Sun Microsystems 1800 manual Before You Start, To Install the Software, Establish the following

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Before You Start

Caution –Before inserting a CD-ROM disk into your system read “Handling and

!Taking Care of your CD-ROM Disks” in the Netra ft 1800 Compliance and Safety Manual. In some circumstances if your CD-ROM disk does not have a clean data surface your system may fail to boot.

1.Establish the following:

■The system Ethernet address (displayed in the BOOT PROM messages at system startup, which you can display with the banner utility, invoked from the ok prompt).

■The system IP address (see your system administrator).

■The machine name (see your system administrator).

■The netmask (see your system administrator).

■The name service (for example, NIS or NIS+; see your system administrator).

2.You need to be at the OBP ok prompt in order to perform the installation.

▼To Install the Software

This section describes the steps necessary to install a Netra ft 1800 system with the Solaris operating environment and Netra ft 1800 software.

Note –It is recommended that you install Solaris on one hard disk only in order to optimize the performance of the Volume Manager.

1.Disengage all the hard disk drive modules except the one in the location on which you wish to install the operating environment.

See FIGURE 2-17on page 2-33. You do not need to remove the modules from their slots completely.

2.If the system is powered down, power on the system. See “To Power On the System” on page 55.

3.Perform Step a for network installation or Step b for local installation.

a.Set up an install server with the Netra ft 1800 CD-ROM

Follow the procedures outlined in Chapter 7 of the Solaris Advanced Installation Guide (part number 802-5740-10).

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Contents Netra ft 1800 Installation Guide Please Recycle Contents Electrical Supply Installation Installing and Configuring Sun StorEdge Volume Manager IndexVi Netra ft 1800 Installation Guide February Figures Circuit Breakers for Dual Power Rails Tables Netra ft 1800 Installation Guide February Who Should Use This Book How This Book Is OrganizedTable P-1Typographic conventions Related BooksWhat Typographic Changes Mean Table P-2Shell prompts Shell Prompts in Command ExamplesSymbols Sun Documentation on the Web Sun Welcomes Your CommentsElectrical Supply Considerations Environmental ConsiderationsDimensions Airflow Consideration when Mounting in the Equipment FrameBefore Installation Minimum 2U 90 mm gap CAF Mounting Requirements Vertical space 1Mounting Hole Pattern DimensionsLoading Safety DepthUnshipping and Mounting the System ToolsNetra ft 1800 Installation Guide February To Unship and Mount the System 1Shipping Brackets and Sacrificial PlinthRefer to Removing and Installing Modules on 119-inch Mounting Flange Kit Mounting FlangesInch Mountings 2Location Matrix For Mounting Flange Screws 19-inch rack Support Rail and Fixings 19-inch Rack 2Support Rail Screw Hole LocationsChassis Support rail Screw Spacer 619-inch Rack Mounting Flange Kit Inch, 24-inch and 600mm Mountings 323-inch, 24-inch and 600mm Mounting Flange Kits723-inch Rack Mounting Flange Kit 824-inch Rack Mounting Flange Kit 9600-mm Rack Mounting Flange Kit 10Cable Bracket Assembly Cable Bracket AssembliesRemoving and Installing Modules Module Injector/Ejector MechanismsTo Remove a Module 11Module Injector/ejector LeverCPUset Modules 12Removing a CPUset Module CAF Modules 13Removing a CAFPCI Modules 14Removing a PCI Card Carrier15Removing a Power Supply PSU ModulesTo Remove the RMM To Replace a ModuleReplacing an RMM Slide the module into its slot but not fully home16Removing an RMM Module To Remove the Disk Chassis Replacing a Disk ChassisTo Replace the RMM 17Removing a Disk Drive To Replace the Disk Chassis 18Removing a DSK ModuleFlexible Module Cabling 19Cable Management ShelfInstalling the Filter Trays To Install the Filter TraysIt is unimportant which way up the trays are fitted CAF External I/O Connections External I/O Connections on CAF Module5Console and Modem Port Parameters 4Console Connector PinoutSystem Console Terminal Connections Modem Port Connections 6Modem Port PinoutAlarms Port Connections 7Alarms Port PinoutNetra ft 1800 Installation Guide February Electrical Supply Installation System Switch1Overcurrent Protection Requirements DC Source Site RequirementsOvercurrent Protection Requirements Electrical Supply Installation RTN B Return a 48V supply CB CB RTN B RTN a -48V a -48V B Return B Required Connection Materials DC Supply and Ground ConductorDual Grounding Environment To Connect the Ground LeadNetra ft 1800 Installation Guide February Connecting the Power Leads 4Power Inlet FilterTo Assemble the Power Inlet and Leads Strip 9mm of insulation from boths ends of each power leadRefer to Figure Secure the cables using adequate strain relief Powering on the System To Power On the SystemPush the other On system switch on the other CAF front panel Netra ft 1800 Install Media Disk Space RequirementInstallation Methods Local InstallationNetwork Installation Establish the following To Install the SoftwareBefore You Start Install the Solaris operating environment Boot the system For local installation, typeFor network installation, go to the OBP ok prompt and type Reboot the system by typing 1Suggested Disk LayoutSetting the Manpath Variable Finishing InstallationSetting up Access to Netra ft 1800 CMS Utilities Install the appropriate patchesSetenv Manpath $MANPATH/opt/SUNWftm Installing and Configuring Sun StorEdge Volume Manager Before You Install Sun StorEdge Volume ManagerPress q twice to exit cmsconfig Locate the HDD modules in the listMounting the CD-ROM Manually Installing the Volume Manager SoftwareRunning the Installation Dealing with Stale Boot Disks Setting up the Volume Manager EnvironmentSetting Default Volume Creation Initializing the Volume Manager Enabling Recovery Behavior and Boot Disk DetectionSetting up Boot Disks To Add a New Disk Setting up Other DisksConfiguring Storage Add the disk to a disk groupBoot Disk Aliases Index Netra ft 1800 Installation Guide February Vxdiskadm, configure disks in Volume Manager Weight Empty chassis, 6 maximum, 2 removable modules

1800 specifications

Sun Microsystems, founded in 1982, unveiled an array of innovative products over the years, among which the Sun-1 workstation and later the Sun-1800 series were significant contributions to the technology landscape. Designed specifically for engineering, graphics, and computing tasks, the Sun-1800 series emerged during a period when workstations were essential for high-performance computing applications.

The Sun-1800 series was powered by the SPARC architecture, which became a hallmark of Sun Microsystems' technological advancement. SPARC, an acronym for Scalable Processor Architecture, allowed the system to achieve high levels of performance and efficiency, positioning it well against competitors in the workstation market. The SPARC processors used in the Sun-1800 series enabled faster computation and multitasking, making it well-suited for scientific applications, computer-aided design (CAD), and complex data analyses.

One of the standout features of the Sun-1800 series was its expansive memory capabilities. Supporting configurations that could house up to 128 megabytes of RAM, the workstations were excellent for handling large datasets that were prevalent in research and corporate environments. This high memory capacity, combined with the efficient use of the SPARC architecture, granted users access to significant computational power, which was crucial for multitasking in complex job environments.

The Sun-1800 series also emphasized networking capabilities, with integrated Ethernet support. This allowed users to seamlessly connect their workstations into local area networks, facilitating collaborative projects and data sharing among teams. The use of the Solaris operating system, which was based on UNIX, also provided a robust and stable environment for enterprise applications, making the Sun-1800 ideal for business-critical applications.

Moreover, the system was designed to support various programming languages and development tools, attracting engineers, scientists, and software developers alike. Sun Microsystems also focused on providing high-quality graphics support, with advanced graphical capabilities that enabled users to engage in advanced visualization tasks, such as 3D modeling.

In summary, the Sun Microsystems 1800 series stands out for its powerful SPARC architecture, impressive memory capacity, integrated networking, and robust graphic capabilities. These characteristics, combined with the reliability of the Solaris operating system, positioned the Sun-1800 as a favored choice among professionals in engineering and scientific fields, shaping the future of workstation computing.
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