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SGI

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 Rackable™ C1000 Server

User’s Guide

007-5716-001

Summary of Contents for Rackable C1000

Page 1: ...SGI Rackable C1000 Server User s Guide 007 5716 001 ...

Page 2: ... USA government or any contractor thereto it is acquired as commercial computer software subject to the provisions of its applicable license agreement as specified in a 48 CFR 12 212 of the FAR or if acquired for Department of Defense units b 48 CFR 227 7202 of the DoD FAR Supplement or sections succeeding thereto Contractor manufacturer is SGI 46600 Landing Parkway Fremont CA 94538 TRADEMARKS AND...

Page 3: ...007 5716 001 iii Record of Revision Version Description 001 January 2012 Formally published ...

Page 4: ... Key Components of Your 1U C1000 Server 3 Front Panel 3 Rear Panel 7 2 Pre Installation Guidelines 9 Server and Rack Positioning 9 Electrical Power 10 Operating Environment 10 Rack Stability 11 Cables 11 Security 11 3 Installation Guidelines 13 Getting Ready to Install 14 Determine Server Positioning in the Rack 14 Installing into a Rack or Cabinet 15 Installing into a Telco Rack 15 Cabling 16 ...

Page 5: ...Using the Server 17 Powering the Server On 17 Powering the Server Off 18 Working with Roamer Remote Management 19 A Technical Specifications 21 B Safety Guidelines 23 Electrical Safety 23 General Safety 24 Handling Your Server 25 ...

Page 6: ...or system installation and general operation The appendices include technical specifications and safety practices Audience This guide is written for owners installers system administrators and users of C1000 servers It is written with the assumption that the reader has a good working knowledge of computers and computer systems ...

Page 7: ... the SGI Technical Publications Library at http docs sgi com Various formats are available This library contains the most recent and most comprehensive set of online books release notes man pages and other information Refer to the SGI Supportfolio webpage for documents whose access require a support contract See Product Support on page ix You can also view man pages by typing man title on a comman...

Page 8: ...ca contact the Technical Assistance Center at 1 800 800 4SGI or contact your authorized service provider If you are outside North America contact the SGI subsidiary or authorized distributor in your country Be sure to have the following information before you call Technical Support Product serial number Product model name and number Applicable error messages Add on boards or hardware Third party h...

Page 9: ...ront matter of the manual In printed manuals the document number is located at the bottom of each page You can contact SGI in any of the following ways Send e mail to the following address techpubs sgi com Contact your customer service representative and ask that an incident be filed in the SGI incident tracking system Send mail to the following address SGI Technical Publications 46600 Landing Par...

Page 10: ...rver solution possible General Features Among the distinctive hardware features of the C1000 1U server are the following Open architecture Front facing I O for easiest serviceability Leading thermal management power efficiency Ideal for multi server deployments Best in breed software options Chassis mountable as half depth back to back for double density two post front or center mount Auto switchi...

Page 11: ...isplay option One PCIe expansion card slot available Onboard SAS SATA support Support Services Among the support services included with the C1000 server are the following World class customer support and services Availability of our professional services team to help with solutions outside traditional support packages Flexibility of server configurations to accommodate customer specific operating ...

Page 12: ... 3 Key Components of Your 1U C1000 Server The following sections describe the contents of the front and rear panels of the server Front Panel Figure 1 1 Front Panel Power button LED indicator lights Serial connector Front panel I O Drive area connector ...

Page 13: ...e several functions depending on the configuration of your server If your server was purchased with the Roamer remote management module then this LED can be turned on or set to blink via Roamer so that a technician can easily identify a unit that may need service Power button This single push push button is a power on off button When the system is in an off state pushing the button once powers the...

Page 14: ... includes the following serial port RS 232 9600 baud USB ports PS 2 connector for mouse and keyboard VGA port Ethernet ports RJ 45 eth0 eth1 10 100 1000Mb Drive area This area is the location of any drive option that is installed in the server Depending on the configuration of your server a DVD DVD RW or CD CD RW drive may be present Also in this area is space for an LCD display that is used with ...

Page 15: ...nstalled Table 1 2 Pinouts for the Serial Connector J3 Pin Name Description 1 RTS Request To Send JP1 A CTS Clear To Send JP1 B 2 DSR Data Set Ready 3 RxD Receive Data 4 GND Ground Return 5 GND Ground Return 6 TxD Transmit Data 7 DTR Data Terminal Ready 8 CTS Clear To Send JP1 B RTS Request To Send JP1 B ...

Page 16: ...lt AC 5 5A maximum 50 60 Hz Use a standard AC connector to connect power to the server An AC power cord is included in your documentation and accessory kit Rear fans Keep the area behind the fans clear and unobstructed This will ensure proper airflow to the components inside the server chassis Power switch This power switch turns the server on and off It controls the power supply that is inside th...

Page 17: ... Server and Rack Positioning Follow these guidelines to ensure that the server is safely and appropriately positioned for efficient operation and service When determining the location for the server position it so that there is adequate space for airflow and servicing When positioning the server in a rack be sure to allow adequate space for airflow and servicing from the front and the rear Clearan...

Page 18: ...e power supply for the rack is sufficient for the planned components When planning electrical power arrangements make sure you have more power available than specified for all components Also make sure the power load is distributed evenly among circuits to the location of the rack Make sure power connections for the server and all other components are grounded See the Appendix A Technical Specific...

Page 19: ... efficiency in server operation and ease of maintenance handling cables properly is required Arrange all component cables so they do not interfere with access to the rack To ensure full signal strength for Ethernet serial and other connections make sure the cables do not exceed established length limits Security The following are security considerations If using a server cabinet that is not in a s...

Page 20: ...sktop system Do not place a monitor on the server or place anything on top of the enclosure Additional weight on top of the server could cause damage to internal components Your server can be installed in these types of racks Open four post rack 19 wide 24 26 deep or 29 36 deep Cabinet with four post rack inside 19 wide and 29 36 deep Two post Telco rack 19 wide The server is one rack unit 1RU tal...

Page 21: ...with metric holes Check the documentation for your rack and if screws are provided use those Clear a table cart or other flat surface near the rack You will need a space to temporarily place the server during installation Determine Server Positioning in the Rack Review the guidelines for positioning the server in the rack explained earlier Then follow these steps to determine its positioning 1 Det...

Page 22: ... as follows 1 Position the server so that the two ears on the side of the server are positioned equally and level in the rack 2 Install four screws through the mounting ears and into the rails of the rack Typical screw sizes are 10 32 and 12 24 Check the accessory kit for spare screws If your rack does not have threaded holes you will be required to provide threaded inserts to snap into the rails ...

Page 23: ...tor and that it is designed for use in a high capacity server 3 Label each cable so that you can locate a specific cable quickly Ethernet ports on the server are numbered 0 and 1 0 is the primary Ethernet port and 1 is the secondary Warning Because the server is being installed into a rack with other equipment be certain that the power used with the rack is designed to carry the electrical load of...

Page 24: ... server is powering up the power LED on the front of the chassis is lit If a power failure occurs the server can be started automatically when power is restored This is only available if the Rackable Roamer remote management module was ordered for the server If the operating system you installed on the server supports the Wake on LAN feature the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the server The Wake ...

Page 25: ...he operating system documentation in reference to proper operating system shutdown Improper shutdown of a server will not allow the server to be restarted using Wake on LAN The server can be turned off in the following ways Press the power control button on the front of the server This begins the shutdown of the operating system if this feature is supported by your system If the operating system s...

Page 26: ...nhanced remote control and serial redirection capabilities The Roamer is accessed locally using an RJ 45 serial connection shown in Figure 4 1 With the Roamer option comes a LCD display This display can be directly programmed within the OS The LCD display can also be used to display server status and other information as needed Figure 4 1 Front and Rear Panel Components Power button LED indicator ...

Page 27: ...ross weight 13 75lbs physical system 20lbs shipping weight Operating temperature 10 35 C 50 90 F Operating humidity 8 80 Max thermal sustained output 500 BTU hr approximate based on a typical configuration Actual max power number 250W 450W approximate based on a typical configuration Power supply 250W or 450W with 3 3V 5V 12V 5V and 12V main DC outputs and a 5V standby Input 100 240VAC standard 48...

Page 28: ...ng or installing main system components such as the motherboard memory modules and drives When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system first and then unplug the power cords of all the power supply units in the system When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is familiar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off ...

Page 29: ...toned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body They are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure i...

Page 30: ...en connecting or disconnecting a cable always hold the cable by its connector Never force a connector into a port If the connector and port do not join with ease check the matching of the connector with the port Correct positioning when joining a connector to a port is also essential Protect the server and its components from direct sunlight and rain or other moisture Keep all ventilation openings...

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