SGI^® Altix^™ 3000 User's Guide

Table of Contents

About This Guide

Audience

Important Information

Chapter Descriptions

Related Publications

Conventions

Product Support

Reader Comments

1. Operation Procedures

Precautions

Connecting a System Console

Powering the System On and Off

Using Embedded Support Partner (ESP)

Monitoring Your Server

Installing Optional Components

2. System Control

Two Levels of System Control

System Controller Interaction

L1 Controller

L2 Controller

Console Hardware Requirements

Using the L2 Controller Touch Display

About the L2 Controller Firmware

Operating the L1

Operating the L2

Upgrading L1/L2 Firmware

Identifying Bricks

3. System Overview

System Models

System Architecture

System Features

System Components

Optional System Components

4. Racks

Overview

Short Rack (17U)

Tall Rack (40U)

Technical Specifications

5. C-brick

Overview

External Components

Internal Components

Pinouts

Product Options

Important Notes

Technical Specifications

6. IX-brick

Product Overview

External Components

PCI and PCI-X Card Configuration Guidelines

Technical Specifications

7. PX–brick

Product Overview

External Components

PCI and PCI–X Card Configuration Guidelines

Technical Specifications

8. R-brick

Overview

External Components

Technical Specifications

9. Power Bay

Overview

External Components

Distributed Power Supplies

Technical Specifications

10. SGI TP900 Storage Module

Overview

External Components

Technical Specifications

Product Options

11. D-brick2 Storage Module

D-brick2 Overview

D-brick2 External Components

Powering the D-brick2 On or Off

D-brick2 Technical and Environmental Specifications

12. Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures

Maintenance Precautions and Procedures

Adding or Replacing a PCI or PCI–X Card

Installing or Replacing a Disk Drive in the IX-brick

Replacing a TP900 Drive Carrier Module

Installing or Replacing a D-brick2 Drive Carrier Module

13. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Troubleshooting Chart

L1 Controller Error Messages

SGI Electronic Support

A. Technical Specifications and Pinouts

System-level Specifications

Physical Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Power Specifications

I/O Port Specifications

B. Safety Information and Regulatory Specifications

Safety Information

Regulatory Specifications

Index