This chapter provides safety instructions to follow when using and maintaining your workstation. It also describes how to install and remove some of the components of the workstation. If the component you want to remove or install does not appear in this chapter, please contact your service provider. The following information is covered in this chapter:
Before you perform any type of maintenance to your system, read the following safety instructions:
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.
Do not place this product or components of this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
Slots and openings on the cabinet and components are provided for proper ventilation of the product. These slots and openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord.
Do not use extension cords with your SGI system.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots because they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself except as noted in this guide. Opening or removing covers of internal components may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.
If the product has been exposed to rain, water, or other type of liquid.
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. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, which indicates a need for service.
Only qualified service personnel should replace a soldered lithium battery in the workstation, and only with the same type or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Please see the “Lithium Battery Statement ” in Appendix C for more information. The battery can explode if it is replaced incorrectly.
Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided with the system) for this unit.
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.
- If you handle a component before installation, do not place it on surfaces that produce ESD (carpeting, for example) or near devices that create static electricity.
- Attach a static wrist strap to a grounded connection on your system when you install or remove a component.
Follow these steps to remove and replace the enclosure cover and access internal components:
Power off the system. For instructions on how to power off the system, see “Using the Workstation” in Chapter 1.
Disconnect all of the cables at the rear of the enclosure.
Warning: Components may be hot. To avoid injury, allow the components to cool for approximately five minutes before you proceed with these instructions. If your system is rackmounted, remove the four screws that secure the enclosure to the front and rear rails of the rack.
With the help of another person, slide the enclosure out of the rack and place it on a sturdy table or other suitable work surface.
Remove the ten Phillips screws and open the hinged cover (see Figure 3-1).
Follow the instructions in this chapter for adding/removing the internal components such as PCI cards or memory DIMMs.
After completing the procedure(s) needed, close the cover and install the ten phillips screws that were removed in step 5 (see Figure 3-2).
If your system is rackmounted, proceed to the next step. If your system in not rackmounted, proceed to step 11.
With the help of another person, slide the enclosure back into the rack.
Install the four screws you removed in step 3.
Connect all of the cables to the rear of the enclosure.
Power on the system. For instructions on how to power on the system, see “Using the Workstation” in Chapter 1.
The workstation supports both PCI and PCI–X cards. The following procedure describes how to install and remove a PCI or PCI–X card from the workstation. This procedure applies to both the first enclosure and the optional second enclosure. Figure 3-3 shows the location of the PCI and PCI–X card slots in both the first and second enclosures.
For an updated list of supported PCI and PCI–X cards, see SGI Supportfolio at http://support.sgi.com.
This section explains how to perform the following procedures:
To install a PCI or PCI–X card, follow these steps:
Remove the enclosure from the rack and open the hinged cover. See “Accessing Internal System Components” for complete instructions.
Warning: Components may be hot. To avoid injury, allow the components to cool for approximately five minutes before you proceed with these instructions. If you are installing a card in one of the two lower slots, remove the four Phillips screws that secure the lower PCI/PCI–X support bracket to the enclosure (see Figure 3-4).
If a blanking plate covers the slot where you will install the card, remove the retaining screw and blanking plate (see Figure 3-5).
Align the card with the slot you want to install it in. Push the card firmly into the connector until it is properly seated and install the retaining screw (see Figure 3-6).
If you have installed a card into one of the two lowermost slots, proceed to step 6. If you have installed the card into one of the upper two slots, proceed to step 7.
Replace the lower PCI/PCI–X support bracket and install the four Phillips screws that secure it to the enclosure (see Figure 3-7).
Caution: To prevent pinching and damaging of the IDE and SCSI cables, ensure that these cables are tucked underneath the IO9 card and safely away from the lower PCI/PCI–X support bracket. Close the hinged cover on the enclosure and install the ten Phillips screws (see Figure 3-2).
If your system is rackmounted, proceed to the next step. If your system is free-standing, proceed to step 11.
With the help of another person, slide the enclosure back into the rack.
Install the screws that secure the enclosure to the front and rear rails of the rack.
Reconnect all of the cables to the rear of the system.
Power on the system. For instructions on how to power on the system, see “Using the Workstation” in Chapter 1.
To remove a PCI or PCI–X card, follow these steps:
Remove the enclosure from the rack and open the hinged cover. See “Accessing Internal System Components” for complete instructions.
Warning: Components may be hot. To avoid injury, allow the components to cool for approximately five minutes before you proceed with these instructions. If you are removing a card from one of the two lower slots, remove the four Phillips screws that secure the lower PCI/PCI–X support bracket to the enclosure (see Figure 3-8).
Remove the retaining screw of the card you want to remove. Firmly grasp the edge of the card and pull straight out to extract the card (see Figure 3-9). Place the card on an ESD-safe surface.
If you are replacing the card you removed, proceed to “Installing a Card”. Start with step 4 in that procedure to begin the card replacement. If you are not replacing the card you removed, proceed to the next step.
Install a blanking plate in the slot and secure it with a screw (see Figure 3-10).
If you removed it, replace the lower PCI–PCI–X support bracket and install the four Phillips screws that secure it to the enclosure (see Figure 3-11).
Close the hinged cover on the enclosure and install the ten Phillips screws (see Figure 3-2).
If your system is rackmounted, proceed to the next step. If your system is free-standing, proceed to step 11.
With the help of another person, slide the enclosure back into the rack.
Install the screws that secure the enclosure to the front and rear rails of the rack.
Reconnect all of the cables to the rear of the system.
Power on the system. For instructions on how to power on the system, see “Using the Workstation” in Chapter 1.
The workstation enclosure can contain one or two sled-mounted Ultra 160 SCSI disk drives (see Figure 3-12). This section explains how to install and remove a disk drive.
To install a disk drive, follow these steps:
Open the bezel door on the left of the front panel as far as it will open. If there is another drive or and empty sled in the bay you will install the new drive in, remove it. See “Removing a Disk Drive ” for complete instructions.
Position the drive sled so that it engages the bay guide rails and, with the locking handle fully swung open, gently push the sled into the bay until the locking handle engages with left side of the bay opening (see Figure 3-13A).
Note: If you will have only one disk drive in your system, it should be located in the bottom–most slot. Swing the locking handle towards the chassis until the locking handle engages the latch as shown in Figure 3-13B and Figure 3-13C.
Close the bezel door as shown in Figure 3-13D.
To remove a disk drive, follow these steps:
If you are replacing a data drive, ensure that the drive has spun down before you remove it.
If you are replacing the system drive, you must first halt the operating system using a command such as /etc/shutdown or /etc/halt and then power off the system.
Open the bezel door located on the left side of the front panel of the enclosure as shown in Figure 3-14A. (Make sure that you open the door as far as it will open.)
To remove the drive, depress the locking handle with your forefinger (see Figure 3-14B); then swing open the locking handle until the drive disconnects from the backplane (see Figure 3-14C).
Carefully slide the drive sled out of the bay (see Figure 3-14D) and place it on a flat ESD-safe surface. Do not use the handle to pull the drive out of the bay.
If you are replacing the drive, see “Installing a Disk Drive” for installation instructions. If you are not replacing the disk drive, install an empty drive sled to maintain proper airflow.
Close the bezel door; then power on the system.
Memory is contained on small cards called DIMMs (dual inline memory modules). Each workstation enclosure can contain two, four, six, or eight DIMMs. The DIMMs are installed in eight slots located on the system node board.
These eight DIMM slots are organized into a group of even–numbered slots 0, 2, 4, and 6 and a group of odd-numbered slots 1, 3, 5, and 7, as shown in Figure 3-15.
DIMMs are installed one per slot, and two at a time, so that the two DIMMs installed provide local memory for the same pair of banks. For example, you can install a DIMM in slot 0 and another in slot 1 (this adds memory to bank pairs 0 and 1). Table 3-1 lists the DIMM slots and the corresponding bank pairs to which local memory is provided when DIMMs are installed:
Table 3-1. DIMMs and Bank Pairs
DIMM in Slot Number | Provides Local Memory for Bank Pair Numbers |
|---|---|
0[a] | 0 and 1 |
1 | 0 and 1 |
2 | 2 and 3 |
3 | 2 and 3 |
4 | 4 and 5 |
5 | 4 and 5 |
6 | 6 and 7 |
7 | 6 and 7 |
[a] The first two DIMMs must be installed in DIMM slot 0 and DIMM slot 1. | |
When installing DIMMs, you must follow these rules:
Memory must be added and removed in two-DIMM increments only.
The two DIMMs that make up a bank pair must be the same memory size; however, each pair of DIMMs can be a different memory size from another pair.
The first two DIMMs must be installed in DIMM slot 0 and DIMM slot 1. Subsequent DIMM pairs can be installed in any order, but for consistency they should be installed in the next available DIMM slots.
The DIMMs used in the workstation are not compatible with the DIMMs used in Origin 200, SGI 2000 series, Onyx2, or Octane systems.
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.
- If you handle a component before installation, do not place it on surfaces that produce ESD (carpeting, for example) or near devices that create static electricity.
- Attach a static wrist strap to a grounded connection on your system when you install or remove a component.
To install a DIMM, follow these steps:
Remove the enclosure from the rack. See “Accessing Internal System Components” for complete instructions.
Warning: Components may be hot. To avoid injury, allow the components to cool for approximately 5 minutes before you proceed with these instructions. To access the DIMMs, remove the ten Phillips screws and open the hinged cover (see Figure 3-16).
Remove the plastic air baffle covering the DIMMs (see Figure 3-17).
Install a DIMM as follows (see Figure 3-18):
Open the ejector latches on the DIMM sockets.
Grasp the DIMM by its edges and carefully remove it from its antistatic package.
Align the three notches on the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keyed socket.
Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, and then press straight down on the DIMM until it seats correctly. Use extreme care when you install a DIMM. If you apply too much pressure, you can damage the socket.
Push the plastic ejector latches down to secure the DIMM (see Figure 3-18). When the DIMM is fully seated in the connector, the ejector latches will snap into place.
Repeat steps a through e to install the second DIMM.
Replace the plastic air baffle.
Close the hinged cover on the enclosure and install the ten Phillips screws (see Figure 3-2).
If your system is rackmounted, proceed to the next step. If your system is free-standing, proceed to step 10.
Using two people, slide the enclosure back into the rack.
Install the screws that secure the enclosure to the front and rear rails of the rack.
Reconnect all of the cables to the rear of the system.
Power on the system. For instructions on how to power on the system, see “Using the Workstation” in Chapter 1.
To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:
Remove the enclosure from the rack. See “Accessing Internal System Components” for complete instructions.
Warning: Components may be hot. To avoid injury, allow the components to cool for approximately 5 minutes before you proceed with these instructions. To access the DIMMs, remove the ten Phillips screws shown in Figure 3-19 and open the hinged cover.
Remove the plastic air baffle covering the DIMMs (see Figure 3-20).
Remove a DIMM as follows (see Figure 3-21):
Lift the two ejector latches simultaneously to disengage the DIMM from its connector.
Carefully grasp the ends of the DIMM and pull it straight up and out of the guide rails.
Note: Hold the DIMM only by its edges. Be careful not to touch its components or gold edge connectors. Place the DIMM on an ESD-safe surface.
Repeat steps a through c to remove the other DIMM in the pair.
If you are replacing the DIMMs you removed, proceed to “Installing a DIMM ”.
Replace the plastic air baffle.
Close the hinged cover on the enclosure and install the ten Phillips screws (see Figure 3-2).
If your system is rackmounted, proceed to the next step. If your system is free-standing, proceed to step 11.
Using two people, slide the enclosure back into the rack.
Install the screws that secure the enclosure to the front and rear rails of the rack.
Reconnect all of the cables to the rear of the system.
Power on the system. For instructions on how to power on the system, see “Using the Workstation” in Chapter 1.
The L1 controller, which is used to monitor and manage the workstation, has a display located on the front panel as shown in Figure 3-22. Every workstation enclosure is factory shipped with an L1 controller display. This section describes how to replace an L1 controller display panel.
To replace an L1 controller display, follow these steps:
Remove the enclosure from the rack. See “Accessing Internal System Components” for complete instructions.
Warning: Components may be hot. To avoid injury, allow the components to cool for approximately five minutes before you proceed with these instructions. To access the area where the L1 display is replaced, remove the ten Phillips screws and open the hinged cover (see Figure 3-23).
Remove the front bezel by unscrewing the two Phillips screws that hold the bezel to the enclosure (see Figure 3-24A).
Hold the L1 display cover with one hand. Remove the single Phillips screw that holds the L1 display cover to the chassis (see Figure 3-24B). Gently separate the L1 display cover from the chassis.
Remove the two Phillips screws that hold the L1 controller display panel to the L1 display protective cover (see Figure 3-24C).
Gently disconnect the L1 controller cable from the connector on the L1 controller display (see Figure 3-24D).
Connect the L1 controller cable to the new L1 controller display. Ensure that the red stripe on the cable is to your left (see Figure 3-25A).
Align the two screw holes on the L1 controller display with the holes on the L1 display protective cover; then install the two Phillips screws that secure the display to the cover (see Figure 3-25B).
Align the hooks on the L1 display cover with the slots on the front of the chassis. Hold the L1 display against the chassis and install the Phillips screw that secures it (see Figure 3-25C).
Install the bezel on the front of the system. Secure it with the two Phillips screws you removed earlier (see Figure 3-25D).
Close the hinged cover on the enclosure and install the ten Phillips screws (see Figure 3-2).
If your system is rackmounted, proceed to the next step. If your system is free-standing, proceed to step 15.
Using two people, slide the enclosure back into the rack.
Install the screws that secure the enclosure to the front and rear rails of the rack.
Reconnect all of the cables to the rear of the system.
Power on the system. For instructions on how to power on the system, see “Using the Workstation” in Chapter 1.
Each workstation enclosure contains one power supply (see Figure 3-26). This section provides the following information:
The LED located on the front (towards the top) of the power supply indicates the condition of the power supply. Table 3-2 lists the conditions the LED indicates.
Table 3-2. LED Status and Power Supply Condition
LED Status | Power Supply Condition Indicated |
|---|---|
Off | This indicates that the power supply is not receiving AC power. Possible causes: the system is not plugged in correctly or a electrical fuse has blown. |
Amber | This indicates fault condition for one of the following reasons: - The temperature limit has been exceeded. - The current limit has been exceeded. |
Blinking green | The power supply is receiving AC power, but the main primary DC power has not yet activated. |
Green | The power supply is operating properly. |
To replace the power supply, follow these steps:
Power off the system as described in the “Using the Workstation” in Chapter 1.
Remove the power supply as follows:
Swing open the bezel door located on the right side of the front panel. Remove the two Phillips screws on the screen cover (see Figure 3-27A).
Swing open the screen cover (see Figure 3-27B).
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 (see Figure 3-27C).
Gently pull the power supply out of the chassis until it clears the bay (see Figure 3-27D). Place the power supply on an ESD-safe surface.
Caution: When pulling out the power supply from the chassis, do not disturb the power supply fan ribbon cable.
Install the replacement power supply as follows:
Move the handle on the replacement power supply to the fully open position. Align the power supply with the bay opening and gently slide it into the bay (see Figure 3-28A).
Caution: When installing the power supply, ensure that the power supply does not clip or pinch the power supply fan ribbon cable. Push in and down on the green–colored handle to fully seat the power supply (see Figure 3-28B).
Close the screen cover (see Figure 3-28C).
Caution: When closing the screen cover, make sure that the cover does not clip or pinch the power supply fan's ribbon cable. Install the two Phillips screws that secure the screen cover and close the bezel door (see Figure 3-28D).
Power on the system, as described in the “Using the Workstation” in Chapter 1.
