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1. 8 CTS 6 DSR 2 RXD 5 Signal Ground 5 Signal Ground 3 TXD 4 DTR 7 RTS RJ 45 to DB 25 Adapter Crossovers TABLE 2 5 RJ 45 to DB 25 Adapter Crossovers Serial Port RJ 45 connector Pin 1 RTS 2 DTR 3 TXD 4 Signal Ground 5 Signal Ground 6 RXD 7 DSR 8 CTS USB Ports Adapter DB 25 Pin 5 CTS 6 DSR 3 RXD 7 Signal Ground 7 Signal Ground 2 TXD 20 DTR 4 RTS The server has four USB ports for attaching supported devices each conforming to USB 1 1 standard Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware 15 External SCSI Port The SCSI port is a mulitmode Ultra160 SCSI interface To operate at Ultra160 SCSI speeds it must be in LVD mode If a single ended device is connected to the server it automatically switches to single ended mode The internal SCSI bus is not affected Physical Specifications TABLE 2 6 Height Width Depth Weight External Dimensions 19 16 inches 486 6 mm 8 65 inches 219 6 mm 24 16 inches 613 6 mm 30 8 kg with maximum number of PSUs and HDDs installed Environmental Requirements You can operate and store the system safely under the conditions specified in TABLE 2 7 FIGURE 2 2 and FIGURE 2 3 TABLE 2 7 Operating and Storage Specifications Specification Ambient temperature Relative humidity Altitude Operating 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C maximum ambient temperature is derate2. on page 2 Lifting the Server on page 2 Overview of the Sun Fire V250 Server on page 3 Advanced Lights Out Manager on page 7 Installation Overview on page 8 Using the Sun Fire V250 Server Documentation CD on page 8 Unpacking the Server The server is supplied with the components listed in TABLE 1 1 Make sure that all the parts are present in the ship kit If any are missing contact your Sun sales representative TABLE 1 1 Sun Fire V250 Server Ship Kit Contents Description Quantity Part Number Antistatic wrist strap 1 250 1691 xx RJ 45 to DB 25 adapter 1 530 2889 xx RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter 1 530 3100 xx RJ 45 cable Cat 5 2 530 2961 xx Key 2 240 4341 xx Sun Fire V250 Server Quick Start 1 817 0898 xx Sun Fire V250 Server Installation 1 817 0899 xx Guide Sun Fire V250 Server 1 705 0495 xx Documentation CD Sun Fire V250 Server Compliance 1 817 1959 xx and Safety Manual Sun Fire V250 Server Product 1 817 1003 xx Notes Lifting the Server Close the door before you lift the server The server should be lifted by two people using the top part of the door at the front and the PSU handles at the back as gripping points 2 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 Overview of the Sun Fire V250 Server The Sun Fire V250 server is a one or two processor server It is optimised for deployment in an office environment being housed in a vertical casing to minimise th
3. es Adobe PostScript Contents Contents iii Figures vii Tables ix Preface xi Typographic Conventions xii Shell Prompts xiii Introduction 1 Unpacking the Server 2 Lifting the Server 2 Overview of the Sun Fire V250 Server 3 Server Features 3 Front Panel Overview 4 Back Panel Overview 6 Advanced Lights Out Manager 7 Installation Overview 8 Using the Sun Fire V250 Server Documentation CD v To Use the Documentation CD 9 Contents 2 Installingthe Hardware 11 Connecting the Cables 12 Power 13 Ethernet Ports 13 Serial Ports 14 RJ 45 to DB 9 Adapter Crossovers 15 RJ 45 to DB 25 Adapter Crossovers 15 USB Ports 15 External SCSI Port 16 Physical Specifications 16 Environmental Requirements 16 Recommended Operating Environment 18 Optimal Ambient Temperature 18 Optimal Ambient Relative Humidity 18 Airflow 19 Acoustic Noise Generated 19 Operating Power Statistics 19 Calculating Power Consumption 20 Calculating Heat Dissipation 20 3 Communicating With The Server 21 Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server 22 v To Connect to the Server Using a Sun Workstation 22 v To Connect to the Server Using an ASCII Terminal 22 Connecting to the Server Using a System Running Microsoft Windows 23 v To Connect to the Server 23 4 Powering On and Configuring the Server 25 Powering On the Server 26 iv Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 Operation Mode Switch 26 v To Power On From the Keyboard 26 v To
4. on page 30 m To Configure a Standalone Server for the First Time on page 31 m To Clear the Configuration and Start Again on page 31 To Configure With the Server s Details Registered at a Name Server Note Follow the instructions in this section only if you have a name server installed on your network For instructions about using a name server to automate the process of configuring the Solaris operating environment on multiple servers refer to the Solaris Advanced Installation Guide that accompanies the Solaris operating environment CDs During the power on procedure you will be prompted for certain information The information you provide determines the configuration of the server Specify the type of terminal with which you are communicating with the server Specify whether you need IPv6 enabled and then follow the instructions on the screen Specify whether you want to enable the Kerberos Security mechanism and then follow the instructions on the screen When prompted give a password if needed for users who will log in as root Chapter 4 Powering On and Configuring the Server 29 10 11 12 13 14 To Configure Without the Server s Details Registered at a Name Server Follow the instructions in this section if you do not have a name server configured on your network Tip Read these instructions through before you follow them to see what information the system will prompt you
5. Crossovers 15 External Dimensions 16 Operating and Storage Specifications 16 Operating Power Statistics 19 Estimated Power Consumption of Server Components 20 Tables ix x Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 Preface This document provides a detailed guide to unpacking installing and setting up the Sun Fire V250 server xi Using UNIX Commands This document does not contain information on basic UNIX commands and procedures such as shutting down the system booting the system and configuring devices See one or more of the following for this information m Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals m Other software documentation that you received with your system xii Typographic Conventions Typeface Meaning Examples AaBbCc123 The names of commands files and directories on screen computer output AaBbCc123 What you type when contrasted with on screen computer output AaBbCc123 Book titles new words or terms words to be emphasized Replace command line variables with real names or values Edit your login file Use 1s a to list all files 2 You have mail su Password Read Chapter 6 in the User s Guide These are called class options You must be superuser to do this To delete a file type rm filename Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 Shell Prompts Shell C shell Prompt machine name C shell sup
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7. Load online documentation from the Sun Fire V250 Documentation CD m See the installation instructions that accompany the CD in the Sun Fire V250 documentation set or Using the Sun Fire V250 Server Documentation CD on page 8 of this document 8 Using the Sun Fire V250 Server Documentation CD The following documents are shipped in hardcopy m Sun Fire V250 Server Quick Start Guide m Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide m Sun Fire V250 Server Compliance and Safety Manual Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 m Sun Fire V250 Server Product Notes The following documents are shipped in PDF format on the documentation CD m Sun Fire V250 Server Administration Guide m Advanced Lights Qut Manager Online Help To Use the Documentation CD Load the documentation CD into the CD tray Navigate to the CD directory Open the file named HOME PDF The page that opens is an interface to the Sun Fire V250 server documentation in PDF format From this page you can select the documents you want to view or print and search the platform documentation set Chapter 1 Introduction 9 10 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Hardware This chapter describes how to install the server and attach the cables It includes the following sections m Connecting the Cables on page 12 m Physical Specifications on page 16 m Environmental Requ
8. Make the following setting changes Property Setting Duplex Full Bit Rate 9600 Parity No Data Bits 8 Stop Bit 1 Flow Control None VT100 Emulation On if applicable For information about how to power on and configure the server see Powering On the Server on page 26 Connecting to the Server Using a System Running Microsoft Windows If you want to configure and operate a Sun Fire V250 server from a PC or laptop running Microsoft Windows you can do so using the Windows Hyperterminal Note The following procedure relates to Windows 98 Other variants of Microsoft Windows may differ slightly Note Hot Sync Manager must be closed If it is open you will not be able to communicate with the server from your PC or laptop v To Connect to the Server 1 Connect the RJ 45 patch cable to the port labeled SERIAL MGT on the rear of the server 2 Connect the other end of the patch cable to the DB 9 adapter Chapter 3 Communicating With The Server 23 3 Connect the DB 9 serial adapter to the COMI serial port on your PC or laptop 4 Open a Windows Hyperterminal a Choose Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt Hyperterminal b Run Hyperttrm exe 5 In the Set Up New Session window a Name the session b Choose an icon c Click OK 6 In the Connect To window a Click Edit b Click Connect Using c In the drop down menu click Direct to COMI Note If you connected
9. Power On Using the On Standby Button 27 Powering Off the Server 28 v To Power Off from the Keyboard 28 v To Power Off Using the On Standby Button 28 Configuring the Server 29 v To Configure With the Server s Details Registered at a Name Server 29 v To Configure Without the Server s Details Registered at a Name Server 30 w To Configure a Standalone Server for the First Time 31 Clearing Your Configuration 31 v To Clear the Configuration and Start Again 31 Accessing the ALOM Software 32 v To Display the ALOM Prompt 32 v To Display the Server Console Prompt 33 v To Take Console Write Capability Away From Another User 33 Contents v vi Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 GURE 1 1 GURE 1 2 GURE 1 3 GURE 2 1 GURE 2 2 GURE 2 3 Figures The Sun Fire V250 Server 3 Front Panel Features 5 Back Panel Features 6 Sun Fire V250 I O Ports 12 Temperature and Altitude Operating Ranges 17 Temperature and Relative Humidity Ranges 17 Figures vii viii Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 TABLE 1 1 TABLE 1 2 TABLE 2 1 TABLE 2 2 TABLE 2 3 TABLE 2 4 TABLE 2 5 TABLE 2 6 TABLE 2 7 TABLE 2 8 TABLE 2 9 Tables Sun Fire V250 Server Ship Kit Contents 2 What ALOM Monitors 7 Power Supply Unit Inlet Operating Range 13 Ethernet Connection Transfer Rates 13 Default Serial Connection Settings 14 RJ 45 to DB 9 Adapter Crossovers 15 RJ 45 to DB 25 Adapter
10. about connecting a console device to the server The chapter contains the following section m Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server on page 22 m Connecting to the Server Using a System Running Microsoft Windows on page 23 21 Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server In order to communicate with the server you must connect a console to it You can use either a Sun workstation or an ASCII terminal as a console Whichever type of device you use make the physical connection to the server by connecting to the appropriate port on the console and to the SERIAL MGT port on the back of the server v To Connect to the Server Using a Sun Workstation 1 Connect to the server using an RJ 45 patch cable 2 Use the tip command to connect to the terminal session tip dev term a 9600 The tip command above is for a workstation that is using its ttya serial port to connect to the server If you later configure your workstation to use ttyb type the following to set up a tip session tip dev term b 9600 Note The commands given here will change if the serial connection settings have been reconfigured v To Connect to the Server Using an ASCII Terminal 1 Set up a connection between the terminal and the Sun Fire V250 server For the General terminal settings refer to the terminal s operating manual 22 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 2
11. 00 VAC two PSU Maximum in rush 25A peak for each PSU current Operating input voltage range 90V to 264V 100V to 240V nominal Voltage frequency range 47 Hz to 63 Hz 50 Hz to 60 Hz nominal Power factor 0 93 minimum 0 99 typical Maximum volt ampere rating 710 VA max one PSU 760 VA max two PSU Note Logic ground and chassis ground are connected internally Note As long as the server is connected to a power source the server is in Standby power mode The only way to turn the server fully off is to remove the server from the power source by unplugging all power cables Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware 19 Calculating Power Consumption TABLE 2 9 shows the estimated powerconsumed by components in a fully powered system Allpower measurements taken at mains input to PSU TABLE 2 9 Estimated Power Consumption of Server Components Component Power consumptiom 1 CPU base configuration 45W 2 CPU base configuration 275W Memory per pair of DIMMs 256 7W 512 8W 1GB 10W Hard disk drive 36GB 16W 73GB 16W DVD ROM drive 10W DAT Drive 10W Calculating Heat Dissipation To calculate the heat generated by a server convert the power requirement figure from watts to BTU hr A general formula for doing this is to multiply the figure for the power requirement by 3 415 20 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 CHAPTER 3 Communicating With The Server This chapter provides information
12. Ethernet 10BASE T 10 Mbit s Fast Ethernet 100BASE T 100 Mbits s Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE T 1000 Mbit s In addition the server has one 10BASE T Ethernet management domain interface labeled NET MGT which is reserved for server management For information about configuring this port for use with ALOM see the ALOM Online Help which is included on the Sun Fire V250 Seroer Documentation CD Chapter2 Installing the Hardware 13 14 Serial Ports The server has two serial ports which are labeled SERIAL MGT and 10101 m SERIAL MGT port uses an RJ 45 connector Use this port only for server management it supports only ASCII connections to an external console m 10101 uses a DB 9 connector Use this port for general purpose serial data transfer Default serial connection settings are shown in TABLE 2 3 TABLE 2 3 Default Serial Connection Settings Parameter Setting Connector SERIAL MGT or 10101 Rate 9600 baud Parity No Stop bits 1 Data bits 8 If you connect to the SERIAL MGT port with a DB 9 or DB 25 connector instead of an RJ 45 connector the adapter you use will need to perform the crossovers given in TABLE 2 4 or TABLE 2 5 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 RJ 45 to DB 9 Adapter Crossovers TABLE 2 4 RJ 45 to DB 9 Adapter Crossovers Serial Port RJ 45 connector Pin Adapter DB 9 Pin 1 RTS 2 DTR 3 TXD 4 Signal Ground 5 Signal Ground 6 RXD 7 DSR 8 CTS
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15. d by 1 C per 500m altitude above 500m 10 to 90 RH non condensing 27 C max wet bulb 1 312 feet to 9 842 feet 400m to 3000m 16 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 Storage 40 F to 149 F 40 C to 65 C up to 93 RH non condensing 38 C max wet bulb 1 312 feet to 39 370 feet 400m to 12000m 40 35 Temperature C 5 400 500 3000 106 95 70 Altitude m Pressure kPa FIGURE 2 2 Temperature and Altitude Operating Ranges 27 C wet bulb temperature 90 RH Moisture content 10 RH 5 40 Dry bulb temperature C FIGURE 2 3 Temperature and Relative Humidity Ranges Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware 17 Recommended Operating Environment Your environmental control system must provide intake air for the server that complies with the limits specified in Environmental Requirements on page 16 To avoid overheating do not direct warmed air towards the server s intake panels Note When you receive your system leave it in its shipping crate in the environment in which you will install it for 24 hours This is to prevent thermal shock and condensation The server has been tested to the environmental operating limits shown in TABLE 2 7 in order to meet its functional requirements However operating computer equipment in extremes of temperature or humidity increases the failure rate of hardware components To minimize the chance of component failure use t
16. e amount of floorspace it occupies FIGURE 1 1 The Sun Fire V250 Server Server Features The Sun Fire V250 server has the features listed below a One or two UltraSPARC III processor s m Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager software Chapter 1 Introduction 3 4 Four DDR DIMM slots per processor One 10 100 1000 BASE T autonegotiating Ethernet port One Ultra160 SCSI multimode port One RJ 45 serial port for server management One 10BASE T Ethernet port for server management One DB 9 general purpose serial port Four USB ports Six PCI expansion ports DVD ROM drive Up to eight SCSI hard disk drives System configuration card Capacity for dual redundant power supplies Front Panel Overview You access the front panel features by unlocking and opening the door of the server The door key supplied in the shipkit See FIGURE 1 2 for the location of each front panel component Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 DVD ROM drive Tape drive optional System configuration card On Standby button Operation mode switch Front fans Hard disk drives Antistatic grounding point Door FIGURE 1 2 Front Panel Features Chapter 1 Introduction 5 Back Panel Overview Power supply unit s Antistatic grounding point Back fans I O ports mul Server management ports Tr PCI slots FIGURE 1 3 Back Panel Features 6 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide Septe
17. eruser machine name Bourne shell and Korn shell Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser ALOM shell sc gt OpenBoot PROM shell ok Related Documentation Application Title Part Number Latest information Sun Fire V250 Server Product Notes 817 1003 xx Unpacking Sun Fire V250 Server Quick Start Guide 817 0898 xx Administration Sun Fire V250 Server Administration 817 0900 xx Guide Compliance and Safety Sun Fire V250 Server Compliance and 817 1959 xx Safety Manual Lights Out Management ALOM Online Help 817 3175 xx Latest information Sun Fire V250 Server Product Notes 817 1003 xx Read the Sun Fire V250 Server Compliance and Safety Manual before performing any of the procedures documented in this manual Preface xiii Accessing Sun Documentation Online You can view print or purchase a broad selection of Sun documentation including localized versions at http www sun com documentation Sun Welcomes Your Comments Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions You can email your comments to Sun at docfeedback sun com Please include the part number of the document in the subject line of your email xiv Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 CHAPTER 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Sun Fire V250 server and provides an overview of the installation process It contains the following sections Unpacking the Server
18. fans Speed and status CPUs Presence temperature and any thermal warning or failure conditions Power supplies Presence and status System temperature Ambient temperature and any thermal warning or failure conditions Server front panel Operation mode switch position and LED status Chapter 1 Introduction 7 Installation Overview Each step in this procedure refers you to the relevant section of the documentation for more information Complete each step in the order listed Verify that you have received all the components that should ship with your system m See TABLE 1 1 Set up a terminal or a console for installing your server You can either establish a tip connection from another server or use an ASCII terminal connected to the SERIAL MGT m See Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server on page 22 Power on and configure the server The Solaris operating environment is preinstalled on the server When you power on you will automatically be taken through the Solaris operating environment configuration procedure m See Powering On the Server on page 26 Load additional software from the Solaris media kit optional The Solaris media kit sold separately includes several CDs containing software to help you operate configure and administer your server See the documentation provided with the Solaris media kit for a complete listing of included software and detailed installation instructions
19. for when you start it for the first time During the power on procedure you will be prompted for certain information The information you give determines the configuration of the server Specify your type of terminal When prompted whether you want the server to be networked answer Yes When prompted specify an IP address Specify whether the IP address is to be configured by DHCP Specify the Ethernet port as the primary Ethernet connection Specify a host name for the server Specify whether you need IPv6 enabled and then follow the instructions on the screen Specify whether you want to enable the Kerberos Security mechanism and then follow the instructions on the screen Specify the name service you want the server to use Specify the name of the domain of which the server will be a part Specify whether you want the system to search the network for a name server or use a particular name server If you choose to use a particular name server specify the host name and IP address of the name server you want to use At the name server create entries in the network administration files for the system you are setting up At the system you are setting up follow the prompts to provide time and date information When prompted give a password if needed for users who will log in as root 30 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 v To Configure a Standalone Server for the First Time 1 Specify the ty
20. guration steps to customize the ALOM software to suit your application For detailed ALOM instructions and information about how to configure ALOM refer to the ALOM Online Help which is included on the Sun Fire V250 Server Documentation CD v To Display the ALOM Prompt You need to be at the ALOM prompt to use ALOM commands and connected via either the NET MGT or SERIAL MGT port 1 Type the default keystroke sequence When you switch to the ALOM prompt after initial poweron you will be logged in as the admin user and be prompted to set a password You must set this password in order to execute certain commands If you are prompted to do so set a password for the admin user The password must m contain at least two alphabetic characters m contain at least one numeric or one special character m beatleast six characters long Once the password is set the admin user has full permissions and can execute all ALOM CLI commands 32 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 v To Display the Server Console Prompt 1 Type sc gt console More than one ALOM user can be connected to the server console stream at a time but only one user is permitted to type input characters to the console If another user is logged on and has write capability you will see the message below after issuing the console command sc gt Console session already in use view mode v To Take Console Write Capability Awa
21. he server within the optimal temperature and humidity ranges which are outlined below Optimal Ambient Temperature An ambient temperature range of 70 F to 73 F 21 C to 23 C is optimal for system reliability At 71 F 22 C safe relative humidity levels are easily maintained and a buffer exists in the event of an environmental support system failure Optimal Ambient Relative Humidity An ambient relative humidity level in the range of 45 to 50 is the most suitable for data processing operations to m Prevent corrosion m Provide an operating time buffer in the event of environmental control system failure m Help avoid failures caused by the intermittent interference from static discharges that occur when relative humidity is too low Note When relative humidity is below 35 electrostatic discharge ESD is easily generated and less easily dissipated This effect becomes critical when levels drop below 30 18 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 Airflow The Sun Fire V250 server is self cooling when operating in still air m Ensure unobstructed airflow through the chassis m Inlet air enters at the front of the server and exits from the side and back Acoustic Noise Generated The system generates less than 5 8dB in an ambient temperature of 81 F 27 C Operating Power Statistics TABLE 2 8 Operating Power Statistics Maximum operating current 7 1A at 100 VAC one PSU 7 6A at 1
22. hutdown Shut down any applications before you power off the system v To Power Off from the Keyboard 1 Notify users that the system will be powered off 2 Back up the system files and data if necessary 3 Type sc gt poweroff Are you sure you want to power off the system y n y SC Alert SC Reguest to Power Off Host sc gt SC Alert Host system has shut down v To Power Off Using the On Standby Button 1 Notify users that the system will be powered off 2 Back up the system files and data if necessary 3 Open the door and put the operation mode switch into the Normal or Diagnostics position Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 4 Press and release the On Standby button m The system begins an orderly software system shutdown Configuring the Server The Sun Fire V250 server comes with the Solaris operating environment preinstalled When you power on the server for the first time you will automatically be taken through a configuration procedure This procedure consists of a number of questions your answers to which determine the server s configuration Choose the configuration that best suits your reguirements from the list below and follow the instructions in the appropriate section to configure your server m To Configure With the Server s Details Registered at a Name Server on page 29 m To Configure Without the Server s Details Registered at a Name Server
23. irements on page 16 m Acoustic Noise Generated on page 19 Connecting the Cables I O ports are on the back panel of the server and arranged as shown in FIGURE 2 1 USB 10101 serial data Parallel Ethernet SCSI PCI slots FIGURE 2 1 Sun Fire V250 I O Ports 12 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 Power Caution The socket outlet receptacle must be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible The Sun Fire V250 has a single AC inlet or dual AC inlets if redundant power supplies are installed The AC inlets are on the rear of each power supply unit The operating ranges are given in TABLE 2 1 While the server is connected to a power source the server is in Standby power mode The only way to turn server power fully off is to remove the server from the power source by disconnecting the power cable TABLE 2 1 Power Supply Unit Inlet Operating Range Input Parameter AC Inlet AC input voltage 90V to 264V power systems with nominal voltages of 100V to 240V AC input frequency 47 Hz to 63 Hz power systems with nominal frequencies of 50 Hz or 60 Hz Ethernet Ports The Sun Fire V250 server has one autonegotiating 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet system domain interface the transfer rates for which are given in TABLE 2 2 The port uses a standard RJ 45 connector TABLE2 2 Ethernet Connection Transfer Rates Connection Type IEEE Terminology Transfer Rate
24. mber 2003 Advanced Lights Out Manager The Sun Fire V250 server is shipped with Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager ALOM software installed By default console output is directed to SER MGT On startup ALOM boot information is displayed and the user is automatically logged in as user admin ALOM enables you to monitor and control your server over either a serial connection using the SERIAL MGT port or Ethernet connection using the NET MGT port For information on configuring an Ethernet connection refer to the ALOM Online Help which is contained on the Sun Fire V250 Server Documentation CD Note The ALOM serial port labeled SERIAL MGT is for server management only If you need a general purpose serial port use the serial port labeled 10101 ALOM can be configured to send email notification of hardware failures and other events related to the server or to ALOM For more details refer to the ALOM Online Help The ALOM circuitry uses standby power from the server This means that m ALOM is active as soon as the server is connected to a power source and until power is removed by unplugging the power cable s m ALOM firmware and software continue to be effective when the server operating system goes offline See TABLE 1 2 for a list of the components monitored by ALOM and the information it provides for each TABLE 1 2 What ALOM Monitors Component Status Hard disk drives Presence and status System and CPU
25. pe of terminal you are using to communicate with the server 2 When prompted to indicate whether you want the server to be networked type No 3 Specify a Host Name for the server 4 Confirm the information you have given 5 Specify the date and time information 6 When prompted give a password if needed for users logging in as root Clearing Your Configuration If you want to start the power on process again as if from a previously unused server you must clear the configuration of the server v To Clear the Configuration and Start Again 1 At the Solaris prompt type sys unconfig 2 When prompted for confirmation to create a blank server type y 3 When the OpenBoot PROM prompt appears type ok gt boot 4 Follow the instructions in one of the following sections m To Configure With the Server s Details Registered at a Name Server on page 29 or m To Configure Without the Server s Details Registered at a Name Server on page 30 m To Configure a Standalone Server for the First Time on page 31 Chapter 4 Powering On and Configuring the Server 31 Accessing the ALOM Software For a brief introduction to the Advanced Lights Out Manager ALOM software see Advanced Lights Out Manager on page 7 The ALOM software is preinstalled on your server hardware and is ready to run as soon as power is applied to the server However you need to perform some basic confi
26. re information on the operation mode switch see the Sun Fire V250 Server Administration Guide To Power On From the Keyboard Connect the server to the power supply The server automatically goes into Standby power mode when it is connected to a power source Set up a connection to the SERIAL MGT port For details see Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server on page 22 When you switch to the ALOM prompt after initial poweron you will be logged in as the admin user and prompted to set a password You must set this password in order to execute certain commands When prompted to do so set a password for the admin user The prompt to set a password appears after you try to execute a command sc gt console Warning the console command is being ignored because the password for admin is not set Setting password for admin New password Re enter new password Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 The password must conform to the following rules m contain at least two alphabetic characters m contain at least one numeric or one special character m beatleast six characters long Once the password is set the admin user has full permissions and can execute all ALOM command line interface CLI commands Turn on power to any peripherals and external storage devices you have connected to the server Read the documentation supplied with the device for specific in
27. structions At the console sc gt prompt type sc gt poweron Type sc gt console To Power On Using the On Standby Button Caution Never move the system when the system power is on Movement can cause catastrophic disk drive failure Always power off the system before moving it Connect the server to the power supply The server automatically goes into standby power mode when it is connected to a power source Turn on power to any peripherals and external storage devices you have connected to the server Read the documentation supplied with the device for specific instructions Open the door Set the operation mode switch to the Normal or Diagnostics position Press the On Standby button and release it within four seconds a Turn the operation mode switch to the Locked position This prevents the server from being inadvertantly powered off Chapter 4 Powering On and Configuring the Server 27 6 Close the door Powering Off the Server Whenever possible you should initiate an orderly shutdown as forcing an immediate hardware shutdown can corrupt the disk drive and cause loss of data m Pressing and releasing the On Standby button initiates an orderly software shutdown m Pressing and holding the button for four seconds causes an immediate hardware shutdown Note Applications running on the Solaris operating environment can be adversely affected by a poorly executed system s
28. the DB 9 adaptor to a port other than COMI on your PC or laptop choose the appropriate option from the list in the drop down menu d Click OK 7 In the COMI Properties window a Change the Bits Per Second value to 9600 b Set Flow Control to Xon Xoff The correct values for all settings in this window are as shown below Property Setting Bits Per Second 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control Xon Xoff c Click OK The sc gt prompt appears in the Windows Hyperterminal 24 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 CHAPTER 4 Powering On and Configuring the Server This chapter tells you how to power on and configure the server to suit your application It contains the sections m Powering On the Server on page 26 m Powering Off the Server on page 28 m Configuring the Server on page 29 m Accessing the ALOM Software on page 32 25 26 Powering On the Server To power on the server you can use either the On Standby button located behind the door or the keyboard Powering on from the keyboard is better because you can then see the system output which is generated as the server powers on Operation Mode Switch Before you begin the procedures in this section make sure that the operation mode switch is in the normal or diagnostics position With the switch in that position the On Standby button is able to control the power state of the server For mo
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30. y From Another User 1 Type sc gt console f Provide confirmation when prompted to do so Chapter 4 Powering On and Configuring the Server 33 34 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003 Index A acoustic noise 19 airflow 19 C console connection ASCII terminal 22 setting up 22 Sun workstation 22 console system 8 cooling heat dissipation 20 current in rush 19 operating 19 D disk drive caution 27 domain name 30 E environmental specifications 16 H heat dissipation 20 host name 30 l input voltage range 19 in rush current 19 installing a server to 8 moving the system precautions 27 N Name Server 30 O operating current 19 P password admin user 26 physical specifications 16 power consumption 20 factor 19 requirements 19 20 S SERIAL MGT port 26 server installation to 8 server media kit contents of 8 standby power 19 system console 8 system control switch Diagnostics position 27 Locked position 27 V voltage frequency range 19 input range 19 volt ampere rating 19 W Windows Hyperterminal 23 2 Sun Fire V250 Server Installation Guide September 2003
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