Sun Microsystems 280R manual How This Book Is Organized

How This Book Is Organized

Chapter 1 describes the system’s hardware and software features. Descriptions of the hardware front and back panel features, the system’s devices, and status indicators and controls are included. Software features are summarized and listed.

Chapter 2 describes how to attach the cables needed to get the Sun Fire 280R server hardware up and running. For information about rackmounting the server, consult the Sun Fire 280R Server Setup and Rackmounting Guide that accompanied your system. For the operating system software, the chapter explains what you need to do and points you to the appropriate software manuals for additional information.

Chapter 3 focuses on the software in the server and its improved reliability, availability, and serviceability features and system administrative information.

Chapter 4 describes the hardware and software configuration of the system.

Chapter 5 provides what you need to know, and need to do, to install, remove, or replace an internal disk drive. In addition, basic information about how to use the system’s internal storage devices such as the hard disk drive, the DVD-ROM drive(s), and tape devices is also covered.

Chapter 6 introduces the diagnostic tools available for the system and explains how to use these tools. It also introduces the suite of software tools and how to use them to monitor your system, isolate problems, and troubleshoot the system. The tools should help you determine what component of the system (if any) needs to be replaced.

Appendix A diagrams the pinouts for accessible system connectors.

Appendix B describes the system’s physical, electrical, and environmental specifications.

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