Ultra Start 450 SERIES Manual de Instruções

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x Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the Diskette Drive 196How to Install the Diskette Drive 200Miscellaneous Assembli

80 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Caution – The power supply configuration cannot support the maximum values onall three outputs

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 81Total AC Current DrawUsing your value for total watts required by the system, you can calculate the totalAC current

82 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Determine System PowerRequirementsBefore You BeginYou must perform the following tasks:

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 83completely accurate, but it should still allow you to judge if your system is going toexceed the limit. Then, when

84 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19974. Calculate the total for each of the following columns: Total Amps @ 3.3 V,Total Amps @ 5V,

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 8510. Add together the three numbers in Line 4 and record the sum in Line 6.This is the total DC watts required by yo

86 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997System Power Requirements WorksheetLineNo.Option Qty+3.3VDCAmpsTotalAmps @3.3 V+5 VDCAmpsTotal

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 87PCI CardsDualsingle-ended UltraSCSI diskcontroller0.415 W PCI card 2.3 1.5 0.525 W PCI card 3.8 2.5 0.5Miscellaneou

88 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19971 DC Amp Maximum Rating 47/94365/130 16/322 DC Amp Total Per Output3 Multiply this number with

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 89Sample Calculation of DC WattsThe following sample power budget is for a system that is configured withthese option

Contents xiHow to Install a SCSI Drive Power Cable 265How to Remove the SCSI Drive Data Cable 267How to Install the SCSI Drive Data Cable 270How to Re

90 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Internal Storage Device Options4.2 GB UltraSCSI disk drive 12 0.8 9.6 1.0 12.07-14 GB 8-mm tap

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 91Third Party Options1 DC Amp Maximum Rating 47/94365/130 16/362 DC Amp Total Per Output20.9 32.3 14.83 Multiply this

92 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What to Do If Your System Exceeds Power SupplyCapacityIf the DC amp total for any of the power

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 93How to Calculate Your AC Power RequirementsYou must ensure that the AC current draw does not exceed the maximum cur

94 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19974. Calculate the AC watts (also known as Ptrue) for your configuration as follows:Where: DC wa

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 95Sample Calculation of Total AC AmpsThe following calculations are based on the configuration described on page 89.P

96 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What to Do If Your System Exceeds the CurrentLimit of the Power OutletIn the United States and

97CHAPTER5Parts Installation and RepairThis chapter describes how to remove and install components within the system.For a list of part numbers for fi

98 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997 How to Install the 4-Slot UltraSCSI Backplane—page 169 How to Remove an 8-Slot UltraSCSI Ba

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 99 How to Install the 4-Slot UltraSCSI Power Cable—page 276 How to Remove the 4-Slot UltraSCSI Data Cable—pa

xii Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Boot the System Using the Standard Ethernet Interface 335How to Boot the System Using

100 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About Handling BoardsTo prevent damage to boards, observe the following cautions and guidelin

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 101How to Install the 8-Bay StorageExpansion OptionCaution – If you are installing this part as an option, you

102 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997If you are installing two 8-bay storage expansion option kits at this time, it is easierto pe

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1032. Insert the PCI card into the appropriate slot on the main logic board.a. Align the left side of the card

104 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19977. Connect the I2C cable. If you are installing the lower 8-slot backplane, connect the I2C

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 105 If you are installing the upper 8-slot backplane, connect the I2C cable betweenconnector P0601 on the low

106 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19978. Connect the 8-slot UltraSCSI power cable to the backplane at connector J0101.Make sure tha

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 10710. Remove the three small Phillips screws that secure the cable access panel to thetop of the system chass

108 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 199712. Insert the 8-slot UltraSCSI data cable into the cable access port on the top of thesystem

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 10916. Connect the other end of the cable to the 8-slot backplane.Connect P1-B to the upper connector, J0402,

Contents xiiiHow to Use OpenBoot Diagnostics (OBDiag) 383How to Set the Diagnostic Level for POST and OBDiag 386About SunVTS Software 387How to Check

110 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 199720. Fill in information on the four labels at the ends of the 8-slot UltraSCSI datacable.This

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1113. When the ok prompt is displayed, enter the following command:where: x is an integer between 1 and 10 id

112 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Main Logic Board ComponentsThis section describes how to remove and install main logic board

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 113How to Remove the Main Logic BoardCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-trained

114 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997b. Disconnect the upper blower power cable at connector J4705.c. Disconnect the 4-slot UltraS

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 115Caution – If you have not removed all CPU modules, take care that the CPUejection levers do not catch on th

116 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the Main Logic BoardCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 117b. Remove the PCI filler panel.Keep the filler panel and screw for possible future use.2. Set the jumpers o

118 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19974. Tighten the five large captive screws at the rear of the chassis.5. Connect all internal c

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 119What NextRemove the NVRAM module from the replacement board and install it on the oldboard for return to Su

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120 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove a Memory ModuleBefore You BeginComplete these tasks: “How to Power Off the Sys

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 121What to Do1. Locate on the main logic board the memory module that you want to remove.The sockets are arran

122 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Push the ejection lever away from the memory module to eject it from the socket.The lever

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 123How to Install a Memory ModuleCaution – If you are installing this part as an option, you must ensure that

124 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What to Do1. Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging.2. Locate the socket

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1253. Align the memory module with its socket so that the small notch on the corner ofthe module is on the sam

126 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove a CPU ModuleBefore you beginComplete these tasks: “How to Power Off the System

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1273. Pull evenly on the corners of the CPU module and slide it all the way out of theCPU cage.4. Place the CP

128 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install a CPU ModuleCaution – If you are installing this part as an option, you must e

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1295. Push the ejection levers toward the center of the module..What NextMake sure that the CPU modules and DC

Preface xvPrefaceUltra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide answers your questions about setting upand running the Ultra™ Enterprise™ 450 server. Featu

130 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove a DC/DC ConverterBefore You BeginComplete these tasks: “How to Power Off the S

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1312. Pull the DC/DC converter module all the way out of the slot.Grab the metal plate on each side and pull o

132 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install a DC/DC ConverterBefore You BeginComplete these tasks: “How to Power Off the

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1332. Push the DC/DC converter into the socket.When the converter is properly seated, the two white holding cl

134 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove a PCI CardBefore You BeginComplete these tasks: “How to Power Off the System”

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1354. Pull the PCI card all the way out of the slot.Hold the PCI card by the edges.5. Place the PCI card on an

136 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install a PCI CardCaution – If you are installing this part as an option, you must ens

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 137b. Push the card into the slot on the main logic board.To install a PCI short card,a. Align the left side o

138 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997b. Push the card into the corresponding slot on the main logic board.3. Secure the PCI card f

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 139How to Remove the NVRAM ModuleCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-trainedmain

xvi Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Using UNIX CommandsThis document may not contain information on basic UNIX®commands andproced

140 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Pull out the NVRAM module.Hold the NVRAM module by the tabs at both ends and firmly pull i

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 141How to Install the NVRAM ModuleCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-trainedmai

142 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What NextComplete the following tasks to reassemble the system: “How to Install the Left Sid

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 143BackplanesThis section describes how to remove and install system backplanes. For a list of partnumbers, se

144 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the Power DistributionBoardCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qual

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1452. Unplug all cables that are connected to the power distribution board, except theflat cables at connector

146 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997c. Disconnect the 8-slot and 4-slot power cables from the backplanes.Press the tab on the bot

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1475. Pull the main logic board approximately 6 inches (15 cm) out of the system.a. Loosen the five screws on

148 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19977. Remove the two large slotted screws that secure the large main logic boardconnector to its

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1499. Remove the eight Phillips screws that secure the power distribution board to thechassis center divider w

Preface xviiConventionsThe following table describes the typographic conventions used in this book.The table below provides definitions of the terms “

150 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997d. From the right side of the system, use both hands to pull the powerdistribution board out

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 151How to Install the Power DistributionBoardCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service

152 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19974. On the left side of the system, attach the main logic board connector to itsmounting brack

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1536. Secure the plastic shield over the opening in the chassis wall.The shield covers the cables that are rou

154 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19979. Reconnect the cables to the main logic board:a. Connect the removable media SCSI cable, at

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 15510. Secure the power distribution board to the center divider wall by fastening theeight Phillips screws.Al

156 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 199712. Reconnect all cables to the 4-slot and any 8-slot backplanes.These cables were disconnect

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 157How to Remove the Removable MediaBackplaneCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service

158 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997b. Disconnect the diskette data cable at connector J0102.Press out the ejection levers to rel

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 159d. Disconnect the SCSI drive data cable at connectors J0201 and J0202.Press the ejection levers outward to

xviii Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Related DocumentsThe following documents contain topics that relate to the information in t

160 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Remove the six Phillips screws that secure the backplane to the rear of theremovable media

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 161How to Install the Removable MediaBackplaneCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified servic

162 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Secure the backplane to the removable media assembly with the six Philipsscrews you remove

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 163b. Connect the two SCSI drive power cables at connector P0201 and connectorP0202.c. Connect the diskette da

164 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997e. Connect the LED interface cable at connector J0104.What NextComplete these tasks to reasse

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 165How to Remove the 4-Slot UltraSCSIBackplaneCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified servic

166 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What to Do1. Disconnect the 4-slot UltraSCSI data cable from the backplane at connector J0102

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1673. If your system is configured to include one or more 8-slot UltraSCSI backplanes,disconnect the I2C cable

168 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19974. Remove the two screws that secure the backplane to the disk cage.Use a Phillips screwdrive

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 169How to Install the 4-Slot UltraSCSIBackplaneCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified servi

Preface xixCaution – Use proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding techniques whenhandling components. Wear an antistatic wriststrap and use an E

170 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What to Do1. Insert the 4-slot Ultra SCSI backplane down into the five mounting hooks near th

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1713. If your system is configured to include one or more 8-slot UltraSCSI backplanes,connect the I2C cable at

172 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19975. Connect the 4-slot UltraSCSI data cable to the 4-slot SCSI backplane at connectorJ0102.Wha

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 173How to Remove an 8-Slot UltraSCSIBackplaneCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service

174 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What to Do1. Disconnect the two 8-slot UltraSCSI data cable connectors from the backplane atc

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1753. Disconnect the I2C cable at connector P0600.Press the tab on top of the connector to release the cable.I

176 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997If you are removing the lower 8-slot backplane, disconnect the cable as shown below:

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1774. Remove the two Phillips screws that secure the backplane to the disk cage.5. Lift the backplane free fro

178 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install an 8-Slot UltraSCSIBackplaneCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qu

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 179What to Do1. Insert the 8-slot Ultra SCSI backplane down into the 12 mounting hooks on thedisk cage.Push do

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180 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. Connect the I2C cable to connector P0600.If you are installing the lower 8-slot backplane,

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 181If you are installing the upper 8-slot backplane, connect the cable as shown below:

182 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19974. Connect the 8-slot UltraSCSI power cable to the backplane at connector J0101.Make sure tha

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 183Storage DevicesThis section describes how to remove and install storage devices. For a list of partnumbers,

184 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove a Disk DriveBefore You BeginThe system’s “hot plug” feature lets you remove a d

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1855. Slide the latch at the right of the drive handle to the right to release it.6. Swing open the handle as

186 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install a Disk DriveCaution – If you are installing this part as an option, you must e

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1875. Swing the drive handle closed until it latches.Closing the handle engages the drive with its backplane c

188 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove a CD-ROM Drive orTape DriveBefore You BeginComplete these tasks: “How to Power

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1892. Remove the four Phillips screws that secure the drive to its mounting bracket. For drives in the upper

1CHAPTER1System OverviewThis chapter introduces you to the Ultra Enterprise 450 server and explains some ofits features. Information covered in this c

190 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. Disconnect the SCSI drive data cable from the back of the drive.Pull on the plastic pull t

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 191What NextTo replace the drive, complete this task: “How to Install a CD-ROM Drive or Tape Drive” on page 1

192 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install a CD-ROM Drive orTape DriveBefore You BeginComplete these tasks: “How to Powe

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 193c. Remove the filler panel and save it for possible future use.2. If you are installing a full-height drive

194 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19975. Connect the SCSI data cable and power cable to the rear of the drive.Move the drive in the

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 195What NextComplete these tasks to reassemble the system: “How to Install the Removable Media Assembly” on p

196 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the Diskette DriveCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified ser

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 197What to Do1. Remove the four Phillips screws that secure the diskette drive to the removablemedia assembly.

198 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. Disconnect the diskette data cable and the diskette power cable from the rear ofthe disket

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 1994. Slide the diskette drive all the way out of the assembly, and place it on anantistatic mat.Push the driv

2 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About the Ultra Enterprise 450 ServerThe Ultra Enterprise 450 server is a high-performance, sha

200 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the Diskette DriveCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified se

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2014. Connect the LED interface cable to the removable media backplane at connectorJ0104.What NextComplete the

202 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Miscellaneous AssembliesThis section describes how to remove and install miscellaneous assemb

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 203How to Remove the Removable MediaAssemblyCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-

204 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What to Do1. Disconnect the power cable from the removable media backplane.Press the tab unde

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2054. Remove the top door.The door is hinged on the left side.a. Press down on the door’s bottom flange to rel

206 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19976. Push firmly on the rear of the assembly to disengage it from the chassis, then pullthe ass

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 207How to Install the Removable MediaAssemblyCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service

208 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. Replace the door on the front of the system.a. Slide the top of the door onto the upper hi

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 209What NextReconnect any cables that you removed for easier access to the removable mediabackplane.Complete t

Chapter 1 System Overview 3External multi-disk storage subsystems and RAID storage arrays can be supportedby installing single-channel or multi-channe

210 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the Disk Fan TrayAssemblyBefore You BeginComplete these tasks: “How to Power O

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2113. Deflect the tab that secures the tray in the guide at the bottom of the chassis,and slide the tray out o

212 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the Disk Fan TrayAssemblyWhat to Do1. Align the top edge of the disk fan tray

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 213What NextComplete this task to reassemble the system: “How to Install the Right Side Panel” on page 34

214 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the CPU Fan TrayAssemblyBefore You BeginComplete these tasks: “How to Power Of

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2152. Deflect the tab that secures the CPU fan tray in the guide on the bottom of thechassis, and slide the tr

216 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the CPU Fan TrayAssemblyWhat to Do1. Slide the CPU fan tray into the chassis.A

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 217What NextComplete the following task to reassemble the system: “How to Install the Left Side Panel” on pag

218 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the Upper BlowerAssemblyCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualifi

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 219What to Do1. On the left side of the system, disconnect the upper blower power cable from thetop of the mai

4 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997weight of the system, racks must be either bolted to the floor or equipped withstabilizer legs

220 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. Pull the upper blower assembly out of the chassis and set it aside.Carefully feed the uppe

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 221How to Install the Upper BlowerAssemblyCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-tr

222 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Slide the upper blower assembly on to the rails in the upper blower plenumso that the two

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 223What NextComplete these tasks to reassemble the system: “How to Install the Disk Fan Tray Assembly” on pag

224 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove a Power SupplyBefore You BeginIt is not necessary to power off the system if yo

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2253. Slide the power supply out of the power supply bay.Caution – The power supply is heavy, so take care whe

226 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install a Power SupplyBefore You BeginIt is not necessary to power off the system if y

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 227b. Partially pry the filler panel out of the bay, using the small slot at the upperleft.Use a flat-blade sc

228 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the AC Line FilterAssemblyCaution – This procedure must be performed by a quali

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 229What to Do1. Remove the screw holding the tie-wrap that secures the AC power cord to thesystem, then discon

Chapter 1 System Overview 5Locating Front Panel FeaturesThe illustration below shows the system features that are accessible from the frontpanel with

230 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Disconnect the AC line filter cable from the top of the power distribution boardat connect

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2313. Remove the two Phillips screws that secure the AC line filter assembly to therear panel.4. Pry the assem

232 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the AC Line FilterAssemblyCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qual

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2333. Connect the AC line filter cable to the top of the power distribution boardat connector J0308.Make sure

234 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19974. Connect the AC power cord to the system.5. Replace the screw that secures the power cord t

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 235How to Remove the Speaker AssemblyCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-trained

236 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19971. Disconnect the two speaker lead connectors.Slide the spade connectors off the speaker lugs

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 237How to Install the Speaker AssemblyCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-traine

238 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What NextComplete these tasks to reassemble the system: “How to Install the Disk Fan Tray As

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 239How to Remove the LED Interface BoardCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-trai

6 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997When the key is in the vertical position, the door is unlocked. Make sure that the keyis in thi

240 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What to Do1. Disconnect the LED interface cable from the LED interface board at connectorJ010

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2413. Remove the four Phillips screws that secure the board to the removable mediachassis.To make it easier to

242 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the LED Interface BoardCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualifi

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2434. Connect the free end of the LED interface cable to the LED interface boardat connector J0100.The connect

244 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Internal CablesThis section describes how to remove and install internal cables. For a list o

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 245How to Remove the Disk Fan Tray/Interlock CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified se

246 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Disconnect the disk fan tray cable from the base of the power distribution boardat connect

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2475. Remove the metal brackets from each end of the interlock cable by removing thetwo Phillips screws.Set th

248 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the Disk Fan Tray/Interlock CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2492. On the right side of the system, connect the interlock cable to the connector at thebase of the power di

Chapter 1 System Overview 7Locating Rear Panel FeaturesThe illustration below shows the system features that are accessible from the rearpanel.Power s

250 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19976. On the left side of the chassis, route the interlock cable over the metal shelf on thechas

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2519. On the right side of the chassis, secure the interlock cable in the metal guides andplastic anchors on t

252 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the Removable MediaPower CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a q

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 253What to Do1. Disconnect the removable media power cable from the removable mediabackplane at connector J010

254 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the Removable MediaPower CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 255What NextComplete these tasks to reassemble the system: “How to Install the Disk Fan Tray Assembly” on pag

256 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the Removable MediaSCSI CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qu

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 257What to Do1. On the left side of the enclosure, disconnect the removable media SCSI cablefrom the top of th

258 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19974. On the right side of the enclosure, disconnect the removable media SCSI cablefrom the remo

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 259How to Install the Removable MediaSCSI CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified servi

8 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About the Status and Control PanelThe status and control panel includes six LED indicators and

260 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What to Do1. Insert the removable media SCSI cable into the cable access port on the top of t

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2613. Connect the other end of the cable, labeled P2, to the removable media backplaneat connector J0103.4. Re

262 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove a SCSI Drive PowerCableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualifie

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2631. Remove the screws that secure the associated drive to its mounting bracket, thenslide the drive part way

264 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What NextTo replace the cable, complete this task: “How to Install a SCSI Drive Power Cable”

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 265How to Install a SCSI Drive Power CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-tr

266 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. Align the drive and fasten the screws that secure it to the assembly.What NextComplete the

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 267How to Remove the SCSI Drive DataCableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-tra

268 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. If there is a drive in the bay closest to you, disconnect the SCSI drive data cablefrom th

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2697. If there is a drive in the bay farthest away from you, disconnect the SCSI drivedata cable from the back

Chapter 1 System Overview 9important for you to know that a fault exists in the system, the fault indicatorsremain lit when the system is reset or swi

270 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the SCSI Drive Data CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a quali

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2712. If there is a drive installed in the bay closest to you, connect the upper-left endof the SCSI drive dat

272 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. Connect the upper-right connector on the cable to the upper connector on theinside of the

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2737. Align the drives and fasten the screws that secure them to the removable mediaassembly. For drives in t

274 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the 4-Slot UltraSCSIPower CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 275What to Do1. Disconnect the 4-slot UltraSCSI power cable from the 4-slot UltraSCSI backplaneat connector J0

276 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the 4-Slot UltraSCSIPower CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2772. Connect the other end of the cable, labeled P1, to the 4-slot UltraSCSI backplaneat connector J0101.Be s

278 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the 4-Slot UltraSCSIData CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a q

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 279What to Do1. Disconnect the cables from the main logic board.Press the tabs on both sides of the connector

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10 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Before you turn on the main AC power switch on the rear panel, make sure that thefront panel k

280 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997d. Disconnect the 4-slot UltraSCSI data cable, at connector J5601.e. Disconnect any internal

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2813. Remove the screw that secures the plastic shield to the opening in the chassiswall, and remove the shiel

282 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19974. On the left side of the system, remove the two large slotted screws that securethe large m

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2836. On the right side of the system, disconnect the 4-slot UltraSCSI data cablefrom the 4-slot UltraSCSI bac

284 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the 4-Slot UltraSCSI DataCableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2852. On the right side of the system, connect the 4-slot UltraSCSI data cable to the4-slot UltraSCSI backplan

286 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. On the left side of the system, attach the main logic board connector to itsmounting brack

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2875. Push the main logic board back into the system chassis.6. Tighten the five screws on the rear panel.

288 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19977. Reconnect the cables to the main logic board:a. Connect the removable media SCSI cable, at

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 289d. Connect the 4-slot UltraSCSI data cable, at connector J5601.What NextComplete the following tasks to rea

11CHAPTER2System SetupThis chapter explains how to attach all cords and cables needed to get the machineup and running. Where software is involved, th

290 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove an 8-Slot UltraSCSIPower CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a q

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 291What to Do1. Disconnect the 8-slot UltraSCSI power cable from the 8-slot UltraSCSI backplaneat connector J0

292 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997HowtoInstallan8-SlotUltraSCSIPowerCableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualif

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 293What to Do1. Connect the end of the 8-slot UltraSCSI power cable labeled P1 to the powerdistribution board

294 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997HowtoRemovean8-SlotUltraSCSIDataCableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualifie

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2954. On the left side of the enclosure, disconnect the two 8-slot UltraSCSI data cableconnectors from the ass

296 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19976. On the right side of the enclosure, disconnect the two connectors at the other endof the c

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 297How to Install an 8-Slot UltraSCSI DataCableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified servi

298 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. On the left side of the enclosure, carefully route the cable so that it rests on top ofthe

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 2997. Connect the other end of the cable to the 8-slot backplane.Connect P2-A to the lower connector, J0102, a

12 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About the Parts Shipped to YouYour system is “configured-to-order,” which means that most inte

300 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What NextComplete these tasks to reassemble the system: “How to Install the Disk Fan Tray As

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 301How to Remove the LED Interface CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-trai

302 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the LED interface board at connectorJ0100.Pull

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 303How to Install the LED Interface CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-tra

304 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Connect the other end of the cable to the removable media backplane at connectorJ0104.What

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 305How to Remove the Diskette PowerCableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-trai

306 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Disconnect the diskette power cable from the removable media backplaneat connector P0101.P

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 307How to Install the Diskette Power CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-tr

308 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Connect the diskette power cable to the removable media backplane at connectorP0101.The lo

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 309How to Remove the Diskette Data CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-trai

Chapter 2 System Setup 13How to Install the Ultra Enterprise 450ServerBefore You BeginThe Ultra Enterprise 450 server is a general-purpose server, whi

310 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. Disconnect the diskette data cable from the rear of the diskette drive, and removethe cabl

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 311How to Install the Diskette Data CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-tra

312 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. Reconnect the LED interface cable to the removable media backplane at connectorJ0104.What

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 313How to Remove an I2C CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-trainedmaintena

314 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What to Do1. If you are removing the I2C cable for the upper 8-slot UltraSCSI backplane:a. Di

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 3152. If you are removing the I2C cable for the lower 8-slot UltraSCSI backplane:a. Disconnect the cable from

316 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install an I2C CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified service-

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 317b. Connect the other end of the cable to the upper 8-slot backplane at connectorP0600.Make sure that the ta

318 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the Keyswitch CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified se

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 3193. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the keyswitch assembly.Carefully press up or down on the end

14 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. Connect the AC power cord to a grounded AC power outlet and to the system’srear panel power

320 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the Keyswitch CableCaution – This procedure must be performed by a qualified s

Chapter 5 Parts Installation and Repair 321What NextComplete these tasks to reassemble the system: “How to Install the Removable Media Assembly” on p

322 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997

323CHAPTER6Administration and NetworkingThis chapter focuses on administrative tasks associated with Ethernet interfaces andthe disk array.Tasks cover

324 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About Network Interface OptionsThe system’s main logic board provides an auto-sensing, switch

Chapter 6 Administration and Networking 325HowtoConfigure theStandardEthernetInterfaceBefore You BeginYou must perform the following tasks: Complete

326 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Note – If you have installed a PCI card as a second Ethernet interface, the operatingsystem a

Chapter 6 Administration and Networking 327How to Add an Ethernet InterfaceBefore You BeginFollow this procedure to add a PCI card that provides an ad

328 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19974. Create an appropriate /etc/hostname file for the new interface.The name of the file you cr

Chapter 6 Administration and Networking 3297. Reboot the system; enter:This command rebuilds the device trees so the system will recognize the newlyin

Chapter 2 System Setup 155. Set up a console for your server.You must either attach an ASCII terminal to serial port A or else install a graphicscard

330 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Attach a Twisted-Pair Ethernet(TPE) CableBefore You BeginIf you are attaching a twiste

Chapter 6 Administration and Networking 3312. Plug in the TPE cable to the appropriate RJ-45 connector.You should hear the connector tab click into pl

332 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Attach an MII EthernetTransceiverThe Media Independent Interface (MII) lets you connec

Chapter 6 Administration and Networking 3332. Plug the MII Ethernet transceiver into the MII Ethernet connector on the systemrear panel.3. Attach the

334 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What NextIf you are installing your system, then complete the installation procedure.Return t

Chapter 6 Administration and Networking 335How to Boot the System Using theStandard Ethernet InterfaceBefore You BeginBefore you can boot the system o

336 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997b. To install the operating system onto the server’s internal system disk, enter:Both command

Chapter 6 Administration and Networking 337How to Boot the System Using aPCI-Based Ethernet InterfaceBefore You BeginBefore you can boot the system ov

338 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Change the default net device.At the ok prompt, enter:where hme_path is the full path name

Chapter 6 Administration and Networking 339How to Select the Boot DeviceBefore You BeginBefore you can select a boot device, you must complete the ins

16 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 199711. Load additional software from the server media kit.The server media kit (sold separately)

340 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997 cdrom – Selects the CD-ROM drive disk – Selects the hard disk floppy – Select the 3.5-inc

Chapter 6 Administration and Networking 341About Disk Array Configurations andConceptsThe Solstice™ DiskSuite™ software designed for use with the syst

342 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Disk ConcatenationDisk concatenation is a method for increasing logical volume size beyond th

Chapter 6 Administration and Networking 343RAID 0: Disk StripingDisk striping (sometimes called RAID-0) is a technique for increasing systemthroughput

344 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Hot PlugThe system’s disk bays are designed to permit disk drive removal and insertionwhile t

345CHAPTER7Storage DevicesYour system accommodates one internally mounted diskette drive and up to twointernal CD-ROM or tape drives. This chapter con

346 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Prevent Overwriting of aDisketteYou can physically protect a diskette (write-protect i

Chapter 7 Storage Devices 347How to Allow Writing to a DisketteYou can physically protect a diskette (write-protect it) so that data cannot be erasedo

348 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Insert a Diskette Into Its DriveBefore You BeginTo access the drive, you must open the

Chapter 7 Storage Devices 349How to Remove a Diskette From ItsDriveBefore You BeginIf your system is a server set up without a local console, you need

Chapter 2 System Setup 17How to Install the Rear Panel SecurityDeviceThe rear panel security device supplied with the system is designed to preventuna

350 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Use fdformat to Format aNew DisketteBefore You BeginYou must format new diskettes befo

Chapter 7 Storage Devices 351How to Use fdformat to Reformat aUsed DisketteBefore You BeginThe simplest way to format, list the contents of, read, cop

352 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What NextYou can now write to and read from the diskette.

Chapter 7 Storage Devices 353How to Copy Files To and From aDisketteWhat to DoFor instructions on how to copy files and file systems to and from a dis

354 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Insert a Compact Disc Into theDriveBefore You BeginTo access the drive, you must open

Chapter 7 Storage Devices 355What NextYou can eject a compact disc from the drive by using one of three methods: With software commands; see “How to

356 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Eject a Compact Disc WithSoftware CommandsBefore You BeginIf the server is set up with

Chapter 7 Storage Devices 3572. From the console device, enter:The CD-ROM disc should eject.What NextYou can also eject a compact disc by using one of

358 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Eject a Compact Disc ManuallyBefore You BeginTo access the drive, you must open the to

Chapter 7 Storage Devices 359What NextYou can also eject a compact disc by using one of these methods: With software commands; see “How to Eject a Co

18 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Remove the Phillips screw that secures the right side of the AC line filterassembly to the

360 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Eject a Compact Disc in anEmergencyBefore You BeginUse the emergency ejection procedur

Chapter 7 Storage Devices 361What NextYou can also eject a compact disc by using one of these methods: With software commands; see “How to Eject a Co

362 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About the Tape Drive and TapeCartridgesThere are a number of different tape drives offered by

Chapter 7 Storage Devices 363How to Insert a Tape CartridgeBefore You BeginTo access the drive, you must open the top door on the front of the chassis

364 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove a Tape CartridgeBefore You BeginTo access the drive, you must open the top door

Chapter 7 Storage Devices 365How to Control the Tape DriveWhat to DoFor information about software commands needed to read and write data with yourtap

366 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Clean the Tape DriveBefore You BeginObserve these rules about when to clean a tape dri

Chapter 7 Storage Devices 367What If Your CD Drive Can’t Read a CD?Before You BeginOpen the top door on the front of the chassis. Eject the compact di

368 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997

369CHAPTER8Diagnostics and TroubleshootingThis chapter instructs you in the use of diagnostic tools available for the system, andhow to use these tool

Chapter 2 System Setup 196. Attach the remaining security bracket to the bottom corner of the rear panel asshown below.The bracket comes with a captiv

370 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About Diagnostic ToolsThe system provides both firmware-based and software-based diagnostic t

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 371The following chart provides an overview of when to use the various diagnostictools to diagnose hardware

372 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About Power-On Self-Test (POST)DiagnosticsThe POST diagnostic code resides in flash PROM on t

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 373How to Use POST DiagnosticsWhen you turn on the system power, POST diagnostics run automatically if any o

374 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Turn the keyswitch to the Diagnostics position ( ).The system runs the POST diagnostics. P

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 375About OpenBoot Diagnostics (OBDiag)OpenBoot Diagnostics (OBDiag) reside in flash PROM on the main logic b

376 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997The menu always displays the core tests that exercise parts of the basic system.These tests a

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 377Configuration VariablesThe following table provides information about configuration variables that affect

378 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997diag-targets none Runs internal tests only, no I/Otesting.noneiopath Extends testing to exter

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 379OBDiag Test DescriptionsThe following table provides information on the tests available through OBDiag.It

iv Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997DOCClassANotice-AvisDOC,ClasseAThis Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Ca

20 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About Setting Up a ConsoleTo install your server or to diagnose problems, you need some way to

380 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997network@1,1 Tests the on-board Ethernet logic, including internaland external loopback tests.

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 381se@14,40000 Tests serial port control and I/O logic, includinginternal and external loopback tests. The t

382 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997su@14,3083f8 Tests mouse control and input logic, includinginternal and external loopback tes

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 383How to Use OpenBoot Diagnostics(OBDiag)When you turn on the system power, OBDiag runs automatically if an

384 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997What to DoTo run OBDiag in interactive mode, complete the following procedure with systempowe

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 385ResultsWhile OBDiag is running, you can observe its progress and any error messages onthe system console.

386 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Set the Diagnostic Level forPOST and OBDiagBefore You BeginFour different levels of di

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 387About SunVTS SoftwareSunVTS, the Sun Validation and Test Suite, is an online diagnostics tool and systeme

388 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997For More InformationThe following documents provide information about SunVTS software. They a

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 389How to Check Whether SunVTSSoftware Is InstalledSunVTS software is an optional package that may or may no

Chapter 2 System Setup 21How to Attach an AlphanumericTerminalBefore You BeginIf your server is configured without a local graphics console, you need

390 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Use SunVTS SoftwareBefore You BeginIf your system passes the firmware-based diagnostic

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 3914. To start the SunVTS software, enter:Substitute the name of the workstation you are using for local_hos

392 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About Solstice SyMON SoftwareSolstice SyMON is a GUI-based diagnostic tool designed to monito

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 393About Troubleshooting Your SystemThe system provides the following features to help you identify and isol

394 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Keyboard LEDsFour LEDs on the Sun Type-5 keyboard are used to indicate the progress and resul

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 395The following table provides error code definitions.Note – The Caps Lock LED blinks on and off to indicat

396 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Power Supply LEDsPower supply LEDs are visible from the rear of the system. The following fig

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 397Disk LEDsThe disk LEDs are visible from the front of the system when the bottom door isopen, as shown in

398 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997The two diagnostic tools, POST and OBDiag, provide error messages on the systemconsole. These

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 399OBP printenv CommandUse the OBP printenv command to display the system configuration variablesstored in t

22 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973. Set the terminal to receive: At 9600 baud An 8-bit signal with no parity and 1 stop bitSe

400 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997probe-scsi output:ok probe-scsi-allThis command may hang the system if a Stop-A or halt comma

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 401probe-scsi-all output:ok probe-scsi-allThis command may hang the system if a Stop-A or halt commandhas be

402 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997probe-scsi-all output continued:Target 6Unit 0 Removable Read Only device TOSHIBA XM-5401TASU

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 403About Diagnosing Specific ProblemsNetwork Communications FailureSymptomThe system is unable to communicat

404 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Note – Some hub designs permanently enable (or disable) the link integrity testthrough a hard

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 405Solution 2Use this alternate method when the system is already in OpenBoot:1. At the ok prompt, type:2. R

406 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19977. If the system does not power on, connect a spare Sun type-5 keyboard to thesystem unit and

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 407Video Output FailureSymptomNo video at the system monitor.Action1. Check that the power cord is connected

408 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997SymptomDisk drive or CD-ROM drive fails to boot or is not responding to commands.ActionTest t

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 4091. At the ok prompt, enter:If a message is displayed for each installed disk, the system SCSI controllers

Chapter 2 System Setup 23How to Configure a Local GraphicsConsoleBefore You BeginIf your server is configured without a local graphics console, you ne

410 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Use the following diagram to identify the location of a failing memory module fromits U numbe

Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 411Environmental FailuresThe environmental monitoring subsystem monitors the temperature of the system aswel

412 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997If the environmental monitoring system detects a temperature problem, it also lightsthe tempe

APPENDIX413AConnector PinoutsThis appendix gives you reference information about the pins, signals, and portsbuilt into the Ultra Enterprise 450 serve

414 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Reference for the Serial Port A and BConnectorsSerial Port Connector DiagramThe serial port c

Appendix A Connector Pinouts 41512 DCD_B I Data Carrier Detect13 CTS_B I Clear To Send14 TXD_B O Transmit Data15 TRXC_A I Transmit Clock16 RXD_B I Rec

416 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Reference for the Parallel ConnectorParallel Port Connector DiagramParallel Port SignalsSigna

Appendix A Connector Pinouts 417Reference for the SCSI ConnectorSCSI Connector DiagramSCSI Connector SignalsSignal names ending in “L” indicate that t

418 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 199718 SCSI_CONN_TERMPWR 52 SCSI_CONN_TERMPWR19 N.C.153 N.C.20 SCSI_GND 54 SCSI_CONN_GND21 SCSI_G

Appendix A Connector Pinouts 419Reference for the Keyboard/MouseConnectorKeyboard/Mouse Connector DiagramKeyboard/Mouse Connector SignalsSignal names

24 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19972. Attach the monitor video cable to the graphic card’s video port.3. Connect the monitor’s po

420 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Reference for the Twisted-Pair Ethernet(TPE) ConnectorTPE Connector DiagramTPE Connector Sign

Appendix A Connector Pinouts 421Reference for the Media IndependentInterface (MII) Ethernet ConnectorMII Connector DiagramMII Connector SignalsNote –

422 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Reference for the 13W3 Video ConnectorThe optional PGX Graphics Frame Buffer is a PCI-based f

APPENDIX423BSystem SpecificationsThis appendix provides physical, clearance and service, electrical, andenvironmental specifications.

424 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Reference for System SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsThe dimensions and weight of the sy

Appendix B System Specifications 425Electrical SpecificationsThe following table provides the electrical specifications for a system with onepower sup

426 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Environmental RequirementsThe operating and non-operating environmental requirements for the

APPENDIX427BSafety PrecautionsThis appendix supplies you with reference information about safety precautions youshould take when setting up your equip

428 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Reference for Safety PrecautionsRead this section before beginning any procedure. Thefollowin

Safety Precautions 429Lithium BatteryCaution – On Sun CPU boards, there is a lithiumbattery molded into the real-time clock, SGS No.MK48T59Y, MK48TXXB

25CHAPTER3Preparing to Install or Replace PartsThis chapter tells you what you need to know, and need to do, before opening thesystem to install, remo

430 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Aufstellung von Sun-GerätenAchtung – Um den zuverlässigen Betrieb Ihres Sun-Geräts zu gewährl

Safety Precautions 431Conformité aux normes de sécuritéCe texte traite des mesures de sécurité qu’il convient deprendre pour l’installation d’un produ

432 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Batterie au lithiumAttention : sur les cartes CPU Sun, une batterie aulithium (référence MK48

Safety Precautions 433Ubicación de un producto SunPrecaución – Para asegurar la fiabilidad defuncionamiento de su producto Sun y para protegerlode sob

434 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Nordic Lithium Battery CautionsNorgeADVARSEL– Litiumbatteri — Eksplosjonsfare.Ved utskifting

APPENDIX435DIllustrated Parts BreakdownThis appendix consists of a sequence of illustrations that show how the variouspieces of the system fit togethe

436 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Illustrated Parts BreakdownThe following items for the Ultra Enterprise 450 server can be rep

Appendix D Illustrated Parts Breakdown 437Storage Devices4.2 GB UltraSCSI Disk Drive 540-2938 page 44212X CD-ROM Drive 370-2817 page 443Diskette Drive

438 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19978-Slot UltraSCSI Power Cable 530-2364 page 4518-Slot UltraSCSI Data Cable 530-2366 page 4524-

Appendix D Illustrated Parts Breakdown 439Assembly IllustrationsKey Description Part Number1 Main Logic Board 501-29962 DIMM16 MB32 MB64 MB128 MB501-2

26 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Power Off the SystemCaution – Before turning off system power, halt the operating syste

440 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 19973 DC/DC Converter 300-44884 UltraSPARC II CPU Module (250 MHz)UltraSPARC II CPU Module (300 M

Appendix D Illustrated Parts Breakdown 441Key Description Part Number1 Speaker Assembly 370-15792 Disk Fan Tray Assembly 540-28413 Upper Blower Assemb

442 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Key Description Part Number1 Removable Media Door 540-29102 Removable Media Assembly 540-2903

Appendix D Illustrated Parts Breakdown 443Key Description Part Number1 12-24 GB 4mm DDS3 Tape Drive7-14 GB 8mm Tape Drive370-2377370-19222 12X CD-ROM

444 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Key Description Part Number1 Main Logic Board 501-29962 CPU Fan Tray Assembly 540-284012

Appendix D Illustrated Parts Breakdown 445Key Description Part Number1 AC Line Filter Assembly 370-21602 Power Supply 300-130212

446 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Key Description Part Number1 Removable Media Assembly 540-29032 Removable Media Backplane 501

Appendix D Illustrated Parts Breakdown 447Key Description Part Number1 SCSI Drive Power Cable 530-23382 SCSI Drive Data Cable 530-23373 Diskette Data

448 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Key Description Part Number1 Left Side Panel 540-28352 Removable Media Door 540-29103 Front D

Appendix D Illustrated Parts Breakdown 449Key Description Part Number1 Disk Fan Tray/Interlock Cable 530-23051

Chapter 3 Preparing to Install or Replace Parts 276. Press the AC power switch on the system rear panel to turn off power.I0

450 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Key Description Part Number1 Removable Media Assembly 540-29032 Removable Media Backplane 501

Appendix D Illustrated Parts Breakdown 451Key Description Part Number1 8-Slot UltraSCSI Backplane 501-41892 8-Slot UltraSCSI Power Cable 530-23643 4-S

452 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Key Description Part Number1 8-Slot UltraSCSI Data Cable 530-23662 4-Slot UltraSCSI Backplane

Appendix D Illustrated Parts Breakdown 453Key Description Part Number1 4-Slot UltraSCSI Data Cable 530-23672 4-Slot UltraSCSI Backplane 501-41483 8-Sl

454 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997

Glossary 455Glossary10BASE-T A network implementation that supports data transfer at 10 megabits persecond and uses unshielded twisted-pair wire with

456 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997disk array One or more physical disk drives that may form a single logical drive.A disk array

Glossary 457NVRAM Non-volatile random-access memory. A type of memory that retainsinformation when power is removed from the system.parity A method us

458 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997

Index 459IndexAAC line filter assemblyinstalling, 232 to 234removing, 228 to 231AC power cordcalculating AC current draw, 81, 93connecting, 14inlet, 7

28 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Power On the SystemBefore You BeginIf a terminal or local console is not already connec

460 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997CD-ROM drive, 3installing, 192 to 195location, 5removing, 188 to 191troubleshooting, 407Centr

Index 461ejecting, 349formatting new, 350inserting, 348reformatting used, 351using File Manager, 350, 351write-enabling, 347write-protecting, 346diske

462 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997fdformat command, 350, 351File Manager, using to format diskettes, 350, 351flash PROMjumpers,

Index 463LLED interface boardinstalling, 242 to 243removing, 239 to 241LED interface cableinstalling, 303 to 304removing, 301 to 302LEDs, See status L

464 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997OpenBoot firmware, 339operating system softwareinstalling, 15loading over a network, 335, 338

Index 465right side panelinstalling, 34removing, 32Ssafety agency compliance, 426safety precautions, 427 to 434SCSIbus length, 76cabling guidelines, 7

466 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Ttape cartridgeejecting, 364handling, 362inserting into drive, 363magnetic fields and, 362sto

Index 467write-enablinga diskette, 347a tape cartridge, 363write-protectinga diskette, 346a tape cartridge, 363Xxhost command, 390

468 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997

OrderingSunDocumentsSunDocsSM is a distribution program for technical documentation and is available from SunExpress.To order or for more information:

Chapter 3 Preparing to Install or Replace Parts 294. Turn the keyswitch to the Standby position ( ).5. Press the rear panel AC power switch to the On

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Regulatory Compliance Statements vDeclarationofConformityCompliance ID: Q36Product Name: Ultra Enterprise 450, Ultra 450 Creator, and Ultra 450 Creato

30 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Initiate a Reconfiguration BootBefore You BeginAfter installing any new part that plugs

Chapter 3 Preparing to Install or Replace Parts 31Note – The system may take anywhere from 30 seconds to two minutes before videois displayed on the s

32 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the Right Side PanelNote – Removing either of the side panels activates the syst

Chapter 3 Preparing to Install or Replace Parts 332. Slide the panel toward the rear of the system approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm).The hooks beneath the

34 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the Right Side PanelBefore You BeginRemember to detach the antistatic wrist or

Chapter 3 Preparing to Install or Replace Parts 353. Tighten the two large captive screws that secure the panel to the rear of thesystem chassis.What

36 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Remove the Left Side PanelNote – Removing either of the side panels activates the syste

Chapter 3 Preparing to Install or Replace Parts 372. Slide the panel toward the rear of the system approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm).The hooks beneath the

38 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the Left Side PanelBefore You BeginRemember to detach the antistatic wrist or f

Chapter 3 Preparing to Install or Replace Parts 393. Tighten the two large captive screws that secure the panel to the rear of the systemchassis.What

vi Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Caution – Before installing internal options in your system, you must verify that the powerreq

40 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Avoid Electrostatic DischargeUse the following procedure to prevent static damage whene

Chapter 3 Preparing to Install or Replace Parts 412. Use an antistatic mat or similar surface.When performing any option installation or service proce

42 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Reference for Installation and Service:Tools RequiredThe following tools are required to insta

43CHAPTER4Hardware ConfigurationThis chapter describes hardware configurations for the system. Topics covered inthis chapter include: About Reliabili

44 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About Reliability, Availability, andServiceability FeaturesReliability, availability, and serv

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 45Status LEDSThe system provides easily accessible light emitting diode (LED) indicators on thesystem front panel, in

46 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Environmental Monitoring and ControlThe system features an environmental monitoring subsystem

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 47The monitoring subsystem is also designed to detect and respond to fan failures. Thesystem includes seven fans, arr

48 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997For more information about power supplies, redundancy, and configuration rules,see “About Powe

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 49Note – In some cases, Platform Notes: Sun Ultra 450 Workstation and UltraEnterprise 450 Server may be included with

Contents viiContentsPreface xv1. System Overview 1About the Ultra Enterprise 450 Server 2Locating Front Panel Features 5Locating Rear Panel Features 7

50 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997connection.You can only use SunVTS if the operating system is running. For moreinformation abo

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 51About MemoryThe system’s main logic board provides sixteen slots for high-capacity dual inlinememory modules (DIMMs

52 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997to Platform Notes: Sun Ultra 450 Workstation and Ultra Enterprise 450 Server, availableon the

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 53For maximum performance, install identical capacity DIMMs in all four memorybanks. The following table shows how to

54 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About CPU ModulesThe UltraSPARC II CPU module is a high-performance, highly-integrated supersc

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 55For each CPU module installed in the system, you must install an associated DC/DCconverter. If the DC/DC converter

56 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About DC/DC ConvertersEach CPU module slot is supported by a DC-to-DC converter module, locate

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 57The following figure shows the CPU slot and DC/DC converter socket locations onthe main logic board.CPU-A1J0101CPU-

58 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About Peripheral ComponentInterconnect (PCI) BusesAll system communications with storage perip

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 59The table below shows the mapping of the PCI slots to the three PCI-UPA bridgesand six PCI buses, and the type of P

viii Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997How to Install the Right Side Panel 34How to Remove the Left Side Panel 36How to Install the

60 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Configuration RulesAll slots can be used for PCI universal cards.All slots can support PCI lon

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 61About Internal Disk DrivesThe Ultra Enterprise 450 server supports up to 4, 12, or 20 internal, hot-pluggableUltraS

62 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997The “hot-plug” feature of the system’s internal disk drives allows the removal andinstallation

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 63For instructions on how to translate from one form of disk identifier to another,see Platform Notes: Sun Ultra 450

64 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About Power SuppliesA central power distribution board delivers DC power for all internal syst

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 65Power supplies in a redundant configuration feature a “hot swap” capability. Youcan remove and replace a faulty pow

66 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About the Standard Ethernet PortThe system’s main logic board provides an auto-sensing, switch

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 67About the Serial PortsThe system provides two serial communications ports through a single, sharedDB-25 connector l

68 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About the Parallel PortThe system provides one IEEE 1284-compatible, bidirectional parallel po

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 69About the Main Logic Board JumpersThe jumpers on the main logic board have the following functions: J3303 and J330

Contents ixMain Logic Board Components 112How to Remove the Main Logic Board 113How to Install the Main Logic Board 116How to Remove a Memory Module 1

70 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Jumpers are marked on the main logic board with identification numbers.For example, the serial

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 71About Serial Port JumpersThe serial port jumpers on the main logic board (J3303 and J3304) permit theconfiguration

72 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997About the Clock Mode Select JumperThe clock mode select jumper (J2701) is used to select the a

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 73About Flash PROM JumpersThe system uses flash PROMs to permit the reprogramming of specific code blocksthat are hel

74 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Note – Jumper J3103 is factory-set so that the flash PROM is write-enabled. You usethe keyswit

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 75About the SCSI Removable Media Baysand the External SCSI PortThe removable media assembly located at the top front

76 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997The addresses for the CD-ROM and tape drives are determined by jumpers locatedon the drives. I

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 77Use the following cabling guidelines to ensure proper device termination: The SCSI bus must be correctly terminate

78 Ultra Enterprise 450 Server Owner’s Guide • July 1997Configuration RulesYou can connect up to 15 devices to the Fast/Wide SCSI bus.The maximum SCSI

Chapter 4 Hardware Configuration 79About Power Budget ConstraintsYou must ensure that your configuration does notexceed the power budget constraints o