Silicon Graphics Prism™ Visualization System User’s Guide for Power & Team Scalable Configurations Document Number 007-4701-003
CONTRIBUTORS Written by Mark Schwenden and Eric Zamost Illustrated by Chrystie Danzer Additional contributions by Dick Brownell, Mark Cabrales, Josh Grossman, Eric Kunze, Matt Marchese, Jim Passint, Keith Rich, Victor Riley, Armando Serrato, Dave Shreiner, Andrew Spray, and Lyle Stoll. COPYRIGHT © 2005, Silicon Graphics, Inc. All rights reserved; provided portions may be copyright in third parties, as indicated elsewhere herein.
Record of Revision Version Description 001 October 2004 First Release 002 February 2005 Added Prism Team configurations (routed NUMAlink) Added Multi-Xserver configuration instructions Added additional rack-handling instructions Added description of optional IO9 card 003 May 2005 Added FireGL X3-256 card Removed references to optional L2 controller Updated XF86Config section 007-4701-003 iii
Contents Contents Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx Conventions 1. . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 2. Connecting an L1 System Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Power-On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Verifying System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Powering Off Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 System Overview and Options . Physical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 4. NUMAlink Cabling in Routed Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Minimum Routed Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Maximum Routed Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Accessing the System’s Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Configuring a System for Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Example “Device” Section for Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Sample Stereo Mode Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Example “Monitor” Section for Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Example “Screen” Section for Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Configuring a System for Full Scene Anti-Aliasing . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents CMPX Module B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 SGI TP900 Storage Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 DB-9 Serial Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 RJ-45 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 External Multi-port Serial Adapter Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 USB Type A Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents D. Removing a Tall Rack from the Shipping Crate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Positioning and Leveling a Single-Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Positioning and Leveling Multiple Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Regulatory Specifications and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures Figures Figure 1-1 007-4701-003 Rear View of XG2N Graphics Module with FireGL X2PRO-256 (Showing First Module Pipe Numbering) . . . . . . . . 3 Figure 1-2 Pipe Numbering of Additional XG2N Graphics Modules with FireGL X2PRO-256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Figure 1-3 Rear View of XG2N Graphics Module with FireGL X3-256 (Showing First Module Pipe Numbering) . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Figure 1-4 Pipe Numbering of Additional XG2N Graphics Modules with FireGL X3-256 . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures xii Figure 2-7 Front View of the Router Module . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Figure 2-8 Rear View of Router Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Figure 2-9 SGI TP900 Storage Module. . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Figure 2-10 2Gb SGI TP9100 Storage System . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Figure 2-11 Unit Numbering Within Racks . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Figure 2-12 Optional Slide Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures 007-4701-003 Figure 4-17 Disk Drive Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Figure 4-18 Installing a Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Figure 4-19 Removing a Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Figure 4-20 Power Supplies Location . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Figure 4-21 Removing a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Figure 4-22 Installing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures xiv Figure B-9 Securing the Module to the Rack . . . . . . . . . . 193 Figure B-10 Releasing the Safety Latches . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Figure B-11 Releasing the Slide Latches. . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Figure C-1 30-amp Single-phase Power Receptacle for North American Sites 200 Figure C-2 32-amp Single-phase Power Plug for International Sites . . . 201 Figure C-3 Dimensions of Tall Rack Shipping Crate . . . . . . . .
Tables Tables 007-4701-003 Table 3-1 Silicon Graphics Prism Power System Configuration Ranges . . . 60 Table 3-2 Silicon Graphics Prism Team System Configuration Ranges . . . 61 Table 3-3 Bisection Bandwidth of Ring Topology . . . . . . . . 62 Table 3-4 Minimum Routed Configuration Cable Chart . . . . . . . 66 Table 3-5 Maximum Routed Configuration Cable Chart . . . . . . . 68 Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables xvi Table A-15 DB-9 Serial Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . 171 Table A-16 Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . 172 Table A-17 Multi-port Serial Adapter Pinouts. . . . . . . . . 173 Table A-18 Pin Assignments for USB Type A Connector . . . . . . 175 Table A-19 Pin Assignments for USB Type B Connector . . . . . . . 176 Table B-1 Rackmounting Space Requirements for Modules . . . . .
About This Guide This guide provides an overview of the Silicon Graphics Prism Visualization System components and describes how to set up and operate this system. The most basic Silicon Graphics Prism consists of a base compute module combined with an extensible graphics 2-processor capable node module (XG2N module). Larger systems use a base compute module, XG2N module(s), and other optional modules that are rackmounted together.
About This Guide Important Information Your SGI system support engineer (SSE) should perform the addition or replacement of parts, cabling, and service of your Silicon Graphics Prism, with the exception of the following tasks that you may perform yourself: • Installing your system in a rack. • Cabling the system modules to each other. • Using your system console to enter commands and perform system functions such as powering on and powering off.
About This Guide Chapter Descriptions The following topics are covered in this guide: 007-4701-003 • Chapter 1, “Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism,” provides introductory information, instructions for cabling, and quick start operation of the Silicon Graphics Prism. • Chapter 2, “System Overview and Options,” provides a general overview of the Silicon Graphics Prism and its topology.
About This Guide Related Publications This section lists various information sources and explains how to access them. The following SGI publications relate to the Silicon Graphics Prism: • SGI L1 and L2 Controller Software User’s Guide (007-3938-00x) (available online). This guide describes the L1 and L2 controller functions, commands, and error messages that you may need to operate and maintain your system. • SGI Total Performance 900 Storage System User’s Guide (007-4428-00x) (optional).
About This Guide Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this document: Convention Meaning Command This fixed-space font denotes literal items such as commands, files, routines, path names, signals, messages, and programming language structures. variable The italic typeface denotes variable entries and words or concepts being defined. Italic typeface is also used for book titles. user input This fixed-space font denotes literal items that the user enters in interactive sessions.
About This Guide Reader Comments If you have comments about the technical accuracy, content, or organization of this document, contact SGI. Be sure to include the title and document number of the manual with your comments. (Online, the document number is located in the front matter of the manual. In printed manuals, the document number is located at the bottom of each page.) You can contact SGI in any of the following ways: • Send e-mail to the following address: techpubs@sgi.
Chapter 1 1. Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism The Silicon Graphics Prism Visualization System platform is a high-performance highly-scalable system running the SGI Linux + ProPack operating system. The platform is available in a number of configurations to meet your visualization and compute requirements. This chapter introduces the two primary modules used in the system, and provides an abbreviated overview (quick start) on how to begin using your system.
1: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism XG2N and Compute Modules The most basic Silicon Graphics Prism uses two modules: • A graphics 2-processor and memory capable node module (called an XG2N module). • A base compute module that provides base I/O as well as processors and memory. The XG2N module is a 2U rack mountable enclosure which, in addition to the two high-performance graphics pipes, adds to the host system a node board with two CPUs and four, eight, or twelve memory DIMMs.
XG2N and Compute Modules Left channel Right channel Bus 2 slot 1 (Pipe 1) REPEAT IS2 IS1 Bus1 slot 1 (Pipe 0) L1 PORT Power connector NUMALINK 1 NUMALINK 0 CONSOLE USB-B L1 port L1 console port NUMAlink 0 connector Figure 1-1 NUMAlink 1 connector StereoSync connector Rear View of XG2N Graphics Module with FireGL X2PRO-256 (Showing First Module Pipe Numbering) Pipe n+1, left channel Pipe n+1, right channel Pipe n+1 Repeat CONSOLE L! Port IS2 NUMALINK 0 IS1 Pipe n NUMALINK 1 Pipe n
1: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism Left channel Right channel Bus 2, slot 1 (Pipe 1) REPEAT IS2 IS1 Bus1, slot 1 (Pipe 0) L1 PORT NUMALINK 0 CONSOLE Power connector NUMALINK 1 USB-B L1 port NUMAlink 0 connector L1 console port Figure 1-3 NUMAlink 1 connector StereoSync connector Rear View of XG2N Graphics Module with FireGL X3-256 (Showing First Module Pipe Numbering) Pipe n+1, left channel Pipe n+1, right channel Pipe n+1 REPEAT IS2 IS1 Pipe n L1 PORT NUMALINK 0 CONS
XG2N and Compute Modules Front Panel Controls This section describes the front panel controls and indicators of the XG2N and compute modules as shown in Figure 1-5. L1 controller display 2 TM Failure LED Reset Service-required LED Power button with LED Figure 1-5 NMI Silicon Graphics Prism XG2N and Compute Module Front Panel Controls The front panels of the modules have the following controls: • L1 controller display.
1: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism 6 • Power button. Press this button to power on the individual module. Alternatively, you can power on all the system modules at once from an optional system console. • Reset button. Press this button to reset the internal processors and ASICs. The reset will cause a memory loss. • NMI button. Pressing this button issues a non-maskable interrupt command to a module. When the system hangs, you can send the affected module an NMI interrupt.
XG2N and Compute Modules Compute Module Rear Panel Items Figure 1-6 shows a view of the rear panel of a Silicon Graphics Prism compute module.
1: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism – The green LED illuminates when a link has been established to another module through this NUMAlink connector. Internal Components Figure 1-7 shows an internal view of the XG2N module.
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Before you install a Silicon Graphics Prism, you should familiarize yourself with the safety precautions discussed in the following subsections: • “Hazard Statements” on page 9 • “ESD Precautions” on page 10 • “Safety Measures” on page 11 Hazard Statements During the installation of the computer system, be alert for hazard advisory statements with icons, which signify the following: • Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, can
1: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism ESD Precautions Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions during the entire installation process to eliminate possible ESD damage to the equipment. Wear an SGI-approved wrist strap when you handle an ESD-sensitive device. Connect the wrist strap cord directly to earth ground. ! 10 Caution: Observe all ESD precautions. Failure to do so can result in damage to the equipment.
Safety Precautions Safety Measures Observe the following safety measures when you install the system: • Use caution when you remove the system from the shipping crate. Failure to handle the system carefully can result in personal injury or property damage. Warning: Ensure that the shipping crate is positioned close to its destination before you unpack the crate.
1: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism Quick Start Information The following sections and illustrations are intended to guide a knowledgeable user through the installation, setup, and simple configuration of a basic Silicon Graphics Prism visualization system. For more detailed information on system components or maintenance, go on to the chapter that covers your detailed requirements.
Quick Start Information XG2N graphics module Base compute module Figure 1-8 007-4701-003 Example Connection of a Non-Racked System to Power 13
1: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism CMPX module (optional) XG2N graphics module XG2N graphics module Base compute module CHA NNE L1 TP900 storage module (optional) CHA NNE L2 I.D. RANG E OU TPU GO T OD FAU LT CHA Power source NNE Power distribution unit (PDU) L1 CHA NNE L2 I.D.
Quick Start Information NUMAlink Cabling for a Silicon Graphics Prism If your system was shipped from SGI with the modules already mounted in a rack and the NUMAlink cables pre installed, you should proceed to “Optional SGI ImageSync Cabling” on page 16 to continue. This section describes the NUMAlink cabling for the basic configuration. For additional NUMAlink cabling information, see “System Configurations” on page 60. Figure 1-10 shows a system with a base compute module and one XG2N graphics module.
1: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism Optional SGI ImageSync Cabling If your system was shipped from SGI with the modules already mounted in a rack and the SGI ImageSync (IS) cables pre-installed, you should proceed to the next section, “Connecting a Monitor” on page 18, and continue with the setup. Note: When using an ImageSync card a monitor must be connected to the left channel of the first pipe to which the ImageSync card is cabled.
Quick Start Information REPEAT IS2 XG2N module IS1 L1 PORT NUMALINK 1 NUMALINK 0 CONSOLE NUMAlink 0 REPEAT NUMAlink 1 IS2 XG2N module IS1 L1 PORT NUMALINK 1 NUMALINK 0 CONSOLE NUMAlink 0 NUMAlink 1 PCI 4 PCI 3 PCI 2 CONSOLE L1 PORT NUMALINK 0 CPU Base compute module NUMALINK 1 PCI 1 NUMAlink 0 Figure 1-11 007-4701-003 NUMAlink 1 Cabling Example of SGI ImageSync Card to Graphics 17
1: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism Connecting a Monitor Select the monitor on which you want the Linux OS console to appear, and connect this monitor to the left channel of pipe 0 on your graphics module. The connector for the left channel of pipe 0 is located in the lower left section of the PCI graphics area on the back of your primary system graphics module. See Figure 1-1 for reference. If you have a single XG2N graphics module, pipe 0 will be located in that module.
Quick Start Information Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to your system, as shown in Figure 1-12. The USB port closest to the side of the chassis is port 1. Note: Some system configurations may be limited to the use of one keyboard and mouse set. Check with your SGI sales or service representative if you have questions regarding the use of multiple keyboards and mice with your system.
1: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism Connecting the Multi-Port Serial Cable A multi-port serial cable that converts the serial output on the IO10 board into four DB-9 serial cables is included with each base compute module containing an IO10. Figure 1-13 shows an example connection. Note: Leave the multi-port serial adapter cable unplugged if you are not using it for optional serial connections.
Quick Start Information Connecting an L1 System Console Connect a serial terminal to the Level 1 console connector on the base compute module as shown in Figure 1-14.
1: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism Power-On the System If your Silicon Graphics Prism does not have a a local system console, you can manually power it on and off by using the power buttons. To power on your system or an individual module manually, follow these steps: 1. If the monitors and other peripherals are equipped with voltage select switches, verify that they are set for the appropriate AC voltage and plug them in.
Quick Start Information Verifying System Connections Once your Silicon Graphics Prism Visualization System is installed in a rack (or otherwise situated), is cabled together via NUMAlink, and is powered on, you should verify that all modules are being seen by Linux + ProPack. To do this, follow these steps: 1. From a Linux prompt, type hinv 2.
1: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism 3. If the output does not show all the graphics pipes present, recheck all power, and cable connections to be sure they are properly plugged in. See Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” for additional trouble shooting tips and L1 messaging.
Quick Start Information Powering Off Manually To power off your system manually, follow these steps: ! Caution: If you power off the system before you halt the operating system, you can lose data. 1. Shut down the operating system by entering the following command: # init 0 2. Press the power buttons or power switches on each of the modules that you want to power off.
Chapter 2 2. System Overview and Options This chapter provides an overview of the physical and architectural aspects of your Silicon Graphics Prism platform. System configurations and components are described and illustrated.
2: System Overview and Options Physical Features The Silicon Graphics Prism platform is the latest advancement in the SGI NUMAflex approach to Linux based modular visualization and computing. It is designed to deliver maximum sustained performance in a compact system footprint. Independent scaling of graphics pipes, computational power, I/O bandwidth, and in-rack storage lets you configure a system to meet your unique visualization and computational needs.
Physical Features 39U rack 17U rack 2 TM 2 TM Figure 2-1 007-4701-003 Example of Silicon Graphics Prism Rack Systems 29
2: System Overview and Options Functional Architecture The Silicon Graphics Prism is based on the SGI NUMAflex architecture, which is a shared-memory system architecture that is the basis of SGI HPC servers and supercomputers. The NUMAflex architecture is specifically engineered to provide technical professionals with superior performance and scalability in a design that is easy to deploy, program, and manage. It has the following features: Shared access of processors, memory, and I/O.
Functional Architecture A Silicon Graphics Prism system contains a combination of the following modules: • Base compute module. All Silicon Graphics Prism systems include at least one base compute module that contains the following components: – A node board with two Intel Itanium 2 processors (each processor has integrated L1, L2, and L3 caches), between 2 GB and 24 GB of local memory, and a SHUB ASIC (the crossbar between the processors, local memory, the network interface, and the I/O interface).
2: System Overview and Options • • • • XG2N graphics module. All systems contain at least one graphics module that has the following components: – A node board with zero or two Intel Itanium 2 processors (each processor has integrated L1, L2, and L3 caches), between 0 GB and 24 GB of local memory, and a SHUB ASIC (the crossbar between the processors, local memory, the network interface, and the I/O interface). – Two graphics pipes CPU Expansion module.
System Components System Components This section briefly describes the standard and optional modules of a Silicon Graphics Prism, in the following subsections: • “Base Compute Module” on page 33 • “XG2N Graphics Module” on page 35 • “CPU Expansion Module” on page 36 • “CMPX Module” on page 38 • “Router Module” on page 40 Base Compute Module The base compute module is a 2U AC-powered device that consists of the following: • Two Intel Itanium 2 processors (each with integrated L1, L2, and L3 cache
2: System Overview and Options Figure 2-2 shows the front and rear views of a base compute module.
System Components XG2N Graphics Module The XG2N graphics module (see Figure 2-3) is a 2U AC-powered device that consists of the following: • Two graphics pipes • Zero or two Intel Itanium 2 processors (each with integrated L1, L2, and L3 caches) • Between 0 GB and 24 GB of local DIMM memory (4, 8, or 12 DIMMs) • One L1 controller that provides the following services: – Controls and sequences power – Controls and monitors the environment – Initiates a reset – Stores identification and configur
2: System Overview and Options CPU Expansion Module The CPU expansion module is a 2U AC-powered device that consists of the following: • Zero, one, or two Intel Itanium 2 processors (each with integrated L1, L2, and L3 caches) • Between 2 GB and 24 GB of local DIMM memory (4, 8, or 12 DIMMs) • One L1 controller that provides the following services: – Controls and sequences power – Controls and monitors the environment – Initiates a reset – Stores identification and configuration information Fi
System Components 2 TM Front view Rear view Figure 2-4 007-4701-003 Front and Rear Views of CPU Expansion Module 37
2: System Overview and Options CMPX Module The CMPX module (see Figure 2-5) is a 2U AC-powered module that offers: 38 • Zero, one, or two Intel Itanium 2 processors (each with integrated L1, L2, and L3 caches) • Between 2 and 24 GB of local DIMM memory (4, 8, or 12 DIMMs) • Four PCI/PCI-X slots • One L1 controller that provides the following services: – Controls and sequences power – Controls and monitors the environment – Initiates a reset – Stores identification and configuration informat
System Components 2 TM Front view Rear view Figure 2-5 007-4701-003 Front and Rear Views of CMPX Option Module 39
2: System Overview and Options Router Module The optional router module (sometimes called an R-brick) is an eight-port 2U-high module that functions as a high-speed switch to route network packets between base compute, XG2N, CPU expansion, and CMPX modules. This creates a NUMAlink-4 interconnect fabric (as opposed to the ring topology normally used in smaller system configurations). The optional router is generally only used when there are four and eight modules interconnected as a single system image.
System Components Port 7 Port 8 G Port 6 F Port 5 E H NL4 Router ASIC D A Port 1 B Port 2 C Port 4 Port 3 LVDS LVDS LVDS LVDS L2 host (Type A USB connector) System control board LVDS LVDS LVDS LVDS USB L1 console (DB9 connector) Figure 2-6 007-4701-003 Router Functional Block Diagram 41
2: System Overview and Options Router Module Front Panel Components The router module contains the following front panel items (as shown in Figure 2-7): • L1 display. The L1 display is a 55.7 mm X 32 mm backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) that displays system messages. It displays two lines with a maximum of 12 characters on each line. • On/Off switch with LED. Press this button to turn on the router internal components. You can also turn on the router internal components at a system console.
System Components Router Module Rear Panel Components The router module has the following rear panel items (see Figure 2-8): • PWR (power) connector. This connects the router to the power outlet (120V or 220V, autosensing). • NUMAlink connectors. These NUMAlink connectors connect the router to the Prism compute or graphics modules to form an interconnect fabric. • L1 port connector. This connects the internal USB hub of the router to an optional console/controller.
2: System Overview and Options Storage Expansion A base compute module contains an IO10 base I/O card and two disk-drive bays. You can add additional storage to the system as follows: • For a SCSI (small computer system interface) JBOD (just a bunch of disks) solution, SGI offers the TP900 storage module. With the addition of an optional SCSI PCI card, the TP900 can be connected to base compute modules or CMPX expansion modules.
System Components SGI TP900 Storage Module The TP900 storage module, shown in Figure 2-9, is a 2U-high 8-drive storage system that provides compact, high-capacity, high-availability JBOD storage. The enclosure backplane connects the 8 drives on one SCSI bus. As an option, the storage module can also be configured on two SCSI buses (2 strings of 4 drives). This storage module has the following features: • It mounts in a standard 19-inch rack; it is available in factory-installed configurations.
2: System Overview and Options 2Gb SGI TP9100 Optional Storage System The 2Gb SGI TP9100, shown in Figure 2-10, is an affordable, entry-level RAID storage array that is easily expandable and comes in either a deskside tower or a rackmounted configuration. You can start with a basic JBOD configuration and later add RAID controllers, or you can start with a RAID configuration. The 2Gb SGI TP9100 storage system connects to base compute and/or CMPX modules via an optional Fibre Channel PCI card.
System Components Rackmounted configuration Deskside tower configuration sgi sgi sgi Figure 2-10 007-4701-003 2Gb SGI TP9100 Storage System 47
2: System Overview and Options Power Components The Silicon Graphics Prism platform can contain the following power components: • One or two power distribution units (PDUs). The second PDU is added to the system only when more than 10 AC power receptacles are needed within the rack. The PDU inputs AC voltage from an external power receptacle and it can output AC voltage to the base compute modules, XG2N graphics modules, CPU expansion modules, CMPX modules, router modules, and TP900 storage modules.
SGI Racks for Silicon Graphics Prism SGI Racks for Silicon Graphics Prism The system is offered in two rack types: a short rack and a tall rack. The racks are measured in standard rack units (U); one U is equal to 1.75 in. (4.45 cm). The short rack is a 17U rack (see Figure 2-11). The tall rack is a 39U rack (see Figure 2-14). Each component within the rack is identified by the lowest U number that it occupies. For example, the top (XG2N) module shown in Figure 2-11 is described as being located in U12.
2: System Overview and Options Both rack types are industry-standard 19-inch racks, and they support two types of mounting rails (shelf rails or optional slide rails) that hold the modules within the rack. For example, the base compute, XG2N, CPU expansion, and CMPX modules can use shelf rails or optional slide-mounting rails (see Figure 2-12). The optional TP900 storage modules always use shelf rails, which are two parallel L-shaped mounting rails within the rack (see Figure 2-13).
SGI Racks for Silicon Graphics Prism Both short and tall racks, as shown in Figure 2-14, have front and rear doors that have keylocks to prevent unauthorized access to the system. The racks also have cable entry/exit areas at the bottom of the racks. The 39U racks have cable management hardware in the rear. Both rack types are mounted on four casters, two of which are swivel casters. The casters enable the rack to be rolled out of a shipping crate and to its placement at your site.
2: System Overview and Options Optional Devices This section describes some of the optional devices available for the Silicon Graphics Prism system, in the following subsections: 52 • “Optional IO9 PCI Card” on page 53 • “Optional Tape Devices” on page 53 • “Optional DM8 Audio Board” on page 54 • “Optional USB Extender” on page 57 007-4701-003
Optional Devices Optional IO9 PCI Card If you do not wish to use the IO10 base I/O card in your system, an optional IO9 PCI card is required for base I/O functionality. Each system must contain at least one base I/O PCI card for base I/O functionality within the system. This PCI card must reside in bus 1, slot 1 (the bottom slot) of the lowest base compute module in the system.
2: System Overview and Options Optional DM8 Audio Board The DM8 is a half-size PCI expansion board that provides audio expansion via the PCI bus. It connects to consumer and professional audio and video equipment via industry-standard interfaces. Note that not all connector functionality is supported under Linux. The DM8 interface panel is shown in Figure 2-15.
Optional Devices Cables and Connectors The DM8 audio board has the following connectors on it’s rear panel as shown from left to right in Figure 2-15 on page 54: • Surround Center L/R (silver) a line-level output connector for powered surround Center Left and Right channel speakers (not supported under Linux). • Surround L/R (black) a line-level output that can connect to powered Surround Left and Right speakers (not supported under Linux).
2: System Overview and Options Sampling frequencies (in kHz): • Supports sampling frequencies 8, 11.025 16, 22.05, 32, 44.
Optional Devices Optional USB Extender You can plug the keyboard and mouse directly into the USB connectors of a compute module (see “Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse” on page 19), or you can use an optional USB extender that allows you to place the keyboard and mouse up to 328.68 feet (100 m) from the compute module, see Figure 2-16 on page 58. Note: The local extender (LEX) receives AC power from the system power source or power distribution strip (PDS) in the rack. A 6-ft. (1.
2: System Overview and Options Power distribution unit (PDU) USB ports 9.84 ft (3 m) USB type B connector LEX RJ45 connector ST HO 1 6-ft (1.82 m) adapter cable K LIN Power adapter WER PO 30 ft (9.
Chapter 3 3. Configurations and Cabling This chapter describes the configuration ranges of the Silicon Graphics Prism Power and Team Systems and provides NUMAlink cabling instructions.
3: Configurations and Cabling System Configurations The minimum and maximum ranges of the configurable items for the Silicon Graphics Prism Power Systems (ring topology) are listed in Table 3-1, and for the Silicon Graphics Prism Team Systems (router topology) are listed in Table 3-2.
System Configurations Table 3-2 Silicon Graphics Prism Team System Configuration Ranges Configuration Minimum Configuration Maximuma Compute/expansion modules 1 5 Graphics modules 2 4 NUMAlink modules (routers) 2 2 Processors 8 16 8 GB 192 GB 1 serial ATA disk 10 serial ATA disks 4 28 Storage device None Customer configurable 17U short rack None 1 39U tall rack None 2 Optional L2 controller None 1 Memory capacity Internal disk storage Internal PCI/PCI-X slotsb a.
3: Configurations and Cabling NUMAlink Cabling in Ring Topologies The basic Silicon Graphics Prism uses a type of network configuration that is referred to as a ring topology. As the name implies, the network connection between the base compute module, graphics module, and optional CPU expansion or CMPX modules forms a ring. A message is passed around the ring until it reaches its destination.
NUMAlink Cabling in Ring Topologies Figure 3-1 provides an example of the two-module ring topology. XG2N graphics module 2 1 2 Repeat CONSOLE L! Port IS2 IS1 NUMAlink NUMAlink NUMALINK 1 NUMALINK 0 Base compute module PCI 4 PCI 3 1 CONSOLE L1 PORT NUMAlink NUMAlink NUMALINK 0 PCI 2 NUMALINK 1 CPU PCI 1 Two-Module Ring Topology Example Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 shows an example of a three-module ring topology.
3: Configurations and Cabling Figure 3-3 shows an example of a four-module ring topology.
NUMAlink Cabling in Routed Systems NUMAlink Cabling in Routed Systems This section describes the NUMAlink cabling for systems containing routers. Prism systems containing routers will have between four and eight base compute, XG2N, CPU, or CMPX modules, as well as two routers. This section provides cabling details for the smallest configuration (four modules, two routers) and largest configuration (eight modules, two routers). Other configurations are similar to the ones shown.
3: Configurations and Cabling Minimum Routed Configuration This section describes a minimum routed configuration, having four base compute, XG2N, CPU, or CMPX modules. Table 3-4 details the NUMAlink cabling for this configuration, Figure 3-4 provides a conceptual diagram, and Figure 3-5 shows a representative module ordering.
NUMAlink Cabling in Routed Systems CMPX module Router module Router module XG2N module XG2N module Base compute module Figure 3-5 007-4701-003 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Module Ordering in Minimum Routed Configuration 67
3: Configurations and Cabling Maximum Routed Configuration This section describes a maximum routed configuration, having eight base compute, XG2N, CPU, or CMPX modules. Table 3-5 details the NUMAlink cabling for this configuration, Figure 3-6 provides a conceptual diagram, and Figure 3-7 shows a representative the module ordering.
NUMAlink Cabling in Routed Systems 8 7 6 H G F E R (a) A B F 5 D C E H R (b) D 4 G C B A 3 2 1 Figure 3-6 007-4701-003 Maximum Routed Configuration Conceptual Diagram 69
3: Configurations and Cabling 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure 3-7 70 CMPX module CMPX module CMPX module XG2N module Router module Router module XG2N module XG2N module XG2N module Base compute module Module Ordering in Maximum Routed Configuration 007-4701-003
Chapter 4 4. Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units This chapter provides safety instructions to follow when using and maintaining your system. It also describes how to install and remove customer-replaceable units (CRUs).
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units Safety Instructions Before you perform any type of maintenance to your system, read the following safety instructions: 72 • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and noted in this and other documentation included with the product. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet before you clean it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. • Do not use this product near water.
Safety Instructions – If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. 007-4701-003 – If the product has been dropped or if the cabinet has been damaged.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units Accessing the System’s Internal Components Many of the procedures in this chapter require the removal of the top cover, a frame rail, or a support bracket in order to access the internal components you are removing or replacing. This section describes how to remove and replace these items. Opening the Cover Use the following steps to open the cover: 1.
Accessing the System’s Internal Components Removing the Optional Chassis Rail If you are installing a card in one of the two lower-most card slots (or the bottom card, in the case of an XG2N module), you will need to remove the optional chassis rail. To do this, unscrew the five Phillips screws, as shown in Figure 4-2. (If you are not installing a card into one of the lower-most card slots, or your module is not slide-rail mounted, you will not need to perform this step.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units Figure 4-2 76 Removing an Optional Chassis Rail 007-4701-003
Accessing the System’s Internal Components Removing the PCI/PCI-X Support Bracket If you are accessing one of the two lower-most card slots (or the bottom card, in the case of an XG2N module), you must remove the lower PCI/PCI-X support bracket that covers the two lower-most slots. To do this remove the four Phillips screws, as shown in Figure 4-3. (If you are not installing a card into one of the lower-most card slots you will not need to perform this step.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units Reinstalling the PCI/PCI-X Support Bracket If you removed the PCI/PCI-X support bracket, replace it and screw in the four Phillips screws, as shown in Figure 4-4 Figure 4-4 78 Replacing the Lower PCI/PCI-X Support Bracket 007-4701-003
Accessing the System’s Internal Components Reinstalling the Optional Chassis Rail If you removed the optional chassis rail, replace it and screw in the five Phillips screws, as shown in Figure 4-5 Figure 4-5 007-4701-003 Replacing the Chassis Rail 79
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units Closing the Cover Use the following steps to close the cover: 1. Close the hinged cover on the system and screw in the ten Phillips screws to secure the cover, as shown in Figure 4-6.
PCI and PCI-X Cards PCI and PCI-X Cards Your base compute module and various optional modules in your system support PCI and PCI-X cards. The following instructions, which describe how to install and remove a PCI or PCI-X card from system base compute module, can be used to install and remove PCI and PCI-X cards from the base compute, CPU expansion, or CMPX module. For specific information on removing or replacing XG2N graphics cards, see “Replacing an XG2N Graphics Card” on page 91.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units Rules for Card Installation and Removal When installing or removing PCI or PCI-X cards from your system, be aware of the following rules: ! • If you operate PCI and PCI-X cards on the same bus at the same time, the PCI-X card will run in PCI mode. • If you place cards of different speeds on the same bus, the highest-speed card will run at the speed of the slower card.
PCI and PCI-X Cards Installing a PCI or PCI-X Card To install a PCI or PCI-X card, follow these steps: 1. Power off the Silicon Graphics Prism platform. For power off instructions, see “Powering Off Manually” on page 25. 2. Disconnect all of the cables at the rear of the module. Warning: Components may be hot. To avoid injury, allow the components to cool for approximately five minutes before you proceed with these instructions. 3.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units 9. If you are installing a card in one of the two lower-most card slots, you must remove the lower PCI/PCI-X support bracket that covers the two lowermost slots, as described in “Removing the PCI/PCI-X Support Bracket” on page 77. 10. If a blanking plate covers the slot that is needed for the installation, remove the retaining screw, as shown in Figure 4-8, and the blanking plate.
PCI and PCI-X Cards 11. Insert the card into the slot by pushing the card into the connector until it is properly seated and install the retaining screw, as shown in Figure 4-9. If you have installed the card into one of the upper two slots, proceed to step 13. Figure 4-9 Installing the Card and Retaining Screw 12. If you have installed a card in one of the two bottommost card slots, replace the lower PCI/PCI-X support bracket as described in “Reinstalling the PCI/PCI-X Support Bracket” on page 78. 13.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units 16. Press the safety latches on both sides of the module and slide the module into the rack. 17. Install the two screws that secure the module to the front rails of the rack. For shelf mounted units, install the two screws at the rear of the module. 18. Install all of the cables at the rear of the module. 19. Power on the Silicon Graphics Prism platform. For power on instructions, see “Power-On the System” on page 22.
PCI and PCI-X Cards Removing a PCI or PCI-X Card To remove a PCI or PCI-X card, follow these steps: 1. Power off the Silicon Graphics Prism platform. For powering off instructions, see “Powering Off Manually” on page 25. 2. Disconnect all of the cables at the rear of the module. Warning: Components may be hot. To avoid injury, allow the components to cool for approximately five minutes before you proceed with these instructions. 3.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units 9. If you are removing a card from one of the two lower-most card slots, you also need to remove the optional chassis rail, as described in “Removing the Optional Chassis Rail” on page 75. (If you are not removing a card from one of the lower-most card slots or your module is not slide-rail mounted, proceed to step 10.) ! Caution: The module may or may not have a factory-installed IO10 card, which always comes installed in the lowermost slot.
PCI and PCI-X Cards 12. If you are replacing the card that you have removed, reference the instructions in “Installing a PCI or PCI-X Card” on page 83. If you are not replacing the card that you have removed, proceed to the next step. 13. Place a blanking plate to cover the slot where you removed the card, and screw in the retaining screw, as shown in Figure 4-11. After installing the blanking plate, if you have removed a card from one of the two lowermost slots, proceed to the next step.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units 14. If you have removed a card from one of the two bottommost card slots, replace the lower PCI/PCI-X support bracket as described in “Reinstalling the PCI/PCI-X Support Bracket” on page 78. 15. If you removed the optional chassis rail, replace it as described in “Reinstalling the Optional Chassis Rail” on page 79. 16. Close the top cover as described in “Closing the Cover” on page 80. 17.
Replacing an XG2N Graphics Card Replacing an XG2N Graphics Card To replace a graphics card, follow these steps: 1. Power off the Silicon Graphics Prism platform. For power off instructions, see “Powering Off Manually” on page 25. 2. Disconnect all of the cables at the rear of the module. Warning: Components may be hot. To avoid injury, allow the components to cool for approximately five minutes before you proceed with these instructions. 3.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units 9. Remove the lower PCI/PCI-X support bracket by unscrewing the four Phillips screws, as shown in Figure 4-12. Figure 4-12 Removing the XG2N Graphics Card Bracket 10. Undo and remove the two screws that hold the card to the back panel, as shown in Figure 4-13. ! Caution: Each graphics card has a 7-pin synchronization cable connected from the PCI riser board to the underside of the graphics card.
Replacing an XG2N Graphics Card Rotate board upward Figure 4-13 007-4701-003 Remove XG2N Graphics Board Assembly 93
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units Figure 4-14 Synchronization Cable Connection on Underside of Graphics Board To install a new XG2N graphics card, use the following steps: 1. Place the board close to the graphics connector on the riser board and tilt it up until you can see the connector location for the 7-pin synchronization cable. 2. Gently insert the 7-pin synchronization cable into the connector on the bottom of the replacement graphics card (see Figure 4-14).
Replacing an XG2N Graphics Card Rotate board downward Figure 4-15 007-4701-003 Installing the Graphics Card and Retaining Screws 95
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units 4. Replace the lower PCI/PCI-X support bracket and screw in the four Phillips screws, as shown in Figure 4-16. Figure 4-16 Replacing the PCI/PCI-X Support Bracket 5. Replace the optional chassis rail (if applicable) as described in “Reinstalling the Optional Chassis Rail” on page 79. 6. Close the top cover as described in “Closing the Cover” on page 80. 7. If your system uses optional slide rails, follow substeps a-d; otherwise go to step 8. a.
Replacing an XG2N Graphics Card 8. For modules mounted on shelf rails, use two people to slide the unit into the rack. 9. Install the two screws that secure the module to the front rails of the rack. For shelf mounted units, secure the two screws at the back. 10. Install all of the cables at the rear of the module. 11. Power on the Silicon Graphics Prism platform. For powering on instructions, see “Power-On the System” on page 22.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units Disk Drives Each base compute module contains one or two sled-mounted serial ATA disk drives (see Figure 4-17).
Disk Drives Installing a Disk Drive To install a disk drive, follow these steps: 1. Open the bezel door as far as it will open. Position the drive assembly so that it engages the bay guide rails and, with the locking handle fully swung open, gently push the drive into the bay until the locking handle engages with left side of the bay opening, as shown in Figure 4-18A. Note: If you have only one disk drive in your system, it should be located in the bottom-most slot. 2.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units A B C D 2 TM Figure 4-18 100 Installing a Disk Drive 007-4701-003
Disk Drives Removing a Disk Drive To remove a disk drive, follow these steps: 1. If you are replacing the system drive, you must first power off the Silicon Graphics Prism platform. For instructions to power off the Silicon Graphics Prism platform, see “Powering Off Manually” on page 25. If you are replacing a data drive, ensure that the drive has spun down before you remove it. 2. Open the bezel door located on the left side of the front panel of the module, as shown in Figure 4-19A.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units A B 2 TM D C Figure 4-19 102 Removing a Disk Drive 007-4701-003
Removing and Replacing Power Supplies Removing and Replacing Power Supplies Each module in a Silicon Graphics Prism system can contain one or two sled-mounted power supplies (see Figure 4-20). For information on determining the operational status of a power supply, see “Reading Power Supply Status LEDs” on page 129. Note: The XG2N graphics module always requires two power supplies; no redundant power is available. The system must be shut down prior to power supply replacement.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units b. Swing open the screen cover as shown in Figure 4-21B. c. Disengage the power supply from the power supply bay by pushing the interior release button to the right and pulling up and out on the green-colored handle lock as shown in Figure 4-21C. d. Gently pull out the power supply from the chassis until it clears the power supply bay as shown in Figure 4-21D. Place the power supply on an ESD-safe surface.
Removing and Replacing Power Supplies A B Ribbon cable Bezel door D C Figure 4-21 007-4701-003 Removing a Power Supply 105
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units A B Ribbon cable C D Screen cover Bezel door Figure 4-22 106 Installing the Power Supply 007-4701-003
Removing and Replacing Memory DIMMs Removing and Replacing Memory DIMMs This section provides guidelines for DIMM selection and installation, followed by instructions to install and remove DIMMs. Memory DIMM Group Placement and Guidelines Memory is contained on cards that are referred to as DIMMs (dual inline memory modules). Each base compute, XG2N, CPU expansion, or CMPX module can contain four, eight, or twelve DIMMs installed in DIMM slots located on the module’s node board.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units Group 0 Group 1 Group 2 Figure 4-23 ! Layout of Slots and DIMM Memory Groups Caution: Electronic equipment can be irreparably damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always follow these preventive measures when you handle a system component: - Remove a component from its antistatic bag only when you are ready to install it.
Removing and Replacing Memory DIMMs Installing a DIMM Group To install a DIMM group, follow these steps: 1. Power off the Silicon Graphics Prism platform. For powering off instructions, see “Powering Off Manually” on page 25. 2. Disconnect all of the cables at the rear of the module. Warning: Components may be hot. To avoid injury, allow the components to cool for approximately five minutes before you proceed with these instructions. 3.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units Module DIMM slots Figure 4-24 DIMM Locations (XG2N Module Shown, Others Similar) 6. Install the DIMMs, as follows (see Figure 4-24 and Figure 4-25): Note: If you need to find the correct locations in which to install the DIMMs, make sure to read the introductory material in “Removing and Replacing Memory DIMMs” on page 107. a. Ensure the ejector latches are in the open position (leaning away from the slot). b.
Removing and Replacing Memory DIMMs 8. If using optional slide rails, press the safety latches on both sides of the module and slide the module into the rack. For shelf-mounted units, use two people to slide the module back into the rack. 9. Install the two screws that secure the module to the front rails of the rack. If shelf rails are used, install the two rear screws. 10. Install all of the cables at the rear of the module. 11.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Power off the Silicon Graphics Prism platform. For powering off instructions, see “Powering Off Manually” on page 25. 2. Disconnect all of the cables at the rear of the module. Warning: Components may be hot. To avoid injury, allow the components to cool for approximately five minutes before you proceed with these instructions. 3.
Removing and Replacing Memory DIMMs 9. If using optional slide rails, press the safety latches on both sides of the module and slide the module into the rack. For shelf-mounted units, use two people to slide the module back into the rack. 10. Install the two screws that secure the module to the front rails of the rack. If shelf rails are used, install the two rear screws. 11. Install all of the cables at the rear of the module. 12.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units L1 Controller Display The L1 controller, which is used to monitor and manage the base compute module of the Silicon Graphics Prism platform, has a display located on the front panel as shown in Figure 4-27. Every Silicon Graphics Prism platform module is factory- shipped with an L1 controller display. Note that the optional TP900 mass storage module is an exception and does not have an L1.
L1 Controller Display 5. Open the top cover as described in “Opening the Cover” on page 74. 6. On the front panel of your system, remove the front bezel by unscrewing the two Phillips screws holding the bezel to the chassis, as shown in Figure 4-28A. 7. Holding the L1 display cover with one hand, unscrew the single Phillips screw holding the L1 display cover to the chassis, as shown in Figure 4-28B. Gently unhook and pull away the L1 display cover from the chassis. 8.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units A B Hook slots 2 TM C D Figure 4-28 116 Removing the L1 Controller Display Panel 007-4701-003
L1 Controller Display 10. Connect the L1 controller cable to the connector on the new L1 controller display, making sure that the red stripe is to your left, as shown in Figure 4-29A. 11. Align the two screw holes on the L1 controller display with the holes on the L1 display protective cover, and screw in the two Phillips screws, as shown in Figure 4-29B. 12.
4: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units A B Red stripe D A C Hook slots 2 TM Figure 4-29 Installing an L1 Controller Display Panel 14. Close the top cover as described in “Closing the Cover” on page 80. 15. If using optional slide rails, press the safety latches on both sides of the module and slide the module into the rack. For shelf-mounted units, use two people to slide the module back into the rack.
L1 Controller Display 16. Install the two screws that secure the module to the front rails of the rack. If shelf rails are used, install the two rear screws. 17. Install all of the cables at the rear of the module. 18. Power on the Silicon Graphics Prism platform as described in “Power-On the System” on page 22.
Chapter 5 5.
5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Table 5-1 lists recommended actions for problems that can occur on your system. For problems that are not listed in this table, use the SGI Electronic Support system to help solve your problem or contact your SGI system support engineer (SSE). More information about the SGI Electronic Support system is provided later in this chapter. Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Chart Problem Description Recommended Action The system will not power on.
Troubleshooting Chart Table 5-1 007-4701-003 Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Problem Description Recommended Action The power status LED of the TP900 is amber. Contact your SSE to replace the power supply module. The power supply module also has an amber LED that indicates a fault. The cooling status LED of the TP900 is amber. Contact your SSE to replace the cooling module. The cooling module also has an amber LED that indicates a fault. The amber LED of a disk drive is on.
5: Troubleshooting L1 Controller Error Messages Table 5-2 lists error messages that the L1 controller generates and displays on the L1 display. This display is located on the front of the base compute, compute expansion, XG2N, and CMPX modules. For serial-number related errors, check with your service provider for documentation on prevention and solutions. The serial number error messages listed at the end of Table 5-2 are messages that will come across the L1 console (at the L1 or optional L2 prompt).
L1 Controller Error Messages Table 5-2 L1 Controller Messages L1 System Controller Message Message Meaning and Action Needed Internal voltage messages: ATTN: x.xV high fault limit reached @ x.xxV 30-second power-off sequence for the module. ATTN: x.xV low fault limit reached @ x.xxV 30-second power-off sequence for the module. ATTN: x.xV high warning limit reached @ x.xxV A higher than nominal voltage condition is detected. ATTN: x.xV low warning limit reached @ x.
5: Troubleshooting Table 5-2 L1 Controller Messages (continued) L1 System Controller Message Message Meaning and Action Needed ATTN: TEMP # critical temperature reached @ xxC xxF The ambient temperature at the module’s air inlet has exceeded 31 ºC. ATTN: TEMP # fault temperature reached @ xxC xxF The ambient temperature at the module’s air inlet has exceeded 35 ºC.
L1 Controller Error Messages Under certain circumstances a system software or hardware error can occur prior to the graphics console's ability to display information. In this case you can see the error only on the L1 controller panel or from an optional system console connected to the Console serial port on the back of the system. In these cases an error message is displayed on the L1 display of the form ERR or POD .
5: Troubleshooting Table 5-3 128 L1 Controller Hexadecimal Boot Error Codes (continued) Error code Message Meaning or Action Needed 0xb6 Cache preloading PAL call failed. 0xb7 Scratch area overflowed the CPU’s caches. 0xb8 PAL_MEM_FOR_TEST failed. 0xb9 Bad address calculated for PAL_TEST_PROC 0xba PAL_COPY_INFO failed. 0xbb Bad PAL shadow address calculated 0xbc PAL_COPY_PAL failed. 0xbd SDA transfer area overflowed. 0xbe No PROM segment (eg. EFI) found. 0xbf PROM segment (eg.
Reading Power Supply Status LEDs Reading Power Supply Status LEDs Use the LED located on the front (towards the top) of the power supply to read the condition of the power supply. Table 5-4 shows the LED status and the power supply condition that LED status indicates. See “Removing and Replacing Power Supplies” on page 103 for information on removing and replacing a power supply.
5: Troubleshooting SGI Electronic Support SGI Electronic Support provides system support and problem-solving services that function automatically, which helps resolve problems before they can affect system availability or develop into actual failures. SGI Electronic Support integrates several services so they work together to monitor your system, notify you if a problem exists, and search for solutions to the problem.
SGI Electronic Support The sequence of events can be described as follows: 1. Embedded Support Partner (ESP) monitors your system 24 hours a day. 2. When a specified system event is detected, ESP notifies SGI via e-mail (plain text or encrypted). 3. Applications that are running at SGI analyze the information, determine whether a support case should be opened, and open a case if necessary. You and SGI support engineers are contacted (via pager or e-mail) with the case ID and problem description. 4.
5: Troubleshooting The following three components compose the integrated SGI Electronic Support system: SGI Embedded Support Partner (ESP) is a set of tools and utilities that are embedded in the operating system. ESP can monitor a single system or group of systems for system events, software and hardware failures, availability, performance, and configuration changes, and then perform actions based on those events.
Customizing the XF86Config File Customizing the XF86Config File The following sections provide information about customizing the XF86Config file for various special configurations. Configuring a System for Stereo This section describes how to configure a system to display stereo images. Stereo sync is supported only on systems using ImageSync boards.
5: Troubleshooting 4. Ensure that the monitor supports the high horizontal sync rate setting. Refer to the documentation for the monitor to determine the horizontal sync rate. Modify the HorizSync setting in the “Monitor” section of the XF86Config.Stereo file. For example: HorizSync 22-105 5. Modify the “Screen” section so that you use the appropriate mode setting. For example: Modes "1280x1024@96" (see the “Example “Screen” Section for Stereo” on page 135). 6.
Customizing the XF86Config File Sample Stereo Mode Entries Modeline "1024x768@96" 103.5 1024 1050 1154 1336 768 771 774 807 Modeline "1280x1024@96" 163.28 1280 1300 1460 1600 1024 1027 1033 1063 Modeline "1024x768@100" 113.309 1024 1096 1208 1392 768 769 772 814 Modeline "1024x768@120" 139.054 1024 1104 1216 1408 768 769 772 823 +hsync +vsync Modeline "1280x1024@100" 190.960 1280 1376 1520 1760 1024 1025 1028 1085 +hsync +vsync Mode "1280x1024_96s_mirage" DotClock 152.
5: Troubleshooting Configuring a System for Full Scene Anti-Aliasing This section describes how to configure a system for global or per-window full scene anti-aliasing. Note: Simultaneously running stereo and full scene anti-aliasing can require more graphics-card memory than is available, and thus may not work correctly. 1. Create a copy of the XF86Config file to be customized for full scene anti-aliasing: # cp /etc/X11/XF86Config /etc/X11/XF86Config.
Customizing the XF86Config File 5. Save the gdm.conf file: 6.
5: Troubleshooting Configuring a System for Dual-Channel Operation To configure a system for dual-channel operation, follow the steps in this section. Note: If any pipes managed by an X server have their second channel enabled, then every pipe managed by that X server must have its second channel enabled. Note: Both channels on a pipe must have the same display resolution. 1. Create a copy of the XF86Config file to be customized for dual-channel operation: # cp /etc/X11/XF86Config /etc/X11/XF86Config.
Customizing the XF86Config File with: command=/usr/X11R6/bin/X -xf86config /etc/X11/XF86Config.DualChannel 6. Save the gdm.conf file: 7.
5: Troubleshooting Enabling Overlay Planes To enable overlay planes, follow these steps: Note: The option to enable overlay planes only applies to the first channel on the pipe. 1. Edit the /etc/X11/XF86Config file to include the following line in each “Device” section for which you want overlay planes enabled: Option "OpenGLOverlay" "On" 2. Log out from the desktop, then log back in.
Customizing the XF86Config File Configuring a System for External Genlock or Framelock External genlock and framelock may be used on systems with at least one optional ImageSync board. To configure your system to receive an external genlock or framelock signal you must run the setmon command with the appropriate options. Before running setmon, use printenv DISPLAY to ensure that the DISPLAY environment variable is set to the local system (for example, :0.0). If it is not, use setenv DISPLAY :0.
5: Troubleshooting Table 5-5 142 Input Video Formats (Framelock) Input Video Format (Framelock Source) Format Name Compatible Graphics Formats 525 line at 59.94Hz (NTSC) 525 1280x1024_5994f (or use the alias NTSC) 1920x1154_5994f 625 line at 50Hz (PAL) 625 (or use the alias PAL) 1280x1024_50f 1920x1154_50f 720-line progressive-scan at 59.
Customizing the XF86Config File Configuring Monitor Positions When an X-Server is managing multiple monitors, it needs to know their relative positions in order to properly handle cursor cross-over locations. The monitor positions are specified in the “ServerLayout” section of the /etc/X11/XF86Config file as follows: Each screen is listed, followed by a list of the screens above, below, to the left, and to the right of it (in that order).
5: Troubleshooting Figure 5-3 and the subsection following it show an example of four monitors arranged in a square.
Customizing the XF86Config File Configuring Monitor Types The system graphics cards support both analog and digital monitors. The type of monitor connected to each graphics card is specified in the “Device” sections of the /etc/X11/XF86Config file. Table 5-6 lists the allowable options for the MonitorLayout line. If the line is not present, both channels default to AUTO.
5: Troubleshooting Configuring a System for Multiple Xservers Multiple Xservers allows specific subsets of the keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors attached to a Silicon Graphics Prism system to each be managed by a different Xserver. Note: The use of multiple Xservers requires ProPack™ 3, Service Pack 4 or a later release of the software. This section describes a relatively simple configuration.
Customizing the XF86Config File Identifying Event Devices An “event device” is a keyboard or pointing device. All event devices connected to the system are listed at boot time on lines beginning with the string “input.” These boot messages may be displayed at a Linux command prompt using the dmesg command. The output from the dmesg command can be quite long, and therefore is usually filtered with a grep command.
5: Troubleshooting Creating a Multi-Seat XF86Config File A multiple-Xserver configuration requires a customized XF86Config file containing a separate ServerLayout section for each Xserver you will be running. Note: The original ServerLayout section (always identified as “Main Layout”) is typically left unchanged, allowing the system to easily be reconfigured as a single-Xserver system. Creating a New XF86Config File Start out by creating a new XF86Config file.
Customizing the XF86Config File Configuring the Input Devices Next, configure the input devices as follows: 1. Copy the section beginning: Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Keyboard1" and insert a duplicate copy (or copies) below the existing section, until there is one copy for each keyboard (including the original copy in this count). 2.
5: Troubleshooting Driver "mouse" Option "Device" "/dev/input/mouse0" # ... EndSection Note: See “Identifying Event Devices” on page 147 for instructions on how to determine the appropriate event device. Note: You may assign any number of pointing devices to a single Xserver, but no pointing device may be assigned to more than one Xserver.
Customizing the XF86Config File Configuring the New ServerLayout Sections In this new XF86Config-Nservers file, perform the following steps: 1. Copy the section beginning: Section “ServerLayout” Identifier “Main Layout” and insert a duplicate copy (or copies) below the existing section, until there is one copy for each Xserver you will have (do NOT include the original “Main Layout” copy in this count). 2.
5: Troubleshooting Example “ServerLayout” Sections for Three Xservers # ********************************************************************** # ServerLayout sections.
Customizing the XF86Config File Pointing X to the New XF86Config-Nserver File Once you have created the new XF86Config-Nserver file, the last step is to tell X to use the new layouts it contains, rather than the default server layout. To do so, perform the following steps: 1. Make a backup copy of the default single-server /etc/X11/gdm/gdm.conf file: # cp /etc/X11/gdm/gdm.conf /etc/X11/gdm/gdm.conf-old 2. Edit the /etc/X11/gdm/gdm.
5: Troubleshooting Example /etc/X11/gdm/gdm.conf Servers Section for Three Xservers [servers] #0=Standard 0=Layout0 1=Layout1 2=Layout2 [server-Standard] name=Standard server command=/usr/X11R6/bin/X flexible=true [server-Layout0] name=Layout0 server command=/usr/X11R6/bin/X :0 -xf86config /etc/X11/XF86Config.3server -layout Layout0 flexible=true [server-Layout1] name=Layout1 server command=/usr/X11R6/bin/X :1 -xf86config /etc/X11/XF86Config.
Appendix A A.
A: Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Table A-1 lists the environmental specifications of the Silicon Graphics Prism.
Compute Module Specifications Compute Module Specifications Table A-2 lists the bandwidth characteristics of the compute module. Table A-2 Bandwidth Characteristics of the Compute Module Characteristic Peak Bandwidth Sustainable Bandwidth NUMAlink channel 6.4 GB/s full duplex ~2.8 GB/s each direction 3.2 GB/s each direction Main memory Up to 10.8 GB/s Up to 10.8 GB/s Front Side Bus (FSB) 6.4 GB/s ~6.4 GB/s Table A-3 summarizes the general features of the compute module.
A: Technical Specifications Table A-3 General Features of the Compute Module (continued) Feature Base Compute Module Expansion Compute Module Memory up to 24 GB up to 24 GB Expansion slot 2 PCI-X 4 PCI-X Note: Power consumption in the XG2N module is slightly higher (approximately 563 watts) than in the base compute module. The XG2N always requires use of two power supplies at all times. Otherwise, the basic physical and electrical specifications are the same.
CMPX Module Specifications CMPX Module Specifications Table A-5 lists the bandwidth characteristics of the CMPX module. Table A-5 Bandwidth Characteristics of the CMPX Module Characteristic Peak Bandwidth Sustainable Bandwidth NUMAlink channel 6.4 GB/s full duplex 3.2 GB/s each direction ~2.8 GB/s each direction Main memory Up to 10.8 GB/s Up to 10.8 GB/s Front Side Bus (FSB) 6.4 GB/s ~6.4 GB/s Table A-6 lists the specifications for the CMPX module.
A: Technical Specifications Router Module Specifications Table A-7 lists the specifications of each of the 8 router ports. Table A-7 Router Port Specifications Port Quantity Peak Transfer Rate NUMAlink 8 3.2 GB/s each direction L1 1 12 Mbits/s Table A-8 lists the technical specifications of the router. Table A-8 160 Router Technical Specifications Characteristic Specification Height 3.3 in. (83.82 mm) Width 17.38 in. (441.45 mm) Depth 27.5 in. (698.50 mm) Weight 20 lb (9.
Rack Specifications Rack Specifications The Silicon Graphics Prism modules can be housed in optional short (17U) or tall (39U) racks. Note: One “U” is 1.75 in. (4.45 cm). Table A-9 lists the specifications of the short rack. Table A-9 Short Rack Specifications (with Skins) Characteristic Specification Height 36.06 in. (916 mm) Width 25.38 in. (645 mm) Depth 40.63 in.
A: Technical Specifications SGI TP900 Storage Module Specifications Table A-11 lists the specifications of the SGI TP900 storage module. Table A-11 TP900 Storage Module Specifications Characteristic Specification Height 3.37 in. (85.7 mm) Width 17.6 in. (447 mm) Depth 21.46 in. (545 mm) Input power 100 - 254 VAC (~175 W) Weight: 162 Maximum configuration 48.5 lb (22 kg) Empty enclosure 14.3 lb (6.
Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications This section provides pin assignment information for the non-proprietary connectors on the following components: 007-4701-003 • Compute module (base and expansion) • XG2N module • CMPX module • TP900 storage module 163
A: Technical Specifications Compute Module Table A-12 lists the non-proprietary connectors that are located on the rear panel of the compute module (see Figure A-1). The third column of the table indicates where you can find the pin assignments for these connectors.
Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications PCI 4 PCI 3 PCI 2 CONSOLE L1 PORT NUMALINK 0 CPU NUMALINK 1 PCI 1 Power connector L1 port NUMAlink connector NUMAlink connector CONSOLE port Figure A-1 Multi-port serial connector Ethernet port Rear Panel of Compute Module Note: The RT interrupt input and RT interrupt output functionality of the IO10 PCI card is not supported under SGI Linux + ProPack.
A: Technical Specifications XG2N Module Connectors The XG2N module contains two graphics pipes, each capable of supporting two display devices. The graphics connector and pinouts are shown in Figure A-2 and Table A-13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 Figure A-2 DVI-I Connector Pinout The console and L1 connectors on the XG2N module are the same as the compute module.
Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications Table A-13 DVI-I Connector Signals and Pins Pin Function Pin Function 12 T.M.D.S. Data 3- C2 Analog Green Video Out 13 T.M.D.S. Data 3+ C3 Analog Blue Video Out 14 +5V Power C4 Analog Horizontal Sync 15 Ground (for +5V) C5 Analog Common Ground a.
A: Technical Specifications CMPX Module Table A-14 lists the non-proprietary connectors that are located on the rear panel of the optional CMPX module (see Figure A-3). The third column of the table indicates where you can find the pin assignments for these connectors.
Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications SGI TP900 Storage Module Figure A-4 shows the two SCSI port connectors on the rear panel of the TP900 storage module. Note that your system will need an optional SCSI PCI card installed to interface with the TP900 storage option module.
A: Technical Specifications DB-9 Serial Connector Figure A-5 shows and Table A-15 lists the DB-9 serial connector pin assignments. This connector is used for the console port of the base compute, XG2N, CPU expansion, CMPX, and router modules, and the console and modem ports of the optional L2 controller. ! Caution: Although the image sync subsystem also uses DB9 connectors, these connectors, whether on the ImageSync card or on the XG2N bricks, are not serial ports.
Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications Table A-15 007-4701-003 DB-9 Serial Connector Pin Assignments DB-9 Connector Pin Pin Assignment 1 Data carrier detect (DCD) (not used) 2 Receive data (RD) 3 Transmit data (TD) 4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) (not used) 5 Ground 6 Data set ready (DSR) (not used) 7 Request to send (RTS) 8 Clear to send (CTS) 9 Ringing indicator (RI) (not used) 171
A: Technical Specifications RJ-45 Connector Figure A-6 shows the pin locations for the RJ-45 connector on the IO10 PCI card and the L2 controller. Table A-16 shows the pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector.
Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications External Multi-port Serial Adapter Connector Figure A-7 shows the connector pin locations for the multi-port serial adapter connector located on the IO10 PCI card. 18 1 36 19 Figure A-7 Pin Number Locations for 36-pin MDR Connector Table A-17 lists the pin assignments for the multi-port serial adapter connector.
A: Technical Specifications Table A-17 174 Multi-port Serial Adapter Pinouts (continued) Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 14 S2 DTR 32 GND 15 S3 DSR 33 S3 DCD 16 S3 RTS 34 S3 RXD 17 S3 CTS 35 S3 TXD 18 S3 RI 36 S3 DTR 007-4701-003
Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications USB Type A Connector Figure A-8 shows the USB type A connector that is used for USB ports 1 through 4 of the optional L2 controller that connects to the compute and/or CMPX modules. 1 2 Figure A-8 3 4 Pin Number Locations for USB Type A Connector Table A-18 lists the pin assignments.
A: Technical Specifications USB Type B Connector Figure A-9 shows the USB type B connector that is used for the USB L1 port of the compute module, XG2N module and the CMPX module. Table A-19 lists the pin assignments.
Appendix B B. Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a Rack Depending on how you purchased your Silicon Graphics Prism visualization system, you may need to install one or more modules in a rack or move modules within a rack. This Appendix describes: • “Choosing Locations Within a Rack” on page 177. • “Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack” on page 179. • “Rackmounting with Optional Slide Rails” on page 179.
B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a Rack Programming L1 Rack and Slot Numbers Each module in a system contains a Level 1 controller (L1). This controller should be programmed with the location of the brick in which it is installed. Programming the L1 with the correct rack and slot numbers allows for easier system maintenance and diagnostics, and is necessary for predictable operation of the system.
Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack This section describes how to install or remove a module in a rack using slide rails.
B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a Rack Determining Module Space Requirements Table B-1 specifies the space requirements when rackmounting a module in a 19-inch rack. Table B-1 Rackmounting Space Requirements for Modules Height 3.44 inches (8.74 cm) Width 17.06 inches (43.33 cm) Depth 27 inches (68.58 cm) (with bezel) Weight 50 lb. (22.7 kg) maximum configurationa Required front clearance for module 8.25 inches (20.96 cm) Required rear clearance for module 10 inches (25.
Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack Slide Rail Mounting Hardware Table B-2 lists the hardware that you will use to mount each module in a 19-inch rack. Table B-2 Slide Rail Rackmounting Hardware Hardware Type 007-4701-003 Qty Usage Slide rail assembly (includes chassis rail) 2 Allows the module to slide in and out of rack. (The left and right slides are identical.) 2-inch rear mounting bracket 2 Mounts the slide rails to the rear rack rails.
B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a Rack Preparing the Optional Slide Rail Assemblies The slide rail assembly consists of a chassis rail and a slide rail. You need to remove the chassis rail from the slide rail so that you can install a mounting bracket to the slide rail and attach the chassis rail to the module (see “Preparing the Module” on page 185). To remove the chassis rail from the slide rail, follow these steps: 1.
Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack 4. Place one of the mounting brackets on the back of the slide rail as shown in Figure B-2. Adjust the position of the mounting bracket on the slide rail according to the depth of the rack. 5. Place a bar nut next to the mounting bracket. Secure the mounting bracket to the slide rail by inserting two 10-32 x 1/2-inch screws through the assembly and into the bar nut as shown in Figure B-2. 6.
B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a Rack Rear mounting bracket Bar nut Slide rail Figure B-2 184 Attaching the Rear Mounting Bracket to the Slide Rail 007-4701-003
Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack Preparing the Module To attach the chassis rails to the module, follow these steps: 1. Place the module on a flat, stable surface. 2. Using four 10-24 x 1/4-inch screws, attach one of the chassis rails to the right side of the module chassis. Ensure that the rail is installed in the correct direction (see Figure B-3). ! Caution: Use only the 1/4-inch (0.64 cm) length screws. Longer screws damage internal components in the module. 3.
B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a Rack Determining Where to Attach the Slide Rail in the Rack The module requires two units (2U) of space within the rack (one unit is equivalent to 1.75 inches [44.5 cm]). To determine where you should install the slide rails in the rack, you must count mounting holes. Each U contains three mounting holes; therefore, in the 2U of space that the module occupies, there are six mounting holes. The bottom hole of the 2U space is hole 1.
Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack Attaching the Slide Rail to the Rack To attach the slide rail to the rack, follow these steps: Tip: The slide rails must be level in the rack. To ensure that you install the slide rails correctly, carefully count the mounting holes on all of the rack rails (the two front rails and the two rear rails). 1. Locate eight 10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips screws, eight shoulder washers, and four bar nuts. 2.
B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a Rack 6 Barnut 5 2U of space 4 3 2 1 Inside edge 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure B-5 188 Placing the Bar Nuts on the Rack Rails 007-4701-003
Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack 5. Insert the front and rear brackets of one of the slide rails between the rack rails and the bar nuts, as shown in Figure B-6. 6. Tighten the screws on the front- and rear-end of the rails. Do not tighten firmly at this point, because all screws will be firmly tightened once the module is installed in the rack. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to attach the second slide rail to the other side of the rack.
B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a Rack Installing Clip Nuts in Rack Rails Clip nuts secure the modules to the rack. To install the clip nuts, slide the clip nuts over the fifth hole of the selected 2U of space on each of the front rails. See Figure B-7 for details.
Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack Installing the Module in the Rack To install the module in the rack, follow these steps: Note: Step 2 requires two people. 1. Fully extend the left and right slide rails from the rack until they lock into place. 2. With one person holding each side of the module, align the chassis rails of the module with the slide rails of the rack. 3. Slide the chassis rails into the slide rails until the chassis rails are stopped by the safety latches. 4.
B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a Rack 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Slide rail extended, locked in place 2 TM Safety latch 6 Safety latch 5 4 3 2 1 2 TM Push latches Figure B-8 192 Pressing the Safety Latches 007-4701-003
Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack 6. Secure the module to the rack by inserting a 10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips screw in the top hole of each chassis ear (see Figure B-9). 01 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 2 TM 1 10-32 x 1/2-inch screws Figure B-9 Securing the Module to the Rack Adjusting the Position of the Rackmounted Module Once the module is installed in the rack, you can adjust the position of the module in the rack (up and down, side-to-side).
B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a Rack Removing a Rail-Mounted Module from a Rack To remove a module from a rack, follow these steps: 1. Power off the module. 2. Disconnect all of the cables at the rear of the module. Warning: Components may be hot. To avoid injury, allow the components to cool for approximately five minutes before you proceed with these instructions. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the module to the front rails of the rack. 4.
Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack 6 Safety latch 5 4 3 2 1 Push latches 6 5 4 3 2 1 Slide rail extended, locked in place Safety latch Figure B-10 007-4701-003 Releasing the Safety Latches 195
B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a Rack 7. To slide the slide rails back into the rack, push down on the slide latches as shown in Figure B-11. Note: Before you reinstall a module into the rack, fully extend the slide rails from the rack until they lock into place.
Appendix C C. Installing Rack Systems This Appendix describes how to install a rack that already has your system modules rack-mounted and cabled together.
C: Installing Rack Systems Pre-Installation Activities Perform the following pre-installation activities: • Perform site verifications (see “Site Plan Verification” on page 198) • Gather appropriate tools to complete the installation (see “Tools Required” on page 198) • Ensure that the correct power receptacle is installed and properly wired (see “Power Receptacle Verification” on page 199) Note: You can perform the pre-installation activities days or weeks before you receive your system.
Pre-Installation Activities Power Receptacle Verification Ensure that a qualified technician installs the correct power receptacles. Your Silicon Graphics Prism system uses one or two single-phase power receptacles. For North American sites, the single-phase receptacle is a 30-amp, 200- to 240-volt receptacle that has two phase sockets and one ground socket.
C: Installing Rack Systems Pole X Power cord connector Ground pole Pole Y Socket Y Ground socket Socket X Receptacle Figure C-1 30-amp Single-phase Power Receptacle for North American Sites For international sites, follow these steps to ensure that a single-phase power receptacle is properly wired: 1. Set the voltmeter to a high AC voltage range. 2. Check the voltage between socket 1 and socket 2 (see Figure C-2). The meter should read between 200 and 240 VAC. 3.
Pre-Installation Activities 7. Measure between the ground socket and an appropriate earth-ground location and ensure that resistance is less than 1 ohm. 8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for any additional single-phase power receptacles. ! Caution: If a voltage reading is incorrect, or if the resistance measured in step 7 is more than 1 ohm, contact a site-approved electrician. Do not proceed with the installation.
C: Installing Rack Systems Unloading and Moving System Equipment Your Silicon Graphics Prism rack system arrives at the site in cardboard shipping crates. For a short rack system, the documentation carton and the accessories carton are packed with the system. The documentation carton contains the system manuals as well as warranty and licensing information.
Unloading and Moving System Equipment If your site does not have a loading dock, arrange for a forklift to unload the system from the transportation vehicle. Ensure that two or three people are available to help unload the equipment. Move all crates slowly and carefully. Figure C-3 shows the lift openings and dimensions of a tall rack shipping crate. This figure also shows where to position the pallet jack. Side view End view 81.5 (2070.1 mm) 50.5 (1524 mm) 40 (1016 mm) 51.25 (1301.
C: Installing Rack Systems Figure C-4 shows the lift openings and dimensions of a short rack shipping crate. This figure also shows where to position the pallet jack. Side view End view 42.75 (1068 mm) 29.25 (743 mm) 48.
Unloading and Moving System Equipment Inspecting the Shipping Crate After the system is unloaded from the truck, follow these steps before you unpack it: 1. Ensure that the crates and cartons arrive unopened. 2. Inspect the shipping crate for signs of external damage such as dents, holes, crushed corners, and water marks. 3. Ensure that the tilt watch has not been tripped. 4. If the crate is damaged, file a damage claim with the carrier immediately.
C: Installing Rack Systems Removing a Short Rack from the Shipping Crate Warning: Be careful when you unpack and move the short rack system. Ensure that the rack remains on a level surface and that the rack weight remains evenly distributed across the four casters. If you must lift the casters over an obstacle, such as a door threshold, use proper lifting techniques and employ a minimum of two people.
Removing a Short Rack from the Shipping Crate Peg Figure C-5 007-4701-003 Removing a Short Rack from the Shipping Crate 207
C: Installing Rack Systems Removing a Tall Rack from the Shipping Crate Warning: In its maximum configuration, a tall rack system weighs approximately 1,366 lb (620 kg). Use caution when you unpack and move this rack. Ensure that the rack remains on a level surface and that the rack weight remains evenly distributed across the four casters. To unpack a tall rack, you will need the following tools: • Extension, 6-inch, 3/8-in. drive • 13-mm standard 3/8-in. drive socket • Ratchet, reversible, 3/8-in.
Removing a Tall Rack from the Shipping Crate Warning: Use extreme caution when you roll the tall rack down the ramp. Personal injury and system damage could result if the rack becomes unbalanced or gains too much momentum when it rolls down the ramp. 7. Bolt the tip tray to the front of the rack before you move the rack to its designated location. This tray prevents the rack from tipping while you move the rack.
C: Installing Rack Systems Cardboard cover Foam cushion 4 3 2 Cardboard sidewalls Pegs Ramp 5a 5b 5c Tip tray Bolt Rear mounting bracket Front mounting bracket 6 Bolt Front mounting bracket 7 Tip tray Figure C-6 210 Removing a Tall Rack from the Shipping Crate 007-4701-003
Positioning and Leveling a Single-Rack System Positioning and Leveling a Single-Rack System ! Caution: To avoid ESD damage to the electronic components, be sure to position the rack before you remove the ESD bag that covers the rack assembly. To position and level a single-rack system, follow these steps: 1. Grasp the rear of the rack and roll the rack to its designated location. 2. Remove the ESD bag. 3.
C: Installing Rack Systems 5. Secure the rack with seismic tie-downs if you are installing the system in an earthquake zone. Note: Tall and short racks have four threaded holes that are located at the bottom of the rack (see Figure C-8). Use these holes to secure the seismic tie-downs. SGI does not supply the seismic tie-downs.
Positioning and Leveling Multiple Racks Positioning and Leveling Multiple Racks ! Caution: To avoid ESD damage to the electronic components, be sure to position the racks before you remove the ESD bags that cover the rack assemblies. To position and level multiple racks, follow these steps: 1. Grasp the rear of each rack and roll the rack to its designated location. 2. Remove the ESD bags. 3. Adjust the leveling bolts of rack 001, as shown in Figure C-9, until the rack is level.
C: Installing Rack Systems 8. Secure the racks with seismic tie-downs if you are installing the system in an earthquake zone. Note: Tall racks have four threaded holes that are located at the bottom of the rack (see Figure C-8 on page 212). Use these holes to secure the seismic tie-downs. SGI does not supply the seismic tie-downs.
Positioning and Leveling Multiple Racks Joining holes of location 4 Location 3 Location 2 Location 1 Strap Washer Screw Figure C-10 007-4701-003 Joining Locations 215
Appendix D D. Regulatory Specifications and Safety Information This appendix presents regulatory information that may be important to the operation of your Silicon Graphics Prism. Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations The Silicon Graphics Prism products conform to several national and international specifications and European Directives listed on the “Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity.” The CE insignia displayed on each device is an indication of conformity to the European requirements.
D: Regulatory Specifications and Safety Information Electromagnetic Emissions This section provides the contents of electromagnetic emissions notices for various countries. FCC Notice (USA Only) This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations Industry Canada Notice (Canada Only) This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique német pas de perturbations radioélectriques dépassant les normes applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A préscrites dans le Règlement sur les interferences radioélectriques établi par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
D: Regulatory Specifications and Safety Information Shielded Cables The Silicon Graphics VSL product is FCC compliant under test conditions that include the use of shielded cables between the system and its peripherals. Your system and any peripherals that you purchase from SGI have shielded cables. Shielded cables reduce the possibility of interference with radio, television, and other devices. If you use any cables that are not from SGI, ensure that they are shielded.
Laser Compliance Statements Laser Compliance Statements The DVD-ROM drive in this computer is a Class 1 laser product. The DVD-ROM drive-classification label is located on the drive. Warning: Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Warning: Attention: Radiation du faisceau laser invisible en cas d’ouverture. Evitter toute exposition aux rayons. Warning: Vorsicht: Unsichtbare Laserstrahlung, Wenn Abdeckung geöffnet, nicht dem Strahl aussetzen.
D: Regulatory Specifications and Safety Information Warning: Advarsel: Laserstråling nar deksel åpnesstirr ikke inn i strålen. Lithium Battery Statement Warning: Only qualified service personnel should replace the soldered lithium battery (or batteries) in the SGI system. Warning: Advarsel!: Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
Index Numbers 17U rack install, 206-207 39U rack install, 208-210 A AC power input, 7 adding or replacing disk drives, 98 PCI cards, 73 adding or replacing memory, 107 analog monitors, 145 B bandwidth compute node, 157 battery statements, 222 C Chinese Class A regulatory notice, 219 compute module connector pin assignments, 164 general features, 157 rear panel items, 7 compute node bandwidth, 157 007-4701-003 connector LINK, 7 connector pin assignment compute module, 164 DB9, 170 RJ-45, 172 TP900 stor
Index configuring, 138 E electromagnetic emissions, 218 electrostatic discharge regulatory notice, 220 Embedded Support Partner (ESP), 132 ESD precautions, 10 ESP, 132 expansion storage TP900, 45 TP9100, 46 I Industry Canada Notice (Canada only), 219 install disk drive, 99 memory, 109-111 PCI/PCI-X card, 83-86 short rack, 206-207 tall rack, 208-210 internal view of XG2N, 8 I/O ports, 7 IO10 base I/O card, 44, 53 IO9 base I/O card, 53 K F Failure LED, 5 FCC notice (USA only), 218 Fibre Channel disks, 44
Index memory adding or replacing, 107 installation, 109-111 removal, 112-113 monitor positions, 143 monitor types (digital and analog), 145 MonitorLayout, 145 Multi-port serial adapter, 173 N NMI button, 6 non-racked chassis, 12 NUMAlink cables, 15 connector, 7 LED, 7 O overlay planes configuring, 140 P PCI/PCI-X card installation, 83-86 removal, 87-90 PDUs, 48 port specifications router module, 160 ports, rear panel, 7 Power button, 6 power distribution units, 48 power receptacles, 11, 199-201 Power Sy
Index Reset button, 6 ring topology, 60, 62 RJ-45 connector pin assignments, 172 router module block diagram, 41 features, 40 front panel components, 42 overview, 40 port specifications, 160 rear panel components, 43 technical specifications, 160 router topology, 60 S safety, 72-73 safety measures, 11 SCSI disks, 44 server model number, 217 Service-required LED, 5 setmon command, 141 SGI Knowledgebase.
Index X XF86Config file configuring for dual-channel, 138 configuring for external framelock, 141 configuring for external Genlock, 141 configuring for full scene anti-aliasing, 136 configuring for overlay planes, 140 configuring for stereo, 133 configuring monitor types, 145 XG2N module description, 2 007-4701-003 227
