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Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V890 - User Manual

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Sun Fire
V890 Server
Owner’s Guide
Part No. 817-3956-11
September 2004, Revision A

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Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V890 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerSun Microsystems
ModelSun Fire V890
CategoryServer
Form FactorRackmount
Operating SystemSolaris
MemoryUp to 64 GB
Hard DrivesUp to 12 drives
Network Interface10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Power SupplyDual redundant power supplies
Weight165 lb (75 kg)

Summary

Sun Fire V890 Server Owners Guide

System Overview

Introduction to the Sun Fire V890 server, its features, and supported processors.

Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features

Key features enhancing system uptime, data integrity, and ease of service.

Locating Front Panel Features

About the Status and Control Panel

Overview of the system's front panel controls, including LEDs, Power button, and keyswitch.

About Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features

Hot-Pluggable Disk Drives and PCI Cards

Information on installing/removing components while the system is running.

Environmental Monitoring and Control

System features for monitoring and protecting against temperature and airflow issues.

Setting Up the System

How to Install the Sun Fire V890 Server

Step-by-step guide for installing the Sun Fire V890 server and initial setup.

Hardware Configuration

About CPU;Memory Boards

Information on CPU/Memory boards, processors, cache, and memory slots.

About PCI Cards and Buses

Overview of PCI buses, slots, hot-plug features, and card compatibility.

About Power Supplies

Information on power supply units, redundancy, hot-swap capability, and output voltages.

Mass Storage Subsystem Configuration

About the FC-AL Disk Backplanes

Details on FC-AL disk backplanes, dual-loop configurations, and split/full configurations.

About FC-AL Host Adapters

Description of PCI FC-AL host adapter cards for controlling storage loops.

Configuring Network Interfaces

About Network Interfaces

Overview of on-board Gigabit and Fast Ethernet interfaces and rear panel connectors.

How to Configure the Primary Network Interface

Steps for choosing a host name and IP address for the primary network interface.

How to Configure Additional Network Interfaces

Procedure for adding and configuring extra network interfaces on the system.

Configuring System Firmware

OpenBoot Environmental Monitoring

Capabilities for monitoring system power, fans, and temperatures via OpenBoot.

Automatic System Recovery (ASR)

Functionality for automatic fault isolation and OS restoration after hardware failures.

Server Administration

About Server Administration Software

Introduction to software tools for system configuration, monitoring, and management.

Safety Precautions

Safety Agency Compliance Statements

General safety precautions, symbols, and compliance statements for Sun Microsystems products.

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