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Sun Microsystems Sun SPARC Enterprise M4000 - User Manual

Sun Microsystems Sun SPARC Enterprise M4000
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Sun SPARC Enterprise™
M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000
Servers XSCF User’s Guide
Part No. 819-6202-16
August 2009, Revision A

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Sun Microsystems Sun SPARC Enterprise M4000 Specifications

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ManufacturerSun Microsystems
ModelSun SPARC Enterprise M4000
CategoryServer
Number of Processors1-4
Threads per Core2
RAM TypeDDR2
Operating SystemSolaris
Form FactorRackmount
Release Year2007
Storage TypeSAS
Hard Drives2.5" drives
Network Interfaces4 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Expansion SlotsPCIe

Summary

Preface

Audience

Describes the intended users and required knowledge for this manual.

Glossary

Provides definitions for terms used in the documentation.

Structure and Contents of this Manual

Outlines the manual's organization and chapter summaries.

SPARC Enterprise Mx000 Servers Documentation

Lists related documentation for reference.

Text Conventions

Explains the fonts and symbols used to convey specific information.

Software License

Details the public licenses under which software functions are provided.

XSCF Overview

XSCF Features

Describes the capabilities and characteristics of the XSCF firmware.

XSCF Functions

Details the various functions provided by the XSCF, such as monitoring and control.

External Interfaces

Describes the physical ports and LEDs that serve as the external interface for the XSCF Unit.

XSCF Shell and XSCF Web

Explains the two primary user interfaces for interacting with XSCF.

Power Control for the Server System and Domains

Details how XSCF manages server and domain power operations.

Types of Connection to XSCF

Outlines the different methods for connecting to the XSCF.

User Accounts and User Privileges

Explains how to manage user accounts and their associated privileges for XSCF access.

Setting Up XSCF

XSCF Setup Summary

Summarizes the essential XSCF configuration settings required before use.

Network Configuration

Details how to specify network interface items like XSCF-LANs and DSCP.

User Account Administration

Explains how to specify user accounts, passwords, and privileges.

SSH;Telnet Administration

Details settings for SSH and Telnet required for XSCF Shell and domain console access.

Mail Administration

Explains how to set up the XSCF mail report function for fault notifications.

Domain Configuration

Describes how to logically assign system boards (XSBs) to domains via partitioning.

Save and Restore XSCF Configuration Information

Details procedures for saving and restoring XSCF configuration using dumpconfig and restoreconfig commands.

Connecting to the XSCF and the Server

Connect Terminals to the XSCF

Explains how to interface with XSCF using a terminal via LAN or serial port.

Connecting to XSCF via the Serial Port

Provides procedures for establishing a connection to XSCF using a serial port.

Connecting to XSCF Using SSH via the LAN Port

Details how to log in to XSCF through an XSCF-LAN connection using SSH.

Connecting to XSCF Using Telnet via the LAN Port

Explains how to log in to XSCF via an XSCF-LAN connection using Telnet.

Connecting XSCF via the XSCF-LAN Port Or the Serial Port

Details XSCF connections via XSCF-LAN and serial ports.

XSCF-LAN and Serial Connection Purposes

Describes the purposes and advantages of using XSCF-LAN and serial ports.

Operation of the Server

Display Server Hardware Environment

Describes methods for checking server hardware configuration and status.

Display Domain Information

Explains methods for checking the configuration and status of a domain.

Server and Domain Power Operations

Details power operations for servers and domains, and how to display their status.

Domain Power On

Provides steps to turn on power to a specified domain.

Domain Power Off

Provides steps to turn off power to a specified domain.

Domain Reset

Explains how to issue a reset instruction to a specified domain.

Managing Fault Degradation

Describes how to manage fault degradation and display degraded components.

Overview of the XSCF Shell

Overview of the XSCF Command Shell

Describes how to use XSCF commands and view system status.

Login to XSCF Shell

Explains how to log in to XSCF via XSCF-LAN or serial port.

Operation From a Terminal Connected to the Serial Port

Details how to log in from a terminal connected to the serial port.

Operation for Connecting Via the XSCF-LAN (SSH)

Describes how to log in to XSCF via XSCF-LAN using SSH.

View Server Status and Control Commands

Lists typical XSCF Shell commands for displaying server status and control.

Domain Control and Maintenance Commands

Describes XSCF Shell commands for managing domain resources and functions.

User Management and Security Commands

Covers typical XSCF commands for user and security management.

XSCF Mail Function

Overview of XSCF Mail Function

Explains the mail report function for sending messages to the administrator.

Setting Up the Mail Function

Details the steps to set up the XSCF mail function.

Contents of Parts Fault Notification

Explains the contents of email messages sent for parts faults.

Test Mail

Describes how to send a test mail to verify mail function settings.

XSCF SNMP Agent Function

Overview of the XSCF SNMP Agent

Explains that XSCF supports the SNMP agent function.

MIB Definition File

Describes the MIB information supported by the XSCF.

About Trap

Explains the Trap function, which notifies the SNMP manager of events.

Setting Up the XSCF SNMP Agent Function

Details how to set up the XSCF SNMP agent function.

Upgrade of XSCF Firmware and Maintenance

Update the XSCF Firmware

Explains firmware update functions and how to update the firmware.

Firmware Update Overview

Provides an overview of the firmware update process and user interfaces.

Method of Delivering Firmware

Details how to obtain and deliver XCP files for firmware updates.

Three Steps of the Firmware Update

Outlines the three main steps involved in the firmware update process.

Features of XSCF Firmware Update

Lists the key features of firmware updates managed by XSCF.

Firmware Update Procedure

Details the tasks involved in the firmware update process.

How to Use the XSCF Web

Overview of the XSCF Web

Describes the XSCF Web interface and its uses.

Start the XSCF Web

Provides instructions on how to start the XSCF Web console.

Prerequisites

Lists the necessary settings and configurations for using the XSCF Web.

Logging In and Out of the XSCF Web

Explains the process of logging into and out of the XSCF Web console.

XSCF Web Pages

Describes the available pages and their configurations within the XSCF Web console.

XSCF Web Error Messages

Lists and explains typical error messages encountered in the XSCF Web interface.

Warning and Information Messages

Message Types

Explains different types of messages output during server operation.

Messages in Each Function

Details messages related to specific functions and their status.

Recognizing a Fault in a Message Reported by Email

Explains how to recognize faults from email messages.

Recognizing Status Notification or Fault Information in an SNMP Trap Message

Explains how to recognize status or fault information in SNMP trap messages.

XSCF Log Information

XSCF Error Log

Explains how to reference logs related to status notifications or faults.

Using the showlogs(8) Command to Confirm a Fault

Details using the showlogs(8) command to identify fault information.

Power Log

Explains how to reference the power log collected by XSCF firmware.

Event Log

Describes how to reference XSCF event logs for system changes and operations.

Audit Log

Explains how to reference audit logs using the viewaudit(8) command.

XSCF MIB

MIB Object Identifiers

Explains the MIB object identifiers supported by XSCF.

Standard MIB

Details the standard MIBs supported by XSCF.

Extended MIB

Describes the two extended MIBs supported by the system.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting XSCF and FAQ

Describes common XSCF issues and provides solutions and FAQs.

Could Not Connect Using SSH to XSCF via the XSCF-LAN

Provides steps to troubleshoot SSH connection failures.

The Console of the XSCF Shell or the Domain Console was Suddenly Disconnected

Offers solutions for sudden disconnection of the XSCF Shell or domain console.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Lists common questions and answers related to XSCF usage.

Troubleshooting the Server While XSCF Is Being Used

Guides on effectively using XSCF when the main unit is unresponsive.

Software License Conditions

Software License Conditions

Lists the public licenses under which software functions are provided.

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