SGI Origin 3000 Series Owner's Guide

Document Number: 007-4240-002

Front Matter

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Table of Contents

About This Guide
Audience
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Chapter Descriptions
Information Sources
Conventions
Product Support
Reader Comments

1. Introducing the SGI Origin 3000 Series
Product Description
SGI Origin 3000 Series Models
Server System Features

2. System Setup and Operation
Connecting a Console to Your Server System
Adding or Replacing Server System Parts
Powering On and Off
Monitoring Your Server

3. System Control
Two Levels of System Control
System Controller Interaction
L1 Controller
L2 Controller
Using the L2 Controller Touch Display
About the L2 Controller Firmware
Operating L2
Operating L1
Upgrading L1/L2 Firmware
Identifying Bricks

4. C–brick
Functional Description
Internal Components and Front Panel Items
Switch, Connectors, and LEDs on C–brick Rear Panel

5. I–brick
Functional Description
Internal Components and Front Panel Items
Switch, Connectors, Card Slots, and LEDs on I–brick Rear Panel
PCI Card Installation

6. P–brick
Functional Description
Internal Components and Front Panel Items
Switch, Connectors, Card Slots, and LEDs on Rear Panel
PCI Card Description and Installation

7. X–brick
Functional Description
Internal Components and Front Panel Items
Switch, Connectors, Card Slots, and LEDs on Rear Panel
XIO Cards

8. D–brick
D–brick Functional Description
Disk Drive Modules, and the Front Panel and Chassis
Operating Panel, Modules, Connectors, and LEDs on D–brick Rear Panel
Powering the D–brick On or Off
D–brick Bay Numbering
Adding and Removing Disk Drive Modules
Troubleshooting

9. R–brick
Functional Description
Internal Components and Front Panel Items
Switch, Connectors, and LEDs on R–brick Rear Panel

10. System Power
Overview of the Power System
Power Bay Front Panel, Internal Components, and Functional Description
Power Bay Rear Panel Connectors and Fault Reset Switch
Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
Power Distribution Strips (PDSs)
Cabling

11. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Performing Maintenance
Adding or Removing Disk Drive Modules
Adding or Replacing a PCI Card

12. Cabling Examples
Connectors Used to Cable the Bricks Together
Cabling Examples

A. Technical Specifications
System-Level Specifications
Brick-Level Specifications
Power Specifications

B. System Controller Commands
L1 Controller Command Set
L2 Controller Command Set

C. Controller Status and Error Messages
L1 Controller Messages
L2 Controller Messages

D. Regulatory Specifications
Manufacturer's Regulatory Declarations
Lithium Battery Statement
Safety Instructions

Index