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Sun Microsystems Sun SPARC Enterprise M5000 - User Manual

Sun Microsystems Sun SPARC Enterprise M5000
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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 M5000 Specifications

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ManufacturerSun Microsystems
ModelSun SPARC Enterprise M5000
CategoryServer
Number of ProcessorsUp to 4
Threads per Core2
MemoryUp to 512 GB
Memory TypeDDR2
Operating SystemSolaris
StorageSAS/SATA
Network Interface10/100/1000 Ethernet
Power SupplyRedundant power supplies
Power ConsumptionVaries by configuration
Form FactorRackmount

Summary

Preface

Audience

Describes intended users and required knowledge for understanding the manual.

Structure and Contents of this Manual

Explains the manual's organization by chapter, providing an overview of each.

Models

Lists the server models covered in this manual.

XSCF Overview

XSCF Features

Describes the system monitor and control facility (XSCF) and its capabilities.

External Interfaces

Details connectors and LEDs for XSCF Unit external interface.

XSCF Functions

Describes key XSCF functions: monitoring, shell/web interfaces, diagnosis, security, power control.

Types of Connection to XSCF

Outlines serial and Ethernet (XSCF-LAN) connection types to XSCF.

XSCF User Interfaces

Describes the XSCF Shell (Ethernet/Serial) and XSCF Web interfaces.

Setting Up XSCF

XSCF Setup Summary

Lists required and optional settings for XSCF functions.

Setup Summary by the XSCF Shell

Provides step-by-step setup summary using XSCF Shell.

Setup Summary Using the XSCF Web

Provides step-by-step setup summary using XSCF Web.

Specifying the XSCF Settings

Describes detailed XSCF settings configuration.

Network Configuration

Details network interface and configuration settings.

User Account Administration

Details user account management, passwords, and privileges.

LDAP Administration

Details LDAP client configuration.

Time Administration

Details system time and NTP server settings.

SSH;Telnet Administration

Details SSH/Telnet settings and access control.

Https Administration

Details HTTPS settings for secure web access.

Audit Administration

Details audit administration for logging access.

Log Archiving Administration

Details log archiving settings.

SNMP Administration

Details SNMP agent configuration.

Domain Configuration

Details domain configuration using system boards.

System Board Configuration

Details XSB division and memory mirror configuration.

Domain Mode Configuration

Details domain mode settings like diagnostic level, watchdog, auto-boot.

Save and Restore XSCF Configuration Information

Describes saving and restoring XSCF configuration via USB or network.

Connecting to the XSCF and the Server

Connect Terminals to the XSCF

Describes connecting terminals via LAN or serial port.

Port and Terminal Types Connected to the XSCF

Details serial and Ethernet ports for XSCF connection.

About the XSCF-LAN;the DSCP Link Port Number and the Function and the Firewall

Discusses XSCF-LAN/DSCP ports, functions, and firewall requirements.

Connecting to XSCF via the Serial Port

Provides procedures for serial port connection.

Connecting to XSCF Using SSH via the LAN Port

Describes logging in via XSCF-LAN using SSH.

Connecting to XSCF Using Telnet via the LAN Port

Describes logging in via XSCF-LAN using Telnet.

Switching Between the XSCF Shell and the Domain Console

Explains switching between XSCF Shell and domain console.

Types of XSCF Connections

Provides examples of XSCF connection types like LAN and serial.

Operation of the Server

Display Server Hardware Environment

Describes checking server hardware configuration and status.

Display Server Configuration;Status Information

Describes displaying server configuration and status of various components.

Display Domain Information

Describes checking domain configuration and status.

Adding or Removing Domains

Describes how to adopt domain configuration.

Server and Domain Power Operations

Describes power operations for servers and domains.

System Power On

Explains how to turn on system power.

System Power Off

Explains how to turn off system power.

Domain Power On

Explains how to turn on domain power.

Domain Power Off

Explains how to turn off domain power.

Sending a Domain Panic Request

Describes issuing a panic instruction to a domain.

Domain Reset

Describes issuing a reset instruction to a specified domain.

Sending a Break Signal to a Domain

Describes sending a break signal to a domain.

Air-Conditioning Wait Time Administration

Explains air-conditioning wait time settings.

Warm-Up Time Administration

Explains warm-up time settings.

Shutdown Wait Time Administration

Explains shutdown wait time settings.

Dual Power Feed Administration

Explains dual power feed settings.

Identifying the Location of the System

Describes finding target system using locator command.

Managing Fault Degradation

Explains managing fault degradation.

Displaying the Degraded Component

Explains how to display degraded components.

Overview of the XSCF Shell

Overview of the XSCF Command Shell

Describes performing XSCF commands on XSCF Shell.

XSCF Commands

Lists and describes XSCF Shell commands.

Login to XSCF Shell

Describes how to log in to XSCF Shell.

View Server Status and Control Commands

Describes commands for viewing server status and controlling it.

Server Configuration Information Commands

Describes commands to display server configuration info.

Domain Control and Maintenance Commands

Describes commands for domain resource management.

View and Archive the XSCF Logs

Describes commands to fetch and display XSCF logs.

User Management and Security Commands

Describes commands for user and security management.

View XSCF Shell Error Messages

Lists typical XSCF Shell error messages.

XSCF Mail Function

Overview of XSCF Mail Function

Describes XSCF mail function features like fault notification and authentication.

Setting Up the Mail Function

Explains the step-by-step process to set up the XSCF mail function.

Contents of Parts Fault Notification

Explains contents of email messages sent for parts faults.

Test Mail

Explains how to send and verify test mail settings.

XSCF SNMP Agent Function

Overview of the XSCF SNMP Agent

Introduces the XSCF SNMP agent function and its purpose.

MIB Definition File

Explains MIB definition files supported by XSCF for SNMP management.

About Trap

Explains SNMP traps for event notification.

Setting Up the XSCF SNMP Agent Function

Explains the setup procedure for the XSCF SNMP agent.

Upgrade of XSCF Firmware and Maintenance

Update the XSCF Firmware

Explains firmware update functions and procedures.

Firmware Update Overview

Provides an overview of the firmware update process.

Firmware Update Conditions and Environment

Lists requirements for firmware updates.

Method of Delivering Firmware

Explains how to deliver XCP files.

Method of Checking the Firmware Version

Explains how to check the current firmware version.

Three Steps of the Firmware Update

Describes the three steps: XCP import, update, application.

Features of XSCF Firmware Update

Lists key features of XSCF firmware update process.

Firmware Update Types and Timing

Describes different firmware update types and timings.

Firmware Update for Redundant XSCF Units

Explains firmware update for redundant XSCF Units.

Ensuring Proper Operation After a Firmware Update

Provides notes for ensuring proper operation post-update.

Firmware Update Procedure

Outlines the steps for firmware update.

If an Error Occurs During XSCF Firmware Update

Discusses actions for firmware update errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q&A section for firmware updates.

Collecting XSCF Logs

Explains how to fetch and display server operation logs.

Log Types and Reference Commands

Lists log types and commands to reference them.

Method of Collecting the Log Information

Explains how to collect log information.

How to Use the XSCF Web

Overview of the XSCF Web

Introduces the XSCF Web interface and its capabilities.

Start the XSCF Web

Explains how to start and access the XSCF Web console.

Logging In and Out of the XSCF Web

Describes the process of logging in and out of XSCF Web.

XSCF Web Pages

Describes the structure and content of XSCF Web pages.

Displaying System Status

Lists functions for displaying the status of the entire system.

Domain Status Display

Lists functions for displaying the status of a domain.

Device Status Display

Lists functions for displaying CPU, memory, I/O status in XSB.

System and Domain Operation

Lists functions for system and domain operations.

Domain Mode Configuration

Lists functions for specifying domain mode settings.

System Board Configuration

Lists functions for system board configuration.

Domain Configuration

Lists functions for domain configuration.

Setting System

Lists functions for network configuration.

Time Settings

Lists functions for setting XSCF time.

SSH;telnet Settings

Lists functions for setting SSH/telnet.

LDAP Configuration

Lists functions for configuring LDAP.

User Management Configuration (1 of 2)

Lists functions for XSCF user management.

Audit Configuration (1 of 2)

Lists functions for configuring XSCF audit.

Mail Configuration (SMTP)

Provides SMTP server settings.

Mail Configuration (Email Reporting)

Provides email report settings.

SNMP Configuration

Lists functions for configuring SNMP.

SNMP Configuration (Security Access)

Lists functions for security access for SNMPv3.

Log Archiving Configuration

Lists functions for configuring log archiving.

COD Configuration (1 of 2)

Lists functions for COD configuration.

COD Configuration (2 of 2)

Continues COD configuration functions.

Sun Management Center Agent Configuration

Lists functions for configuring Sun Management Center agent.

Auto Logout Configuration (XSCF Web)

Lists functions for authentication timeout.

Utility

Lists utility pages like firmware update, XSCF reset.

Firmware Update

Lists functions for firmware update.

Logs

Lists functions for referring and saving logs.

XSCF Web Error Messages

Lists typical XSCF Web error messages.

Warning and Information Messages

Message Types

Explains different types of messages output by XSCF.

Messages in Each Function

Explains how to recognize status or fault information via messages.

Recognizing Status Notification or Fault Information in a Monitoring Message on the XSCF Shell Terminal

Explains recognizing status/fault info from XSCF Shell monitoring messages.

XSCF Log Information

Log Types and Reference Commands

Lists log types and commands to reference them.

Method of Collecting the Log Information

Explains how to collect log information.

XSCF Error Log

Details the XSCF error log and how to confirm faults.

Power Log

Explains the power log and how to reference it.

Event Log

Explains the event log and how to reference it.

Using the showlogs Command to Display Other Logs

Explains how to display other logs using showlogs.

Audit Log

Explains the audit log.

XSCF MIB

MIB Object Identifiers

Explains MIB object identifiers supported by XSCF.

Standard MIB

Describes standard MIBs conforming to RFCs.

Extended MIB

Describes two extended MIBs for system information.

Trap

Explains standard and extension traps for event notification.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting XSCF and FAQ

Describes common XSCF problems and provides solutions.

Could Not Log in to XSCF

Provides steps to resolve login issues.

Forgot the Login Password for XSCF

Explains how to reset a forgotten password.

Could Not Connect to XSCF Through the Serial Port

Troubleshoots serial port connection issues.

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

Troubleshoots Telnet connection issues.

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

Troubleshoots SSH connection issues.

Do Not Know the IP Address of XSCF

Provides steps to find XSCF IP address.

Could Not Power On or Off the Server

Addresses issues with server power operations.

Could Not Add an XSCF User

Addresses issues with adding XSCF users.

A Mail Report Was Not Received From XSCF

Troubleshoots missing mail reports.

Could Not Access the Top Page of the XSCF Web Function

Troubleshoots issues accessing XSCF Web top page.

Could Not Display XSCF Web Windows

Troubleshoots issues with displaying XSCF Web windows.

Forgot the Login Password for the XSCF Web

Refers to XSCF Shell password recovery.

Web Pages of the XSCF Web Function are not Displayed Correctly

Troubleshoots issues with XSCF Web page display.

Alert Message is Displayed in XSCF Web

Addresses alert messages in XSCF Web.

Troubleshooting the Server While XSCF Is Being Used

Describes effective XSCF use when the server is unresponsive.

Software License Conditions

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

Details the GNU GPL terms and conditions.

GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION

Details the LGPL terms for copying, distribution, and modification.

Apache License Version 2.0

Details the Apache License terms.

The OpenLDAP Public License

Details the OpenLDAP Public License terms.

The Open Software License v. 1.0

Details the Open Software License terms.

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