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SPARC Enterprise
M8000/M9000 Servers
Overview Guide
Part No.: 819-4204-15,
Manual Code: C120-E324-08EN
December 2010, Revision A
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  • Page 1 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Overview Guide Part No.: 819-4204-15, Manual Code: C120-E324-08EN December 2010, Revision A...
  • Page 2 INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID. Unless otherwise expressly set forth in such agreement, to the extent allowed by applicable law, in no event shall Oracle or Fujitsu Limited, and/or any of their affiliates have any liability to any third party under any legal theory for any loss of revenues or profits, loss of use or data, or business interruptions, or for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 3 OU À L’ABSENCE DE CONTREFAÇON, SONT EXCLUES, DANS LA MESURE AUTORISÉE PAR LA LOI APPLICABLE. Sauf mention contraire expressément stipulée dans ce contrat, dans la mesure autorisée par la loi applicable, en aucun cas Oracle ou Fujitsu Limited et/ou l’une ou l’autre de leurs sociétés affiliées ne sauraient être tenues responsables envers une quelconque partie tierce, sous quelque théorie juridique que ce soit, de tout manque à...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ix System Overview 1–1 Product Overview 1–1 System Specifications 1–8 1.2.1 Environmental Specifications 1–11 1.2.2 Power Specifications 1–12 1.2.3 M8000 Server Components 1–13 1.2.4 M9000 Server Components (Base Cabinet Only) 1–15 1.2.5 M9000 Server Components (With an Expansion Cabinet) 1–17 1.2.6 Operator Panel Overview 1–18...
  • Page 6 1.3.9 XSCF Unit 1–24 1.3.10 Internal Drive Units 1–24 Component Mounting Conditions 1–25 Optional Products 1–26 1.5.1 Power Supply Options 1–26 1.5.2 External I/O Expansion Unit 1–27 1.5.3 M9000 Server (Expansion Cabinet) Option 1–28 Software Features 1–28 System Features 2–1 Hardware Configuration 2–1 2.1.1 CPU 2–1...
  • Page 7 2.4.3 Serviceability 2–15 About Software 3–1 Oracle Solaris OS Functions 3–1 3.1.1 Domain Management 3–2 3.1.2 PCI Hot-plug 3–2 XSCF Firmware Function 3–2 3.2.1 XSCF Features 3–2 3.2.1.1 Command Line-based User Interface (XSCF Shell) 3–3 3.2.1.2 Browser-Based User Interface (XSCF Web) 3–4 3.2.2 XSCF Functional Overview 3–4 3.2.2.1...
  • Page 8 viii SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Overview Guide • December 2010...

  • Page 9: Preface

    This overview guide describes system features, system configurations, hardware functions, and software functions of the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers from Oracle and Fujitsu. References herein to the M8000 server or M9000 server are references to the SPARC Enterprise M8000 or SPARC Enterprise M9000 server.
  • Page 10 Book Titles Sun/Oracle Fujitsu SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Site Planning Guide 819-4203 C120-H014 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Getting Started Guide 821-3049 C120-E323 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Overview Guide 819-4204 C120-E324 SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers Important 821-2098 C120-E633 Legal and Safety Information...

  • Page 11: Text Conventions

    Text Conventions This manual uses the following fonts and symbols to express specific types of information. Fonts/symbols Meaning Example What you type, when contrasted AaBbCc123 XSCF> adduser jsmith with on-screen computer output. This font represents the example of command input in the frame. The names of commands, files, and XSCF>...

  • Page 12: Documentation Feedback

    For Oracle users: ■ http://docs.sun.com For Fujitsu users in U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico: ■ http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/www/support_servers.shtml?s upport/servers For Fujitsu users in other countries, refer to this SPARC Enterprise contact: ■ http://www.fujitsu.com/global/contact/computing/sparce_index.html xii SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Overview Guide • December 2010...

  • Page 13: System Overview

    C H A P T E R System Overview This chapter provides an overview of features, specifications, and configurations of the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers. Section 1.1, “Product Overview” on page 1-1 ■ Section 1.2, “System Specifications” on page 1-8 ■...
  • Page 14 Each server consists of a cabinet containing various mounted components, a front door, rear door, and side panels as parts of the server structure. An operator panel is mounted on the front door and is always accessible. Take special care in handling and storing the dedicated key that is provided for the front door and the operator panel.
  • Page 15 M9000 Server Appearance (Base Cabinet Only) M9000 Server (Base Cabinet Only) FIGURE 1-2 RFID tag Operator panel Chapter 1 System Overview...
  • Page 16 M9000 Server Appearance (With an Expansion Cabinet) The expansion cabinet is an M9000 option connected to the M9000 (type for the base cabinet only). M9000 Server (With an Expansion Cabinet) FIGURE 1-3 RFID tag Operator panel SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Overview Guide • December 2010...
  • Page 17 M8000/M9000 servers have the following features: Multicore SPARC64 VI/SPARC64 VII/SPARC64 VII+ gigahertz processors ■ These processors provide superior performance, due to their high scalability allowing expansion to up to 64 dual-core CPU modules, and technologies enabling high-speed arithmetic operations and data transfers. Reliability and availability are enhanced with Error Checking and Correction (ECC) data protection and instruction retry.
  • Page 18 The main components, power supply units, and FAN units support active (hot) ■ replacement/addition Component replacement and addition during system operation supported for the main components, such as a power supply unit, FAN unit, hard disk drive, system control facility (board), system board, and PCI card, with some exceptions. Dynamic reconfiguration (DR) is used for active replacement and addition of CPU/memory board unit and I/O unit configuring the system board.
  • Page 19 Terminal server (or a touch panel connected to a terminal server) ■ Note – For the console connection method, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide. Partitioning function ■ One high-end server can be divided into multiple areas, or domains, for more effective scalability.

  • Page 20: System Specifications

    System Specifications This section describes the specifications and the environmental conditions of both high-end servers, shows names of server components, and provides an overview of the operator panel. Note – Contact your sales representative for tape drive unit options on M8000/M9000 servers.
  • Page 21 Main Unit Specifications (Continued) TABLE 1-1 M9000 Server Base Cabinet + Expansion Item M8000 Server Base Cabinet Only Cabinet Tape drive unit 1 drive can be mounted (option) 2 drives can be mounted (option) FAN unit 4 units (type A) 16 units (type A) 32 units (type A) 8 units (type B)
  • Page 22 Main Unit Specifications (Continued) TABLE 1-1 M9000 Server Base Cabinet + Expansion Item M8000 Server Base Cabinet Only Cabinet ††† Frequency 860 - 960 MHz ‡‡‡ Write data EPCglobal GIAI-96 format Read range 1. 902 - 928 MHz ‡ (reference) Fixed reader with a maximum output of 4 Watt EIRP: Up to 1.8 m (6 ft) Handheld reader with a maximum output of 2 Watt EIRP: Up to 90 cm (3 ft) 2.

  • Page 23: Environmental Specifications

    1.2.1 Environmental Specifications Environmental Specifications TABLE 1-2 Operating Range Non-Operating Range Optimum Ambient 5°C to 32°C (41°F to 89.6°F) Unpacked: 21°C to 23°C temperature (70°F to 74°F) 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Packed: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Relative 20% RH to 80% RH to 93% RH...

  • Page 24: Power Specifications

    1.2.2 Power Specifications Two power input modes are available; single-phase power feed and three-phase power input. To use a three-phase power source, a three-phase power feed option and a power supply cabinet for mounting the option are required. The three-phase power feed has two connection options: a star connection that connects a neutral line and each phase, and a delta connection that connects each phase.

  • Page 25: M8000 Server Components

    1.2.3 M8000 Server Components show the front and rear views of the M8000 server with a FIGURE 1-4 FIGURE 1-5 power cabinet connected. The names of server components are shown in each figure. The dual power feed option and three-phase power feed option can be mounted in the power cabinet.
  • Page 26 M8000 Server and Power Cabinet Rear View FIGURE 1-5 Power cabinet AC section Power supply unit FAN Unit FAN unit AC section I/O unit 1-14 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Overview Guide • December 2010...

  • Page 27: M9000 Server Components (Base Cabinet Only)

    1.2.4 M9000 Server Components (Base Cabinet Only) show the front and rear views of the M9000 server (base FIGURE 1-6 FIGURE 1-7 cabinet only) with a power cabinet connected. The names of server components are shown in each figure. One power cabinet is connected to the M9000 server (base cabinet only). M9000 Server (Base Cabinet Only) and Power Cabinet Front View FIGURE 1-6 FAN unit...
  • Page 28 M9000 Server (Base Cabinet Only) and Power Cabinet Rear View FIGURE 1-7 Power cabinet FAN unit CPU memory board unit Power supply unit AC section * I/O unit * Three-phase 1-16 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Overview Guide • December 2010...

  • Page 29: M9000 Server Components (With An Expansion Cabinet)

    1.2.5 M9000 Server Components (With an Expansion Cabinet) show the front and rear views of the M9000 server with an FIGURE 1-8 FIGURE 1-9 expansion cabinet and power cabinets connected. The names of server components are shown in each figure. One power cabinet is connected to each of M9000 server base cabinet and expansion cabinet.

  • Page 30: Operator Panel Overview

    M9000 Server (With an Expansion Cabinet) and Power Cabinet Rear View FIGURE 1-9 Power cabinet Power cabinet FAN unit Power supply unit CPU memory board unit I/O unit AC section * * Three-phase Expansion cabinet Base cabinet 1.2.6 Operator Panel Overview The operator panel has LEDs indicating different states of the M8000 and M9000 servers, a power switch for power control, and a mode switch for setting the operation mode.
  • Page 31 Operator Panel Appearance shows the operator panel. FIGURE 1-10 Operator Panel FIGURE 1-10 Locked Service POWER (LED) MODE switch STANDBY (LED) CHECK (LED) POWER switch Operator Panel LEDs lists the operating states indicated by the LEDs on the operator panel. TABLE 1-4 Operator Panel LEDs TABLE 1-4...
  • Page 32 Operator Panel Switches The switches on the operator panel include the mode switch for setting the operation mode and the POWER switch for turning on and off the server. To switch between system operation mode and maintenance mode, insert the dedicated key of the high- end server and change the mode switch setting.

  • Page 33: Server Components

    Server Components This section describes the components of both high-end servers. For details on each, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Service Manual. CPU Module ■ CPU/Memory Board Unit ■ I/O Unit ■ FAN Unit ■ Power Supply Unit ■ Crossbar Unit ■...

  • Page 34: Cpu/Memory Board Unit

    1.3.2 CPU/Memory Board Unit The CPU/memory board unit (CMU) contains CPUMs, memory modules, and a DDC. The CMU with an I/O unit can be combined to construct one or more domains. The CMU has the following features: Contains an interconnect LSI module that uses the latest LSI process. ■...

  • Page 35: Fan Unit

    1.3.4 FAN Unit The FAN unit is used to cool the server, and has the following features: A redundant fan configuration enables continuous system operation even if a fan ■ fails during system operation. Active (hot) system maintenance or replacement of a faulty FAN unit can be ■...

  • Page 36: Xscf Unit

    The operations of switches on the operator panel can be limited by switching the operation mode with the dedicated key supplied for the panel. 1.3.9 XSCF Unit The XSCF unit (XSCFU) includes a dedicated processor, which operates independently from the main unit processors. The XSCFU in the servers adopts a duplicated configuration to increase fault tolerance.

  • Page 37: Component Mounting Conditions

    Types of CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive Unit FIGURE 1-11 Slot-loading type Tray-loading type Note – The locations of LED and button may vary depending on the servers. The CD-RW/DVD-RW drive unit cannot be directly shared by multiple domains in a server. However, if the multiple domains are connected to one another through a LAN and a certain function of the Oracle Solaris OS is used, the CD-RW/DVD-RW drive unit can be shared by the domains.

  • Page 38: Optional Products

    Optional Products The following products are the main options available for the M8000/M9000 servers. Power Supply Options ■ External I/O Expansion Unit ■ M9000 Server (Expansion Cabinet) Option ■ 1.5.1 Power Supply Options The power cabinet and the rack-mountable dual power feed option for the M8000 server are offered as power supply options.

  • Page 39: External I/O Expansion Unit

    Specifications of the Power Cabinet and M8000/M9000 Dual Power Feed Option TABLE 1-6 Rack-mountable Dual Item Power Feed options Power Cabinet Outside dimensions Width [mm] 1003 Depth [mm] 1244 278(6U) Height [mm] 1800 Weight [kg] Input power: Voltage [V] AC200 to 240 ± 10% Single-phase power Number of phases Single phase...

  • Page 40: M9000 Server (Expansion Cabinet) Option

    External I/O Expansion Unit FIGURE 1-12 1.5.3 M9000 Server (Expansion Cabinet) Option An M9000 server (base cabinet) configuration can contain up to 32 CPU modules (64 cores for SPARC64 VI processors, 128 cores for SPARC64 VII/SPARC64 VII+ processors), up to 2 TB of memory, and up to 224 PCI slots. A configuration containing more components than described above would require the expansion cabinet option of the M9000 server.

  • Page 41: System Features

    C H A P T E R System Features This chapter explains the following technical aspects, including features and structures. Section 2.1, “Hardware Configuration” on page 2-1 ■ Section 2.2, “Partitioning” on page 2-7 ■ Section 2.3, “Resource Management” on page 2-12 ■...

  • Page 42: Mounted Processors And Cpu Operational Modes

    The M8000 server, M9000 server, and the M9000 server with expansion cabinet take advantage of system scalability by supporting up to 16, 32, or up to 64 CPU modules, respectively. CPU modules running at different clock frequencies can be used in a single system. The latest CPUs can therefore be installed when improved processing performance is required.
  • Page 43 shows an example of a mixed configuration of SPARC64 VI and SPARC64 FIGURE 2-1 VII processors. CPUs on CPU/Memory Board Unit (CMU) and Domain Configuration FIGURE 2-1 Example Different types of processors can be mounted on a single CMU, as shown in CMU#2 and CMU#3 in .
  • Page 44 For the settings of the CPU operational mode, see the SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers XSCF User’s Guide or the SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers XSCF Reference Manual. There are restrictions on the DR operation depending on whether the Oracle Solaris OS operates in the SPARC64 VII enhanced mode or in the SPARC64 VI compatible mode.

  • Page 45: Memory Subsystem

    2.1.2 Memory Subsystem The memory subsystem controls memory access and cache memory. The M8000/M9000 servers use DDR-II DIMM memory. Each CMU has thirty-two memory slots. Also, the M8000 server, M9000 server, and M9000 server with expansion cabinet can mount up to 128, 256, or 512 DIMMs, respectively. The memory subsystems use up to eight-way interleaving, providing higher-speed memory access.
  • Page 46 Main Component Connections FIGURE 2-2 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Overview Guide • December 2010...

  • Page 47: System Control

    Note – The SC is the system controller that controls CPUs and memory and handles communication with the XB. 2.1.5 System Control System control of the M8000/M9000 servers refer to the system control contained within the XSCFU that runs the XSCF and every component controlled by the XSCF. As long as input power is being supplied to the server, the XSCF constantly monitors the server even if all domains are powered off.

  • Page 48: Domain Hardware Requirements

    Partitioning enables arbitrary assignment of resources in the server. Partitioning also enables flexible domain configurations to be used according to the job load or processing amount. An independent Oracle Solaris OS can run in a domain. Each domain is protected by hardware so that it is not affected by other domains.
  • Page 49 shows the partitioning division types. FIGURE 2-3 Partition Division Types of Physical System Board (PSB) FIGURE 2-3 Uni-XSB types ■ Quad-XSB types ■ Chapter 2 System Features...

  • Page 50: Domain Configuration

    2.2.3 Domain Configuration Any XSBs in the server can be combined to configure a domain, regardless of whether the divided XSB is the Uni-XSBs or Quad-XSBs. These XSBs can be used in any combination for a flexible domain configuration. Also, the quantity of resources for one XSB can be adjusted according to the division type of a PSB.
  • Page 51 shows the domain configuration. FIGURE 2-4 Domain Configuration FIGURE 2-4 Chapter 2 System Features 2-11...

  • Page 52: Resource Management

    Resource Management This section explains the following functions that support dynamic reconfiguration of domain resources during system operation: Dynamic Reconfiguration ■ PCI Hot-plug ■ Capacity on Demand ■ Oracle Solaris Zones ■ 2.3.1 Dynamic Reconfiguration Dynamic reconfiguration (DR) enables hardware resources on system boards to be added and removed dynamically without stopping system operation.

  • Page 53: Pci Hot-Plug

    2.3.2 PCI Hot-plug The PCI hot-plug function enables PCI cards to be added or removed under the Oracle Solaris OS without a system reboot. Examples of uses for the PCI hot-plug function are as follows: Replacing or removing a faulty PCI card or one that will probably become faulty, ■...

  • Page 54: Reliability

    RAS for M8000/M9000 servers minimize system downtime by providing for error checking at appropriate locations and by providing centralized monitoring and control of error checking. Also M8000/M9000 servers can be configured with clustering software or centralized management software to enhance the RAS function. Any scheduled system halt, such as a periodic maintenance or system configuration change can also be performed without affecting operating resources.

  • Page 55: Serviceability

    Hardware and software faults in the system cannot be completely eliminated. To provide high availability, the system must include mechanisms that enable continuous system operation even if a failure occurs in hardware, such as components and devices, or in software, such as the OS, or application software. M8000/M9000 servers provide the functions listed below to obtain high availability.
  • Page 56 M8000/M9000 servers provide the following solution to realize high serviceability: Status LEDs mounted on the operator panel, indicating the main replaceable ■ components and the components to which active replacement is applicable Remote recognition of the device operating status and remote maintenance using ■...

  • Page 57: About Software

    C H A P T E R About Software This chapter explains the following software functions. Section 3.1, “Oracle Solaris OS Functions” on page 3-1 ■ Section 3.2, “XSCF Firmware Function” on page 3-2 ■ Oracle Solaris OS Functions The Oracle Solaris OS has the following features: Reliability that has been built over the years ■...

  • Page 58: Domain Management

    3.1.1 Domain Management In the M8000/M9000 servers, a physical system board (PSB) can be logically divided into one part (no division) or four parts by a partitioning function unique to the system. A PSB that is logically divided into one part (no division) is called a Uni-XSB, and a PSB that is logically divided into four parts is called a Quad-XSB.

  • Page 59: Command Line-Based User Interface (Xscf Shell)

    The XSCFU has a serial port and LAN port as external interfaces. A terminal such as a personal computer or workstation can be connected to the XSCF through a serial connection or Ethernet connection. The servers can be operated and managed from the command line-based XSCF Shell or browser-based XSCF Web provided by the XSCF.

  • Page 60: Browser-Based User Interface (Xscf Web)

    3.2.1.2 Browser-Based User Interface (XSCF Web) XSCF Web is a browser-based user interface that can be used from a terminal, such as a personal computer or workstation, connected to the server through an Ethernet connection. However, the XSCF Web cannot be used through a serial connection. If the browser function of a terminal is used for a connection to the XSCF, BUI operations can be performed.

  • Page 61: System Status Management

    3.2.2.3 System Status Management The XSCF provides functions as XSCF operations for displaying the system configuration status, creating and changing a domain configuration definition, and starting and stopping domains. Also, the XSCF provides the DR function, which assists in dynamically changing a system board configuration during domain operation.

  • Page 62: Airflow Indicator

    For details of the showenvironment(8) command, refer to the man page. For installation details of the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers from Oracle and Fujitsu, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Site Planning Guide and the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide.

  • Page 63: Index

    Index M8000 rear view, 1-13 M9000 (base cabinet only) front view, 1-15 airflow indicator, 3-6 M9000 (base cabinet only) rear view, 1-15 appearance M9000 (with an expansion cabinet) front view, 1- M8000, 1-2 M9000 (base cabinet only), 1-3 M9000 (with an expansion cabinet) rear view, 1- M9000 (with an expansion cabinet), 1-4 availability, 2-14 operator panel...
  • Page 64 software Oracle Solaris operating system, 3-1 XSCF firmware, 3-2 specifications system, 1-8 system specifications, 1-8 Uni-XSB, 2-8 XSCF firmware, 3-2 XSCF shell, 3-3 XSCF web, 3-4 Index-2 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Overview Guide • December 2010...

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