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Figure 3-2
SGI Altix 450 Server System (Tall Rack)
You can also add additional PCI expansion blades or RAID and non-RAID disk storage to your
server system.
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3-3 shows an individu
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Contents
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Contents
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List of Figures
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List of Tables
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About This Guide
Audience
Important Information
Warning:
Chapter Descriptions
Related Publications
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Conventions
Product Support
Reader Comments
1. System Installation
System Installation Overview
Safety Precautions
Hazard Statements
Warning:
ESD Precautions
Safety Measures
Warning:
Installing a Rack
Preinstallation Activities
Tools Required
Table1-1 lists the tools that you need to complete the installation.
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Unloading and Moving System Equipment
Warning:
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Removing a Short Rack from the Shipping Crate
Warning:
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Unpacking and Installing the Tall Rack
Warning:
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Positioning and Leveling Racks
Unpacking and Inspecting Modules
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Installing the IRUs in a Rack
Determining Space Requirements
Determining Where to Attach Rails in a Rack
Rackmounting IRUs with Shelf Rails
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Removing a Rackmounted IRU Module
Warning:
NUMAlink Cabling the System IRUs
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Cabling the System IRUs to a Power Source
Connecting an IRU Module to a Power Source (No Rack)
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Connecting System Modules to a Rack Power Source
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Connecting the System Console
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Operating Your System
Powering the System On and Off
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L1 Front Panel Controls
Operating the L1 Controller
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2. Operation Procedures
Precautions
ESD Precaution
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System Controller Network
Console Connections
Connecting to the System Controller
Communicating with the System Controller
Powering the System On and Off
Preparing to Power On
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Powering On and Off at the Console
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Using Embedded Support Partner (ESP)
Monitoring Your Server
2D Graphics Video Interface
Installing Optional Components
Warning:
I/O Blade Overview
Adding or Removing Disk Drives
Reconfigure the System Disk Drive(s) for RAID 1
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3. System Overview
System Models
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System Architecture
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System Features
Modularity and Scalability
Distributed Shared Memory (DSM)
Distributed Shared I/O
ccNUMA Architecture
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS)
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System Components
System Components
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Figure 3-5 Altix 450 IRU System Components Example
Bay (Unit) Numbering
Rack Numbering
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4. System Control
Levels of System Control
System Controller Interaction
L1 Controller
L1 Controller Functions
L1 Front Panel Display
Ethernet Switch
Console Hardware Requirements
Operating the L1
L1 Mode
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Console Mode from L1
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L2 Operation
Configuring an L2s IP Address
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Viewing System Configuration
Setting Command Targeting
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Viewing Information, Warnings, and Error Messages
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the System From the L2
Console Mode from the L2
Console Selection
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L1 Mode From L2
Upgrading L1 Firmware
Upgrading L1 Firmware
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5. Rack Information
Overview
Altix 42U and 20U Rack Features
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Technical Specifications
Table5-1 lists the technical specifications of the Altix 450 tall rack.
Table5-2 lists the technical specifications of the Altix 450 short rack.
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6. Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures
Maintenance Precautions and Procedures
Preparing the System for Maintenance or Upgrade
Returning the System to Operation
Installing or Removing Internal Parts
Replacing IRU Components
Remove and Replace the System Control Display Panel
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Removing or Adding IRU Power Supplies
Removing and Replacing IRU Fans (Blowers)
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Removing or Replacing a System Blade From the IRU
Removing and Replacing a Compute/Memory Blade
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Memory DIMM Group Placement and Guidelines
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Figure6-10 DIMM Group Locations Diagram
Remove and Replace the DVD Drive
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Overview of PCI Express Operation
Adding or Replacing PCI/PCI-X Cards
Warning:
Installing PCI Cards in the Three-Slot Blade
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Add or Remove a PCI Card in Base IA Blades
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Figure6-26 Location of Disk Drive Bays on IA/IA2 Blade
Installing or Replacing a Disk Drive in the IA Blade
Removing a System Disk Drive
Installing a System Disk Drive
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Troubleshooting Chart
L1 Controller Error Messages
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LED Status Indicators
IRU Power Supply LEDs
IRU NUMAlink Router Port LEDs
Compute/Memory Blade LEDs
SGI Electronic Support
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A. Technical Specifications and Pinouts
System-level Specifications
Physical Specifications
TableA-2 shows the physical specifications of the Altix 450 system in a 42U rack.
TableA-3 on page 155 lists the physical specifications of the Altix 450 system in a 20U rack.
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Environmental Specifications
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Power Specifications
TableA-6 shows the power specifications for the system.
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Ethernet Port
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A: Technical Specifications and Pinouts
Figure A-2 Serial Port Connector
Serial Ports
TableA-8 shows pinout assignments for the 9-pin male DB-9 connector.
External SAS/SATA Port Connector
USB Type A Connector
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B. Safety Information and Regulatory Specifications
Safety Information
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Regulatory Specifications
CMN Number
CE Notice and Manufacturers Declaration of Conformity
Electromagnetic Emissions
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Shielded Cables
Electrostatic Discharge
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Index
