SPARCcluster HA Server Service Manual
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Preface

How This Book Is Organized

This manual provides service instructions for SPARCcluster(TM) High Availability (HA) systems, including factory- and customer-assembled systems. These instructions are designed for experienced and qualified maintenance personnel.

Part 1 --System Information

Chapter 1, "Product Description" describes SPARCcluster HA standard features, internal options, and external options for each system configuration.

Part 2 --Troubleshooting

Chapter 2, "Troubleshooting Overview" describes the overall architecture for troubleshooting the system.
Chapter 3, "Hardware Troubleshooting" provides procedures for the isolation of various faults relative to major system components.
Chapter 4, "Software Troubleshooting" Describes software troubleshooting and provides references to lists of error messages generated by the various software types, such as High Availability Oracle(R) and NFS.
Chapter 5, "Diagnostics" describes on-line diagnostics and scripts for verifying hardware installation.

Part 3 --Preparing for Service

Chapter 6, "Safety and Tools Requirements" provides safety precautions and a list of required tools.

Part 4 --Subassembly Removal and Replacement

Chapter 7, "Internal Access" provides panel removal procedures necessary to access system components during removal and replacement.
Chapter 8, "Major Subassemblies" contains procedures for the removal and replacement of system subassemblies and parts.

Part 5 --Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Chapter 10, "Illustrated Parts Breakdown" provides illustrations of the major replaceable parts in a system and lists part numbers.

Part 6 --Appendixes and Index

Appendix A, "Product Specification" provides system product specifications for each system configuration.
Appendix B, "Connector Pinouts and Cabling" provides a list of pinouts and cabling for SPARCcluster HA specific items.
Appendix C, "SCSI Targeting" provides SCSI targeting information for the two boot disks contained in a SPARCcluster 2000HA system.
Appendix D, "SPARCstorage Array Firmware and Device Driver Error Message" provides a list of SPARCstorage Array error messages specific to the firmware and device driver.

Related Books

The following documents contain information that may be helpful to the system administrator and service provider.
Table P-1
Product FamilyTitlePart Number
SPARCcenter 2000SPARCcenter 2000 Binder Set825-1509
SPARCcenter 2000 Installation Manual801-6975
SPARCcenter 2000 Service Manual801-2007
SPARCcenter 2000 Storage Device User's Guide801-7009
SPARCcenter 2000 Regulatory Compliance Manual801-3051
SPARCserver 1000SPARCserver 1000 Binder Set825-1725
SPARCserver 1000 System Installation Manual801-2893
SPARCserver 1000 System Service Manual801-2895
SPARCserver 1000 Storage Device User's Guide801-2198
SPARCserver 1000 Regulatory Compliance Manual801-2892
SPARCstorage Array 100SPARCstorage Array 100 Installation and Service Set825-2513
SPARCstorage Array Model 100 Series Installation Manual801-2205
SPARCstorage Array Model 100 Series Service Manual801-2206
SPARCstorage Array Regulatory Compliance Manual801-7103
SPARCcluster 1000 and SPARCcluster 2000 High AvailabilitySPARCcluster High Availability Planning and Installation Binder Set825-2741
Getting Started (roadmap document)802-3513
SPARCcluster High Availability Server Software Planning and Installation Manual802-3509
SPARCcluster High Availability Server Hardware Planning and Installation Manual802-3510
SunVTS Version 0.8 User's Guide802-3686
Table P-1 (Continued)
Product FamilyTitlePart Number

SPARCcluster High Availability Administration and ServiceBinder Set825-3068

Getting Started (roadmap document)802-3513

SPARCcluster High Availability Server Software Administration Guide802-3511

SPARCcluster High Availability Server Service Manual802-3512

SPARCcluster High Availability System Release Notes802-4760
Terminal ConcentratorTerminal Concentrator Binder Set825-2227
Terminal Concentrator Installation Notes801-6127
Terminal Concentrator General Reference Guide801-5972
Solstice DisksuiteSolstice Disksuite Binder Set825-3065
Solstice Disksuite 4.0 Administration Guide802-2422
Solstice Disksuite Tool 4.0 User's Guide802-1724
Oracle7(TM)Oracle documents per Oracle
Other Referenced ManualsDisk Drive Installation Manual for the SPARCstorage Array Model 100 Series801-2207
SunFastEthernet Adapter User Guide801-6109
Fibre Channel SBus Card Installation Manual801-6313
Fibre Channel Optical Module Installation Manual801-6326
FSBE/S SBus Card Manual800-7508
Multi-Disk-Pack Installation and Service Guide801-6119

What Typographic Changes Mean

The following table describes the typographic changes used in this book.
Table P-2
Typeface or SymbolMeaningExample
AaBbCc123The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output.Edit your.login file. Use ls -a to list all files. machine_name% You have mail.
AaBbCc123What you type, contrasted with on-screen computer output.

 machine_name%su  
 Password:  

AaBbCc123Command-line placeholder: replace with a real name or value.To delete a file, type rm filename.
AaBbCc123Book titles, new words or terms, or words to be emphasized.Read Chapter 6 in User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be root to do this.
>> The succeeding text is a menu entry.Select File >> New Item.

Shell Prompts in Command Examples

The following table shows the default system prompt and superuser prompt for the C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell.
Table P-3
ShellPrompt
C shell promptmachine_name%
C shell superuser promptmachine_name#
Bourne shell and Korn shell prompt$
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser prompt#

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings


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Warning - This equipment contains lethal voltage. Accidental contact can result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION Caution - Improper handling by unqualified personnel can cause serious damage to this equipment. Unqualified personnel who tamper with this equipment may be held liable for any resultant damage to the equipment.

Individuals who remove any outer panels or open covers to access this equipment must observe all safety precautions and ensure compliance with skill level requirements, certification, and all applicable local and national laws.
Procedures contained in this document must be performed by qualified service-trained maintenance providers.

Note - Before you begin, carefully read each of the procedures in this manual. If you have not performed similar operations on comparable equipment, do not attempt to perform these procedures.