Sun Microsystems Server Sun Fire V100 User Manual

Sun Fire V100 Server User’s Guide  
Sun Microsystems, Inc.  
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Part No.816-2756-10  
Revision A December 2001  
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1. Introducing the Sun Fire V100 Server  
1
Overview of the Sun Fire V100 Server  
2
Contents of the Ship Kit  
3
7
19-Inch Wide or 72-inch Tall Four-Post Rack  
8
3. Communicating With the Server 19  
Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server 20  
Which Is the Appropriate Serial Port? 20  
Serial Port Pin Arrangement 20  
Serial Connection Settings 21  
Serial Adapters 22  
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Connecting to the Server Using a Sun Workstation or ASCII Terminal 23  
Connecting to the Server Using a Terminal Server 25  
Connecting to a Cisco Terminal Server 25  
Connecting to Other Terminal Servers 26  
5. Managing the Sun Fire V100 Server From the lom>Prompt 43  
Introduction to Lights-Out Management 43  
Using LOM Commands 44  
Powering On or Resetting the Server From the LOM Shell 45  
Controlling the Servers Booting Behavior 47  
Monitoring the Server From the LOM Shell 49  
Viewing the LOM Event Log 51  
Verifying That a Component Has Been Fixed 53  
Setting Up LOM Privileges for Named Users 54  
Permissions Available for LOM Users 54  
Setting the LOM Configurable Variables 58  
LOM Shell Command List 62  
6. Managing the Sun Fire V100 Server From the Solaris Prompt 65  
Monitoring the System From the Solaris Prompt 66  
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Checking the Supply Rail Voltages and Internal Circuit Breakers (lom -  
Configuring Automatic Server Restart 73  
Enabling the LOM Watchdog Process From Your Own Script or Command  
7. Interpreting the LEDs 81  
8. Removing and Replacing Components 85  
Adding Components or Replacing A Server 86  
Replacing the System Configuration Card 86  
10. Troubleshooting 99  
Diagnostic Tools 100  
POST Diagnostics 100  
OpenBoot Diagnostics 101  
SunVTS 103  
Problems You Might Encounter 105  
Power On Failure 105  
Cannot Set Up a Console Connection to a Server 105  
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No LOM Messages Displayed at the Terminal 105  
Cannot Display the lom>Prompt Using the #. Escape Sequence 106  
Problems Connecting to the Server Using a Handheld Device 106  
OpenBoot PROM Initialization Aborts and the Server Will Not Boot 106  
IDE Controller Failure 107  
Jumper Settings 107  
Frequently Asked Questions 108  
Acoustic Noise Generated 116  
Environmental Compliance Information 117  
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Figures  
FIGURE 2-1  
FIGURE 2-2  
FIGURE 2-3  
FIGURE 2-4  
The Sun Fire V100 server  
Cable Management Bracket  
2
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Positioning the Slide Mounts for a Sun StorEdge 72-Inch Tall Rack 10  
Positioning the Slide Mounts for a Standard 19-Inch Wide Rack 10  
Fastening the Slide Mounts to a Sun StorEdge 72-inch Tall Rack – Rear View (Side Panels  
Removed for Clarity) 11  
FIGURE 2-5  
Fastening the Slide Mounts to a Sun StorEdge 72-inch Expansion Rack – Front View (Side  
Panels Removed for Clarity) 12  
Fastening the Slide Mounts to a Standard 19-inch Rack 13  
Sliding the Sun Fire V100 Server Into a Standard 19-Inch Rack 14  
Adjusting the Slide Mounts and Screwing the Server Into the Rack 15  
Fitting the Cable Management Bracket to a Sun StorEdge or a Standard 19-Inch Rack 16  
FIGURE 2-10 The Server’s Back Panel 17  
FIGURE 7-1  
FIGURE 7-2  
FIGURE 8-1  
FIGURE 8-2  
Serial Port Pins 1 to 8 21  
Sun Fire V100 Server Power (On/Standby) Switch 39  
Sample LOM Device Event Log (Oldest Event Reported First) 73  
Front-Panel Power and Fault LEDs 82  
Back-Panel Power and Fault LEDs 84  
The System Configuration Card Slot 87  
Using the Disposable Antistatic Wrist Strap Supplied With the System 88  
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FIGURE 8-6  
FIGURE 8-7  
FIGURE 8-8  
Removing the Top Cover 89  
Replacing the Top Cover 90  
DIMM Insertion and Removal Sequence 91  
Installing Memory Into a Socket on the System Board 92  
Removing the HDD Placeholder 93  
Installing a Hard Disk Drive 94  
FIGURE 10-1 The obdiagMenu 101  
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Tables  
TABLE 5-1  
TABLE 5-2  
TABLE 10-1  
TABLE 10-2  
Contents of the Ship Kit  
3
Customer Installable Hardware  
4
19-inch Rackmounting Kit  
8
Server Serial Ports 20  
Settings for Connecting to the Serial A/LOM or Serial B Port 21  
Serial Adapters 22  
Pin Crossovers in the Sun DB-25 (25-Pin) Adapter 22  
Pin Crossovers in the DB-9 (9-Pin) Adapter 23  
Pin Crossovers for Connecting to a Typical Terminal Server 26  
Example PalmOS Terminal Emulator Macros 32  
Boot Modes 48  
LOM Commands 62  
Open Boot Diagnostics Tests 102  
SunVTS Tests 103  
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Preface  
The Sun Fire™ V100 Server Users Guide describes how to install, manage, and  
maintain the Sun Fire V100 server. The manual is intended for system administrators  
who have experience in setting up networked SolarisTM servers.  
How This Book Is Organized  
Part I Installation and Configuration  
Chapter 1 introduces the Sun Fire V100 server, gives an overview of its  
specifications, lists the optional components available and includes an installation  
quick start guide.  
Chapter 2 provides information about installing the Sun Fire V100 server into a rack  
and describes how to connect the cables.  
Chapter 3 provides instructions on setting up console connections to the server via  
its serial A/ LOM port.  
Chapter 4 explains how to perform the initial power-on and configuration of the  
server.  
Part II Remote and Local Management  
Chapter 5 explains how to use the LOM shell.  
Chapter 6 describes how to use LOM-specific Solaris commands to monitor and  
manage the system. This chapter also explains how to configure LOM to restart the  
server in the event of a system lockup.  
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Part III Maintenance and Troubleshooting  
Chapter 7 provides information about the fault and power indicators and explains  
how to identify a faulty system in a rack.  
Chapter 8 describes how to swap system configuration cards and how to open the  
Sun Fire V100 server to add memory or a hard disk drive.  
Chapter 9 describes how to reinstall the Solaris operating environment.  
Chapter 10 describes the diagnostic tools that are available, and provides  
troubleshooting and frequently asked questions sections.  
Part IV Appendixes  
Appendix A lists all physical and environmental specifications, and provides  
information on calculating power consumption and heat dissipation.  
Appendix B describes the parameters you can configure in the LOM driver  
configuration file.  
Using UNIX Commands  
This document may not contain information about basic UNIX commands and  
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procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring  
devices.  
See one or more of the following for this information:  
Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals  
AnswerBook2™ online documentation for the Solaris software environment  
Other software documentation that you received with your system  
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Typographic Conventions  
Typeface  
Meaning  
Examples  
AaBbCc123  
The names of commands, files,  
and directories; on-screen  
computer output  
Edit your .loginfile.  
Use ls -ato list all files.  
% You have mail.  
AaBbCc123  
What you type, when  
contrasted with on-screen  
computer output  
% su  
Password:  
AaBbCc123  
Book titles, new words or  
Read Chapter 6 in the Users Guide.  
terms, words to be emphasized These are called class options.  
You must be superuser to do this.  
Command-line variable;  
replace with a real name or  
value  
To delete a file, type rmfilename.  
Shell Prompts  
Shell  
Prompt  
C shell  
machine_name%  
C shell superuser  
machine_name#  
Bourne shell and Korn shell  
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser  
LOM shell  
$
#
lom>  
ok  
OBP  
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A broad selection of Sun system documentation is located at:  
http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs  
A complete set of Solaris documentation and many other titles are located at:  
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Ordering Sun Documentation  
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documentation from Sun Microsystems, Inc.  
For a list of documents and how to order them, visit the Sun Documentation Center  
on Fatbrain.com at:  
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Safety Precautions  
For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your  
equipment:  
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Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment.  
Never push objects of any kind through openings in the equipment. Dangerous  
voltages may be present. Conductive foreign objects can produce a short circuit  
that could cause fire, electric shock, or damage to your equipment.  
Symbols  
The following symbols may appear in this manual:  
Caution – There is a risk of personal injury and equipment damage. Follow the  
instructions.  
Caution – Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electric shock and  
danger to personal health, follow the instructions.  
Modifications to Equipment  
Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment. Sun  
Microsystems is not responsible for the regulatory compliance of a modified  
product.  
Caution – Do not block or cover the openings of your Sun product. Never place a  
Sun product near a radiator or heat register. Failure to follow these guidelines can  
cause overheating and affect the reliability of your Sun product.  
Caution – If your server is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the  
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may exceed the room  
ambient temperature. Ensure that rack environment ambient temperature does not  
exceed 40 degrees.  
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Caution – Mounting of the equipment in a rack or cabinet should be such that a  
hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical loading or weight  
distribution.  
Caution – Ensure that the connection of multiple system units to the circuit does  
not overload the supply overcurrent protection or supply wiring. Consider the Sun  
agency label electrical ratings when determining the correct branch circuit rating for  
your installation.  
Caution – All supply connections, wiring, wire protection, and wire routing must  
be made in accordance with applicable sections and requirements of national  
electrical code and local electrical authorities.  
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I Installation and Configuration  
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CHAPTER  
1
Introducing the Sun Fire V100  
Server  
This chapter gives an overview of the Sun Fire V100 server. It lists the features of the  
server and the contents of the ship kit, and lists the optional components available.  
The chapter contains the following sections:  
“Contents of the Ship Kit” on page 3  
“Preinstalled Software” on page 3  
“Optional Components” on page 4  
“Installation Quick Start” on page 5  
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Overview of the Sun Fire V100 Server  
The Sun Fire V100 server is a single-processor server in a one rack unit (1 RU)  
chassis. It is designed to maximize the density of high-performance Solaris servers in  
a rack.  
FIGURE 1-1 The Sun Fire V100 server  
The server is ideal for:  
Internet service providers  
Telecommunications carriers  
Financial services  
Corporate customer networks  
Anyone who wants to maximize the density of Solaris servers in a rack  
The Sun Fire V100 server has the following features:  
A removable system configuration card containing the servers host ID, MAC  
address, and NVRAM settings  
Rackmounting enclosure with single power supply  
Four DIMM sockets  
Two 10/ 100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports  
Console/ Lights Out Management RJ-45 serial port  
Second RJ-45 serial port  
Two USB ports  
Support for up to two low-profile, 3.5-inch IDE disks  
Solaris operating environment (64 bit) preinstalled  
Slimline CD-ROM drive  
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Contents of the Ship Kit  
The Sun Fire V100 server is supplied with the following components:  
TABLE 1-1  
Item  
Contents of the Ship Kit  
Part Number  
530-2093-xx  
530-2889-xx  
530-3100-xx  
240-1207-xx  
340-6125-xx  
340-6234-xx  
340-6151-xx  
240-1373-xx  
565-1645-xx  
250-1007-xx  
816-2756-xx  
816-2755-xx  
816-2754-xx  
Quantity  
RJ-45 to RJ-45 patch cable for Ethernet or serial connection  
RJ-45 to DB-25 adapter  
2
1
1
8
2
2
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter  
Rackmounting screws, 10-32x1/ 2  
Front slide mount  
Rear slide mount  
Cable management bracket  
M4 nuts  
Rack screw kit  
Antistatic wrist strap  
Sun Fire V100 Server Users Guide  
Sun Fire V100 Server Safety and Compliance Guide  
Sun Fire V100 Server Product Notes  
Preinstalled Software  
The Sun Fire V100 server is preinstalled with the Solaris 8 operating environment (64  
bit), including Lights-Out Management (LOM). The server will only support a 64 bit  
kernel, but applications written for a 32 bit environment can be used as long as they  
do not depend upon a 32 bit driver.  
For more information on the specific release of Solaris 8 installed on your server, use  
the command below.  
# cat /etc/release  
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Optional Components  
Sun offers additional hard disk drives and memory modules for the server. To order  
them, contact your local Sun sales representative. See TABLE 1-2 for a list of  
components and part numbers. The server should be seen as a replaceable unit: if a  
fault occurs, contact your local Sun sales representative for a replacement.  
TABLE 1-2  
Customer Installable Hardware  
Optional Components  
Part Number  
X7090A  
X7091A  
X7084A  
X7096A  
128-Mbyte DIMM  
256-Mbyte DIMM  
512-Mbyte DIMM  
40 Gbyte, 7200 rpm hard disk drive  
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Installation Quick Start  
Task  
See in the Sun Fire V100 Server User’s Guide  
1
Install the Hardware  
Mount in the rack.  
“Installing the Sun Fire V100 Server Into a Rack”  
on page 7  
Connect the cables.  
“Connecting the Cables” on page 17  
Set up a console connection.  
on page 20  
2
Configure the Server  
Note: The server is preinstalled with the Solaris 8 operating environment.  
Power on the server.  
“Powering On and Configuring the Server” on  
page 34  
Manage the server from the lom “Remote and Local Management” on page 41  
or Solaris prompt.  
3
Further Information  
Reinstalling the Solaris software. “Reinstalling the Solaris Operating Environment”  
on page 97  
Troubleshooting  
“Diagnostic Tools” on page 100  
http:/ / docs.sun.com  
Solaris 8 documentation  
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CHAPTER  
2
Installing the Sun Fire V100 Server  
Into a Rack  
This chapter explains how to install the Sun Fire V100 server into a rack and  
describes the mounting options available. It also contains a guide on connecting the  
cables to the server. The information is provided in the following sections:  
“Choosing Between a Rack and a Cabinet” on page 8  
“Installing the Sun Fire V100 Server Into a 19-Inch Wide or 72-inch Tall Four-Post  
Rack” on page 8  
“Connecting the Cables” on page 17  
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Choosing Between a Rack and a Cabinet  
The Sun Fire V100 server can be installed in either a rack or a cabinet. Factors that  
might influence your decision include:  
Security  
If other people have access to the room in which your servers are located, you can  
increase security by locking the servers in a cabinet.  
Thermal issues  
Cabinets often require additional fans, because the systems installed in them  
generate heat in an enclosed space. Two-post racks, however, may require no  
special cooling systems.  
Flooring  
Two-post telco relay racks are designed so that cables can be run overhead.  
Cabinets often require cables to be run under the floor.  
Installing the Sun Fire V100 Server Into a  
19-Inch Wide or 72-inch Tall Four-Post  
Rack  
The 19-Inch Rackmounting Kit  
The mounting slides can each be used on either side of the rack. The parts required  
are listed in TABLE 2-1. The part number of the rackmounting kit is X6919A.  
TABLE 2-1  
19-inch Rackmounting Kit  
Item  
Quantity  
Part No.  
Front slide  
Rear slide  
2
2
340-6125  
340-6234  
340-6151  
240-1373  
565-1645  
Cable management bracket  
M4 nuts  
1
4
1
Rack screw kit  
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A bracket is provided to aid cable management at the back of the server (see  
FIGURE 2-1). Use zip ties to secure the cables to the cable management bracket and  
hold them in place.  
FIGURE 2-1 Cable Management Bracket  
To Assemble the Slides and Mount the Server  
1. Position the two parts of the slide so that the double-angled ear (A) is in the  
correct position for the rack you are installing into.  
For the Sun StorEdge 72-inch tall (19-inch wide) rack, the double-angled ear (A)  
must be to the rear (see FIGURE 2-2).  
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For a standard 19-inch wide rack, the double-angled ear (A) must be to the front  
(see FIGURE 2-3).  
A
FIGURE 2-2 Positioning the Slide Mounts for a Sun StorEdge 72-Inch Tall Rack  
A
FIGURE 2-3 Positioning the Slide Mounts for a Standard 19-Inch Wide Rack  
2. Loosely screw the two parts of the slide mounts together using the M4 nuts  
supplied.  
3. Measure the distance between the front and back posts of your rack.  
4. Adjust the slide mounts so that the distance between the front and back mounting  
ears is approximately the distance between the front and back posts of the rack.  
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5. Move the brackets so that the studs are in suitable slots and tighten the nuts.  
6. Fasten the mounting slides to the rack using the screws supplied.  
For the Sun StorEdge 72-inch rack, refer to FIGURE 2-4 and FIGURE 2-5. Leave the  
screws slightly loose to allow adjustment when you slide the server into the rack.  
For a standard 19-inch rack, refer to FIGURE 2-6. Leave the screws slightly loose to  
allow adjustment when you slide the server into the rack.  
FIGURE 2-4 Fastening the Slide Mounts to a Sun StorEdge 72-inch Tall Rack – Rear View  
(Side Panels Removed for Clarity)  
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FIGURE 2-5 Fastening the Slide Mounts to a Sun StorEdge 72-inch Expansion Rack – Front  
View (Side Panels Removed for Clarity)  
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FIGURE 2-6 Fastening the Slide Mounts to a Standard 19-inch Rack  
7. Slide the server into the rack (see FIGURE 2-7).  
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FIGURE 2-7 Sliding the Sun Fire V100 Server Into a Standard 19-Inch Rack  
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8. Align the thumbscrews on the sides of the server with the slide mounts in the  
rack (see FIGURE 2-8).  
If necessary, readjust the slide mounts to align the server properly. The thumbscrews  
need to be finger-tight.  
FIGURE 2-8 Adjusting the Slide Mounts and Screwing the Server Into the Rack  
9. Tighten the slide mounts in the rack if you have not fully secured them yet.  
10. When the slide mounts are secure, use a screwdriver to tighten the thumbscrews  
on the side of the server.  
The server is now securely installed in the rack.  
To Fit the Cable Management Bracket  
Hook the bracket over the slide mounts at the rear of the server (see FIGURE 2-9).  
You can use the loops in the bracket to secure the cables with cable ties.  
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Cable management bracket  
FIGURE 2-9 Fitting the Cable Management Bracket to a Sun StorEdge or a Standard 19-  
Inch Rack  
Tips for Using a Sun StorEdge 72-inch Rack  
For maximum stability, fill the rack from the bottom up and at the top leave at  
least four rack units empty.  
To prevent warm air flowing to the front of the rack and being recirculated (which  
would reduce the efficiency of your cooling system and potentially cause  
overheating), close off the empty spaces at the top of the rack with filler panels.  
The following filler panels are available from your local Sun sales representative:  
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1 RU (part number: 330-2610-01)  
2 RU (part number: 330-2611-01)  
3 RU (part number: 330-2613-01)  
4 RU (part number: 330-2614-01)  
5 RU (part number: 330-2615-01)  
Position your racks so that the warm air exhaust from one rack does not flow  
directly into the cool air intake area for another.  
If space is limited at the back of your Sun StorEdge 72-inch rack, install a  
redundant fan tray (part number: X9819A) into the top of the rack. This pulls air  
up through the top of the rack to prevent the build-up of heat behind it.  
Connecting the Cables  
The following section describes the positions of the ports and sockets for the  
corresponding cables, and the correct procedure for connecting the cables.  
The servers ports are arranged and numbered as in FIGURE 2-10.  
A/LOM  
USB 1  
USB 0  
B Serial  
Power  
Systemconfiguration  
card reader  
Ethernet 1  
Ethernet 0  
Fan  
On/Standby  
FIGURE 2-10 The Servers Back Panel  
To Connect the Cables to the Server  
1. Connect the power cord.  
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2. Connect a serial device.  
For more information, see “Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server” on  
page 20.  
If you want to use the servers Lights Out Management (LOM) facilities, use the port  
labeled Serial A/ LOM to make your serial connection to the server.  
Note – The Sun Fire V100 server is supplied with shielded serial cables. Use only  
these cables when making serial connections to the server.  
3. Connect the server to a maximum of two Ethernet hubs.  
You need connect to an Ethernet hub only if you intend to use the server in a  
network.  
4. Connect the server to a maximum of two USB devices.  
If required.  
5. If you intend to configure the server directly from a dumb terminal or a Sun  
workstation, connect the serial cable into the DB-25 serial adapter that was  
supplied with the server, and connect the adapter to the serial connector on the  
terminal or on the Sun workstation.  
Refer to Chapter 4 for information about powering on the system.  
Note – The DB-25 serial adapter may not work with all terminals. If you have  
problems, refer to your terminal manual to check its compatibility with the Sun  
adapter.  
Caution – AC-powered Sun products are designed to work with single-phase  
power systems that have a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electric  
shock, do not connect Sun products to any other type of power system. Contact your  
facilities manager or a qualified electrician if you are not sure what type of power is  
supplied to your building.  
Caution – Your AC-powered Sun product is packaged with a grounding type  
(three-wire) power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, always connect the cord  
to a grounded outlet.  
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CHAPTER  
3
Communicating With the Server  
This chapter provides information on setting up a console connection to a Sun Fire  
sections:  
“Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server” on page 20  
page 23  
“Connecting to the Server Using a Terminal Server” on page 25  
“Connecting to the Server Using a System Running Microsoft Windows” on  
page 27  
“Connecting to the Server Using a Handheld Device” on page 29  
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Setting Up a Console Connection to the  
Server  
To perform the initial configuration and to continue to monitor and manage a server,  
you can connect any of the following devices to the appropriate serial port on the  
servers back panel:  
Sun workstation or ASCII terminal connected directly to the server  
Sun workstation connected via a terminal server  
Modem  
PC  
Handheld device  
Which Is the Appropriate Serial Port?  
There are two serial ports on the rear of the Sun Fire V100 server. TABLE 3-1 lists the  
serial port labels and function of each port.  
TABLE 3-1  
Server Serial Ports  
Serial Port  
Purpose  
Description  
A LOM  
Issue LOM  
commands  
This port is dedicated to the Lights Out  
Management (LOM) device in the server.  
B Serial  
• Perform binary  
data transfers  
• Set up a modem  
connection  
Communication on the A/ LOM port is subject to  
interruption by the LOM device, therefore the A/  
LOM port does not assert the constant DTR signal  
required by a modem.  
Serial Port Pin Arrangement  
When viewed from the back of the server, the pin arrangement of the RJ-45 ports is  
as shown in FIGURE 3-1.  
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A LOM  
8
1
1
8
B Serial  
FIGURE 3-1 Serial Port Pins 1 to 8  
The settings you need to use for a serial connection are listed in TABLE 3-2. If you  
need to perform binary data transfers (that is, transfers of anything more than  
simple ASCII character streams), use the B Serial port, as communication on the A  
LOM port is subject to interruption by the LOM device (see “Introduction to Lights-  
Out Management” on page 43).  
TABLE 3-2  
Settings for Connecting to the Serial A/ LOM or Serial B Port  
Parameter  
Connector  
Rate  
Setting  
Serial A/ LOM or Serial B (use Serial B for binary data transfers)  
9600 baud  
Parity  
No  
1
Stop bits  
Data bits  
8
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Serial Adapters  
Depending on the type of device you use to connect to the server, you could need to  
use either a DB-25 or DB-9 serial adapter. TABLE 3-3 describes which type to use, and  
the following sections describe the crossovers each adapter performs.  
TABLE 3-3  
Serial Adapters  
Terminal Device  
Adapter  
Sun workstation, ASCII terminal, or DB-25  
terminal server  
PC or laptop  
DB-9 (female, supplied by Sun)  
DB-9 (male, not supplied by Sun)  
Handheld device  
The Sun DB-25 Adapter  
To connect to a Solaris tipsession or to a VT100 terminal, you need to use either the  
DB-25 (25-Pin DSUB Male to 8-POS RJ-45 Female) adapter that is supplied by Sun  
(part no. 530-2889) with your system, or an alternative adapter that performs the  
same pin crossovers. The Sun-supplied DB-25 adapter enables you to connect to any  
Sun system. The crossovers it performs are listed in TABLE 3-4.  
TABLE 3-4  
Pin Crossovers in the Sun DB-25 (25-Pin) Adapter  
Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin  
Pin 1 (RTS)  
25-Pin Connecter  
Pin 5 (CTS)  
Pin 2 (DTR)  
Pin 6 (DSR)  
Pin 3 (TXD)  
Pin 3 (RXD)  
Pin 4 (Signal Ground)  
Pin 5 (Signal Ground)  
Pin 6 (RXD)  
Pin 7 (Signal Ground)  
Pin 7 (Signal Ground)  
Pin 2 (TXD)  
Pin 7 (DSR)  
Pin 20 (DTR)  
Pin 8 (CTS)  
Pin 4 (RTS)  
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To Use the DB-25 Adapter  
1. Insert one end of the standard RJ-45 patch cable supplied with the Sun Fire V100  
server into one of the servers serial ports.  
2. Insert the other end of the RJ-45 patch cable into the supplied DB-25 adapter.  
3. Attach the adapter to the appropriate port in your serial device.  
Some devices, such as a PC or handheld computer, require you to use either a male  
or female DB-9 adapter. The Sun DB-9 adaptor (part number 530-3100-xx) is a 9-Pin  
DSUB female to 8-POS RJ-45 female adapter. To connect to any device that has a 9-  
pin serial connector, use a DB-9 (9-pin) adapter that performs the pin crossovers  
listed in TABLE 3-5.  
TABLE 3-5  
Pin Crossovers in the DB-9 (9-Pin) Adapter  
Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin  
Pin 1 (RTS)  
9-Pin Connector  
Pin 8 (CTS)  
Pin 2 (DTR)  
Pin 6 (DSR)  
Pin 3 (TXD)  
Pin 2 (RXD)  
Pin 4 (Signal Ground)  
Pin 5 (Signal Ground)  
Pin 6 (RXD)  
Pin 5 (Signal Ground)  
Pin 5 (Signal Ground)  
Pin 3 (TXD)  
Pin 7 (DSR)  
Pin 4 (DTR)  
Pin 8 (CTS)  
Pin 7 (RTS)  
Connecting to the Server Using a Sun  
Workstation or ASCII Terminal  
To connect to the server using either a Sun workstation or an ASCII terminal, you  
need:  
DB-25 adapter  
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RJ-45 to RJ-45 patch cable  
Both are supplied with the Sun Fire V100 server.  
To Connect to the Server Using a Sun  
Workstation  
1. Connect to the server using the RJ-45 patch cable and DB-25 adapter as described  
in “To Use the DB-25 Adapter” on page 23.  
2. From a terminal session, type:  
# tip /dev/term/a -9600  
The tipcommand above is for a console that is using its ttya serial port. If you later  
For information about dedicating the console to Serial B, see “Managing the Sun Fire  
V100 Server From the lom> Prompt” on page 43.  
For information about how to power on and configure the server, go to “Powering  
On and Configuring the Server” on page 34.  
To Connect to the Server Using an ASCII  
Terminal  
1. Set up a connection between the terminal and the Sun Fire V100 server.  
See “To Use the DB-25 Adapter” on page 23.  
2. For the General terminal settings, refer to the terminal operating manual.  
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3. Make the setting changes shown below.  
Property  
Setting  
Duplex  
Full  
Bit Rate  
9600  
Parity  
No  
Data Bits  
Stop Bit  
8
1
VT100 Emulation  
On (if applicable)  
The lom>prompt appears.  
For information about how to power on and configure the server, go to “Powering  
On and Configuring the Server” on page 34.  
Connecting to the Server Using a  
Terminal Server  
The pinouts for the Sun Fire V100 servers serial ports correspond with the pinouts  
for the RJ-45 ports on the Asynchronous Serial Interface Breakout Cable supplied by  
Cisco for use with the Cisco AS2511-RJ terminal server. You can also use terminal  
servers made by other manufacturers, but check the documentation to see if the  
serial port pinouts of the Sun Fire V100 server match those of the terminal server  
you plan to use.  
Connecting to a Cisco Terminal Server  
The serial ports on the Sun Fire V100 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).  
The pinouts for the servers serial ports correspond with the pinouts for the RJ-45  
ports on Cisco terminal servers. This means that if you are using a Cisco Terminal  
Server (and you are connecting the Sun Fire V100 server to it using the Cisco  
Asynchronous Serial Interface Breakout Cable), you have two connection options:  
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Connect the breakout cable directly to the Sun Fire V100 server.  
Connect the breakout cable to a patch panel and use the straight-through patch  
cable (supplied by Sun) to connect the patch panel to the server.  
Connecting to Other Terminal Servers  
For terminals from other manufacturers, check the documentation to see if the  
pinouts of the serial ports on the Sun Fire V100 server match those of the serial ports  
on your terminal server. If they do not, you need to make a crossover (null-modem)  
cable that takes each pin on the Sun Fire V100 servers serial port to the  
corresponding pin in the terminal servers serial port.  
TABLE 3-6 shows the crossovers that the cable must perform.  
TABLE 3-6  
Pin Crossovers for Connecting to a Typical Terminal Server  
Sun Fire V100 Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin Terminal Server Serial Port Pin  
Pin 1 (RTS)  
Pin 1 (CTS)  
Pin 2 (DTR)  
Pin 2 (DSR)  
Pin 3 (TXD)  
Pin 3 (RXD)  
Pin 4 (Signal Ground)  
Pin 5 (Signal Ground)  
Pin 6 (RXD)  
Pin 4 (Signal Ground)  
Pin 5 (Signal Ground)  
Pin 6 (TXD)  
Pin 7 (DSR)  
Pin 7 (DTR)  
Pin 8 (CTS)  
Pin 8 (RTS)  
To Connect to a Sun Fire V100 Server Using a  
Terminal Server  
1. Attach the appropriate crossover cables as described in “Connecting to a Cisco  
Terminal Server” on page 25 or “Connecting to Other Terminal Servers” on  
page 26.  
2. Open a terminal session on the Sun workstation, and type:  
# telnet IP-address-of-terminal-server port-number  
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For example, for a Sun Fire V100 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  
Connecting to the Server Using a System  
Running Microsoft Windows  
If you want to configure and operate a Sun Fire V100 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 closed, you will not be able to communicate with the server from  
your PC or laptop.  
To Connect to the Server  
1. Connect the RJ-45 patch cable to the port labeled “A LOM” on the rear of the  
server.  
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.  
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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 in Step 3, 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  
Setting  
9600  
8
Bits Per Second  
Data Bits  
Parity  
None  
1
Stop Bits  
Flow Control  
Xon/ Xoff  
c. Click OK.  
The lom>prompt now appears in the Windows Hyperterminal. For information  
about how to power on and configure the server, go to “Powering On and  
Configuring the Server” on page 34.  
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Connecting to the Server Using a  
Handheld Device  
The Sun Fire V100 server can be configured from a handheld device that uses  
PalmOS 2.0 or later, as long as you have VT100 terminal emulation software  
installed on the device and the correct hardware with which to connect to the server.  
To Set Up the Hardware  
Note – To connect a handheld device to a Sun Fire V100 server you need a male DB-  
9 adapter that performs the same crossovers as those listed in TABLE 3-5.  
1. Connect the RJ-45 cable supplied with the server to the servers A LOM port.  
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the DB-9 adapter.  
3. Connect the DB-9 adapter to the serial cable leading to your PalmOS devices  
cradle or travel kit.  
To Set Up the Software  
Note – To configure the Sun Fire V100 server from a handheld device, you need  
VT100 emulation software installed. The following procedure was based on a  
package called “Online” which is available from http://www.markspace.com/  
online.html#Getting. This web address also gives you information on  
installing and using the software.  
Once the program is installed:  
1. Go to the Applications menu.  
2. Click the Online icon.  
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3. Choose Menu > Options > Communications and make the following settings.  
This ensures correct communication with the server.  
Property  
Method  
Port  
Method  
Serial  
Serial  
9600  
Baud Rate  
Data Bits  
Parity  
8
None  
1
Stop Bits  
RTS/ CTS  
Xon/ Xoff  
Unchecked  
Unchecked  
4. Choose Menu > Options > Terminal and make the following settings:  
Property  
Method  
Emulate  
TTY  
Font  
Small  
Return  
LF  
Backspace  
BS  
Add LF  
Unchecked  
Checked  
Unchecked  
Unchecked/ Off  
Display follows cursor  
Autowrap to next line  
Local echo/ Pacing  
5. Click On.  
This starts the softwares online mode.  
Tip – If the screen prompt does not appear immediately, try pressing the Return key.  
The prompt should appear.  
You can now configure the Solaris operating environment and manage the server  
through the handheld devices terminal emulator. For information on how to power  
on and configure the server, go to “Powering On and Configuring the Server” on  
page 34.  
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The following sections give some additional information that may make using the  
handheld devices terminal emulator easier.  
Using the Arrow Keys  
The arrow keys available on the PalmOS device do not work with a Sun Fire V100  
server. To work around this problem, specify while you configure the Solaris  
operating environment that you are using an Xterm device.  
The following keystrokes help you navigate the menus.  
Keystroke  
Ctrl-F or Tab  
Ctrl-B  
Action  
Go forward to the next option (down).  
Go back to the previous option (up).  
Select option (X).  
Space  
Esc-n  
Go to the next or previous screen, where n is indicated at the  
bottom of the screen. Use this instead of the function (Fn) keys.  
To Use Macros  
You can manage the server more efficiently by setting macros up in the terminal  
emulator as follows:  
1. Choose Menu > Options > Macro.  
2. Define a name for the macro.  
3. Specify the text that the macro will execute.  
4. End the text of each macro with “\n“.  
This indicates a return signal, and executes the macro.  
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Table 3-7 shows some example macros.  
TABLE 3-7  
Example PalmOS Terminal Emulator Macros  
Macro Name  
Command  
Action  
backspace  
stty erase ^H\n  
Enables the Graffiti stroke for “delete”  
to work on the screen without printing  
the ^H character.  
arrow-enable  
csh;setenv TERM  
dtterm\n  
Switch to cshand set the terminal  
variable to dtterm. This enables the  
on-screen arrows to work on  
applications such as vi.  
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CHAPTER  
4
Powering On and Configuring the  
Sun Fire V100 Server  
This chapter explains how to power on and configure the server, and how to use the  
Power (On/ Standby) switch. The chapter contains the following sections:  
“Powering On and Configuring the Server” on page 34  
“Using the Power (On/ Standby) Switch” on page 39  
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Powering On and Configuring the  
Server  
The Sun Fire V100 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  
configured.  
Choose the configuration that best suits your requirements from the list below, and  
server.  
To Power On With the Servers Details Registered at a Name Server” on page 34  
To Power On Without the Servers Details Registered at a Name Server” on  
page 35  
To Power On a Standalone Server for the First Time” on page 37  
To Clear the Configuration and Start Again” on page 37  
Note – Do not use the power On/ Standby switch on the back of the server to power  
on. You power on from the keyboard, and that step is included in these instructions.  
Before configuring a Sun Fire V100 server:  
Connect the server to a power source (see “Connecting the Cables” on page 17).  
Set up a serial connection to the server using one of the serial ports on the  
servers back panel and your choice of workstation (see “Setting Up a Console  
Connection to the Server” on page 20).  
To Power On 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.  
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1. Connect the server to the power supply but do not power it on.  
2. Set up a serial connection to the Serial A/LOM port and also a connection to at  
least one Ethernet hub (as described in Chapter 3).  
3. At the console lom>prompt, type the following command to power on the server:  
lom> poweron  
For more information about the lom>prompt and the commands that are available  
from it, see Chapter 5.  
During booting you will be prompted for certain information. The information you  
provide determines the configuration of the server.  
4. Specify the type of terminal you are using to communicate with the Sun Fire V100  
server.  
5. Specify whether you need IPv6 enabled, and then follow the instructions on the  
screen.  
6. Specify whether you want to enable the Kerberos Security mechanism, and then  
follow the instructions on the screen.  
7. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.  
The system will boot when you have provided it with the information it needs.  
To Power On 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.  
1. Connect the server to the power supply but do not power it on.  
2. Set up a serial connection to the Serial A/LOM port and also a connection to at  
least one Ethernet hub (as described in Chapter 3).  
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3. At the lom>prompt, type the following command to power on the server:  
lom> poweron  
For more information about the lom>prompt and the commands that are available  
from it, see Chapter 5.  
During booting you will be prompted for certain information. The information you  
provide determines the configuration of the server.  
4. Specify the type of terminal you are using to communicate with the Sun Fire V100  
server.  
5. When asked if you want the server to be networked, answer Yes.  
If manually, specify an IP address when prompted.  
6. Specify whether the IP address is to be configured by DHCP.  
7. Specify which of the Ethernet ports you intend to use as the primary Ethernet  
connection.  
For the port labelled Net0, specify eri0. For the port labelled Net1, specify eri1.  
8. Specify a host name for the server.  
9. If prompted, specify the IP address for the system.  
The system prompts you for this address if you declined to use DHCP in Step 6. 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.  
10. Specify whether you need IPv6 enabled, and then follow the instructions on the  
screen.  
11. Specify whether you want to enable the Kerberos Security mechanism, and then  
follow the instructions on the screen.  
12. Specify the name service you want the server to use.  
13. Specify the name of the domain of which the server will be a part.  
14. 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.  
15. If you chose to use a particular name server, specify the host name and IP address  
of the name server.  
16. At the name server, create entries in the network administration files for the  
system you are setting up.  
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17. At the system you are setting up, follow the prompts to provide time and date  
information.  
18. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.  
The system will boot when you have provided it with the information it needs.  
Time  
1. Connect the server to the power supply but do not power it on.  
2. Set up a serial connection using the Serial A/LOM port (as described in “Setting  
Up a Console Connection to the Server” on page 20).  
3. At the lom>prompt, type the following command to power on the server:  
lom> poweron  
For more information about the lom>prompt and the commands that are available  
from it, see Chapter 5.  
4. Specify the type of terminal you are using to communicate with the Sun Fire V100  
server.  
5. When prompted to indicate whether you want the server to be networked, specify  
No.  
6. Specify a Host Name for the server.  
7. Confirm the information you have given.  
8. Specify the date and time information.  
9. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.  
The system will boot when you have provided it with the information it needs.  
To Clear the Configuration and Start Again  
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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If you are at the lom>prompt, go to the okprompt by typing:  
lom> break  
1. Boot the server into the Solaris environment by typing:  
ok boot  
2. At the Solaris prompt, type:  
# sys-unconfig  
3. When prompted to confirm that you want to create a “blank” server, type y.  
4. When the server has unconfigured itself, type the LOM escape sequence. By  
default, this is:  
# #.  
When the lom>prompt appears, follow the instructions in one of the following  
sections:  
To Power On With the Servers Details Registered at a Name Server” on page 34  
or  
To Power On Without the Servers Details Registered at a Name Server” on  
page 35.  
To Power On a Standalone Server for the First Time” on page 37  
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Using the Power (On/ Standby) Switch  
Caution – The power switch on the back panel of the Sun Fire V100 server is not an  
On/ Off switch, it is an On/ Standby switch. It does not isolate the equipment.  
The power (On/ Standby) switch is a rocker type, momentary action switch. It  
controls only low-voltage signals; no high-voltage circuits pass through it. This  
means that the main method of connecting or disconnecting power is by inserting or  
removing the power supply cord. The server contains no integral circuit breakers: to  
isolate a server, you must break all connections to it. If you do not do this by  
removing the power supply cord, you must instead open all external circuit  
breakers.  
On / Standby switch  
FIGURE 4-1 Sun Fire V100 Server Power (On/ Standby) Switch  
The symbols on the switch are:  
On  
Press to apply power to the server.  
Standby  
Press for less than four seconds to initiate an orderly shutdown of the system  
into Standby mode.  
Press and hold down for more than four seconds to leave only the LOM and  
certain battery backed functions running.  
As long as there is a power cable connected to a server, then the server is either  
powered on or in standby power mode. To power the server on, or return it to  
standby power mode only, use either of the following methods:  
Issue commands from the lom>prompt.  
Press the rocker switch.  
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To completely remove power from the server:  
Disconnect the power cable from the server.  
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5
Managing the Sun Fire V100 Server  
From the lom>Prompt  
sections:  
“Introduction to Lights-Out Management” on page 43  
“Powering On or Resetting the Server From the LOM Shell” on page 45  
“Monitoring the Server From the LOM Shell” on page 49  
“Setting Up LOM Privileges for Named Users” on page 54  
“Setting the LOM Configurable Variables” on page 58  
“Separating LOM From the Console on the Serial A/ LOM Port” on page 60  
Viewing Event Reports That LOM Sends to syslogd” on page 61  
“LOM Shell Command List” on page 62  
Note – For information about how to configure the LOM device-driver, see  
Appendix B.  
Introduction to Lights-Out Management  
Lights-Out Management (LOM) commands allow you to remotely manage a server  
that is deployed in a “lights-out” environment. You can also use LOM commands to  
perform quick onsite management tasks at a locally connected terminal.  
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LOM commands enable you to:  
Power the server on or to standby mode.  
Monitor the servers temperature and the status of its power supply, fans, internal  
voltage rails, fault LED, and alarms, even when the server is in standby mode.  
Turn a Fault LED on.  
Configure the server to restart automatically after a lockup.  
These LOM facilities are provided by the LOM device, which in the Sun Fire V100  
server is contained on the system board. As long as the server is connected to a  
power supply, even if it is not powered on, you will see the lom>prompt at your  
terminal. This is because the LOM device uses standby power and remains active  
even when the server is not powered on.  
There are two ways to interrogate the LOM device or to send it commands to  
perform. You can do either of the following:  
Issue LOM commands from the lom>shell prompt. (Explained in this chapter.)  
Issue LOM-specific Solaris commands from the console prompt. (Explained in  
Chapter 6.)  
Using LOM Commands  
To use the LOM facilities either remotely or locally, first establish a terminal  
connection to the A LOM port on the server. For details on how to do this, see  
“Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server” on page 20.  
With the server connected to a power source, but not powered on, and with a  
terminal connected to the A LOM port, you will see the lom>prompt.  
When you power on the server, the prompt will change to the Solaris console  
prompt. For details on how to get back to the lom> prompt, see “To Display the  
lom> Prompt” on page 46.  
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Powering On or Resetting the Server  
From the LOM Shell  
Note – When a Sun Fire V100 server is connected to a power supply, it is always  
either fully powered on or in standby mode. To remove power entirely from the  
server you must disconnect its power cables or open all external circuit breakers.  
The methods referred to in this chapter for powering the server on and off by using  
lom>prompt commands are methods either of powering the server on or returning  
it to standby power mode. The poweroffcommand does not power the server off  
completely.  
Note – All commands that involve powering on or off, resetting, or specifying the  
boot mode of the server require you or the named user to have r-level LOM user  
permission. If you have not set up any named users of the LOM device, then you  
have r-level permission by default. If you have set up one or more named users,  
then you must explicitly give them r-level permission to use these commands. For  
more information about user privileges, see “Setting Up LOM Privileges for Named  
Users” on page 54.  
To Power On the Server or to Power Down to  
Standby Mode  
To power on the server, type:  
lom> poweron  
To power the server down to standby mode, type:  
lom> poweroff  
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To Display the lom>Prompt  
To display the lom>prompt, type the following LOM escape sequence:  
# #.  
When you type the LOM escape sequence, the LOM device takes control of the Serial  
A/ LOM port and the lom>prompt appears on your terminal screen. You can type  
the LOM escape sequence at any time.  
Note – If you are at the console and you type the first character of the LOM escape  
sequence (by default this is #), there is a delay of one second before the character  
appears on the screen. This is because the server waits to see if you type the dot (.)  
character next. If you do, the lom>prompt is displayed. If you do not, the #  
character appears on the screen.  
For information about changing the first character of the LOM escape sequence, see  
To Change the First Character of the Sequence for Escaping to the lom> Prompt  
(lom -X)” on page 77.  
To Exit From the lom>Prompt  
To return to the Solaris console prompt from the lom>prompt, type:  
Note – If you have the Serial A/ LOM port dedicated to the LOM device (instead of  
shared between the LOM and the console), this command will have no effect. For  
information about dedicating the Serial A/ LOM port to the LOM device, see  
Note – If you have set up named users of the LOM device, the users need  
c-level permission to use the consolecommand. Without it, the command will not  
work. For more information about setting up user permissions, see “Setting Up LOM  
Privileges for Named Users” on page 54.  
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To Reset the Server  
To reset the server, type:  
lom> reset  
To perform a limited reset affecting the processor only, type:  
lom> reset -x  
The -xoption generates the equivalent of an externally initiated reset (XIR) of the  
server. You must have r-level permission to use this command. (For information  
about user authorization levels, see “Setting Up LOM Privileges for Named Users”  
on page 54.) The -xoption takes the server into OpenBootTM PROM mode and  
causes it to display the okprompt. It is useful for driver or kernel debugging,  
because most of the contents of the servers memory and registers are preserved.  
The server does not automatically return to the Solaris environment when you reset  
it using the -xoption. Instead, you must reboot it from the okprompt.  
To Display the okor kadbPrompt  
To display the okor kadbprompt, type the following at the lom>prompt:  
Note – If the Serial A/ LOM port is dedicated to the LOM device, this command will  
have no effect. For information about dedicating the Serial A/ LOM port to the LOM  
device, see “Separating LOM From the Console on the Serial A/ LOM Port” on  
page 60. To use the breakcommand, you must have c-level LOM user privileges.  
For more information, see “Setting Up LOM Privileges for Named Users” on  
page 54.  
Controlling the Servers Booting Behavior  
The LOM shell includes a bootmodecommand:  
bootmode [-u][normal|forth|reset_nvram|diag|skip_diag]  
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This command enables you to dictate the behavior of the server after a reset. Its  
functionality is identical to that available on Sun keyboards with the Stop key  
combinations. (However, the bootmodecommand is provided because the Stop key  
combinations are not available for the Sun Fire V100 server: you cannot use them  
from a keyboard that is connected to the server with a serial link.)  
You must have r-level LOM permission to use the bootmodecommand. For  
information about user privileges, see “Setting Up LOM Privileges for Named  
Users” on page 54.  
Boot Modes Available  
If you use the bootmodecommand without arguments, the LOM device reports  
only the current boot mode. The boot modes available are listed in TABLE 5-1.  
TABLE 5-1  
Boot Modes  
Mode  
-u  
This option does not represent a boot mode. However, if you have  
previously dedicated the Serial A/ LOM port to LOM and you now  
want to share the port between the console and LOM, you can use  
the -uoption. It is a quick alternative to the procedure described for  
sharing the Serial A/ LOM port in the section “Separating LOM  
From the Console on the Serial A/ LOM Port” on page 60.  
normal  
forth  
In this mode, the server boots using your OpenBoot PROM settings.  
To cause this parameter to take effect, you must reset the server  
after using the bootmodecommand at the lom>prompt.  
In this mode, the server does not boot to the Solaris environment  
but stops the boot cycle at the okprompt. The command is  
equivalent to the Stop-F key combination for Sun keyboards. To  
cause the parameter to take effect, you must use the bootmode  
forthcommand at the lom>prompt and then reset the server. (It is  
only when the server resets that it reads the new forthparameter  
from the LOM device.)  
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TABLE 5-1  
Mode  
Boot Modes  
Description  
reset_nvram  
In this mode, the server returns all NVRAM data to its default  
setting. The command is equivalent to the Stop-N key combination  
for Sun keyboards. To cause the parameter to take effect, you must  
reset the server after using the bootmodecommand at the lom>  
prompt.  
diag  
In this mode, the server performs full self-diagnostics as part of the  
boot process. The command is equivalent to the Stop-D key  
combination for Sun keyboards. To cause the parameter to take  
effect, you must power off and then power on the server within 10  
minutes of using the bootmodecommand at the lom>prompt.  
skip_diag  
In this mode, the server skips the diagnostics part of the boot  
process. To cause the parameter to take effect, you must power off  
and then power on the server within 10 minutes of using the  
bootmodecommand at the lom>prompt.  
Monitoring the Server From the LOM  
Shell  
This section describes commands that enable you to check the status of the server  
and the components monitored by the LOM device.  
It also describes how to view the events stored in the LOM devices event log.  
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To Check How Long the Server Has Been  
Running  
To find out how much time has elapsed since the last boot, type:  
lom> date  
Time since last boot: +8d+20h48m2s  
or:  
lom> showdate  
Time since last boot: +8d+21h49m6s  
To Check the Current Status of All Components  
To see the current status of all the components monitored by the LOM device,  
type:  
lom> environment  
CODE EXAMPLE 5-1 shows sample output from the environmentcommand. In this  
example, all the components are running normally and none are faulty.  
CODE EXAMPLE 5-1 Sample Output From the environmentCommand  
lom>environment  
Fault OFF  
Alarm 1 OFF  
Alarm 2 OFF  
Alarm 3 OFF  
Fans:  
1 OK speed 99%  
2 OK speed 95%  
PSUs:  
1 OK  
Temperature sensors:  
1 28degC OK  
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Overheat sensors:  
1 OK  
Supply rails:  
1 OK  
2 OK  
3 OK  
4 OK  
5 OK  
lom>  
Viewing the LOM Event Log  
The eventlogcommand reports the last 10 events. The loghistorycommand can  
report up to several hundred events. Note that the first event is the oldest and that  
each event has a time stamp indicating the hours and minutes (and, if applicable,  
days) since the following:  
The LOM device was last powered off (that is, since all power to the server,  
including standby power, was last removed) or  
If the server has been booted since all power was last removed, then the time  
stamp indicates the number of days, hours, and minutes since the last reboot.  
To View the Last 10 Events in the Event Log  
Type:  
lom> show eventlog  
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To View the Entire Event Log  
Type:  
lom> loghistory [pause x] [level y]  
where x is the number of lines you want to display before pausing, and y is the  
severity level of the events you want to see. By default, the loghistorycommand  
displays all the events in the log and does not pause the display.  
If you specify a severity level, you will see reports for the level you specify and  
above. For example, if you specify level 2, you will see reports of level 2 and level 1  
events. If you specify level 3, you will see reports of level 3, level 2, and level 1  
events.  
If you do not specify a level, you will see events for all levels.  
For more information about severity levels, see “Viewing Event Reports That LOM  
Sends to syslogd” on page 61.  
Each entry in the log includes the time of the event, the servers host name, a unique  
identifier for the event, and a user-friendly text message describing the event.  
Note – The LOM devices Event Log is never cleared, and it can contain several  
hundred entries. Events are stored from the very first time the server boots.  
Eventually the buffer might become full, but when this happens, the LOM device  
will start again at the beginning of the buffer, overwriting the earliest events.  
To View All Events From the First to the nth  
Event Logged  
Type:  
lom> loghistory index +n [pause x] [level y]  
where n is the number of events you want to see that have been logged since the first  
event in the current log, x is the number of lines you want to display before pausing,  
and y is the severity level of the events you want to see. By default, the loghistory  
command does not pause the display.  
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To View All Events From the Last One Logged  
to the nth Event Before It  
Type:  
lom> loghistory index -n [pause x] [level y]  
where n is the number of events you want to see listed that were logged before the  
last event in the current log, x is the number of lines you want to display before  
pausing, and y is the severity level of the events you want to see. By default, the  
loghistorycommand does not pause the display.  
To see the last five events, type:  
lom> loghistory index -5  
+0h39m34s Alarm 1 ON  
+0h39m40s Alarm 3 ON  
+0h39m54s Alarm 3 OFF  
+0h40m0s Alarm 1 OFF  
+0h40m58s Fault LED ON  
Verifying That a Component Has Been Fixed  
If a monitored component has failed, the LOM device does not continue to report the  
failure. You can, however, check the status of a component, for example, after  
attempting to fix it.  
To Check the Status of a Component  
Type:  
lom> check  
This causes the LOM device to update the status of all the components it monitors.  
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Setting Up LOM Privileges for Named  
Users  
You can specify up to four named users of the LOM device on a Sun Fire V100  
server. By default, no users are set up, and therefore no user login prompt appears  
when you use the LOM escape sequence.  
However, if you set up one or more users, every time you use the LOM escape  
sequence to display the lom>prompt, you will be prompted for a user name and  
password. Therefore, one of the user accounts you set up must be for yourself.  
Permissions Available for LOM Users  
Four areas of authorization are available for named users. When you create a new  
user, no permissions are assigned until you use the userpermcommand. If you  
specify any permissions (using the lom> userpermcommand), only those that you  
specify will be available.  
The four areas of authorization available are:  
Console permission (c-level)  
This enables the named user to select the system console from the lom>prompt  
(if the Serial A/ LOM port is shared between the LOM and the console). The  
User Administration permission (u-level)  
This enables the named user to add and delete users and alter their permissions.  
Administration permission (a-level)  
This enables the named user to change the LOM devices configuration variables  
Reset permission (r-level)  
This enables the user you have named to reset the server and to power it on and  
off using the LOM device.  
For information about how to specify one or more of these areas of authorization for  
a named user, see “To Specify Permissions for a Named User” on page 57.  
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To Create a LOM User Account  
Type:  
lom> useradd username  
where the username is up to eight characters long, begins with an alphabetic  
character, and contains at least one lowercase alphabetic character. You can use any  
of the following characters in the user name:  
Alphanumeric  
Period (.)  
Underscore (_)  
Hyphen (-)  
Note – You must have User Administration (u-level) authorization to add a user  
(see “Permissions Available for LOM Users” on page 54). If you have not added any  
users, you have a-level and all other levels of authorization by default.  
To Specify the Password for a LOM User  
Account  
Type:  
lom> userpassword username  
where the username is the name of a LOM user account that already exists.  
Note – You must have User Administration (u-level) authorization to set a  
password for a user (see “Permissions Available for LOM Users” on page 54).  
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To View the Details of a LOM User Account  
Type:  
lom> usershow  
This command displays the details of all users.  
Note – You must have User Administration (u-level) authorization to view the  
details of a LOM user account (see “Permissions Available for LOM Users” on  
page 54).  
To Change Your Own User Password  
1. To change the password for the account you are currently logged into, type:  
lom> password  
2. When prompted, type the current password.  
3. When prompted, type the new password you want to use.  
4. Type the new password again to confirm it.  
To Delete a LOM User Account  
Type:  
lom> userdel username  
where the username is the name of an existing LOM user account.  
Note – You must have User Administration (a-level) authorization to delete a user  
account (see “Permissions Available for LOM Users” on page 54).  
If you delete all the users you have set up, you will no longer see the login prompt  
when you go to the lom>prompt.  
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By default, all four areas of authorization are available to each named user you set  
up. You can limit users to a particular area or areas of authorization by specifying  
permissions for a named user.  
To Specify Permissions for a Named User  
Type:  
lom> userperm username [c][u][a][r][-]  
You can specify:  
All four parameters (for example, userperm cuar)  
This also makes all four areas available to the named user.  
One, two, or three parameters  
This makes only the parameter or parameters you specify available.  
The parameters are:  
c  
This stands for “console permission”. It enables the named user to exit from the  
lom>prompt to the Solaris prompt (as long as the Serial A/ LOM port is shared  
between LOM and the console).  
u  
This stands for “user administration permission”. It enables the named user to  
add and delete users and alter their areas of authorization by using the userperm  
command.  
a  
This stands for “administration permission”. It enables the named user to change  
the LOM devices configuration variables (see “Setting the LOM Configurable  
Variables” on page 58).  
r  
This stands for “reset permission”. It enables the user you have named to reset  
the server and to power it on and off using the LOM device.  
-  
Use this character to specify that no permissions are assigned.  
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To Quit a LOM Named User Session  
Type:  
lom> logout  
This returns you to the LOM login prompt.  
Note – To be able to run the commands described in this section, the named user  
must have a-level permission. For more information, see “Setting Up LOM  
Privileges for Named Users” on page 54.  
To Turn the Fault LED On and Off  
To turn the Fault LED on by setting the faultonvariable, type:  
lom> faulton  
To turn the Fault LED off by setting the faultoffvariable, type:  
lom> faultoff  
To Set an Alarm Flag  
Turn the alarm on by typing:  
lom> alarmon n  
where n is the number of the alarm you want to turn on: 1, 2, or 3.  
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Turn the alarm off by typing:  
lom> alarmoff n  
where n is the number of the alarm you want to turn off: 1, 2, or 3.  
Alarms 1, 2, and 3 are software flags. They are not associated with any specific  
conditions, but are available to be set by your own processes or from the command  
line. For more information, see “To Turn the Alarms On and Off (lom -A)” on  
page 76.  
To Stop LOM Sending Event Reports to the  
Serial A/ LOM Port  
Enable event reporting by typing:  
lom> event-reporting on  
Note – This is the equivalent of using the lom -E oncommand from the Solaris  
shell. For more information, see “To View the Event Log (lom -e)” on page 72.  
Disable event reporting by typing:  
lom> event-reporting off  
Note – This is the equivalent of using the lom -E offcommand from the Solaris  
shell. For more details, see “To Stop LOM From Sending Reports to the Serial A/  
LOM Port (lom -E off)” on page 77.  
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Separating LOM From the Console on  
the Serial A/ LOM Port  
By default, the LOM device shares the Serial A/ LOM port with the console, and  
when it has an event report to send, it takes control of the Serial A/ LOM port itself,  
interrupting any console activity you are performing. To prevent the LOM device  
from interrupting the console, either turn serial event reporting off (see Chapter 6),  
or dedicate the Serial A/ LOM port to the LOM device and use the Serial B port for  
console activity. The next section, “To Dedicate Serial A/ LOM to LOM” on page 60,  
gives more detail.  
The advantages of dedicating the Serial A/ LOM port to the LOM device and using  
Serial B as your console port include:  
Preserving the ability to power on or reset the server (from the lom>prompt on  
Serial A/ LOM) even if for any reason you lose access to Solaris on your console  
port (Serial B).  
Capturing all LOM events passively on a terminal connected to the dedicated  
LOM port (Serial A/ LOM). Note, however, that if you dedicate the Serial A/ LOM  
port to the LOM device, you cannot use the consolecommand to quit the LOM  
shell. Instead, for access to the Solaris environment, you must connect to the  
server using the Serial B port.  
Preventing a user with console access from using the LOM escape sequence to  
exit the Solaris environment and access the LOM shell. If you dedicate the Serial  
B port to the console, users cannot bring up the LOM shell, which means that  
they cannot interrogate or reconfigure the LOM device.  
Performing binary data transfers. To perform any task other than an ASCII  
transfer, you must use the Serial B port.  
To Dedicate Serial A/ LOM to LOM  
1. Set up console connections to both the Serial A/LOM port and the Serial B port.  
2. At the Solaris prompt, type:  
# eeprom input-device=ttyb  
# eeprom output-device=ttyb  
# reboot  
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The Serial B port (ttyb) is now your console port. The Serial A/ LOM port remains in  
the control of the LOM device.  
To Share the Serial A/ LOM Port Between LOM  
Note – By default, the Serial A/ LOM port is shared by the LOM device and the  
console. Therefore, you should follow the instructions in this section only if you  
have configured the server by using the instructions in the previous section (“To  
Dedicate Serial A/ LOM to LOM” on page 60) and you now want to share the Serial  
A/ LOM port between LOM and the console.  
1. Set up console connections to both the Serial A/LOM port and the Serial B port.  
2. At the Solaris prompt, type:  
# eeprom input-device=ttya  
# eeprom output-device=ttya  
# reboot  
The Serial A/ LOM port (ttya) is now shared between the LOM device and the  
console.  
Viewing Event Reports That LOM Sends  
to syslogd  
The LOM device monitors the status of the fans, supply rails, temperature, and  
power supply even when the server is powered off (the LOM device operates on  
standby power). If it detects a fault, it turns on the Fault LED on the servers front  
and back panels and stores a report in an event log, which resides in memory on the  
LOM device. When the Solaris environment is running, the LOM device also sends  
event reports to syslogd. The syslogdhandles these in the way it has been  
configured to handle event reports. This means that by default it sends them to the  
console and stores them in this directory:  
/var/adm/messages  
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In this file, the reports are displayed with a label identifying them as lomreports  
and indicating their severity. Starting with the most severe, the levels of severity are:  
1. Fatal  
Fatal events can cause the server to shut itself down. Examples of fatal events are:  
Supply rail failures.  
Exceeded temperature thresholds.  
2. Warning  
Warning events do not cause the server to shut down, but they do require immediate  
attention. Examples of warning events are:  
Fans turning too slowly.  
Fault LED has been turned on.  
System Configuration Card has been removed.  
3. Info  
Info events are most likely to inform you that a problem is now fixed. For example,  
if you reinsert the System Configuration Card, the LOM device will generate an  
event to say that the System Configuration Card has been restored.  
4. User  
User level events indicate the activity of named users whom you have authorized to  
access the LOM device. For example, an event is generated when a user logs in or  
out.  
LOM Shell Command List  
The commands you can use from the lom>prompt are listed in TABLE 5-2.  
TABLE 5-2  
Command  
LOM Commands  
Description  
alarmoff n  
Sets alarm n off, where n is 1, 2, or 3. These three alarms are software  
flags. They are associated with no specific conditions but are available  
to be set by your own processes.  
alarmon n  
break  
Sets alarm n on. See the description for the alarmoffcommand.  
Takes the server down to the okprompt.  
bootmode  
Determines the behavior of the server during the boot process.  
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LOM Commands (Continued)  
Command  
Description  
check  
Resets monitoring to report all failures. If a monitored component has  
failed, the LOM device will not continue to report the same failure. To  
check the status of the component, for example, after attempting to fix  
it, use the checkcommand. This updates the status of all monitored  
components.  
console  
Takes you out of the LOM shell and back to the Solaris prompt. It  
returns control of the serial connection to the console.  
environment  
Displays the temperature of the server and the status of the fans, the  
power supply, the overtemperature monitors, the supply rails and  
circuit breakers, the alarms, and the fault LED.  
faulton  
faultoff  
help  
Sets the Fault LED to On.  
Sets the Fault LED to Off.  
Displays the list of LOM commands.  
Displays all the events in the LOM devices Event Log.  
loghistory  
logout  
Returns named users you have set up with password access to the  
LOM user login prompt.  
poweron  
Powers the server on.  
poweroff  
reset  
Powers the server down to standby power mode.  
Resets the server.  
show model  
show hostname  
Displays the server model.  
Displays the server name (this command is equivalent to the Solaris  
uname -n command).  
show eventlog  
Displays the LOM devices event log. The event log is the list of the  
last 10 events stored in the LOM device. The most recent event is the  
one at the bottom of the list.  
show escape  
show  
Displays the current LOM escape sequence.  
Displays all the information available with the showcommand.  
Adds a user to the LOM devices list of permitted users.  
Deletes a user from the LOM devices list of permitted users.  
Displays the details of a named users LOM account.  
Sets or changes a users password.  
useradd  
userdel  
usershow  
userpassword  
userperm  
version  
Sets the permission levels for a named user.  
Displays the version number of the LOM device.  
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Managing the Sun Fire V100 Server  
From the Solaris Prompt  
LOM-specific commands in the Solaris 8 operating environment. It contains the  
following sections:  
“Monitoring the System From the Solaris Prompt” on page 66  
“Configuring Automatic Server Restart” on page 73  
“Other LOM Tasks You Can Perform From the Solaris Prompt” on page 76  
Note – For information about how to configure the LOM device driver, see  
Appendix A.  
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Prompt  
To use the Lights-Out Management (LOM) facilities either remotely or locally, you  
need a terminal connection to the Serial A/ LOM port on the server (see “Setting Up  
a Console Connection to the Server” on page 20).  
There are two ways to interrogate LOM or to send it commands to perform:  
Use LOM commands from the lom>shell prompt. For information about how to  
do this, see Chapter 5.  
Use LOM-specific Solaris commands from the Solaris prompt. These commands  
are described in this chapter.  
All Solaris commands described in this section are available from the main Solaris #  
prompt. They run a utility called /usr/sbin/lom.  
Where appropriate, the command lines given in this section are accompanied by  
typical output from the commands.  
There are also manual pages for the LOM utility.  
To View the LOM Online Documentation  
To view the manual pages for the LOM utility, type:  
# man lom  
To Check the Power Supply Unit (lom -p)  
To check whether the input lines and the output line for the power supply unit  
are working normally, type:  
# lom -p  
PSU:  
1 OK  
#
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To Check the Fan Status (lom -f)  
Type:  
# lom -f  
Fans:  
1 OK speed 99%  
#
Checking the Supply Rail Voltages and Internal  
Circuit Breakers (lom -v)  
The supply rails are the Sun Fire V100 servers internal power lines. If the status of  
any of these is faulty, contact your local Sun sales representative. It means that you  
have either a faulty system board or a faulty PSU.  
The -voption also displays the status of the servers internal circuit breakers. For  
any that have been tripped, the status will read faulty. The system contains three  
circuit breakers: one for each of the USB ports and one for the system configuration  
card reader.  
If there is a problem with the circuit breakers or the USB port circuit breakers,  
remove the device connected to the relevant port and the circuit breakers will  
automatically recover.  
If there is a problem with the circuit breaker for the system configuration card, it  
means either that the system configuration card is inserted incorrectly, or is broken.  
Insert a valid one to check.  
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To Check the Status of the Supply Rails and  
Internal Circuit Breakers  
Type:  
# lom -v  
Supply voltages:  
1 5V status=ok  
2 3V3 status=ok  
3 +12V status=ok  
4 -12V status=ok  
5 VDD-CORE status=ok  
System status flags (circuit breakers):  
1 USB0 status=ok  
2 USB1 status=ok  
To Check the Internal Temperature  
Type:  
# lom -t  
System Temperature Sensors:  
1 enclosure 25 degC : warning 67 degC : shutdown 72 degC  
System Over-temperature Sensors:  
1 cpu status=ok  
#
This checks the servers internal temperature, and the warning and shutdown  
threshold temperatures.  
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To Check Whether the Fault LED and Alarms  
Are On or Off  
Type:  
# lom -l  
LOMlite alarm states:  
Alarm1=off  
Alarm2=off  
Alarm3=off  
Fault LED=on  
#
Alarms 1, 2, and 3 are software flags. They are not associated with any specific  
conditions, but are available to be set by your own processes or from the command  
line. For more information, see “To Turn the Alarms On and Off (lom -A)” on  
page 76.  
To Change the LOM Automatic Server Restart  
Configuration (lom -w)  
For full information about enabling and using LOMs automatic server restart (ASR)  
process, see “To Configure the LOM ASR” on page 73.  
To find out how the LOM watchdog is currently configured, type:  
# lom -w  
LOMlite watchdog (ASR) settings:  
Watchdog=on  
Hardware reset=off  
Timeout=40 s  
#
The LOM watchdog is enabled by default when the Solaris environment boots. This  
means that, by default, if the watchdog does not receive a “pat” for 40,000  
milliseconds, it will turn on the Fault LED on the front and back panels of the  
system, generate a LOM event report, and, if configured to do so, perform an  
automatic server restart. However, although the watchdog is enabled by default  
when Solaris boots, the Hardware resetoption is not. This means that the LOM  
device does not, by default, automatically restart the server after a lockup.  
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To configure the LOM device to perform an automatic server restart (ASR) after a  
lockup, you must enable the Hardware resetoption as well as the Watchdog  
option.  
For more information, see “Configuring Automatic Server Restart” on page 73.  
To View the Configuration of LOM  
To view the settings of all the configurable variables for the LOM device, type:  
# lom -c  
LOMlite configuration settings:  
serial escape character=#  
serial event reporting=default  
Event reporting level=fatal, warning & information  
Serial security=enabled  
Disable watchdog on break=disabled  
Automatic return to console=disabled  
alarm3 mode=watchdog  
firmware version=3.0  
firmware checksum=2983  
product revision=0.0  
product ID=Sun Fire 100  
#
To View All the Status Data Stored by LOM,  
Plus Details of the Devices Own Configuration  
Type:  
# lom -a  
Code example 6-1 gives sample output of this command.  
CODE EXAMPLE 6-1 Sample lom -aoutput  
PSUs:  
1 OK  
Fans:  
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PSUs:  
1 OK speed 68%  
LOMlite configuration settings:  
serial escape character=#  
serial event reporting=default  
Event reporting level=fatal, warning & information  
Serial security=enabled  
Disable watchdog on break=enabled  
Automatic return to console=disabled  
alarm3 mode=user controlled  
firmware version=3.9  
firmware checksum=2262  
product revision=0.1  
product ID=Sun Fire 100  
LOMlite Event Log:  
+12d+18h28m30s fault led state - ON  
+12d+18h28m34s fault led state - OFF  
+12d+18h28m43s fault led state - ON  
+12d+18h28m45s fault led state - OFF  
+12d+18h28m46s fault led state - ON  
+12d+18h28m47s fault led state - OFF  
+12d+18h28m48s fault led state - ON  
+12d+18h28m49s fault led state - OFF  
4/11/2001 15:23:33 GMT LOM time reference  
4/25/2001 15:30:13 GMT LOM time reference  
LOMlite alarm states:  
Alarm1=off  
Alarm2=off  
Alarm3=on  
Fault LED=off  
LOMlite watchdog (ASR) settings:  
Watchdog=off  
Hardware reset=off  
Timeout=127 s  
Supply voltages:  
1
2
3
4
5
5V status=ok  
3V3 status=ok  
+12V status=ok  
-12V status=ok  
VDD core status=ok  
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CODE EXAMPLE 6-1 Sample lom -aoutput  
PSUs:  
System status flags (circuit breakers):  
1
2
3
USB0 status=ok  
USB1 status=ok  
SCC status=ok  
System Temperature Sensors:  
1
Enclosure 27 degC : warning 67 degC : shutdown 72 degC  
System Over-temperature Sensors:  
1 CPU status=ok  
Console output prior to last reset:  
To View the Event Log (lom -e)  
To see the event log, type:  
# lom -e n,[x]  
where n is the number of reports (up to 128) that you want to see and x specifies the  
level of reporting you require. There are four levels of event reporting:  
1. Fatal events  
2. Warning events  
3. Information events  
4. User events  
If you specify a level, you will see reports for that level and above. For example, if  
you specify level 2, you will see reports of level 2 and level 1 events. If you specify  
level 3, you will see reports of level 3, level 2, and level 1 events.  
If you do not specify a level, you will see reports of level 3, level 2, and level 1  
events.  
FIGURE 6-1 shows a sample event log display. Note that the first event is the oldest  
and that each event has a date stamp indicating the days, hours and minutes since  
the system was last booted.  
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# lom -e 10  
LOMlite Event Log:  
+0h0m21s host reset  
9/15/2000 17:35:28 GMT LOM time reference  
+0h3m20s fault led state - ON  
+0h3m24s fault led state - OFF  
+0h39m34s Alarm 1 ON  
+0h39m40s Alarm 3 ON  
+0h39m54s Alarm 3 OFF  
+0h40m0s Alarm 1 OFF  
+0h48m52s fault led state - OFF  
+0h49m39s Fan 1 FATAL FAULT: failed  
+0h50m58s fault led state - ON  
# lom -e 10  
FIGURE 6-1 Sample LOM Device Event Log (Oldest Event Reported First)  
Configuring Automatic Server Restart  
You can configure automatic server restart (ASR) to restart a server automatically  
after a lockup. LOM has a watchdog process that, by default, expects to be patted  
every 10,000 milliseconds. If it does not receive a pat after 40,000 milliseconds  
(default), then LOM switches on the front and back fault LEDs and generates a LOM  
event report. However, it does not automatically restart the system unless you have  
configured it to do so.  
To Configure the LOM ASR  
Add the -Roption to the priocntlcommand in the script file called /etc/  
rc2.d/S25lom.  
This is the script that runs the LOM watchdog process:  
# priocntl -e -c RT lom -W on,40000,10000 -R on  
When you have done this, LOM will restart the server whenever the watchdog times  
out.  
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You can turn the option on and off from the Solaris command prompt. For more  
information, see “To Set the Hardware Reset Option From a Script or Command  
(lom -R on)” on page 75.  
However, as long as you have the -R onoption set in /etc/rc2.d/S25lom, the  
Hardware Resetoption will always be enabled when you start the system.  
Enabling the LOM Watchdog Process From Your  
Own Script or Command (lom -W on)  
Note – You do not normally need to do this. If you want to configure LOM to  
perform an automatic server restart after a lockup, see “To Configure the LOM ASR”  
on page 73. Use the lom -W onoption on the command line or in another script file  
only if you have removed the  
/etc/rc2.d/S25lomscript.  
By default, the LOM watchdog process is enabled, and if you type  
lom -W onwhile the watchdog process is already running, the command will have  
no effect. You can run this command only if you have removed the  
/etc/rc2.d/S25lomscript file, or if you have turned the watchdog off manually  
by using the lom -W offcommand.  
The default priocntlcommand is:  
priocntl -e -c RT lom -W on,40000,10000  
The number 40,000 on this command line indicates the watchdogs timeout period in  
milliseconds; you can specify a different number. The number 10,000 indicates its pat  
interval in milliseconds; again, you can specify a different number.  
Note – Do not specify a watchdog timeout period of less than 5000 milliseconds. If  
you do, the watchdog times out frequently even though the server has not locked  
If the watchdog process times out (in other words, if it does not receive its expected  
pat), the LOM device will turn on the servers front and back Fault LEDs and  
generate a LOM event report. However, it will not automatically reset the system. To  
make it reset the system, you must use the -Roption. For more information, see “To  
Set the Hardware Reset Option From a Script or Command (lom -R on)” on page 75.  
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If you have no LOM watchdog process running already and you want the process  
to run, type the following, or add it to another script file:  
# lom -W on,40000,10000  
If you want the LOM device to perform an automatic server restart after a lockup,  
you must include the -R onoption in the command, as follows:  
# lom -W on,40000,10000 -R on  
Note – Unless you include the lom -W onand -R onoptions in a script file, you  
must run the lomcommand every time you reboot the system if you want to use the  
automatic server restart facility. Otherwise the watchdog will not run, and the server  
will not reset after a lockup.  
To Set the Hardware ResetOption From a  
Script or Command (lom -R on)  
To make the LOM devices watchdog process trigger an automatic server restart  
(ASR) after a lockup, add the -R onoption to the command in your  
/etc/rc2.d/S25lomscript file. This is the script that runs the watchdog. For  
instructions about how to do this, see “To Configure the LOM ASR” on page 73.  
However, if for any reason you are not using the script file provided with your  
system (/etc/rc2.d/S25lom) but have instead enabled the watchdog from the  
command line or from another script file, you can turn the Hardware resetoption  
on.  
To turn the Hardware resetoption on, type the following at the command line:  
# lom -R on  
To turn the Hardware resetoption off from the command line,type:  
# lom -R off  
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Other LOM Tasks You Can Perform  
From the Solaris Prompt  
This section describes how to:  
Turn the alarms and Fault LEDs on and off with the lomcommand.  
Change the first character of the lomescape sequence.  
Stop LOM sending reports to the Serial A/ LOM port.  
Remove driver protection from the device driver.  
Make the LOM interface backward compatible.  
Upgrade LOM firmware.  
To Turn the Alarms On and Off (lom -A)  
There are three alarms associated with LOM. They are not associated with specific  
conditions but are software flags that can be set either by your own processes or  
from the command line.  
To turn an alarm on from the command line, type:  
# lom -A on,n  
where n is the number of the alarm you want to set: 1, 2, or 3.  
To turn the alarm off from the command line, type:  
# lom -A off,n  
where n is the number of the alarm you want to turn off: 1, 2, or 3.  
To Turn the Fault LED On and Off (lom -F)  
To turn the Fault LED on, type:  
# lom -F on  
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To turn the Fault LED off, type:  
# lom -F off  
To Change the First Character of the Sequence  
for Escaping to the lom>Prompt (lom -X)  
The character sequence #.(hash, dot) enables you to exit the Solaris prompt to the  
lom>prompt.  
To change the first character of this default lomescape sequence, type:  
# lom -X x  
where x is the alphanumeric character you want to use instead of #.  
Note – If you are at the console and you type the first character of the LOM escape  
sequence (by default this is #), there is a delay of one second before the character  
appears on the screen. This is because the system waits to see if you type the dot (.)  
character next. If you do, the lom>prompt appears. If you do not, the # character  
appears. If you want to change the LOM escape character, use a character that is not  
included in any console commands; otherwise the delay between your striking the  
key and the character appearing on the screen may affect your typing at the console.  
To Stop LOM From Sending Reports to the Serial  
A/ LOM Port (lom -E off)  
LOM event reports can interfere with information you are attempting to send or  
receive on the Serial A/ LOM port. By default, the Serial A/ LOM port is shared by  
the console and LOM. LOM interrupts the console whenever it needs to send an  
event report. To prevent LOM from interrupting the console on Serial A/ LOM, turn  
serial event reporting off.  
To stop LOM from sending reports to the Serial A/LOM port, type:  
# lom -E off  
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To turn serial event reporting on again, type:  
# lom -E on  
If you want to dedicate the Serial A/ LOM port to the LOM device and you want to  
use the Serial B port as your console port, see “To Dedicate Serial A/ LOM to LOM”  
on page 60.  
To Make the LOM Interface Backward  
Compatible (lom -B)  
If you have scripts written to the LOMlite interface on the Netra T1 Model 100/ 105  
server or the Netra t 1400/ 1405 server and you want to use these scripts on the Sun  
Fire V100 server, you can add file system links that make this possible.  
Type:  
# lom -B  
When you have done this, you will be able to use the old scripts on the new system.  
To Upgrade LOM Firmware  
(lom -G default)  
To upgrade the firmware for LOM, obtain the new firmware package from the  
SunSolveSM website (http://sunsolve.sun.com) or from your local Sun sales  
representative, and type the following:  
# lom -G default  
Note – LOM firmware upgrades are released as patches and include detailed  
installation instructions.  
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Interpreting the LEDs  
This chapter describes the location and function of the warning LEDs on the server,  
and contains the following section:  
“Interpreting the Front- and Back-Panel LEDs” on page 82  
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Interpreting the Front- and Back-Panel  
LEDs  
The Sun Fire V100 server contains two front panel LEDs (see FIGURE 7-1) and four  
rear panel LEDs (see FIGURE 7-2). Those on the front panel indicate power and faults  
only. Those on the back panel indicate the presence of up to two ethernet  
connections, and replicate the power and fault information of the front LEDs.  
Front-Panel LEDs  
The front panel LEDs are located at the top left of the servers front bezel.  
Power LED  
Fault LED  
FIGURE 7-1 Front-Panel Power and Fault LEDs  
Power LED (Green)  
This LED is lit when the server is powered on. It is unlit when the server is in  
standby mode.  
Fault LED (Amber)  
The Fault LED is constantly on when a problem has occurred that is not fatal to the  
server, but that you should fix as soon as possible. Circumstances that can create  
this condition include the following:  
The temperature inside the servers enclosure is higher than normal.  
The voltage on one of the servers output supply rails is unusually high.  
The system configuration card, containing the servers serial number, MAC  
address, and NVRAM settings, has been removed.  
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The LOM watchdog has timed out, indicating that the server has locked up.  
You can configure the server to restart automatically after a lockup (see  
Chapter 6).  
The Fault LED flashes when a problem has occurred that is fatal to the server.  
Circumstances that cause the Fault LED to flash include the following:  
The speed of the fan inside the server is too low.  
The temperature inside the servers enclosure is too high. By default, this  
causes the server to shut down. For information about configuring the server  
not to shut down in this condition, see Appendix B.  
The voltage on one of the servers output supply rails is too high. By default,  
this causes the server to shut down. For information about configuring the  
server not to shut down in this condition, see Appendix B.  
The temperature inside the CPU is too high. This causes the server to shut  
down.  
Back-Panel LEDs  
The four back panel LEDs convey the information listed below. For the location of  
the LEDS on the server, see FIGURE 7-2.  
Ethernet port 0  
Lights to indicate link status with dmfe0.  
Ethernet port 1  
Lights to indicate link status with dmfe1.  
Fault LED  
This mirrors the Fault LED on the front panel.  
Power LED  
This mirrors the Power LED on the front panel.  
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Ethernet 0  
Ethernet 1  
Fault  
Power LED  
FIGURE 7-2 Back-Panel Power and Fault LEDs  
To Turn the Fault LED On or Off  
To turn the Fault LED on, type:  
# lom -F on  
To turn the Fault LED off, type:  
# lom -F off  
For information about turning the Fault LEDs on and off from the LOM shell, see  
Chapter 5.  
For more information about the lomcommands included in the Solaris operating  
environment, see Chapter 6.  
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CHAPTER  
8
Removing and Replacing  
Components  
following sections:  
“Adding Components or Replacing A Server” on page 86  
“Replacing the System Configuration Card” on page 86  
“Adding or Changing Internal Components” on page 87  
“Memory Installation and Removal” on page 91  
“Installing and Removing the Hard Disk Drive” on page 92  
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Adding Components or Replacing A  
Server  
For a list of components that are available for the Sun Fire V100 server, see “Optional  
Components” on page 4. If there is a fault with any of the components listed below,  
replace the whole server. Should you need to do this, contact your Sun sales  
representative.  
Motherboard  
Processor  
Power Supply Unit  
Fan  
CD-ROM drive  
The server contains a memory card called the system configuration card. The card  
contains the following data:  
the only copy of NVRAM  
IDPROM  
host ID  
MAC address  
Replacing the System Configuration  
Card  
The card is removable so that you can transfer the host ID and configuration data  
onto a new server, allowing quick and easy server replacement.  
To Swap the System Configuration Card (SCC)  
Between Servers  
1. Make sure that both Sun Fire V100 servers are powered down.  
2. Remove the zip ties securing the system configuration cards in both servers, and  
remove the cards.  
3. Insert the system configuration card from the old server into the new one.  
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4. Replace the zip tie on the new system.  
5. Power on the new system (see Chapter 4).  
Caution – Never remove the system configuration card when the server is booting  
or running Solaris. Power the server off or down to standby mode before removing  
or inserting the system configuration card.  
Caution – Do not handle the system configuration card unless you need to transfer  
it to another system. If you need to handle it for this reason, avoid contact with the  
gold terminals on the underside of the card.  
FIGURE 8-1 The System Configuration Card Slot  
Adding or Changing Internal  
Components  
The procedures in this section are for the attention of qualified service engineers  
only. If you need to replace or add a component, contact your local Sun sales  
representative, who will put you in touch with the Sun Enterprise Service branch for  
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your area. You can then arrange to return the system to Sun for repair under the  
terms of your warranty or you can order the components and have them installed by  
your own qualified service engineers.  
Caution – The system contains electronic parts that are extremely sensitive to static  
electricity. Do not touch any metal parts. Place the system on top of an electrostatic  
discharge (ESD) pad (see FIGURE 8-2). Use the disposable antistatic wrist strap  
supplied with the system, and attach it to the metal base of the system before  
touching any of the internal components.  
Caution – Before attempting to remove the cover, make sure that the server is  
powered off and that the power cord, and all other cables, have been disconnected  
from it.  
FIGURE 8-2 Using the Disposable Antistatic Wrist Strap Supplied With the System  
To Change Components In a Sun Fire V100  
Server That Is In Use  
If the system is currently in use and you need to open it to install a component:  
1. Shut down the Solaris environment from the console.  
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2. Hold the On/Standby switch in the Standby position for more than four seconds  
to put the server in standby mode.  
3. Disconnect the power cord.  
4. Disconnect all other cables.  
5. If the system is installed in a rack or cabinet, remove it.  
To Remove the Top Cover  
If the Sun Fire V100 server is not in use, go straight to step 1.  
If the server is already in use, see “To Change Components In a Sun Fire V100  
Server That Is In Use” on page 88.  
FIGURE 8-3 Removing the Top Cover  
1. Place the unit on an ESD surface and attach an antistatic wrist strap (see  
FIGURE 8-2).  
2. Unscrew the captive screw from the back of the unit (see FIGURE 8-3).  
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3. Slide the top cover back until the arrow on the cover lines up with the arrow on  
the server body.  
4. Lift the cover up and off.  
To Replace the Top Cover  
1. Align the arrow on the cover with the arrow on the server body.  
2. Press the cover down so that it clips into the server body.  
FIGURE 8-4 Replacing the Top Cover  
3. Slide the cover forwards so that its leading edge is flush with the back of the  
servers front bezel.  
Note – When the cover is in position, the arrows do not line up; the arrow on the  
cover is further towards the bezel than the arrow on the server body.  
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4. Tighten the captive screw on the back of the unit.  
Memory Installation and Removal  
There are four industry standard PC133 memory module sockets on the Sun Fire  
V100 servers system board. To see the location of the memory modules inside the  
server, see FIGURE 8-5 or the underside of the servers top cover.  
To Install and Remove Memory  
If the server is not in use, go straight to Step 1.  
If the server is already in use, see “To Change Components In a Sun Fire V100  
Server That Is In Use” on page 88.  
1. Place the unit on an ESD surface and attach an antistatic wrist strap (see  
FIGURE 8-2)  
2. Remove the servers top cover (see “To Remove the Top Cover” on page 89).  
3. Insert the memory module in the next vacant DIMM socket.  
The memory slots are numbered 3, 2, 1, 0. Add DIMMS in that order.  
3
Add in this order  
2
1
3
0
2
1
Remove in this order  
0
FIGURE 8-5 DIMM Insertion and Removal Sequence  
4. Press the memory module until the latches at the sides of the socket click into  
place.  
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FIGURE 8-6 Installing Memory Into a Socket on the System Board  
5. If you are removing memory, open the latches and remove the module(s) in the  
order 0, 1, 2, 3.  
6. Replace the system cover and tighten the captive screw (see FIGURE 8-4).  
Installing and Removing the Hard Disk  
Drive  
The server can accept two hard disk drives, which are numbered 0 and 1.  
To Install a Hard Disk Drive  
If the Sun Fire V100 server is not in use, go straight to Step 1.  
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If the server is already in use, see “To Change Components In a Sun Fire V100  
Server That Is In Use” on page 88.  
1. Place the unit on an ESD surface and attach an antistatic wrist strap (see  
FIGURE 8-2).  
2. Remove the servers top cover (see “To Remove the Top Cover” on page 89).  
3. Remove the metal placeholder if your server has one (if it was configured with a  
single hard disk drive, the second hard disk drive slot will have the placeholder  
installed).  
FIGURE 8-7 Removing the HDD Placeholder  
4. Insert and align the new hard disk drive (see FIGURE 8-8).  
a. Position HDD and slide onto the clips on the base of the server.  
b. Press the handle into the two clips on the base of the server.  
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Step 4b  
Step 4a  
FIGURE 8-8 Installing a Hard Disk Drive  
5. Attach the power and data cables (see FIGURE 8-8).  
6. Replace the system cover and tighten the captive screw (see FIGURE 8-4).  
To Remove a Hard Disk Drive  
If the server is not in use, go straight to Step 1.  
If the server is already in use, see “To Change Components In a Sun Fire V100  
Server That Is In Use” on page 88.  
1. Place the unit on an ESD surface and attach an antistatic wrist strap (see  
FIGURE 8-2).  
2. Remove the servers top cover (see “To Remove the Top Cover” on page 89).  
3. Disconnect the data and power cables.  
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4. Unfasten the hard disk drives handle from the two clips securing it.  
5. Slide the hard disk drive until it is free from the clips on the base of the server.  
6. Lift the hard disk drive up and out of the server.  
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Reinstalling the Solaris Operating  
Environment  
This chapter explains how to reinstall the Solaris operating environment onto the  
Sun Fire V100 server. It contains the following sections:  
“Reinstalling the Solaris Operating Environment” on page 98  
“Reinstalling the Lights-Out Management Software” on page 98  
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Reinstalling the Solaris Operating  
Environment  
The Sun Fire V100 server is supplied with the Solaris operating environment  
preinstalled.  
If for any reason you decide to reinstall the Solaris operating environment (for  
example, if you need to repartition your root disk or recover from a failure) follow  
the instructions in the Solaris Installation Guide (806-0955-10) and the Solaris Advanced  
Installation Guide (806-0957-10).  
Reinstalling the Lights-Out Management  
Software  
If you reinstall the Solaris operating environment and you intend to use the Lights-  
Out Management (LOM) facilities, you must re-install the Lights-Out Management  
software from the CD entitled Software Supplement for the Solaris Operating  
Environment. This CD is included among the CDs supplied with Solaris.  
If you do not reinstall the LOM software as described here, the LOM facilities will  
not be available and layered applications that are dependent on them (for example,  
the Sun Management Center software) will not function correctly. To reinstall LOM,  
refer to the Sun Hardware Platform Guide.  
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10  
Troubleshooting  
server, lists some of the problems you might encounter when setting up or using a  
server, and gives information to help fix those problems. The information is  
contained in the following sections:  
“Diagnostic Tools” on page 100  
“Problems You Might Encounter” on page 105  
“Frequently Asked Questions” on page 108  
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Diagnostic Tools  
The following troubleshooting tools are available for the servers:  
Power On Self Test (POST) Diagnostics  
OpenBoot Diagnostics (OBDiag)  
SunVTS  
POST Diagnostics  
To view Power On Self Test (POST) diagnostic and error messages you need to have  
a serial connection set up to the server. For more information, see “Setting Up a  
Console Connection to the Server” on page 20.  
If the OpenBoot PROM (OBP) variable diag-switch?is set to true, then POST  
diagnostics will run automatically when you power on the server. However, the  
default setting for diag-switch?is false.  
To initialize POST diagnostics, you need to set the diag-switch?variable to true  
and diag-levelto maxor min, and then power cycle the server. From the ok  
prompt:  
1. Type:  
ok setenv diag-switch? true  
2. Type:  
ok reset-all  
The system will now run POST diagnostics and display status and error messages in  
your console window. If POST detects an error, it displays an error message  
describing the failure. A sample error message is shown below:  
Power On Self Test Failed. Cause: DIMM U0702 or System Board  
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OpenBoot Diagnostics  
Like POST diagnostics, OpenBoot Diagnostics can be run if the diag-switch?  
variable is set to true.  
You can also run OpenBoot Diagnostics interactively and select which tests you want  
it to perform. To do so, follow the steps below from the okprompt.  
1. Type:  
ok setenv diag-switch? true  
ok setenv auto-boot? false  
ok reset-all  
2. Type:  
ok obdiag  
This displays the OpenBoot Diagnostics menu:  
obdiag  
1 SUNW,lomh@0,8010  
4 i2c-nvram@0,a0  
7 serial@0,2e8  
2 ethernet@5  
5 ide@d  
3 ethernet@c  
6 pmu@3  
8 serial@0,3f8  
9 usb@a  
Commands: test test-all except help what printenvs setenv versions  
exit  
FIGURE 10-1 The obdiagMenu  
The tests are described in TABLE 10-1. Note the number that corresponds to the test  
you want to perform, and use it with the testcommand. For example, to run a test  
on the primary Ethernet port, type:  
obdiag> test 3  
Hit the spacebar to interrupt testing  
Testing /pci@1f,0/ethernet@c ...........................passed  
Hit any key to return to the main menu.  
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3. When you have finished testing, exit OpenBoot Diagnostics and restore the value  
of auto-boot?to true.  
To do this, type:  
obdiag> exit  
ok setenv auto-boot? true  
ok auto-boot? true  
ok boot  
The function of each test is shown below.  
TABLE 10-1 Open Boot Diagnostics Tests  
1
2
3
4
5
6
tests the LOM device  
SUNW,lomh@0,8010  
ethernet@5  
ethernet@c  
i2c-nvram@0,a0  
ide@d  
tests the secondary Ethernet port  
tests the primary Ethernet port  
tests the SCC card  
tests the ide controller  
tests the circuitry on the main CPU  
board  
pmu@3  
7
8
9
test the ttyb port (Serial B)  
tests the ttya port (Serial A)  
tests the usb ports  
serial@0,2e8  
serial@0,3f8  
usb@a  
Setting the Diagnostic Level for POST and OpenBoot  
Diagnostics  
There are three levels of diagnostic testing available for OpenBoot Diagnostics and  
POST diagnostics:  
max (maximum level)  
min (minimum level)  
off (no testing)  
Set the testing level by using the OpenBoot PROM variable called diag-level. The  
default setting for diag-levelis min.The test level is set from the okprompt. To  
set the test level:  
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Type:  
ok setenv diag-level value  
SunVTS  
SunVTS, the Sun Validation and Test Suite, is an online diagnostics tool which you  
can use to verify the configuration and functionality of hardware controllers, devices  
and platforms. It runs in the Solaris 8 operating environment using any of the  
following:  
command line interface  
serial (tty) interface  
graphical interface within a windowed desktop environment.  
SunVTS software lets you view and control a testing session on a remotely  
connected server. Below is a list of example tests:  
TABLE 10-2 SunVTS Tests  
SunVTS Test  
disktest  
fputest  
Description  
Verifies local disk drives  
Checks the floating-point unit  
nettest  
Checks the networking hardware on the system CPU board and on  
network adapters contained in the system.  
pmem  
sutest  
vmem  
Tests the physical memory (read only)  
Tests the servers on-board serial ports  
Tests the virtual memory (a combination of the swap partition and  
the physical memory)  
To Find Out If SunVTS is Installed  
To check whether SunVTS is installed:  
Type:  
# pkginfo -l SUNWvts  
If SunVTS software is loaded, information about the package will be displayed.  
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If SunVTS software is not loaded, you will see the following error message:  
ERROR: information for “SUNWvts” was not found  
Installing SunVTS  
By default, SunVTS is not installed on the Sun Fire V100 server. SunVTS is  
distributed via the Software Supplement for the Solaris Operating Environment CD. See  
the Sun Hardware Platform Guide for details. The default directory to use when you  
install SunVTS software is /opt/SUNWvts.  
Using SunVTS Software  
To test a Sun Fire V100 server by running a SunVTS session from a workstation  
using the SunVTS graphical user interface, follow the procedure below.  
1. Use the xhostcommand to give the remote server access to the local display.  
Type:  
# /usr/openwin/bin/xhost + remote_hostname  
2. Remotely log in to the server as superuser or root.  
3. Type:  
# cd /opt/SUNWvts/bin  
# ./sunvts -display local_hostname:0  
Where local_hostname is the name of the workstation you are using.  
Note – The directory /opt/SUNWvts/binis the default directory for SunVTS  
software. If you have the software installed in a different directory, use that path  
instead.  
When you start SunVTS software, the SunVTS kernel probes the test system devices  
and displays the results on the Test Selection panel. There is an associated SunVTS  
test for each hardware device on your system.  
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You can fine-tune your testing session by selecting the appropriate check boxes for  
each of the tests you want to run.  
Problems You Might Encounter  
This section outlines some particular problems you might encounter when setting  
up and using the Sun Fire V100 server and, where applicable, tells you where to look  
in the Sun Fire V100 Server Users Guide for more information.  
Power On Failure  
If the system does not power on when you apply power to the server, ensure that the  
power cord is properly connected to the system and to the wall receptacle. Verify  
that the wall receptacle is supplying AC power to the system.  
If the wall receptacle AC power has been verified, but the system does not power on,  
the system power supply might be defective.  
Cannot Set Up a Console Connection to a Server  
The serial port pinouts are listed in “Setting Up a Console Connection to the Server”  
on page 20. Verify that they are correct for the device (that is, the terminal or  
terminal server) that you are connecting to the server.  
No LOM Messages Displayed at the Terminal  
You will only see LOM messages displayed at your terminal if you are connected to  
the server using the A LOM port. If you are connected through the Serial B port,  
then you need to switch serial ports to see LOM messages displayed.  
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Cannot Display the lom>Prompt Using the #.  
Escape Sequence  
Check whether the first character of the #.escape sequence has been changed (this  
is a user-configurable value). To check the current value, type the following from the  
Solaris prompt:  
# lom -c  
The information that this command displays includes the serial escape character. If  
this is not “#”, then type the character that is currently specified and follow it  
immediately with a dot.  
Problems Connecting to the Server Using a  
Handheld Device  
Having Sync Manager turned on causes problems when you try to establish a  
connection to the server from a handheld device: make sure that Sync Manager is  
turned off.  
OpenBoot PROM Initialization Aborts and the  
Server Will Not Boot  
If the message “NO IDPROM” is displayed when the operating system attempts to  
read the serial number and MAC address, the OpenBoot PROM initialization  
sequence aborts. This could be caused by either of the following:  
Incorrectly fitted system configuration card.  
No valid system configuration card.  
The SCC contains the serial number, MAC address, and NVRAM settings for the Sun  
Fire V100 server. Check that the card is correctly inserted by pressing it firmly home.  
If the server still will not boot, you may need to replace the system configuration  
card. See your Sun sales representative.  
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IDE Controller Failure  
The probe-IDE diagnostic transmits an inquiry command to internal and external  
IDE devices connected to the systems on-board IDE interface. If the IDE device is  
connected and active, the target address, unit number, device type, and  
manufacturer name are displayed. Initialize the probe-IDE diagnostic by typing the  
probe-idecommand at the okprompt. The following code example shows the  
probe-IDE diagnostic:  
ok probe-ide  
Device 0 ( Primary Master )  
ATA Model: ST34342A  
Device 1 ( Primary Slave )  
ATA Model: ST34342A  
ok  
Jumper Settings  
The default settings for the jumpers are shown below. Do not change these settings.  
Jumper Name  
JP1  
Jumper Setting  
1-2  
JP3  
Not used.  
JP7  
1-2, 5-6.  
JP8  
Not used.  
JP9  
1-2  
JP13  
JP14  
JP15  
JP16  
JP18  
JP19  
Jumper not fitted.  
Jumper not fitted.  
1-2  
Jumper not fitted.  
Jumper not fitted.  
Jumper not fitted.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
What hardware configurations is the Sun Fire V100 available in?  
The Sun Fire V100 server is available in the following configurations:  
Processor  
500MHz  
500MHz  
500MHz  
500MHz  
RAM  
Hard Disk Drive  
Sun Part Number  
600-7881-xx  
600-7882-xx  
600-7883-xx  
128 MB  
1 * 40 GB (7200 rpm)  
1 * 40 GB (7200 rpm)  
2 * 40 GB (7200 rpm)  
2 * 40 GB (7200 rpm)  
512 MB(2 * 256MB)  
1 GB (4 * 256MB)  
2 GB (4 * 512MB)  
What software is preinstalled?  
The Sun Fire V100 server comes preinstalled with the Solaris operating environment  
(64 bit) including LOM. For more information, see “Preinstalled Software” on  
page 3.  
Can I install a 32-bit kernel?  
The servers will only support a 64 bit kernel. Applications written for 32 bit or 64 bit  
environments, and which do not rely on 32 bit kernel drivers specifically, should  
work without modification.  
Will my 32 bit application work on the Sun Fire V100 server?  
32 bit applications should work without modification, as long as they were written  
to be dynamically linked. If not, they will not work with Solaris 8 (64 bit).  
Where can I get more information on the Solaris operating environment?  
All Solaris documentation is available online and can be downloaded in PDF format  
from http://docs.sun.com  
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What are the Sun Fire V100 servers expandability options?  
The Sun Fire V100 server provides simplified expansion options. You cannot  
upgrade the CPU, and the server does not ship with PCI slots. Optional components  
and part numbers are listed in “Optional Components” on page 4.  
Can I install my own PC DIMM memory?  
Doing so risks breaking your warranty agreement. Only Sun service personnel  
should install memory and only Sun certified memory may be used.  
What peripherals can I connect to the USB ports?  
Currently, the Solaris 8 operating environment ships with minimal USB driver  
support and the only USB peripheral supported is the keyboard used with SunRay  
systems.  
What information does the System Configuration Card hold?  
The System Configuration Card contains:  
the only copy of NVRAM  
IDPROM  
host ID  
MAC address  
Should I put a server into stand-by mode before removing a System  
Configuration Card?  
Yes. The correct procedure for removing cards is described in “To Swap the System  
Configuration Card (SCC) Between Servers” on page 86.  
What if a System Configuration Card is lost?  
You can order a new card from your local Sun Customer Solution Centre.  
Is there a DC version of the Sun Fire V100 server?  
There are no plans to introduce a DC version of the Sun Fire V100 server.  
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How many Sun Fire V100 servers can be put in a standard 19-inch rack?  
Physically and electrically, you can put up to 40 Sun Fire V100 servers into a  
standard 19-inch rack with two 20-amp circuits. However, a more practical  
deployment would be 32 servers in a rack with termservers, network gear, and  
additional power strips.  
Where do I connect my monitor, keyboard, and mouse?  
Because the Sun Fire V100 server has been designed as a rack-mount compute  
element, there is no keyboard, mouse or parallel port on the Sun Fire V100 server. To  
manage the server, you have to connect to the console (ttya) port and manage via a  
console connection. Two USB ports are available for adding a keyboard and/ or  
mouse if needed.  
What is ASR?  
Automatic Server Restart (ASR) is a feature of Lights-Out Management that can  
automatically restart the Sun Fire V100 server in the event of the operating system  
locking up. The feature can be turned on or off and is fully configurable. See  
“Configuring Automatic Server Restart” on page 73 for more details.  
Why are two Ethernet 10/100 ports included with the Sun Fire V100  
server?  
The most common deployment for a server in use at a service provider is to have  
two physical network connections to each server. One is for the production network,  
the other for the administrative or backup network. Each is a separate physical port,  
usually connecting to separate network switches. This provides better redundancy,  
in case of error, and increased isolation, for security.  
Why does the server use RJ-45 instead of DB-9 or DB-25 connectors for  
the serial port?  
The Sun Fire V100 server uses RJ-45 connectors for its serial ports because these  
connectors best suit service providers’ systems. With RJ-45 connectors, you can use  
standard Category 5 network cables without needing any extra adaptors. With DB-9  
or DB-25 connectors, you would need to use extra adaptors to use the standard  
Category 5 network cable.  
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Do the serial ports support synchronous protocols?  
No.  
Will the server need a null-modem cable to connect to the console port?  
No. Because the Sun Fire V100 server requires the use of console port, Sun has  
designed the server not to need a null-modem cable. All you need to connect a Sun  
Fire V100 server to a termserver is a standard Category 5 cable.  
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A
Physical and Environmental  
Specifications  
Fire V100 server and describes the conditions in which the server is capable of  
operating:  
“Physical Specifications” on page 116  
“Environmental Specifications” on page 116  
“Operating Power Statistics” on page 117  
“Calculating Power Consumption” on page 118  
“Calculating Heat Dissipation” on page 118  
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Physical Specifications  
TABLE A-1 Sun Fire V100 Server Physical Specifications  
Dimension  
Height  
Width  
U.S.  
Metric  
1.72 in.  
17.2 in.  
18.8 in.  
43.6 mm  
436.7 mm  
478 mm  
Depth  
Weight  
9 kg (with two hard disk drives and four memory modules installed)  
Environmental Specifications  
You can operate and store the system safely in the conditions detailed below.  
Specifications  
Operating  
Storage  
Ambient temperature  
5˚C to 40˚C  
14˚F to 104˚F  
–40˚C to 70˚C  
–8˚F to 158˚F  
Temperature variation  
Relative humidity  
Altitude  
30˚C/ hr maximum  
86˚F/ hr maximum  
30˚C/ hr maximum  
86˚F/ hr maximum  
5% to 85%  
(noncondensing)  
10% to 95%  
(noncondensing)  
–300m to +3000m  
–300m to +12000m  
Acoustic Noise Generated  
The system generates less than 60 dBA at a distance of 23.67 inches (600 mm) and a  
height of 59.17 inches (1500 mm) while operating in an ambient temperature of 77˚F  
(25˚C).  
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Environmental Compliance Information  
Electromagnetic compatibility  
Immunity: The server conforms to EN55024.  
Emissions: The server conforms to EN55022 Class A and FCC Class A.  
Safety  
The system conforms to UL 1950 (3rd edition), EN60950  
Operating Power Statistics  
TABLE A-2 Operating Power Statistics  
Maximum operating current  
Typical operating current  
1.3A @ 100 VAC  
See “Calculating Power Consumption” on  
page 118  
Maximum in-rush  
40A peak at 115V 25˚C  
current (cold start)*  
Maximum in-rush  
100A peak at 115V 25˚C  
current (warm start, or upon a restart 20 to  
*
200 msecs after power has been removed )  
Operating input voltage range  
Voltage frequency range  
Power factor  
90 to 264 Vrms  
47 to 63 Hz  
0.9 to 0.99  
Maximum volt-ampere rating  
BTU/ hr  
130 VA  
500 MHz processor: 148 (min), 280 (max).  
* The in-rush current decays to the normal operating current in less than 200 msecs.  
Caution – The power supply continues to regulate all outputs for at least 17 ms  
after AC power is removed.  
Note – Logic ground and chassis ground are connected internally.  
Appendix A  
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Note – Power from the standby output is available whenever input power is  
connected.  
Calculating Power Consumption  
A Sun Fire V100 server containing two disk drives has an estimated current  
requirement of approximately 1 amp.  
TABLE A-3 shows the estimated power consumed by the individual components in a  
fully powered system. However, when you are calculating the power requirements  
for your system, you must allow for 63 percent PSU efficiency. To perform this  
calculation, add the figures for each component installed in the system, then divide  
the result by 0.63.  
TABLE A-3 Estimated Power Consumption of Server Components  
Component  
Sun Fire V100  
Base system  
22.5W  
Memory (per DIMM)  
Hard disk drive  
4.59W (256 Mbytes, burst mode)  
6.5W (40 Gbyte/ 7200 rpm, idle)  
Note – To calculate the total power requirement for several servers installed in a  
single rack or cabinet, add the individual power requirement figure for each server  
installed.  
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 systems power  
requirement from watts to BTU/ hr. A general formula for doing this is to multiply  
the figure for the power requirement by 3.415.  
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APPENDIX  
B
Configuring LOM Driver  
This appendix describes the parameters that you can use to configure the LOM  
driver, and contains the following sections:  
“The LOM Device Driver and Script Files” on page 120  
“Configuring the LOM Device Driver” on page 121  
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The LOM Device Driver and Script Files  
The LOM driver software included in the Solaris 8 (10/ 00) operating environment is  
as follows:  
/platform/sun4u/kernel/drv/lom(the lomdriver [32-bit])  
/platform/sun4u/kernel/drv/sparcv9/lom(the lomdriver [64-bit])  
/platform/sun4u/kernel/drv/lom.conf(the driver configuration file)  
The driver is started by the following three scripts in the Solaris 8 (10/ 00)  
environment:  
/etc/init.d/lom  
/etc/rc2.d/S25lom  
/etc/rc0.d/K80lom  
This appendix describes the driver parameters you can set in the lom.conf  
configuration file. Some of these parameters are configurable by means of the LOM-  
specific Solaris commands described in Chapter 6.  
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Configuring the LOM Device Driver  
The full list of parameters you can set in this file is given in TABLE B-1.  
TABLE B-1 LOM Configuration File Parameters  
Field  
Format  
Default  
Effect  
wdog_reset=  
Boolean  
0=FALSE  
1=TRUE  
0
Causes LOM to reset the server  
after a watchdog timeout.  
Setting this to 1 is equivalent to  
using the lom -R oncommand  
described in Chapter 6.  
wdog_alarm3=  
Boolean  
0=FALSE  
1=TRUE  
0
2
Turns on software alarm 3 when  
the LOM watchdog times out.  
Setting this to 1 is equivalent to  
using the lom -A on,3  
command described in  
Chapter 6.  
serial_events=  
0=OFF  
1=ON  
2=ON  
WHEN  
DRIVER  
NOT  
Causes LOM to report events  
over the serial connection.  
Setting this parameter to 0  
means that no events will be  
reported over the serial  
connection. Setting it to 1 means  
that events will be reported  
over the serial connection as  
well as to syslogd; this is  
equivalent to lom -E on. If  
you have dedicated the Serial  
A/ LOM port to LOM, you need  
to set this parameter to 1. It  
ensures that you receive all  
event reports at the terminal  
you have connected to Serial A/  
LOM. Finally, setting the  
LOADED  
parameter to 2 means that  
events will be reported over the  
serial connection but only when  
the driver is not running (when  
it is running they will be  
reported to syslogd, although  
Fatal and Warning messages  
will still go to Serial A/ LOM).  
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TABLE B-1 LOM Configuration File Parameters (Continued)  
Field  
Format  
Default  
Effect  
disable_wdog_on_break=  
Boolean  
0=FALSE  
1=TRUE  
1
Causes LOM to disable its  
watchdog if it detects a break  
signal on the Serial A/ LOM  
port.  
disable_wdog_on_panic=  
faulty_voltage_shutdown=  
Boolean  
0=FALSE  
1=TRUE  
1
1
Causes LOM to try to disable its  
watchdog after a system  
“panic”.  
Boolean  
0=FALSE  
1=TRUE  
Causes LOM to attempt first to  
shut down the system and, if  
that fails, to power off the  
system in the event of a  
problem with the supply rails.  
o
enclosure_warning_temp=  
C
67  
1
Specifies the temperature at  
which LOM generates an  
overtemperature event.  
over_temperature_shutdown=  
Boolean  
0=FALSE  
1=TRUE  
Causes LOM to attempt to shut  
down the system, or to power it  
off, if the enclosure temperature  
exceeds the level specified for  
the enclosure_shutdown_temp  
parameter.  
o
enclosure_shutdown_temp=  
C
72  
Specifies the enclosure  
temperature above which LOM  
attempts to shut the system  
down or, if this fails, to power  
the system off. (LOM will  
attempt to do either of these if  
over_temperature_shutdown is  
set to 1.)  
serial_security=  
Boolean  
0=FALSE  
1=TRUE  
1
Enables and disables the user  
security facilities even if user  
security has been configured.  
You can use this parameter to  
set up users again if your users  
have forgotten their passwords.  
Cannot be turned on if no users  
are configured in the LOM.  
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TABLE B-1 LOM Configuration File Parameters (Continued)  
Field  
Format  
Default  
Effect  
serial_timeout=  
Multiples  
of 4 secs  
0
Specifies the period after which  
LOM gives control of the Serial  
A/ LOM port back to the  
console when it has finished  
sending a report (or when the  
user has issued a LOM shell  
command, if you have enabled  
the serial_return= option). By  
default, there is no delay at all.  
serial_return=  
Boolean  
0=FALSE  
1=TRUE  
0
3
Causes LOM to return the user  
to the console from the lom>  
prompt after each LOM shell  
command. You can use this  
option in conjunction with the  
serial_timeout= option.  
reporting_level=  
Number  
between 0  
and 4  
Indicates the severity level  
down to which you want to see  
LOM event reports. 0 means no  
reports. 1 means fatal event  
reports only. 2 means fatal and  
warning event reports. 3 means  
fatal, warning and information  
event reports. 4 means fatal,  
warning, information and user  
event reports. (User event  
reports concern the user  
security facility; you will not see  
any unless you have enabled  
the security facility and set up  
users.) If power is removed then  
the setting is lost and not  
reinstated until the next Solaris  
boot.  
Each parameter must be on a separate line and must be followed by an equals sign  
(=) and a value, without spaces. Where the format is Boolean, 1 means true and 0  
means false.  
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domain name, 36  
A
acoustic noise, 116  
alarms, setting, 62, 76  
altitude, 116  
automatic server restart, 73  
E
electro-magnetic compatibility, 117  
Ethernet  
ports, 2  
B
BTU rating, 117  
C
checking the status, 67  
fault LED, 61, 82  
turning on, 63  
flooring, 8  
cables, 17  
ASCII terminal, 24  
terminal server, 25  
cooling (heat dissipation), 118  
cross-over (null modem) cable, 22, 23  
current  
H
hard disk drive, 2  
installing and removing, 92  
power and data cables, 94  
heat dissipation, 118  
host name, 36  
displaying, 63  
D
DB9 adapter, 23  
diagnostics, 100  
OBDiag, 101  
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input voltage range, 117  
in-rush current, 117  
installation  
installing and removing, 91  
monitoring the system, See Lights-Out Management  
quickstart, 5  
L
LEDs  
front panel, 82  
monitoring the system, 66 to 72  
stopping event reporting, 121  
viewing the LOMs Event Log, 51  
consumption, 118  
warnings, 18  
LOMlite2 device  
LOMlite2 device, 61  
upgrading firmware, 78  
version number, 63  
problems  
booting (OBP initialization aborts), 106  
displaying the lom> prompt or the Solaris  
prompt, 106  
getting to the LOM prompt, 106  
turning serial event reporting on and off, 106  
LOMlite2 interface  
backwards compatibility, 78  
escape sequence, 77  
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