Silicon Graphics SGI Altix 3700 Bx2, User Manual

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About This Guide
Chapter Descriptions
The following topics are covered in this guide:
• Chapter 1, “Operation Procedures,” provides instructions for powering on and
powering off your system.
• Chapter 2, “System Control,” describes the function of the L1 and L2 controllers and
provides instructions for operating the controllers.
• Chapter 3, “System Overview,” provides environmental and technical information
needed to properly set up and configure the Altix 3700 Bx2 series system.
• Chapter 4, “Rack Information,” describes the two rack sizes.
• Chapter 5, “CR-brick,” describes all the connectors and LEDs located on the front
and rear of the CR-brick.
• Chapter 6, “IX-brick,” describes all the connectors and LEDs located on the front
and rear of the IX-brick.
• Chapter 7, “PX-brick,” describes all the connectors and LEDs located on the front
and rear of the PX-brick.
• Chapter 8, “R-brick,” describes all the connectors and LEDs located on the front and
rear of the R-brick.
• Chapter 9, “Power Bay,” describes the function and physical components of the
power bay.
• Chapter 10, “SGI TP900 Storage Module,” provides a brief overview and functional
description of the TP900 storage module.
• Chapter 11, “D-brick2 Storage Module,” provides a brief overview and functional
description of the D-brick2, and also provides powering on and powering off
instructions.
• Chapter 12, “Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures,” provides instructions for
installing or removing the customer-replaceable components of your system.
• Chapter 13, “Troubleshooting and Diagnostics,” provides recommended actions if
problems occur on your system.
• Appendix A, “Technical Specifications and Pinouts‚" provides physical,
environmental, and power specifications for your system. Also included are the
pinouts for the non-proprietary connectors.
• Appendix B, “Safety Information and Regulatory Specifications‚" lists all regulatory
information related to use of the Altix 3700 Bx2 system in the United States and
other countries. It also provides a list of safety instructions to follow when
installing, operating, or servicing the product.