Index

Altix 3000 servers
monitoring locations
Monitoring Your Server
powering off
Powering Off the System
powering on
Powering On the System

Altix 3300 server
console configuration when no L2
Console Hardware Requirements
description
SGI Altix 3300 Server System
illustration
SGI Altix 3300 Server System

Altix 3700 server
L2 Controller
description
SGI Altix 3700 Server System
illustration
SGI Altix 3700 Server System

apropos command
Related Publications

audible alarm
Operator's Panel

battery statements
Lithium Battery Statements

block diagram
system
System Architecture

brick
identification
Identifying Bricks
monitored at L1 controller
Monitoring Your Server
powering off
Powering Off the System
powering on
Powering On the System

brick slot numbering
Bay (Unit) Numbering

cache coherency
Cache Coherency

carrier module
replacement procedure
Installing or Replacing a D-brick2 Drive Carrier Module

cascading
Ethernet hubs
L2 Controller Ports

C-brick
block diagram
Overview
features
Overview
front panel components
Front Panel Components
important notes
Important Notes
overview
Overview
port specifications
Technical Specifications
rear panel components
Rear Panel Components
technical specifications
Technical Specifications

CMN number
CMN Number

command error/timeout window
L2 controller touch display
Command Error/Timeout Window

command targeting
L1 mode
Command Targeting
L2 mode
Setting Command Targeting

connectors
L2 controller
L2 Controller Ports

console
L1 mode power off
Powering Off at the System Console
L1 mode power on
Powering On at the System Console
L2 mode power off
Powering Off at the System Console
L2 mode power on
Powering On at the System Console
powering off bricks
Powering Off at the System Console
powering on bricks
Powering On at the System Console

console communications
Console Selection
subchannels
Console Selection

console connector
L2 controller
L2 Controller Ports

console mode
from L1 mode
Console Mode from L1
from L2 mode
Console Mode from L2

console selection
Console Selection
Console Selection

controller
L1
Two Levels of System Control

cooling module LED
TP900 storage module
Cooling Module

customer service
Product Support

D-brick2
D-brick2 Technical and Environmental Specifications
components
D-brick2 External Components
cooling module
Power Supply/Cooling Modules
drive carrier modules
Drive Carrier Modules and “Dummy” Modules
dummy modules
Drive Carrier Modules and “Dummy” Modules
features
D-brick2 Features
front view
D-brick2 Overview
LRC module
Loop Resiliency Circuit (LRC) Modules
overview
D-brick2 Overview
power supply module
Power Supply/Cooling Modules
powering off
Powering Off the D-brick2
powering on
Powering On the D-brick2
rear view
D-brick2 Overview
technical specifications
D-brick2 Technical and Environmental Specifications

D-brick2 components
weight
D-brick2 Technical and Environmental Specifications

D-brick2 operators panel
Operator's Panel

destination selection window
L2 controller touch display
Destination Selection Window

disk drive carrier module
replacement procedure
Installing or Replacing a D-brick2 Drive Carrier Module

disk drive installation
Installing a SCSI Disk Drive

disk drive LED
TP900 storage module
Disk Drive Carrier Module

disk drive module
adding
Installing a Drive Carrier Module
antitamper lock
disengaging
Installing a Drive Carrier Module
replacing
Replacing a Drive Carrier Module

distributed power supplies
Distributed Power Supplies
front view
Distributed Power Supplies
LEDs
Distributed Power Supplies
rear view
Distributed Power Supplies
technical specifications
Technical Specifications

documentation
available via the World Wide Web
Related Publications
conventions
Conventions
man pages
Related Publications

drive carrier module
antitamper lock
disengaging
Replacing a Drive Carrier Module

embedded support partner (ESP)
SGI Electronic Support
system support
Using Embedded Support Partner (ESP)

environmental specifications
Environmental Specifications

error messages
L1 Controller Error Messages

ESI/ops panel module
Two Levels of System Control

ESP (embedded support partner)
system support
Using Embedded Support Partner (ESP)

Ethernet hub
cascading
L2 Controller Ports
L2 controller
L2 Controller Ports

Ethernet port
L2 controller
L2 Controller Ports

firmware upgrade
L1 and L2
Upgrading L1/L2 Firmware

front panel display
L1 controller
L1 Front Panel Display

home window
L2 controller touch display
Powering On at the L2 Controller Touch Display
Powering Off at the L2 Controller Touch Display
Home Window

hot swap disk drive replacement
Installing or Replacing a D-brick2 Drive Carrier Module

identifying bricks
Identifying Bricks

information, warning, and error message
viewing in L1 mode
Viewing Information, Warnings, and Error Messages

information, warning, and error messages
viewing in L2 mode
Viewing Information, Warnings, and Error Messages

install
disk drive
Installing a SCSI Disk Drive

IO9 card
Product Overview
block diagram
Product Overview
location
Product Overview

IX-brick
block diagram
Product Overview
front panel components
Front Panel Components
IO9 card
Product Overview
overview
Product Overview
PCI and PCI-X card slots
PCI and PCI-X Card Configuration Guidelines
PCI and PCI-X slot rules
Important Installation Considerations
PCI and PCI-X slots
Rear Panel Components
PCI card configuration guidelines
PCI and PCI-X Card Configuration Guidelines
rear panel
Rear Panel Components
rear panel components
Rear Panel Components
RT0 and RT1
Rear Panel Components
SCSI connector
Rear Panel Components
technical specifications
PCI Card Carrier
XIO 11 and XIO 10 connectors
Rear Panel Components

Knowledgebase
SGI Electronic Support

L1 controller
Monitoring Your Server
description
L1 Controller
error messages
L1 Controller Error Messages
front panel display
L1 Front Panel Display
front panel display items
L1 Front Panel Display
functions
L1 Controller Functions

L1 firmware
upgrading
Upgrading L1/L2 Firmware

L1 firmware upgrade
Upgrading L1 Firmware

L1 mode
command targeting
Command Targeting
from L1 software
L1 Mode
from L2 mode
L1 Mode from L2
powering off
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the Brick
powering off at console
Powering Off at the System Console
powering on
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the Brick
powering on at console
Powering On at the System Console
resetting the brick
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the Brick
to console mode
Console Mode from L1
viewing information, warning, and error messages
Viewing Information, Warnings, and Error Messages
viewing system configuration
Viewing System Configuration (from a Brick's Perspective)

L1 ports (USB)
L2 controller
L2 Controller Ports

L1 software
modes of operation
Operating the L1
to L1 mode
L1 Mode

L2 controller
Altix 3300 server console configuration
Console Hardware Requirements
connectors
L2 Controller Ports
console connector
L2 Controller Ports
description
L2 Controller
Ethernet hub
L2 Controller Ports
Ethernet port
L2 Controller Ports
functions performed
L2 Controller
interactions diagrammed
L2 Controller
L1 ports (USB)
L2 Controller Ports
LCD display connector
L2 Controller Ports
modem connector
L2 Controller Ports
ports
L2 Controller Ports
power connector
L2 Controller Ports
when required
L2 Controller

L2 controller power
L2 Controller Ports

L2 controller touch display
Powering Off at the L2 Controller Touch Display
L2 Controller Touch Display
basic functions
Using the L2 Controller Touch Display
command error/timeout window
Command Error/Timeout Window
destination selection window
Destination Selection Window
home window
Powering On at the L2 Controller Touch Display
Powering Off at the L2 Controller Touch Display
Home Window
LCD display connector
L2 Controller Ports
NMI confirmation window
NMI Confirmation Window
power down confirmation window
Power DOWN Confirmation Window
power up confirmation window
Powering On at the L2 Controller Touch Display
Power UP Confirmation Window
powering off bricks
Powering Off at the L2 Controller Touch Display
powering on bricks
Powering On at the L2 Controller Touch Display
reset confirmation window
RESET Confirmation Window
using
Using the L2 Controller Touch Display

L2 firmware
upgrading
Upgrading L1/L2 Firmware

L2 firmware upgrade
Upgrading L2 Firmware

L2 mode
from L2 software
L2 Mode
powering off
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the System
powering off at console
Powering Off at the System Console
powering on
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the System
powering on at console
Powering On at the System Console
resetting system
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the System
setting command targeting
Setting Command Targeting
to console mode
Console Mode from L2
to L1 mode
L1 Mode from L2
viewing information, warning, and error messages
Viewing Information, Warnings, and Error Messages
viewing system configuration
Viewing System Configuration

L2 software
to L2 mode
L2 Mode

laser compliance statements
Laser Compliance Statements

LED
cooling module
TP900 storage module
Cooling Module
disk drive
power supply
status

lithium battery warning statements
Safety Precautions
Lithium Battery Statements

modem connector
L2 controller
L2 Controller Ports

modes of operation
L1 software
Operating the L1
L2 operation
Operating the L2

monitoring
bricks with L1 controller
Monitoring Your Server
embedded support partner
Using Embedded Support Partner (ESP)
server
Monitoring Your Server

NMI confirmation window
L2 controller touch display
NMI Confirmation Window

non-uniform memory access (NUMA)
Non-uniform Memory Access (NUMA)

numbering
bricks in a rack
Bay (Unit) Numbering
racks
Rack Numbering

operating the L2
Operating the L2

PCI and PCI-X cards
installation procedure
Adding or Replacing a PCI or PCI–X Card
IX-brick PCI and PCI-X slots
Rear Panel Components
IX-brick slot rules
Important Installation Considerations
PX-brick PCI and PCI-X slots
Rear Panel Components
PX-brick slot rules
Important Installation Considerations
slots in IX-brick
PCI and PCI-X Card Configuration Guidelines
slots in PX-brick
PCI and PCI–X Card Configuration Guidelines

PCI and PCI-X slots
IX-brick
Rear Panel Components
PX-brick
Rear Panel Components

PCI card configuration guidelines
IX-brick
PCI and PCI-X Card Configuration Guidelines

PCI cards
cards supported
Supported PCI Cards
Supported PCI and PCI–X Cards
carrier
PCI Card Carrier
PCI Card Carrier

PCI carrier
for PCI cards
PCI Card Carrier
PCI Card Carrier

PCI-X cards
cards supported
Supported PCI Cards
Supported PCI and PCI–X Cards
carrier
PCI Card Carrier
PCI Card Carrier

PCI-X carrier
for PCI-X cards
PCI Card Carrier
PCI Card Carrier

physical specifications
Altix 3300 system
Physical Specifications
Altix 3700 system
Physical Specifications

pinouts
Ethernet connector
Ethernet Port
SCSI connector
External SCSI Port Connector
serial connector
Serial Ports
stereo jack connector
Stereo Jack Connector

ports
L2 controller
L2 Controller Ports

power
connector
TP900 storage module
Power Supply Module

power bay
features
Overview
front panel components
Front Panel Components
front view
Overview
Front Panel Components
overview
Overview
rear panel components
Rear Panel Components
rear view
Overview
Rear Panel Components
technical specifications
Technical Specifications

power connector
L2 controller
L2 Controller Ports

power down confirmation window
L2 controller touch display
Powering Off at the L2 Controller Touch Display
Power DOWN Confirmation Window

power specifications
Power Specifications

power supply LED
TP900 storage module
Power Supply Module

power up confirmation window
L2 controller touch display
Powering On at the L2 Controller Touch Display
Power UP Confirmation Window

powering off
at L2 controller touch display
Powering Off at the L2 Controller Touch Display
at system console
Powering Off at the System Console
bricks and server
Powering Off the System
home window
Powering Off at the L2 Controller Touch Display
in L1 mode
Powering Off at the System Console
in L2 mode
Powering Off at the System Console
L1 mode
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the Brick
L2 mode
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the System
power down confirmation window
Powering Off at the L2 Controller Touch Display

powering on
at L2 controller touch display
Powering On at the L2 Controller Touch Display
at system console
Powering On at the System Console
bricks and server
Powering On the System
home window
Powering On at the L2 Controller Touch Display
in L1 mode
Powering On at the System Console
in L2 mode
Powering On at the System Console
L1 mode
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the Brick
L2 mode
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the System
preparation
Preparing to Power On

powering up
power up confirmation window
Powering On at the L2 Controller Touch Display

product support
Product Support

PX-brick
block diagram
Product Overview
front panel components
Front Panel Components
overview
Product Overview
PCI and PCI-X card installation
Adding or Replacing a PCI or PCI–X Card
PCI and PCI-X card slots
PCI and PCI–X Card Configuration Guidelines
PCI and PCI-X slot rules
Important Installation Considerations
PCI and PCI-X slots
Rear Panel Components
rear panel
Rear Panel Components
rear panel components
Rear Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
technical specifications
Technical Specifications
XIO 11 and XIO 10 connectors
Rear Panel Components

racks
overview
Overview
technical specifications
Technical Specifications

RAS features
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS)

R-brick
block diagram
Overview
features
Overview
front panel components
Front Panel Components
L1 control panel
Front Panel Components
overview
Overview
port specifications
Technical Specifications
rear panel components
Rear Panel Components
rear view
Rear Panel Components
technical specifications
Technical Specifications

reset confirmation window
L2 controller touch display
RESET Confirmation Window

resetting system
L1 mode
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the Brick
L2 mode
Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the System

RT0 and RT1
IX-brick
Rear Panel Components

SCSI connector
IX-brick
Rear Panel Components

server
monitoring locations
Monitoring Your Server
powering off
Powering Off the System
powering on
Powering On the System

SGI Knowledgebase. See Knowledgebase
SGI Electronic Support

short rack
features
Short Rack (17U)
locking doors
Short Rack (17U)

status LED
TP900 storage module
Front Panel Components

subchannels
associated with console communications
Console Selection

support
embedded support partner (ESP)
Using Embedded Support Partner (ESP)

Supportfolio Online
SGI Electronic Support

system architecture
System Architecture

system block diagram
System Architecture

system components
Altix 3300 server
System Components
Altix 3700 server
System Components
list of
System Components
optional
Optional System Components

system controller
System Control
L2
Two Levels of System Control
L2 controller
L2 Controller

system features
System Features

system overview
System Overview

tall rack
features
Tall Rack (40U)
locking front door
Locking the Front Door

technical specifications
C-brick
Technical Specifications
distributed power supplies
Technical Specifications
IX-brick
PCI Card Carrier
power bay
Technical Specifications
PX-brick
Technical Specifications
racks
Technical Specifications
R-brick
Technical Specifications
system level
System-level Specifications

technical support
Product Support

to monitor bricks
Monitoring Your Server

TP900 storage module
power connector
Power Supply Module

troubleshooting
L1 controller error messages
L1 Controller Error Messages
problems and recommended actions
Troubleshooting Chart

upgrading
L1 and L2 firmware
Upgrading L1/L2 Firmware

upgrading L1 firmware
Upgrading L1 Firmware

upgrading L2 firmware
Upgrading L2 Firmware

using
L2 controller touch display
Using the L2 Controller Touch Display

viewing system configuration
L1 mode
Viewing System Configuration (from a Brick's Perspective)

warning and error messages
viewing in L1 mode
Viewing Information, Warnings, and Error Messages

warning messages
viewing in L2 mode
Viewing Information, Warnings, and Error Messages

XIO 11 and XIO 10
IX-brick
Rear Panel Components
PX-brick
Rear Panel Components