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Sun Microsystems Netra T2000 - User Manual

Sun Microsystems Netra T2000
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Netra
T2000 Server
Administration Guide
Part No. 819-5837-10
September 2006, Revision A

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Sun Microsystems Netra T2000 Specifications

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ManufacturerSun Microsystems
ModelNetra T2000
CategoryServer
ProcessorUltraSPARC T1
Processor Cores8
Memory TypeDDR2
Maximum Memory32 GB
Memory Slots8
Hard Drive Bays2
Form Factor1U Rackmount
Clock Speed1.0 GHz
StorageSAS or SATA
Operating SystemSolaris
Processor Threads32 (4 threads per core)
Network InterfaceDual Gigabit Ethernet

Summary

Preface

System Console

Communicating With the System Console

Explains how to interact with the server at a low level using special commands and displays information, status, and error messages.

Serial Management Port

Describes the serial management port as the default connection to the system console, using an RJ-45 connector.

Network Management Port

Explains how the network management port provides communication with the system controller via Ethernet for remote administration.

Switching Between the Consoles

Describes procedures to navigate between the ALOM shell, Solaris OS, and OpenBoot PROM prompts.

ALOM sc> Prompt

Explains that ALOM runs independently and monitors the system upon power connection, showing the sc> prompt for direct interaction.

Advanced Lights Out Manager

ALOM Overview

Introduces ALOM as a system controller for remote administration, configurable via a command-line interface.

ALOM Features

Describes ALOM's availability upon system installation and its ability to monitor and control the server remotely.

What ALOM Monitors

Lists the components ALOM can monitor, such as disk drives, fans, CPU temperatures, and voltages.

Using ALOM

Explains how to connect to ALOM via telnet or serial connection, noting user access limitations.

To Set the Initial Password

Guides users through connecting to the ALOM serial port and setting an initial administrative password for security.

ALOM Shell Commands

Details ALOM commands for setting system configuration aspects, like password, date, time, and network parameters.

Basic ALOM Tasks

Outlines common administrative tasks that can be performed after logging into ALOM.

OpenBoot PROM

OpenBoot PROM Overview

Introduces OpenBoot PROM as the low-level firmware for booting the server and regaining control under specific conditions.

Obtaining the ok Prompt

Lists methods to obtain the `ok` prompt, such as graceful shutdown, ALOM commands, or keys.

Manual System Reset

Warns about manual system resets as a last resort, detailing potential data loss and file system corruption.

OpenBoot PROM Configuration Variables

Explains OpenBoot PROM configuration variables stored in non-volatile memory.

Basic Administrative Tasks

Status Indicators

Introduces LED indicators on the server and components used to convey status.

Interpreting Status LEDs

Explains LED behavior conforming to ANSI Status Indicator Standard and their meanings.

Bezel Server Status Indicators

Describes the location and meaning of bezel indicators like Locator, Fault, and Activity LEDs.

Alarm Status Indicators

Discusses the four LED status indicators on the dry contact alarm card supported by ALOM.

Selecting a Boot Device

Explains how to select the boot device using the `boot-device` OpenBoot configuration variable.

Unconfiguring and Reconfiguring Devices

Introduces the `disablecomponent` command for unconfiguring system devices and the `enablecomponent` command for reconfiguring them.

Securing the Server

Security Guidelines

Outlines security practices such as password management, log scrutiny, and system hardening.

Selecting a Remote Connection Type

Compares SSH and Telnet for secure remote access, highlighting SSH's encryption and authentication benefits.

Enabling SSH

Provides steps to enable SSH for secure remote access to the system controller, supporting SSHv2.

Additional Security Considerations

Discusses topics like special key sequences for RTOS shell access and controlling access to serial ports.

Managing Disk Volumes

RAID Requirements

Lists required patch IDs for configuring and using RAID disk volumes on the server.

Disk Volumes

Explains disk volumes as logical disk devices comprising physical disks, managed by the on-board disk controller.

RAID Technology

Describes RAID technology for data redundancy and performance, supporting RAID 0 and RAID 1.

Integrated Mirror Volumes (RAID 1)

Describes RAID 1 (disk mirroring) for data redundancy by storing duplicate copies on separate disks.

To Create a Mirrored Volume

Details how to verify disk correspondence and create a mirrored RAID volume using `raidctl`.

To Perform a Mirrored Disk Hot-Swap Operation

Details the procedure for replacing a failed disk in a mirrored RAID volume without system downtime.

Watchdog Timer Application Mode

Understanding the Watchdog Timer Application Mode

Explains the watchdog mechanism for detecting system hangs or application crashes and recovering automatically.

Watchdog Timer Limitations

Discusses limitations of the watchdog timer mode, including single recovery attempts and disabling behavior.

Using the ntwdt Driver

Guides on installing and using the `ntwdt` driver for application watchdog features and programming Alarm3.

Programming Alarm3

Explains how to program Alarm3 using the `LOMIOCALCTL` IOCTL, detailing its behavior and relay states.

Alarm Relay Output Application Programming Interface

Example Program to get and set Status of the Alarms

Provides an example program for getting and setting alarm statuses using alarm API functions.

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