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Sun Fire™ V210 and V240 Servers

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April 2003, Revision A

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Figures vii

Tables

ix

Preface

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1. Introduction to the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers 1

Overview of the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers 2

Features

3 Differentiating Features

4 Sun Advanced Lights-Out Manager

4 Contents of the Ship Kit

5 Installation Overview 6

Using the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers Documentation 7

▼

To View Documentation on CD 7

2. Installing the Hardware 9

Rackmounting the Server 10

Rackmounting Overview

10 Compatible Racks 11

Contents

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▼

To Rackmount the Server 11

Connecting the Cables 21

Power 22

Ethernet Ports 23

Serial Ports 23

RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter Crossovers

25 RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter Crossovers

25 USB Ports 25

External SCSI Port 26

Status Indicators 26

Physical Specifications 28

Environmental Requirements 28

Recommended Operating Environment

30 Ambient Temperature 30

Ambient Relative Humidity

30 Airflow Considerations

31 Acoustic Noise Generated 31

Operating Power Limits and Ranges

32 Calculating Power Consumption

32 Calculating Heat Dissipation 33

3. Communicating With The Server

35 Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server

36

▼

To Connect to the Server Using a Sun Workstation 36

▼

To Connect to the Server Using an ASCII Terminal 36

Connecting to the Server Using a System Running Microsoft Windows

37

▼

To Connect to the Server 37

Using the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Server With a Terminal Server 39

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To Connect to a Sun Fire V210 and V240 Server Through a Terminal

Server 40

4. Powering On and Configuring the Server

41 Powering On The Server

42 Keyswitch (Sun Fire V240 only)

42

▼

To Power On From The Keyboard

42

▼

To Power On Using the On/Standby Switch

43 To Power Off The System Using The On/Standby Switch 43

Configuring The Server 44

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To Configure With the Server’s Details Registered at a Name Server 45

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To Configure Without the Server’s Details Registered at a Name

Server 45

To Configure a Standalone Server for the First Time 46

Clearing Your Configuration

47

▼

To Clear the Configuration and Start Again 47

Accessing Advanced Lights-Out Manager (ALOM)

47

▼

To Display The ALOM Prompt 48

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To Display the Console Prompt 48

To Take Console Write Capability Away From Another User

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Figures

FIGURE 1-1

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FIGURE 2-10

FIGURE 2-11

FIGURE 2-12

FIGURE 2-13

FIGURE 2-14

FIGURE 2-15

FIGURE 2-16

FIGURE 2-17

FIGURE 2-18

The Sun Fire V210 Server 2

The Sun Fire V240 Server 3

Removing the Inner Glide from the Slide Assembly 11

Attaching the Inner Glides to the Server 12

Attaching the Slide Assemblies to the Rack 13

Spacer Tool Placement (Plan View) 14

Using the Spacer Tool 14

Slide Assembly Vertical Alignment 15

Tightening the Front Screws 16

Using the Spacer Tool at the Back of the Rack 17

Slide Assembly Parallel Alignment 17

Using Spacer Tool at the Back of the Rack 18

Location of Slider Release Catch 19

Release Catch Operation 19

Attaching the Cable Management Arm 20

Attaching Cables to the Cable Management Arm 21

Sun Fire V210 Server Back Panel 22

Sun Fire V240 Server Back Panel 22

Temperature and Altitude Operating Ranges 29

Temperature and Relative Humidity Ranges 29

Figures

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FIGURE 3-1

Patch Panel Connection Between a Terminal Server And A Sun Fire V240 39

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Tables

TABLE 2-6

TABLE 2-7

TABLE 2-8

TABLE 2-9

TABLE 2-10

TABLE 2-11

TABLE 2-12

TABLE 2-13

TABLE 3-1

TABLE 1-1

TABLE 1-2

TABLE 1-3

TABLE 2-1

TABLE 2-2

TABLE 2-3

TABLE 2-4

TABLE 2-5

Differences Between the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers 4

What ALOM Monitors 5

Contents of the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers Ship Kit 5

Ethernet Connection Transfer Rates 23

Default Serial Connection Settings 23

RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter Crossovers 25

RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter Crossovers 25

Server Status Indicators 26

Hard Disk Drive Indicators 26

Network Link Indicators 27

Network Speed Indicators 27

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers: Physical Specifications 28

Operating and Storage Specifications 28

Acoustic Noise Generated 31

Operating Power Limits and Ranges for the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers 32

Power Consumption 32

Pin Crossovers for Connecting to a Typical Terminal Server 40

Tables

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Preface

This document provides you with a detailed guide through the unpacking, rackmounting, and initial set up procedures for the Sun Fire V210 and V240 servers.

Using UNIX Commands

This document does not contain information on basic UNIX

® commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices.

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See one or more of the following for this information:

Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals

Other software documentation that you received with your system

Typographic Conventions

Typeface

AaBbCc123

AaBbCc123

AaBbCc123

Meaning

The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output

What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output

Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized.

Replace command-line variables with real names or values.

Examples

Edit your

.login

file.

Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail

Password:

Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.

These are called class options.

You must be superuser to do this.

To delete a file, type rm

filename.

Shell Prompts

Shell

C shell

C shell superuser

Bourne shell and Korn shell

Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser

ALOM shell

OpenBoot PROM shell

Prompt

machine-name

# sc> ok

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Accessing Sun Documentation Online

You can view, print, or purchase a broad selection of Sun documentation, including localized versions, at: http://www.sun.com/documentation

Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to Sun at: [email protected]

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C H A P T E R

Introduction to the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers

This chapter provides a description of the Sun Fire V210 and V240 servers and gives an overview of the installation process. The chapter contains the following sections:

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“Overview of the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers” on page 2

“Sun Advanced Lights-Out Manager” on page 4

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“Contents of the Ship Kit” on page 5

“Installation Overview” on page 6

“Using the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers Documentation” on page 7

Overview of the Sun Fire V210 and V240

Servers

The Sun Fire V210 and V240 servers are 1 rack unit (RU) or 2 RU servers with one or two processors.

FIGURE 1-1

The Sun Fire V210 Server

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FIGURE 1-2

The Sun Fire V240 Server

Features

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The Sun Fire V210 and V240 servers share these features:

UltraSPARC IIIi processor

Four DDR DIMM slots per processor

Four 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports

One Ultra160 SCSI port

One RJ-45 serial port for server management

One DB-9 general purpose serial port

Two USB ports

One 10Base-T management port

PCI expansion

Optional DVD-ROM drive

Up to four SCSI hard disk drives

System configuration card

Front and back service indicators

Advanced Lights-Out Manager

Chapter 1 Introduction to the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers

Differentiating Features

TABLE 1-1

Height

PCI expansion

Differences Between the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers

Hard disk drive bays

Power supply units

Keyswitch

Sun Fire V210

1 RU

1x64-bit, 33/66-MHz, 3.3V

PCI slot

2 Ultra160 SCSI

Single AC

None

Sun Fire V240

2 RU

1x64-bit, 33/66-MHz, 3.3V PCI slot

2x64-bit, 33 MHz, 5V PCI slots

4 Ultra160 SCSI

Dual redundant AC

Behind front bezel

For detailed information about the features of the server, see the Sun Fire V210 and

V240 Servers Administration Guide.

Sun Advanced Lights-Out Manager

The Sun Fire V210 and V240 servers are shipped with the Sun™ Advanced Lights

Out Manager (ALOM) software installed. The system console is directed to ALOM by default and is configured to show server console information on startup.

ALOM enables you to monitor and control your server over either a serial connection (using the SERIAL MGT port), or Ethernet connection (using the NET

MGT port). For information about configuring an Ethernet connection, refer to the

ALOM Online Help.

Note –

The ALOM serial port, labelled SERIAL MGT, is for server management only. If you need a general purpose serial port, use the serial port labeled 10101.

ALOM can be configured to send email notification of hardware failures and other events related to the server or to ALOM.

The ALOM circuitry uses standby power from the server. This means that:

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ALOM is active as soon as the server is connected to a power source, and remains active until power is removed by unplugging the power cable.

ALOM continues to be effective even when the operating system is offline and when the server is in Standby mode.

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TABLE 1-2

lists the components monitored by ALOM and describes the information provided for each component.

TABLE 1-2

What ALOM Monitors

Component Status

Hard disk drives

System and CPU fans

CPUs

Presence and status

Speed and status

Presence, temperature and any thermal warning or failure conditions

Power supplies

System temperature

Presence and status

Ambient temperature and any thermal warning or failure conditions

Keyswitch position and LED status Server front panel

Voltages Status and thresholds

SCSI and USB circuit breakers Status

Contents of the Ship Kit

The server is supplied with the components listed in

TABLE 1-3

. Make sure that all the

parts are present in the ship kit. If any components are missing, contact your Sun sales representative.

TABLE 1-3

Contents of the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers Ship Kit

Description

Rackmount kit

System key

(For use with Sun Fire V240 server only)

Antistatic wrist strap

RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter

RJ-45 to DB-25 adapter

Cat5 RJ-45 cable

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Server Quick Start Guide

Quantity

Part Number

370-5707-xx

250-1317-xx

250-1691-xx

530-3100-xx

530-2889-xx

530-2961-xx

816-4824-xx

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TABLE 1-3

Contents of the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers Ship Kit

Description

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Server Compliance and Safety

Guide

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Server Installation Guide

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Server Documentation CD

Quantity

Part Number

817-1462-xx

816-4825-xx

818-0325-xx

Installation Overview

Each step in this procedure refers you to the relevant section of the documentation for more information. Complete each step in the order listed.

1. Verify that you have received all of the components that ship with your server.

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See

TABLE 1-3

2. Install the server into a rack or cabinet.

●

See “Rackmounting the Server” on page 10.

3. Install any optional components shipped with your system.

Note –

See the installation procedures for these components in the Sun Fire V210 and

V240 Servers Administration Guide, which is included on the Sun Fire V210 and V240

Servers Documentation CD.

4. Set up a terminal or console for installing your server.

You can either establish a tip connection from another server or use an ASCII terminal connected to the SERIAL MGT port.

●

See “Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server” on page 36.

5. Power on and configure the server.

The Solaris operating environment is preinstalled on the server. When you power on, you will automatically be taken through the Solaris operating environment configuration procedure.

●

See “Powering On The Server” on page 42.

6. Set any desired OpenBoot PROM configuration options (optional).

You can control several aspects of system behavior through OpenBoot™ PROM commands and configuration variables.

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●

See the

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers Administration Guide.

7. Load additional software from the Solaris media kit (optional).

The Solaris media kit (sold separately) includes several CDs containing software to help you operate, configure, and administer your server. See the documentation provided with the Solaris media kit for a complete listing of included software and detailed installation instructions.

8. Load online documentation from the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Documentation CD.

●

See the installation instructions that accompany the Sun Fire V210 and V240

Documentation CD for more information.

Using the Sun Fire V210 and V240

Servers Documentation

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The following documents are shipped in hardcopy:

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers Quick Start Guide

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers Installation Guide

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers Compliance and Safety Manual

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers Product Notes

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The following documents are shipped in PDF format on the documentation CD-

ROM:

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers Administration Guide

Adavanced Lights-Out Manager Version 1.0 Online Help

▼

To View Documentation on CD

1. Load the documentation CD into the CD tray.

2. Navigate to the CD directory.

3. Open the file named

HOME.PDF

Chapter 1 Introduction to the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers

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C H A P T E R

Installing the Hardware

This chapter describes how to mount the Sun Fire V210 and V240 servers into a rack and attach the cables, and provides environmental and operating information. It includes the following sections:

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“Rackmounting the Server” on page 10

“Connecting the Cables” on page 21

“Status Indicators” on page 26

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“Physical Specifications” on page 28

“Environmental Requirements” on page 28

“Acoustic Noise Generated” on page 31

“Operating Power Limits and Ranges” on page 32

Rackmounting the Server

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The rackmount kit consists of: slide assemblies spacer tool cable management arm screw kit

Slide assembly

Screw kit

Cable management arm

Inner glide

Spacer tool

Rackmounting Overview

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The inner glides come out of the slide assemblies and attach to the server.

The slide assembly outers attach to the rack (use the spacer tool for correct alignment).

The server slides into the mounted slide assemblies.

The cable management arm clips into the slide assemblies (without screws).

Velcro straps hold cables in place along the length of the cable management arm.

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Compatible Racks

Use the slide rail kit to mount the server into the rack types listed below:

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Sun Microsystems Sun Rack 900

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Sun Microsystems Sun Fire Expansion Cabinet

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To Rackmount the Server

1. Remove the inner glides from the slide assemblies. See

FIGURE 2-1

a. Press the release tabs on the catch at the end of the inner glide.

b. Run the glide out to the first stop.

c. Release the inner glide from the locked position by pulling the trigger on the inside of the inner glide. See

FIGURE 2-1

a c

FIGURE 2-1

Removing the Inner Glide from the Slide Assembly

Caution –

When you operate the triggers to slide the server into and out of the rack, move your fingers away from the trigger area once the server is released. There is a pinch risk if you do not.

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d. Remove the inner glides from the slide assemblies.

2. Attach the inner glides to the sides of the server using the screws provided.

The inner glides are marked F and R for Front and Rear. The catches should be at the front of the server (see

FIGURE 2-2

FIGURE 2-2

Attaching the Inner Glides to the Server

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3. Screw the slide assemblies to the rack. Do not tighten the screws fully, leave them loose enough to allow movement.

Screws on the inside of the slide assemblies allow for adjustment to fit different rack depths. See

FIGURE 2-3

Location of depth adjustment screws

FIGURE 2-3

Attaching the Slide Assemblies to the Rack

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4. If you adjusted the depth of the slide assemblies, make sure that the adjustment screws have been re-tightened.

5. At the front of the rack, use the spacer tool to make sure that the assemblies are mounted centrally in the rack and are vertical.

Place the wider cutouts in the spacer tool over the square catches at the front of the slide assemblies. See

FIGURE 2-4

Spacer tool

Wider cutout

FIGURE 2-4

Spacer Tool Placement (Plan View)

a. Place the spacer tool at the top of the catches, and tighten the screws enough to allow precise placement of the slide assemblies.

FIGURE 2-5

Using the Spacer Tool

b. Move the spacer tool to the bottom of the catches.

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Align spacer tool with this section of catch

6. Ensure the slide assemblies are aligned vertically as shown in

FIGURE 2-6

Equal distance

Rack

90˚

Slide assembly

Equal distance

FIGURE 2-6

Slide Assembly Vertical Alignment

Spacer tool

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7. With the spacer tool still in place and the slide assemblies vertical, fully tighten the screws at the front of the rack.

FIGURE 2-7

Tightening the Front Screws

8. Remove the spacer tool.

9. Extend both slide assemblies to reveal the slot towards the back of each.

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10. At the back of the rack, insert the narrow cutouts in the spacer tool into the slots in the slide assemblies.

See

FIGURE 2-8

for slot location.

Use this cutout to align the backs of the slide assemblies

FIGURE 2-8

Using the Spacer Tool at the Back of the Rack

11. Fully extend the spacer tool.

This ensures that the slide assemblies are parallel. See

FIGURE 2-9

Back of rack

Front of rack

FIGURE 2-9

Slide Assembly Parallel Alignment

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12. Ensure that the brackets on the back of the slide assemblies are mounted centrally in the rack and are vertical.

Brackets must be vertical

FIGURE 2-10

Using Spacer Tool at the Back of the Rack

13. With the spacer tool in place, fully tighten the screws at the back of the rack.

14. Remove the spacer tool.

15. At the front of the rack, ensure that the slide assemblies are not extended.

Lift the release catch to close the slide assemblies. You can use the spacer tool to lift the catches. For latch location, see

FIGURE 2-11

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Release catch

FIGURE 2-11

Location of Slider Release Catch

Lift catch to release slider

FIGURE 2-12

Release Catch Operation

16. Run the server into the slide assembly.

When the server comes to its stop point, pull the green trigger on the outside of the inner glides to allow the server to slide fully into the rack.

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Caution –

When you operate the triggers to slide the server into and out of the rack, move your fingers away from the trigger area once the server is released. There is a pinch risk if you do not.

17. Clip the cable management arm to the slide assembly.

There are clips at each end of the cable management arm which attach to the slide assemblies. See

FIGURE 2-13

FIGURE 2-13

Attaching the Cable Management Arm

18. Thread the velcro straps through the holes in the cable management arm.

19. Secure the cables along the length of the cable management arm using the velcro straps.

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Caution –

Leave enough slack in the cable to allow for articulation of the cable management arm and extension of the slide assemblies.

Attach cable using straps provided

Leave enough slack cable to allow for arm movement

FIGURE 2-14

Attaching Cables to the Cable Management Arm

20. Use the screw at the end of the cable management arm to adjust the angle of the arm when it is fixed in the rack.

Connecting the Cables

This section shows the location of the I/O ports on the back of the servers.

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Power inlet 10101

NET MGT SERIAL

MGT

Ethernet

FIGURE 2-15

Sun Fire V210 Server Back Panel

USB SCSI

Power inlets 10101

NET MGT SERIAL

MGT

Ethernet USB SCSI

FIGURE 2-16

Sun Fire V240 Server Back Panel

Power

The Sun Fire V210 server has a single AC inlet on the back of the server. The Sun

Fire V240 server has two inlets, one for each power supply unit. The operating range is shown in

TABLE 2-10

. As long as the server is connected to a power source, the

server is in Standby power mode. The only way to turn the server fully off is to remove the server from the power source by unplugging the power cable.

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Ethernet Ports

The Sun Fire V210 and V240 servers each have four autonegotiating

10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet system domain ports. All the Ethernet ports use a standard RJ-45 connector, the transfer rates for which are given in

TABLE 2-1

TABLE 2-1

Ethernet Connection Transfer Rates

Connection Type

Ethernet

Fast Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet

IEEE Terminology

10Base-T

100Base-TX

1000Base-T

Transfer Rate

10 Mbit/s

100 Mbits/s

1000 Mbit/s

In addition, each server has one 10Base-T Ethernet management domain interface, labelled NET MGT. For information on configuring this port for managing the server with ALOM, see the ALOM Online Help which is included on the Sun Fire V210 and

V240 Server Documentation CD.

Serial Ports

The server has two serial ports, labelled SERIAL MGT and 10101.

The SERIAL MGT port accepts an RJ-45 connector. Use this port only for server management.

The port labelled 10101 accepts a DB-9 connector. Use this port for general purpose serial data transfer.

The default serial connection settings are listed in

TABLE 2-2

TABLE 2-2

Parameter

Connector

Rate

Parity

Stop bits

Data bits

Default Serial Connection Settings

Setting

SERIAL MGT or 10101

9600 baud

None

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If you need to connect to the SERIAL MGT port using either a DB-9 or a DB-25 connector, use an adapter to perform the crossovers given for each in

TABLE 2-3

and

TABLE 2-4

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RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter Crossovers

TABLE 2-3

RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter Crossovers

Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin

1 (RTS)

2 (DTR)

3 (TXD)

4 (Signal Ground)

5 (Signal Ground)

6 (RXD)

7 (DSR)

8 (CTS)

Adapter (DB-9) Pin

8 (CTS)

6 (DSR)

2 (RXD)

5 (Signal Ground)

3 (TXD)

4 (DTR)

7 (RTS)

RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter Crossovers

TABLE 2-4

RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter Crossovers

Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin

1 (RTS)

2 (DTR)

3 (TXD)

4 (Signal Ground)

5 (Signal Ground)

6 (RXD)

7 (DSR)

8 (CTS)

Adapter (DB-25) Pin

5 (CTS)

6 (DSR)

3 (RXD)

7 (Signal Ground)

2 (TXD)

20 (DTR)

4 (RTS)

USB Ports

The server has two USB ports for attaching supported devices.

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External SCSI Port

The SCSI port is a mulitmode Ultra 160SCSI interface. To operate at Ultra 160SCSI speeds, it must be in LVD mode. If a single-ended device is connected to the server, it automatically switches to single-ended mode.

Status Indicators

The servers have LED indicators associated with the server itself and with various components. The server status indicators are located on the bezel and repeated on the back panel. The components with LED indicators to convey status are power supply units, Ethernet ports and hard disk drives.

The tables below explain the indicators.

TABLE 2-5

Indicator

Activity

Server Status Indicators

LED Colour

Green

LED State

Off

Service

Required

Locator

Yellow

White

Off

TABLE 2-6

Indicator

Activity

Ready to remove

Hard Disk Drive Indicators

LED Colour

Green

Blue

LED State

Flashing

Off

Meaning

The server is powered up and running the

Solaris operating environment.

Either power is not present, or Solaris is not running.

The server has detected a problem and requires the attention of service personnel.

The server has no detected faults.

Identifies the server from others in a rack.

Component Status

Active SCSI transactions

No activity

Ready to remove

Not ready to remove

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TABLE 2-7

LED Colour

Green

Network Link Indicators

LED State

Blinking

Off

Network Link Status

Link is established.

Link is transferring data.

Link is not established.

TABLE 2-8

LED Colour

Green

Network Speed Indicators

LED State

Off

Network Speed Status

The network link is established and running at its maximum supported speed.

• If the network link indicator is on, the network link is established but not running at its maximum supported speed.

• If the network link indicator is also off, network link is not established.

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Physical Specifications

TABLE 2-9

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers: Physical Specifications

Sun Fire V210 server

Sun Fire V240 server

Dimension

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Metric

43.2mm

425mm excluding rackmounts

635mm

15 kg including rackmounts

87.6mm

425mm excluding rackmounts

635mm

22 kg including rackmounts

Environmental Requirements

You can operate and store the system safely in the conditions detailed in

TABLE 2-10

FIGURE 2-17

and

FIGURE 2-18

TABLE 2-10

Operating and Storage Specifications

Specification

Ambient temperature

Relative humidity

Altitude

Operating

5˚C to 40˚C maximum ambient temperature is derated by 1˚C per 500m altitude above 500m

10% to 90% RH noncondensing, 27˚C max wet bulb

-400m up to 3000m

Storage

-40˚C to 65˚C up to 93% RH noncondensing, 38˚C max wet bulb

-400m up to 12000m

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Temperature, ˚C

-400

106

500

Altitude, m

Pressure, kPa

3000

FIGURE 2-17

Temperature and Altitude Operating Ranges

27˚C wet bulb temperature

90% RH

Moisture content

10% RH

Dry bulb temperature, ˚C

FIGURE 2-18

Temperature and Relative Humidity Ranges

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Recommended Operating Environment

Your environmental control system must provide intake air for the server which

complies with the limits specified in “Environmental Requirements” on page 28.

To avoid overheating, do not direct warmed air:

■ towards the front of the cabinet or rack

■ towards the server access panels

Note –

When you receive your system, leave it in the shipping crate at its final destination for 24 hours in the environment in which you will install it. This is to prevent thermal shock and condensation.

The operating environmental limits in

TABLE 2-10

reflect what the systems have been tested to, in order to meet all functional requirements. Operating computer equipment in extremes of temperature or humidity increases the failure rate of hardware components. To minimize the chance of component failure, use the server within the optimal temperature and humidity ranges.

Ambient Temperature

An ambient temperature range of 21˚C to 23˚C is optimal for system reliability. At

22˚C it is easy to maintain safe relative humidity levels. Operating in this temperature range provides a buffer in the event of the environmental support systems failing.

Ambient Relative Humidity

■

Ambient relative humidity levels between 45% and 50% are the most suitable for data processing operations in order to:

■ prevent corrosion provide an operating time buffer in the event of environmental control system failure help avoid failures caused by the intermittent interference from static discharges that occur when relative humidity is too low.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is easily generated and less easily dissipated in areas where the relative humidity is below 35%, and becomes critical when levels drop below 30%.

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Airflow Considerations

The Sun Fire V210 and V240 servers self-cool when operated in still air.

■

Ensure unobstructed airflow through the chassis.

■

The Sun Fire V210 server uses internal fans that can achieve a total airflow of

30cfm in normal operating conditions.

The Sun Fire V240 server uses internal fans that can achieve a total airflow of

60cfm in normal operating conditions.

Inlet air enters at the front of the server and exits from the back.

■

Ventilation openings for both the inlet and exhaust of the system should provide:

■

Sun Fire V210 server: a minimum open area of 85 cm

Sun Fire V240 server: a minimum open area of 170 cm

(13 in

) each

(26 in

) each

Allow a minimum of 88.9mm (3.5inches) clearance at the front and rear of the server when mounted, unless an unobstructed airflow can be ensured.

Acoustic Noise Generated

TABLE 2-11

Acoustic Noise Generated

Server

Sun Fire V210 Server

Sun Fire V240 Server

Noise generated

less than 6.7B sound power in ambient temperature of up to 27˚C, measured on a standalone system to ISO 9296 requirements less than 7.1B sound power in ambient temperature of up to 27˚C, measured on a standalone system to ISO 9296 requirements

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Operating Power Limits and Ranges

The table below gives operating power for the Sun Fire V210 and V240 servers.

TABLE 2-12

Operating Power Limits and Ranges for the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Servers

Description

Operating Input Voltage Range

Operating Frequency Range

Maximum Operating Current

Maximum Operating Power

Worst Case Power Factor

Sun Fire V210 Server

90 - 264 Volts

47 - 63 Hz

3.58 Amps @ 90 VAC

322 Watts

0.94

Sun Fire V240 Server

90 - 264 Volts

47 - 63 Hz

4.17 Amps @ 90 VAC

375 Watts

0.96

Note –

The figures for the maximum operating current are provided to help you specify the fusing and cabling you need to deliver power to your equipment.

However, these figures represent “worst-case” scenarios. Such occurrences are unlikely in a real installation.

Calculating Power Consumption

TABLE 2-13

shows the estimated power consumed in a fully powered system.

TABLE 2-13

Power Consumption

Server Model

Sun Fire V210

Configuration

1x1064 MHz CPU

512 MB DIMM

1xHDD

1x1064MHz CPU

1G MB DIMM

2xHDD

2x1064MHz CPU

2G DIMM

2xHDD

Average Power (Watts)

141

Instantaneous Power (VA)

144

160

228

163

232

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TABLE 2-13

Power Consumption

Server Model

Sun Fire V210

Sun Fire V240

Configuration

2x1064MHz CPU

4G DIMM

2xHDD

1x1064MHz CPU

512M DIMM

1xHDD

2x1064MHz CPU

2G DIMM

2xHDD

2x1280MHz CPU

2G DIMM

2xHDD

2x1280MHz CPU

4G DIMM

2xHDD

Average Power (Watts)

232

Instantaneous Power (VA)

236

137

220

233

247

138

223

235

250

Note –

Power consumption figures refer to the power drawn from the AC feed. No correction is required for PSU efficiency.

Calculating Heat Dissipation

To calculate the heat generated by a server so that you can estimate the heat your cooling system must dissipate, convert the figure for the system’s power requirement from watts to BTU/hr. A general formula for doing this is to multiply the power requirement figure in watts by 3.412.

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C H A P T E R

Communicating With The Server

This chapter provides information on connecting a console device to the server.

The chapter contains the following section.

■

“Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server” on page 36

“Connecting to the Server Using a System Running Microsoft Windows” on page 37

“Using the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Server With a Terminal Server” on page 39

Setting Up a Console Connection to the

Server

In order to communicate with the server you must connect a console to it.

Whichever type of device you use as a console, make the physical connection to the server by connecting to the appropriate port on the console and to the SERIAL MGT port on the back of the server.

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To Connect to the Server Using a Sun

Workstation

1. Connect to the server using an RJ-45 patch cable.

2. From a terminal session, type:

# tip /dev/term/a -9600

The tip command above is for a workstation that is using its ttya serial port to connect to the server. If you later configure your workstation to use ttyb, type the following to set up a tip session:

# tip /dev/term/b -9600

Note –

The commands given here will change if the serial connection settings have been reconfigured.

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To Connect to the Server Using an ASCII

Terminal

1. Set up a connection between the terminal and the Sun Fire V210 and V240 server.

2. For the General terminal settings, refer to the terminal’s operating manual.

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3. Make the setting changes shown below.

Property

Duplex

Bit Rate

Parity

Data Bits

Stop Bit

Flow Control

VT100 Emulation

Setting

Full

9600

None

On (if applicable)

For information about how to power on and configure the server, go to “Powering

On The Server” on page 42.

Connecting to the Server Using a System

Running Microsoft Windows

If you want to configure and operate a Sun Fire V210 or V240 server from a PC or laptop running Microsoft Windows, you can do so using the Windows

Hyperterminal.

Note –

The following procedure relates to Windows 98. Other variants of Microsoft

Windows may differ slightly.

Note –

If you use a Palm Pilot or similar device, make sure that Hot Sync Manager is closed. If it is not, you will not be able to communicate with the server from your

PC or laptop.

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To Connect to the Server

1. Connect the RJ-45 patch cable to the port labeled SERIAL MGT on the rear of the server.

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2. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the DB-9 adapter.

3. Connect the DB-9 serial adapter to the COM1 serial port on your PC or laptop.

4. Open a Windows Hyperterminal: a. Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > Hyperterminal b. Run

Hyperttrm.exe

5. In the Set Up New Session window: a. Name the session.

b. Choose an icon.

c. Click OK.

6. In the Connect To window: a. Click Edit.

b. Click Connect Using.

c. In the drop-down menu, click Direct to COM1.

Note –

If you connected the DB-9 adaptor to a port other than COM1 on your PC or laptop, choose the appropriate option from the list in the drop-down menu.

d. Click OK.

7. In the COM1 Properties window: a. Change the Bits Per Second value to 9600.

b. Set Flow Control to Xon/Xoff.

The correct values for all settings in this window are as shown below.

Property

Bits Per Second

Data Bits

Parity

Stop Bits

Flow Control

Setting

9600

None

Xon/Xoff

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c. Click OK.

The sc> prompt appears in the Windows Hyperterminal.

Using the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Server

With a Terminal Server

The serial ports on the Sun Fire V210 and V240 server are DTE ports. If you connect these to other DTE ports, then the cabling between them must perform a crossover

(also known as a roll-over).

If the pinouts for the server’s serial ports correspond with the pinouts for the RJ-45 ports on the terminal server, you have two connection options:

■

Connect a serial interface breakout cable directly to the Sun Fire V210 and V240 server.

■

Connect a serial interface breakout cable to a patch panel and use the straightthrough patch cable (supplied by Sun) to connect the patch panel to the server.

Terminal server

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Straight-through cable

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Patch panel

Patch cable

Sun Fire V240

FIGURE 3-1

Patch Panel Connection Between a Terminal Server And A Sun Fire V240

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If the pinouts for the server’s serial ports do not correspond with the pinouts for the

RJ-45 ports on the terminal server, you need to make a crossover cable that takes each pin on the Sun Fire V210 and V240 server’s serial port to the corresponding pin in the terminal server’s serial port.

TABLE 3-1

shows the crossovers that the cable must perform.

TABLE 3-1

Pin Crossovers for Connecting to a Typical Terminal Server

Sun Fire V210 and V240 Serial Port (RJ-45

Connector) Pin

Pin 1 (RTS)

Pin 2 (DTR)

Pin 3 (TXD)

Pin 4 (Signal Ground)

Pin 5 (Signal Ground)

Pin 6 (RXD)

Pin 7 (DSR /DCD)

Pin 8 (CTS)

Terminal Server Serial Port Pin

Pin 1 (CTS)

Pin 2 (DSR)

Pin 3 (RXD)

Pin 4 (Signal Ground)

Pin 5 (Signal Ground)

Pin 6 (TXD)

Pin 7 (DTR)

Pin 8 (RTS)

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To Connect to a Sun Fire V210 and V240 Server

Through a Terminal Server

1. Attach the appropriate cables as described in “Using the Sun Fire V210 and V240

Server With a Terminal Server” on page 39.

2. Open a terminal session on the console, and type:

# telnet

IP-address-of-terminal-server port-number

For example, for a Sun Fire V210 and V240 server connected to port 10000 on a terminal server whose IP address is 192.20.30.10, you would type:

# telnet 192.20.30.10 10000

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C H A P T E R

Powering On and Configuring the

Server

This chapter tells you how to power on and configure the server to suit your application. It contains the sections:

■

“Powering On The Server” on page 42

“Configuring The Server” on page 44

■

“Accessing Advanced Lights-Out Manager (ALOM)” on page 47

Powering On The Server

To power on the server, you can use either the On/Standby switch located behind the front bezel, or you can use the keyboard. Powering on from the keyboard is better because you can see system output as the server powers on.

Keyswitch (Sun Fire V240 only)

Before you begin the procedures in this section, make sure that the keyswitch is in the normal position. This position allows the On/Standby switch to control the power state of the server. For more information on the operation of the keyswitch, see the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Server Administration Guide.

The Sun Fire V210 server does not have a keyswitch.

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To Power On From The Keyboard

1. Connect the server to the power supply.

The server automatically goes into Standby power mode when it is connected to a power source.

2. Set up a connection to the SERIAL MGT port.

For details, see “Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server” on page 36.

When you switch to the ALOM prompt after initial poweron, you will be logged in as the admin user and prompted to set a password. You must set this password in order to execute certain commands.

3. If you are prompted to do so, set a password for the admin user.

The password must:

■

■ contain at least two alphabetic characters contain at least one numeric or one special character be at least six characters long

Once the password is set, the admin user has full permissions and can execute all

ALOM CLI commands.

4. Turn on power to any peripherals and external storage devices you have connected to the server.

Read the documentation supplied with the device for specific instructions.

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5. At the console

sc>

prompt, type the following command to power on the server:

sc> poweron

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To Power On Using the On/Standby Switch

Caution –

Never move the system when the system power is on. Movement can cause catastrophic disk drive failure. Always power off the system before moving it.

1. Connect the server to the power supply.

The server automatically goes into Standby power mode when it is connected to a power source.

2. Turn on power to any peripherals and external storage devices you have connected to the server.

Read the documentation supplied with the device for specific instructions.

3. Open the front bezel.

4. Sun Fire V240 only: insert the system key into the keyswitch and set it to the

Normal or Diagnostics position.

5. Press the On/Standby switch.

6. Sun Fire V240 only: a. Turn the key switch to the Locked position.

This prevents anyone from accidentally powering off the system.

b. Remove the system key from the keyswitch and store it in a secure place.

7. Close the front bezel.

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To Power Off The System Using The

On/Standby Switch

Note –

Applications running on the Solaris operating environment can be adversely affected by a poorly executed system shutdown. Make sure you have gracefully shut down any applications before powering off the system.

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1. Notify users that the system will be powered down.

2. Back up the system files and data, if necessary.

3. Sun Fire V240 only: ensure that the keyswitch is in the Normal or Diagnostics position.

4. Press and release the On/Standby switch behind the front bezel.

The system begins an orderly software system shutdown.

Note –

Pressing and releasing the On/Standby switch initiates an orderly software shutdown. Pressing and holding the switch for four seconds causes an immediate hardware shutdown. Whenever possible, you should initiate an orderly shutdown.

Forcing an immediate hardware shutdown can corrupt the disk drive and cause loss of data.

5. Wait for the front panel green LED to go out.

6. Sun Fire V240 only: remove the system key from the keyswitch and store it in a secure place.

Configuring The Server

The Sun Fire V210 and V240 server comes preinstalled with the Solaris 8 operating environment. When you power on the server for the first time, you will automatically be taken through a configuration procedure. This procedure consists of a number of questions. The answers you give determine how the server is configured.

Choose the configuration that best suits your requirements from the list below, and follow the instructions in the appropriate section to power on and configure your server.

■

“To Configure With the Server’s Details Registered at a Name Server” on page 45

“To Configure Without the Server’s Details Registered at a Name Server” on page 45

“To Configure a Standalone Server for the First Time” on page 46

“To Clear the Configuration and Start Again” on page 47

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To Configure With the Server’s Details

Registered at a Name Server

Note –

Follow the instructions in this section only if you have a name server installed on your network. For instructions on using a name server to automate the process of configuring the Solaris operating environment on multiple servers, refer to the Solaris Advanced Installation Guide that accompanies the Solaris operating environment CDs.

During booting you will be prompted for certain information. The information you provide determines the configuration of the server.

1. Specify the type of terminal with which you are communicating with the server.

2. Specify whether you need IPv6 enabled, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

3. Specify whether you want to enable the Kerberos Security mechanism, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

4. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.

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To Configure Without the Server’s Details

Registered at a Name Server

Follow the instructions in this section if you do not have a Name Server configured on your network.

Tip –

Read these instructions through before you follow them, to see what information the system will prompt you for when you start it for the first time.

During booting you will be prompted for certain information. The information you provide determines the configuration of the server.

1. Specify the type of terminal with which you are communicating with the server.

2. When asked if you want the server to be networked, answer Yes.

If manually, specify an IP address when prompted.

3. Specify whether the IP address is to be configured by DHCP.

4. Specify which of the Ethernet ports you intend to use as the primary Ethernet connection.

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5. Specify a host name for the server.

6. If prompted, specify the IP address for the system.

The system prompts you for this address if you declined to use DHCP in Step 3. It

also asks you whether the server is to be part of a subnet, and if you answer Yes it prompts you to provide the netmask of the subnet.

7. Specify whether you need IPv6 enabled, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

8. Specify whether you want to enable the Kerberos Security mechanism, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

9. Specify the name service you want the server to use.

10. Specify the name of the domain of which the server will be a part.

11. Specify whether you want the system to search the network for a name server or whether you want it to use a particular name server.

12. If you chose to use a particular name server, specify the host name and IP address of the name server.

13. At the name server, create entries in the network administration files for the system you are setting up.

14. At the system you are setting up, follow the prompts to provide time and date information.

15. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.

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To Configure a Standalone Server for the First

Time

1. Specify the type of terminal you are using to communicate with the server.

2. When prompted to indicate whether you want the server to be networked, specify

No.

3. Specify a Host Name for the server.

4. Confirm the information you have given.

5. Specify the date and time information.

6. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.

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Clearing Your Configuration

If you want to start the power on process again, as if from a previously unused server, you must clear the configuration of the server.

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To Clear the Configuration and Start Again

1. At the Solaris prompt, type:

# sys-unconfig

2. When prompted to confirm that you want to create a “blank” server, type

3. When the OBP prompt appears, type:

ok> boot

4. Follow the instructions in one of the following sections:

■

“To Configure With the Server’s Details Registered at a Name Server” on page 45

■

“To Configure Without the Server’s Details Registered at a Name Server” on page 45

“To Configure a Standalone Server for the First Time” on page 46

Accessing Advanced Lights-Out

Manager (ALOM)

For a brief introduction, see “Sun Advanced Lights-Out Manager” on page 4. For

detailed ALOM instructions, and configuration information, refer to the ALOM

Online Help which is included on the Sun Fire V210 and V240 Server Documentation

CD.

The ALOM software is preinstalled on the server and is ready to run as soon as power is applied to the server. However, you need to perform some basic configuration steps to customize the ALOM software to suit your application.

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To Display The ALOM Prompt

1. Type the default keystroke sequence:

# #.

Note –

When you switch to the ALOM prompt after initial poweron, you will be logged in as the admin user and prompted to set a password. You must set this password in order to execute certain commands.

●

If you are prompted to do so, set a password for the admin user.

The password must:

■

■ contain at least two alphabetic characters contain at least one numeric or one special character be at least six characters long

Once the password is set, the admin user has full permissions and can execute all

ALOM CLI commands.

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To Display the Console Prompt

1. Type:

sc> console

More than one ALOM user can be connected to the server console stream at a time, but only one user is permitted to type input characters to the console.

If another user is logged on and has write capability, you will see the message below after issuing the console command: sc> Console session already in use. [view mode]

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