

  • Page 61: System Management Console (Smc)

    4.8 System Management Console (SMC) When a set of Fan Trays (two rows) is installed on two System Boards, a redundant fan system is configured. This Fan Tray is hot swappable. Operation of the Fan Tray is monitored inside the unit. If one of the fans fails, a message indicating the defective fan is displayed on the operator panel and the SMC.

  • Page 62: Air Filter

    CHAPTER 4 Hardware Overview 4.10 Air Filter The main unit deploys an air cooling circulation method, where cooled air is taken in from bottom of the cabinet. An air filter is installed in the lower part of the cabinet as a dust guard. The efficiency of the cooling system may decrease if the filter is not cleaned on a regular basis.

  • Page 63: Chapter 5 Main Unit Operator Panel Operation

    CHAPTER 5 Main Unit Operator Panel Operation This chapter describes the main unit operator panel operation: Overview of Main Unit Operator Panel Panel Operations Messages Displayed on the Panel Overview of Main Unit Operator Panel This section describes the overview of the operator panel. The operator panel provides the following functions.

  • Page 64: Panel Appearance

    CHAPTER 5 Main Unit Operator Panel Operation 5.1.1 Panel Appearance Figure 5.1 Panel Appearance (1) State indication LCD Displays registered messages and symbols used in the operation. (2) POWER LED (Green) Lights in green when the main power of the main unit is on. (3) CHECK LED (Yellow) Lights in yellow if a malfunction has occurred in the main unit.

  • Page 65: Message Display Function

    5.1 Overview of Main Unit Operator Panel 5.1.2 Message Display Function The following messages display-automatically on the operator panel: l Operating state at the power-on diagnosis l Operating state of power supply, AC input, fan, and intake air temperature and humidity l State of each partition, and error information for each component l Setup information (altitude information of the installation location, Server ID, Segment ID) l Information of device which power supply is controlled by the main unit.

  • Page 66: Table 5.1 Meanings Of The Mode Switch

    CHAPTER 5 Main Unit Operator Panel Operation Table 5.1 lists the meanings of the Mode switch on the operator panel. Table 5.1 Meanings of the Mode Switch Mode switch Function LOCK UNLOCK MAINTENANCE State definition Normal operating Maintenance state Maintenance state state (Software) (Hardware)

  • Page 67: Forced Termination Of The Partition Processing

    5.1 Overview of Main Unit Operator Panel 5.1.4 Forced Termination of the Partition Processing The SMC that is connected to the main unit can forcibly terminate the processing of the main unit if abnormal processing occurs, such as when a partition hangs. The procedure for forced termination from the SMC is listed below.

  • Page 68: Panel Operations

    CHAPTER 5 Main Unit Operator Panel Operation Panel Operations This section describes the operator panel. 5.2.1 Format of Panel Display On the operator panel, all operations are specified using the Cursor switch and the Decision switch. Segment ID Server ID Messages are displayed here.

  • Page 69: Symbol And Command Lists

    5.2 Panel Operations 5.2.2 Symbol and Command Lists Figure 5.3 shows the symbol displayed area, and Table 5.2 lists the symbols and their meanings and descriptions used for the panel operation. When any fault is detected, corresponding symbol blinks. X - Y Y T H Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e Symbol displayed area...

  • Page 70: Table 5.3 Command List

    CHAPTER 5 Main Unit Operator Panel Operation Table 5.3 Command List Command Symbol Parameter Functional outline Reset Partitions (0 to e) None Reset request (Reset) (displays execution Resets selected partition confirmation message) Request None OS dump request (Req.) (displays execution Sends a request event for confirmation message) acquiring OS dump of the...

  • Page 71: Panel Operation (Example Of Partition Startup)

    5.2 Panel Operations • Description of commands for setup Setup must only be done by trained customer engineers. Correct setup of the following commands is critical for proper operation. l Segment ID The segment ID is a (numeric) identifier to be specified for control of the main unit by the SMC.
  • Page 72 CHAPTER 5 Main Unit Operator Panel Operation Press the Cursor switch and select a command. An asterisk (*) traverses X - Y Y Reset Req. T H Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e When the Cursor switch is pressed down, an asterisk (*) moves from [Reset Req.

  • Page 73: Messages Displayed On The Panel

    5.3 Messages Displayed on the Panel Messages Displayed on the Panel This section describes the messages displayed on the operator panel. If you see messages not described in this section, contact a certified service engineer. 5.3.1 Circuit Breaker Power-on Messages Figure 5.4 shows the operator panel status and Table 5.5...

  • Page 74: Messages Regarding The System Control Facility

    CHAPTER 5 Main Unit Operator Panel Operation 5.3.2 Messages Regarding the System Control Facility Figure 5.5 shows the operator panel status and Table 5.6 lists the messages displayed on the operator panel while the System Control Facility symbol is selected (the cursor points to C). It takes a while to display the next message after the first message is displayed.

  • Page 75: Fan Messages

    5.3 Messages Displayed on the Panel 5.3.3 Fan Messages Figure 5.6 shows the operator panel status while the fan symbols is selected (the cursor points to Table 5.7 lists the messages displayed on the operator panel if a defective fan is detected. If a defective fan is detected, the selected symbol ( ) blinks.

  • Page 76: Partition Messages

    CHAPTER 5 Main Unit Operator Panel Operation 5.3.4 Partition Messages Figure 5.7 shows the operator panel status and Table 5.8 lists the messages displayed on the operator panel when any partition is selected (the cursor points to anywhere between 0 to e). Partition messages Initialize Phase X - Y Y...

  • Page 77: Ac Symbol Messages

    5.3 Messages Displayed on the Panel 5.3.5 AC Symbol Messages Figure 5.8 shows the operator panel status and Table 5.9 lists the messages displayed on the operator panel while AC input symbol is selected (the cursor points to Z). AC symbol messages X - Y Y T H Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e...

  • Page 78: Table 5.10 Psu Symbol Messages

    CHAPTER 5 Main Unit Operator Panel Operation Table 5.10 PSU Symbol Messages Display Symbol Contents Message details data 0#FEPnn Indicates a defective FEP. First numeric value 0 (*): failed If multiple defective FEPs One or more than one defective FEP is detected were detected, the unit last in the cabinet in which the panel is included (the detected is displayed.

  • Page 79: Chapter 6 System Configuration

    CHAPTER 6 System Configuration This chapter describes the main unit system configuration. Standard Configuration High Availability Characteristics Main Unit Power Control Standard Configuration This section describes the main unit system configuration. 6.1.1 Basic Components The main unit consists of the following components: (1) Main unit l Number of required power supplies and Fan Trays depends on the number of System Boards to be mounted.

  • Page 80: Figure 6.1 Maximum Configuration Of The Primepower1000

    CHAPTER 6 System Configuration (2) The System Board number and partitions A System Board number is allocated to each System Board installed in the main unit. In the messages displayed by the OBP/Solaris, the System Boards may be indicated by a serial number from 0 to 7 (PRIMEPOWER1000) or 0 to 3 (PRIMEPOWER800).

  • Page 81: Figure 6.3 Maximum Configuration Of The Primepower800

    6.1 Standard Configuration Figure 6.3 Maximum Configuration of the PRIMEPOWER800 Figure 6.4 PRIMEPOWER800 System Board Number (Front View) (3) SMC and the accessories (for LAN) l One SMC or more SMCs must be connected. One SMC can control multiple main units. l The LAN port for SMC system control must be connected as a private LAN to the System Control Facility through the Console Connection Unit.

  • Page 82: Selecting A System Volume

    CHAPTER 6 System Configuration For details on the SMC, see the Section 4.8, "System Management Console (SMC)," and the user's manual supplied with the SMC. (The manual is not applicable to the PRIMESTATION as SMC, for this refer to the system administrator’s guide "PRIMESTATION as LAN Console or SMC".) (4) File unit for a system volume l The disk mounted in the Expansion File Unit is to be used as a system volume.

  • Page 83: Connecting A Ups Unit

    6.1 Standard Configuration l Time information of the SMC is under control of the OS on the SMC. Work Loads on the SMC can cause delay. Time in the main unit is synchronized to time in the SMC. Therefore, the time information in the SMC has to be adjusted to the main time regularly. (4) Console paths Console paths enable the console functions of the partitions by connecting the RS-232C ports on the System Boards and the SMC through the Console Connection Unit.

  • Page 84: On-Board Lan Port

    CHAPTER 6 System Configuration l Life-span of UPS is shortend by operating in high-temperatures. Be sure to keep the temperature of the installation environment 30 C (86 F) or lower, even when the main unit is not in operation. l Leaving UPS unconducted for a long time with the main unit off may prevent recharging to the UPS.

  • Page 85: On-Board Serial Interface

    6.1 Standard Configuration 6.1.6 On-board Serial Interface Each System Board has one on-board serial interface port (RS-232C). Each partition uses a serial interface port for the console path. Use the System Board’s RS-232C port which is connected to the system volume as the console port. The console port can be set from the OBP environment variables (tty-conspath, tty-sub-conspath).

  • Page 86: Pci Device

    CHAPTER 6 System Configuration 6.1.8 PCI Device This section describes the PCI slot specifications and PCI card device instance numbers. 6.1.8.1 PCI Slot Specifications Table 6.1 lists the PCI slot specifications. PCI 3B slot shares its PCI bus with a LAN port in the basic package. PCI clock rate indicates the available operating clock rate range of the slot.

  • Page 87: Table 6.2 Order Of Priority For Pci Card Device Instance

    6.1 Standard Configuration • Priority for instance number On a System Board, up to six PCI cards and basic interface devices can be mounted. The instance numbers are assigned to these PCI cards and basic interface devices on the basis of the priority listed in Table 6.2.

  • Page 88: Table 6.3 Example Of Assigning A Controller Nnumber

    CHAPTER 6 System Configuration l Partition Includes two System Boards (SB#0 and SB#1). l Mounting slot for SCSI interface card SB#0: PCI0B and PCI0A SB#1: PCI0B and PCI0A l Mounting slot for expansion network interface card SB#0: PCI1B SB#1: PCI1B Table 6.3 Example of Assigning a Controller Nnumber or an Interface Name Interface location Controller No./...

  • Page 89: High Availability Characteristics

    6.2 High Availability Characteristics High Availability Characteristics This section describes the redundant configuration of the power supply, Fan Tray, and System Control Facility Processors, memory, PCI card, and System Boards. High Availability of the main unit. 6.2.1 Redundant Configuration The power supply, Fan Tray, and System Control Facility can be configured redundantly. If a redundant system of System Control Facility is implemented, a second System Control LAN must be added.

  • Page 90: Main Unit Power Control

    CHAPTER 6 System Configuration Main Unit Power Control This section describes main unit power control. 6.3.1 Power-on from LAN To power-on the main unit from the LAN, use the SMC menu window, or issue a command. Preparation of specific power control box is not required. 6.3.2 Characteristics of SMC The SMC monitors the operation of the main unit.

  • Page 91: Rci Settings

    6.3 Main Unit Power Control 6.3.4 RCI Settings RCI setting should only be performed by a certified service engineer. Making any changes to the setting by the user may cause system malfunction. RCI setting can be made through "RCI relating settings," in "Machine Administration Menu" of the System Console Software on the SMC.

  • Page 93: Chapter 7 Partition Settings And Notes

    CHAPTER 7 Partition Settings and Notes This section describes partition settings and notices: Overview Partition Settings Changes of Partition Configuration System Volume File Unit Sharing Backups Overview This section describes the overview of the partition. The PRIMEPOWER1000/800 systems can be divided into multiple sections, and each section can perform system operation independently.

  • Page 94: Partition Settings

    CHAPTER 7 Partition Settings and Notes Partition Settings This section describes the procedure for setting up the partition. Register the hostid. Specify the necessary settings for the partitions. Setup the Console Connection Unit. Specify the necessary settings for the User LAN. Install Solaris in each partition.

  • Page 95: System Volume

    By taking in the effects of performance, installation, and maintenance, it is recommended to use the sharing file connection that interfaces the FC HUB/switch. l Common file units should be administered using option software, Fujitsu SynfinityCluster, for example. Backups To avoid data destruction from hard disk error or other cause, create backups regularly.

  • Page 97: Chapter 8 Approaches To Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 8 Approaches to Troubleshooting This chapter explains the approaches to troubleshooting of the main unit: Overview Machine Administration Menu E-mail Notification to System Administrators Error Messages Displayed on the Panel Messages in Console Screen Overview This section provides a troubleshooting overview. When system problems occur, it is necessary to gather all the available clues for tronbleshooting.

  • Page 98: Machine Administration Menu

    CHAPTER 8 Approaches to Troubleshooting Machine Administration Menu This section describes the "Machine Administration Menu." l The SMC provides functions to monitor and collect information about the hardware environment and hardware operational state. l The "Machine Administration Menu" of the System Console Software on the SMC does show hardware settings and hardware error information.

  • Page 99: Error Messages Displayed On The Panel

    8.4 Error Messages Displayed on the Panel Error Messages Displayed on the Panel This section explains the error messages displayed in the operator panel if an abnormality is detected in the main unit. For operation of the operator panel, and other messages, see Chapter 5, "Main Unit Operator Panel Operation."...

  • Page 100: Figure 8.2 Fep/Xb-Ddc Error Messages

    CHAPTER 8 Approaches to Troubleshooting If abnormality is detected while any partition is selected (the cursor points 0 to e), the following messages are displayed. Table 8.2 Partition Error Messages Display data Contents Message details Panic Panic occurred in the OS. After the panic, the OS automatically restarts.
  • Page 101 8.4 Error Messages Displayed on the Panel Table 8.3 FEP/XB-DDC Error Messages (2/2) Display data Contents Message details 0#DDCn failed Indicates a fault XB-DDC. First numerical value 0 (*): If multiple fault XB-DDCs were One or more than one defective XB-DDC detected, the unit detected last is is detected in the cabinet in which the indicated.

  • Page 102: Messages In Console Screen

    CHAPTER 8 Approaches to Troubleshooting Messages in Console Screen The SMC always monitors hardware abnormalities in the main unit. If the SMC detects a fault in the main unit, a message is displayed in the SMC screen. The SMC monitors the following items regarding the main unit: l Faulty Hardware monitoring Monitors status of the component hardware such as the power source unit, fans, and battery of the UPS.

  • Page 103: Chapter 9 System Management Console (Smc)

    CHAPTER 9 System Management Console (SMC) This chapter describes the System Management Console (SMC): SMC Hardware Requirements Power on/off the SMC Creating Backups SMC Hardware Requirements This section describes the SMC hardware requirements. Hardware requirements may change depending on the platform and hardware component release.

  • Page 104: Table 9.2 Smc Hardware Requirements (In Japan)

    CHAPTER 9 System Management Console (SMC) *) The PRIMEPOWER100 is not used by Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Fujitsu Siemens Computers uses the PRIMESTATION instead. See the assigned system administrator’s guide "PRIMESTATION as LAN Console or SMC". (Note: The PRIMEPOWER100N, which is distributed by Fujitsu Siemens Computers, is not identical with the Fujitsu model PRIMEPOWER100.)

  • Page 105: Power On/Off The Smc

    9.2 Power on/off the SMC Power on/off the SMC For how to power-on/off the SMC, see the manual supplied with the platform. Creating Backups Creating backup periodically enables easy recovery of data after system faults. This chapter describes how to create backups, and describes the types of data to backup. SMC uses the DAT devices for storing backup data.
  • Page 106 CHAPTER 9 System Management Console (SMC) A backup of the system volume can be created by following the steps below: Login the SMC as the root account. Enter the command below to display the "ok" prompt. SMC# /usr/sbin/shutdown -g0 -y -i0 <Return> Insert the Solaris CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 107: Overview Of Restoring The Smc's System Volume

    9.3 Creating Backups Enter the command below to reboot the System Console Software. ok boot <Return> When the Login screen of System Console Software appears, the daily operations can be started. Remove the CD-ROM disk of the Solaris. 9.3.2 Overview of Restoring the SMC's System Volume This section describes how to restore data from the data cassettes created in previous Section 9.3.1, "Creating Backup of the SMC's System Volume."...
  • Page 108 CHAPTER 9 System Management Console (SMC) When a prompt appears, enter the command below to confirm the controller number ("c0" in c0t0d0) of the disk of the system volume. #format <Return> Searching for disks...done Confirm this number. AVAILABLE DISK SELECTIONS: 0.

  • Page 109: Creating Backup Of The Setup Data Of System Console Software (Scs)

    9.3 Creating Backups 9.3.3 Creating Backup of the Setup Data of System Console Software (SCS) Creating a backup of setup data of the System Console Software’s setup data is useful to restore previous settings. The backup process can be started using commands provided by the System Console Software.
  • Page 110 CHAPTER 9 System Management Console (SMC) Enter the root password to shift to single user mode. Insert the data cassette containing the setup data into the DAT unit. Make sure that the write-protection tab on the data cassette is set to "Write-protected" beforehand.

  • Page 111: Appendix A Obp Environment Variables

    Appendix A OBP Environment Variables This appendix describes the OBP environment variables: OBP Enviroment Variables: configuration-policy Other OBP Environment Variables OBP Enviroment Variables: configuration- policy If a hardware fault is detected during boot-up, the system console detaches the target hardware and continues to boot-up the system.

  • Page 112: Other Obp Environment Variables

    Appendix A OBP Environment Variables • To use as the setting command: Sets degraded unit on component basis ok setenv configuration-policy component Sets degraded unit on System Board basis ok setenv configuration-policy board Sets degraded the system stops boot-up process without degradation when abnormal unit is detected ok setenv configuration-policy system Other OBP Environment Variables...
  • Page 113 A.2 Other OBP Environment Variables • boot-file Sets a boot file. This setting is enabled when the value of diag-switch? in the OBP environment is set to false. • scsi-initiator Set the host side address of SCSI bus. Range is from 0 to 7. The default value is 7. •...

  • Page 115: Appendix B Adding Hostid

    To add partitions due to the modification of the operational configuration, add as many hostids as there are additional partitions. Additional hostids are issued by Fujitsu. For the additional hostids, contact your sales representatives, or a certified service engineer.

  • Page 117: Appendix C Expansion File Unit

    Appendix C Expansion File Unit This chapter describes the Expansion File Unit (EFU): Overview of Expansion File Unit EFU Components and Functions Expansion File Unit Installation Overview Disk Drive Bay Configuration Software Tools for Hot Swapping Redundant Components of Expansion File Unit Overview of Expansion File Unit This section presents the features of the Expansion File Unit.

  • Page 118: Efu Components And Functions

    Appendix C Expansion File Unit EFU Components and Functions This section gives the name of each component in the front and rear panels of the Expansion File Unit, and explains its function. C.2.1 Front View The component names and their functions are described below: Figure C.1 Expansion File Unit (Front View) (1) POWER LED Indicates the power state of the Expansion File Unit.

  • Page 119: Rear View

    C.2 EFU Components and Functions C.2.2 Rear View The component names and their functions are described below: Figure C.2 Expansion File Unit (Rear View) (1) RCI connector The Expansion File Unit is connected to the main unit through a Remote Cabinet Interface (RCI) cable.

  • Page 120: Figure C.3 Expansion File Unit (Rear View: Rear Cover Is Detached)

    Appendix C Expansion File Unit Figure C.3 Expansion File Unit (Rear View: Rear Cover is Detached) (3) AC power input Data destruction Do not disconnect the power cable from the AC inlet while the power is on. Data on the disk may be destroyed.

  • Page 121: Expansion File Unit Installation Overview

    C.3 Expansion File Unit Installation Overview Expansion File Unit Installation Overview This section provides EFU installation notes. C.3.1 EFU Installation Notes The following "Instructions for safe installation" are provided to be sure that the file extension unit is securely mounted on the main unit. Read the following section thoroughly before starting the installation of the file extension units.

  • Page 122: Physical, Electrical And Environmental Specifications

    Appendix C Expansion File Unit Be sure to properly ground the equipment before connecting the power cable. If all the power cables of this unit are connected to one table tap, serious current leakage that exceeds the regulated value may distribute to the ground cable of the table tap. In addition, if the table tap is not connected to the distribution panel directly, the table tap that contains factory plug must be used.

  • Page 123: Disk Drive Bay Configuration

    C.4 Disk Drive Bay Configuration Disk Drive Bay Configuration This unit can support up to 10 hot-swappable UltraSCSI disk units. When the front cover is removed, a drive bay shown in Figure C.4 appears. The standard SCSI unit (bay number 1 to 5) and the expansion SCSI unit (bay number 1 to 5) are connected to the main unit through separate SCSI buses.

  • Page 124: Software Tools For Hot Swapping Redundant Components

    Appendix C Expansion File Unit Software Tools for Hot Swapping Redundant Components of Expansion File Unit This section identifies software tools used for hot-swapping redundant components of Expansion File Unit. C.5.1 Disk Drive Replacement Overview Equipment damage, Data destruction Be sure to follow the precautions described below when handling a disk drive. Otherwise the disk drive may be damaged or cause loss of data.

  • Page 125: Appendix D Upc Connector Specifications

    Appendix D UPC Connector Specifications The following sections provide specifications for connecting UPS control interface: Overview Definitions of Electrical Specifications Signal Cables Signal Line Configuration Cable Connector Overview This interface is used to generate conventional interruption against the software, and to process temporary data saving when an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is used as a power control action against commercial AC power supply failure.

  • Page 126: Signal Cables

    Appendix D UPC Connector Specifications Signal Cables Use sealed and paired cables. The cables have the following specifications: l DC resistance (roundtrip / 1 pair): 400 /km or less l Cable length: Up to 10 m (33 ft) Signal Line Configuration This section describes the definitions of signals and electrical specifications.

  • Page 127: Electrical Specifications

    D.4 Signal Line Configuration Table D.2 UPS Interface Signals Signal name Definitions Pin number Remarks * BPS Signal indicates faulty UPS conditions * BTL Signal provides a warning of a low battery level Enabled with ON and a pending UPS failure (*1) * ACOFF Signal indicates power failure at the commercial...

  • Page 128: Cable Connector

    Appendix D UPC Connector Specifications Cable Connector The interface cable has the following specifications. l Connector type D-SUB9 pin Male (install side: Female) DEU-9PF-F0 (JAE Electronics Engineering Company made) or equivalent l Terminal array Figure D.2 identifies pin signals of the UPS interface cable. Figure D.2 Corresponding Terminal Chart of UPS Interface Cable C120-E093-04EN...

  • Page 129: Upc Connector

    D.5 Cable Connector UPC Connector Figure D.3 shows the location of the UPC connector. Figure D.3 UPC Connector C120-E093-04EN...

  • Page 131: Glossary

    Glossary 100Base-TX Disk mirroring An IEEE standard. Applicable cable types are With two hard disks drive, reading is performed Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) and Shielded against one disk, and writing is performed against Twisted-Pair (STP). Applicable connector type is both disks. When an error occurs and reading from RJ45.

  • Page 132: Hot Swapping

    Glossary FC-AL Peripheral Component Interface. One of IEEE Fiber Channel-Arbitrated Loop. A loop type full standard interfaces. duplex serial interface that uses copper wire or optical fiber, complying with the Fiber Channel standard RAID (X3T11) established by ANSI. Use two readable/ Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks.

  • Page 133: Wide Scsi

    Glossary Single-Ended SynfinityFile A method of signal transmission deployed in SCSI, File system management software. By comparing SCSI-2, Ultra SCSI, UltraWide SCSI, etc. Consists of with UNIX standard file system, UFS, SynfinityFile a pair of ground and signal lines. One signal is proceeds high-speed file recovery upon system fault.

  • Page 135: Acronyms & Abbreviations

    Acronyms & Abbreviations Alternating Current Media Access Control Mega Bytes Central Processing Unit Network Time Protocol NVRAM Nonvolatile Random Access Memory Digital Audio Tape Direct Current DC DC Converter DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module Open Boot PROM Dynamic Reconfiguration Operating System Error Checking and Correction Peripheral Component Equipment Ready...
  • Page 136 Acronyms & Abbreviations VHDCI Very High-Density Cable Interconnect Work Station XB-DDC Crossbar DC-DC Converter C120-E093-04EN...

  • Page 137: Index

    Index Numerics Definitions ..97 Electrical specifications ....6 19-inch rack space ..... 98 Signals .
  • Page 138 Index Main unit ..41 Symbol and command list ....3 Overview ... . . 36 The power switch .
  • Page 139 Index ... 30 System Control Facility ....5 System disk drive ....69 Troubleshooting .
  • Page 141 Comments Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH User Documentation 33094 Paderborn Suggestions Germany Corrections Fax: 0 700 / 372 00001 e-mail: manuals@fujitsu-siemens.com http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com Submitted by Comments on PRIMEPOWER1000/800 U41210-J-Z816-4-76...
  • Page 143 Comments Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH User Documentation 33094 Paderborn Suggestions Germany Corrections Fax: 0 700 / 372 00001 e-mail: manuals@fujitsu-siemens.com http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com Submitted by Comments on PRIMEPOWER1000/800 U41210-J-Z816-4-76...
  • Page 145 Information on this document On April 1, 2009, Fujitsu became the sole owner of Fujitsu Siemens Compu- ters. This new subsidiary of Fujitsu has been renamed Fujitsu Technology So- lutions. This document from the document archive refers to a product version which was released a considerable time ago or which is no longer marketed.

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