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0|SGI Altix&#8482; 330 System User's Guide|sgi_html/index.html
1|Front Matter|sgi_html/front.html
1|About This Guide|sgi_html/pr01.html
2|Important Information|sgi_html/pr01.html#id5178953
2|Chapter Descriptions|sgi_html/pr01.html#id5179027
2|Related Publications|sgi_html/pr01.html#id5179186
2|Conventions|sgi_html/pr01.html#id5179414
2|Product Support|sgi_html/pr01.html#id5179618
2|Reader Comments|sgi_html/pr01.html#id5179677
1|Chapter 1. Quick Start and Installation|sgi_html/ch01.html
2|System Installation Overview|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE44706-PARENT
2|Safety Precautions|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE73280-PARENT
3|Hazard Statements|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE62156-PARENT
3|ESD Precautions|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE78917-PARENT
3|Safety Measures|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE28754-PARENT
3|Checking Your Shipment|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5177690
3|Lifting the System|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE31762-PARENT
3|Getting Acquainted|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5177764
4|Front Panel Items|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5177813
4|Rear Panel Items|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5177928
2|Unpacking and Inspecting Modules|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE84215-PARENT
2|Setting the Server System on a Table Top|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE21702-PARENT
3|Cabling a Basic System|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE84279-PARENT
2|Installing a Rack System|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE75445-PARENT
3|Preinstallation Activities|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE38789-PARENT
4|Site Plan Verification|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE92886-PARENT
4|Rack Tools Required|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE61309-PARENT
4|Rack Power Receptacle Verification  |sgi_html/ch01.html#LE23418-PARENT
3|Unloading and Moving System Equipment|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE17330-PARENT
4|Unloading the Equipment from the Truck|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE80944-PARENT
4|Inspecting the Shipping Crate|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE53734-PARENT
4|Transporting the Shipping Crate|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE10634-PARENT
3|Removing a Short Rack from the Shipping Crate|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE36923-PARENT
3|Removing a Tall Rack from the Shipping Crate|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE63458-PARENT
3|Positioning and Leveling a Single-rack System|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE29891-PARENT
3|Positioning and Leveling Multiple Racks|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE21044-PARENT
2|Installing the Modules in a Rack|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE58228-PARENT
3|Rackmounting Altix 330 Modules with Rails|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE94166-PARENT
4|Determining Space Requirements|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE72365-PARENT
4|Determining Where to Attach the Slide Rails in the Rack|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE80348-PARENT
4|Checking the Slide-rail Hardware|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE75366-PARENT
4|Preparing the Rack Mounting Rail Assemblies|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE71485-PARENT
4|Attaching the Rails to the Rack|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE73339-PARENT
4|Installing the Module in the Rack|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE19009-PARENT
3|Removing a Module from the Rack|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE15192-PARENT
2|Cabling the System Modules|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE84308-PARENT
3|Optional Router System Cabling|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE65822-PARENT
2|Cabling the System Modules to a Power Source|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE74390-PARENT
3|Connecting System Modules to a Power Source (No Rack)|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE96411-PARENT
3|Connecting System Modules to a Rack Power Source|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE50412-PARENT
2|Connecting the System Console|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE21500-PARENT
3|Overview|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5191081
3|Console Connection Parts Required|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5191122
3|Configuring a PC or Laptop as DHCP Client|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE28702-PARENT
3|Establishing a Console Connection|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5191245
2|Operating Your System|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE76105-PARENT
3|L1/L2 Modes of Operation Overview|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE44489-PARENT
4|Viewing Information, Warnings, and Error Messages|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5191492
4|Powering On, Powering Off, and Resetting the System From the L2 Emulator|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5191527
4|Console Mode from the L2 Emulator|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5191693
3|Powering the System On and Off Manually|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE89280-PARENT
4|Preparing to Power On|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE67772-PARENT
4|Powering On Manually|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE81044-PARENT
4|Powering Off Manually|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE38415-PARENT
3|Operating the System Modules Using Front Panel Controls|sgi_html/ch01.html#LE23222-PARENT
1|Chapter 2. System Overview|sgi_html/ch02.html
2|Physical Features|sgi_html/ch02.html#LE78781-PARENT
2|Functional Architecture|sgi_html/ch02.html#LE41094-PARENT
2|Main System Components|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5192674
2|System Configurations|sgi_html/ch02.html#LE86370-PARENT
3|Optional Router Configurations|sgi_html/ch02.html#LE61714-PARENT
3|Storage Options|sgi_html/ch02.html#LE38074-PARENT
4|SGI TP900 Storage Module|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5193193
4|InfiniteStorage S330 Options|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5193301
4|Optional Tape Drives|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5193436
3|Power Components|sgi_html/ch02.html#LE54353-PARENT
3|Rack|sgi_html/ch02.html#LE82807-PARENT
1|Chapter 3. Base Compute Module|sgi_html/ch03.html
2|System Features|sgi_html/ch03.html#LE74461-PARENT
3|System Node Board|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5194312
4|Processors (CPUs)|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5194433
4|Local Memory (DIMMs)|sgi_html/ch03.html#LE84125-PARENT
4|SHub ASIC|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5194643
2|Additional Internal Components|sgi_html/ch03.html#LE12499-PARENT
3|DVD&#8211;ROM|sgi_html/ch03.html#LE40579-PARENT
3|Internal System Disk Drives|sgi_html/ch03.html#LE89860-PARENT
3|Power Supply|sgi_html/ch03.html#LE36651-PARENT
2|External Components|sgi_html/ch03.html#LE14911-PARENT
3|Front Panel|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5194851
3|Rear Panel|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5195001
2|Module Configuration|sgi_html/ch03.html#LE62071-PARENT
2|Technical Specifications|sgi_html/ch03.html#LE34175-PARENT
1|Chapter 4. PCI and PCI-X Option Module|sgi_html/ch04.html
2|System Features|sgi_html/ch04.html#LE39789-PARENT
2|External Components|sgi_html/ch04.html#LE33363-PARENT
3|Front Panel Items|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5195984
3|Rear Panel Items|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5196115
3|External Configurations|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5196351
1|Chapter 5. Optional Router|sgi_html/ch05.html
2|Overview|sgi_html/ch05.html#LE99366-PARENT
2|External Components|sgi_html/ch05.html#LE63666-PARENT
3|Front Panel Components|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5196731
3|Rear Panel Components|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5196851
2|Router Module Technical Specifications|sgi_html/ch05.html#LE71620-PARENT
1|Chapter 6. Installing and Removing Customer-replaceable Units|sgi_html/ch06.html
2|Safety Instructions|sgi_html/ch06.html#LE33314-PARENT
2|Accessing the System's Internal Components|sgi_html/ch06.html#LE23849-PARENT
3|Removing the Top Cover|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5197690
3|Replacing the Top Cover|sgi_html/ch06.html#LE10910-PARENT
2|PCI and PCI&#8211;X Cards|sgi_html/ch06.html#LE22428-PARENT
3|Rules for Card Installation and Removal|sgi_html/ch06.html#LE12049-PARENT
3|Installing or Replacing a PCI or PCI-X Card|sgi_html/ch06.html#LE36299-PARENT
2|Disk Drives|sgi_html/ch06.html#LE19814-PARENT
3|Installing or Replacing a Disk Drive|sgi_html/ch06.html#LE97810-PARENT
2|Replacing a DVD Drive|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5198899
2|Memory DIMM Group Placement and Guidelines|sgi_html/ch06.html#LE75433-PARENT
3|Installing or Replacing a DIMM Group|sgi_html/ch06.html#LE71731-PARENT
1|Chapter 7. Troubleshooting|sgi_html/ch07.html
2|Troubleshooting Chart|sgi_html/ch07.html#LE48442-PARENT
2|L1/L2 Controller Error Messages|sgi_html/ch07.html#LE50716-PARENT
2|SGI Electronic Support|sgi_html/ch07.html#LE27302-PARENT
1|Appendix A. Technical Specifications|sgi_html/apa.html
2|Environmental System Specifications|sgi_html/apa.html#LE84411-PARENT
2|Compute Module Specifications|sgi_html/apa.html#LE32274-PARENT
2|Rack Specifications|sgi_html/apa.html#LE85480-PARENT
2|SGI TP900 Storage Module Specifications|sgi_html/apa.html#LE45653-PARENT
2|Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications|sgi_html/apa.html#LE60347-PARENT
3|Compute Module|sgi_html/apa.html#id5202890
3|SGI TP900 Storage Module|sgi_html/apa.html#id5203211
3|RJ-45 Connector|sgi_html/apa.html#id5203325
3|External SAS/SATA Port Connector |sgi_html/apa.html#id5203728
3|USB Type A Connector|sgi_html/apa.html#id5204086
1|Appendix B. Regulatory Specifications and Safety Information|sgi_html/apb.html
2|Manufacturer's Regulatory Declarations|sgi_html/apb.html#id5204386
3|Server Model Number|sgi_html/apb.html#id5204444
3|CE Notice and Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity|sgi_html/apb.html#id5204464
3|Electromagnetic Emissions|sgi_html/apb.html#id5204517
4|FCC Notice (USA Only)|sgi_html/apb.html#id5204553
4|Industry Canada Notice (Canada Only)|sgi_html/apb.html#id5204671
4|VCCI Notice (Japan Only)|sgi_html/apb.html#id5204727
4|Chinese Class A Regulatory Notice|sgi_html/apb.html#id5204768
4|Korean Class A Regulatory Notice|sgi_html/apb.html#id5204808
3|Shielded Cables|sgi_html/apb.html#id5204879
3|Electrostatic Discharge|sgi_html/apb.html#id5204980
2|Laser Compliance Statements|sgi_html/apb.html#LE41791-PARENT
2|Lithium Battery Statement|sgi_html/apb.html#LE54608-PARENT
1|Index|sgi_html/ix01.html
# figures |
4|Figure 1-1. Basic System Shipment Contents|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5177706
5|Figure 1-2. Front View of the System|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5177857
5|Figure 1-3. System Rear Panel Items|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5177891
3|Figure 1-4. Example of Table-mounting Feet|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5178199
4|Figure 1-5. Connecting the Ethernet Cable|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5178250
4|Figure 1-6. Attaching the NUMAlink-4 Cable|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5178309
4|Figure 1-7. Connecting the Altix 330 to an AC Power Source|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5178339
5|Figure 1-8. 30-amp Single-phase Power Receptacle for North American Sites|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5187987
5|Figure 1-9. 32-amp Single-phase Power Plug for International Sites|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5188117
5|Figure 1-10. Dimensions of Tall Rack Shipping Crate|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5188287
5|Figure 1-11. Dimensions of Short Rack Shipping Crate|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5188313
4|Figure 1-12. Removing a Short Rack from the Shipping Crate|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5188663
4|Figure 1-13. Removing a Tall Rack from the Shipping Crate|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5188937
4|Figure 1-14. Leveling Bolts|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5189026
4|Figure 1-15. Seismic Tie-down Attachment Points|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5189105
4|Figure 1-16. Leveling Bolts|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5189193
4|Figure 1-17. Joining Locations|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5189276
5|Figure 1-18. Mounting Hole Pattern of Rack Vertical Rails|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5189717
5|Figure 1-19. Adjusting the Length of the Altix 330 Slide Rails|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5190044
5|Figure 1-20. Placing the Rack Rails|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5190161
5|Figure 1-21. Placing the Module on the Rack Rails|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5190228
5|Figure 1-22. Securing the Module to the Front of the Rack|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5190290
4|Figure 1-23. Removing the Unit from a Rack|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5190376
3|Figure 1-24. Hooking NUMAlink Cabling from a Base Compute Module to an Expansion Module|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5190495
3|Figure 1-25. Cabling Multiple Modules Example|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5190714
4|Figure 1-26. Connecting a Dual&#8211;module System to a Power Source|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5190920
4|Figure 1-27. Example of Multiple Modules Connected to a Power Source in a Rack|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5190998
4|Figure 1-28. Cabling a PC/Laptop to an Altix 330|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5191354
4|Figure 1-29. Location of the L1 USB Console Port|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5191387
5|Figure 1-30. Location of the Power Button|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5191950
4|Figure 1-31. Front Panel Functions|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5192166
3|Figure 2-1. Altix 330 System Front View|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5192343
3|Figure 2-2. Altix 330 Rear View|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5192403
3|Figure 2-3. Example of SGI Altix 330 Rack Systems|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5192455
3|Figure 2-4. Module-to-Module Connection Topology Block Diagram Example|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5192605
3|Figure 2-5. Optional Single-Plane Router Configuration Block Diagram|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5192651
5|Figure 2-6. SGI TP900 Storage Module|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5193279
4|Figure 2-7. Power Connection Example for Altix 330 System|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5193512
4|Figure 2-8. Unit Numbering Within Racks|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5193625
4|Figure 2-9. Altix 330 Slide Rails Example|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5193698
4|Figure 2-10. Shelf Rails Example|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5193717
4|Figure 2-11. Front Views of Short and Tall Racks|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5193824
3|Figure 3-1. Front View of a Base Compute Module|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5194155
3|Figure 3-2. Rear View of the Base Compute Module|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5194195
3|Figure 3-3. Functional Logic Diagram of Base Compute Module|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5194284
4|Figure 3-4. Node Board Block Diagram|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5194411
5|Figure 3-5. Local Memory Layout|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5194593
4|Figure 3-6. Front-panel Items|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5194912
4|Figure 3-7. Altix 330 Rear-panel Items|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5195208
3|Figure 4-1. Front and Side View of PA Module|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5195923
4|Figure 4-2. Front Panel Items on PA Module|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5196000
4|Figure 4-3. Rear Panel Items on PA Module|sgi_html/ch04.html#id5196132
3|Figure 5-1. Front View of the Optional R-Brick|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5196549
3|Figure 5-2. Router Functional Block Diagram|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5196678
4|Figure 5-3. Rear View of Router|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5196923
4|Figure 6-1. Opening the System Cover|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5197772
4|Figure 6-2. Closing the System Cover|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5197898
3|Figure 6-3. PCI or PCI&#8211;X Card Slot in the Base Compute Module|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5198018
4|Figure 6-4. Removing an Installed Optional PCI/PCI-X Card|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5198251
4|Figure 6-5. Installing a PCI/PCI&#8211;X Card|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5198292
3|Figure 6-6. Disk Drive Installation|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5198548
4|Figure 6-7. Replacing a Disk Drive|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5198804
3|Figure 6-8. Removing the DVD Drive|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5199132
3|Figure 6-9. Replacing a DVD Drive|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5199171
3|Figure 6-10. Layout of Slots and DIMM Memory Groups|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5199325
4|Figure 6-11. Removing a DIMM|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5199615
4|Figure 6-12. Inserting a DIMM|sgi_html/ch06.html#id5199724
3|Figure 7-1. Full Support Sequence|sgi_html/ch07.html#id5201074
4|Figure A-1. Non&#8211;proprietary Connectors on Rear Panel of TP900 Module|sgi_html/apa.html#id5203302
4|Figure A-2. RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments|sgi_html/apa.html#id5203391
4|Figure A-3. Pin Number Locations for External SAS/SATA Port|sgi_html/apa.html#id5203776
4|Figure A-4. Pin Number Locations for USB Type A Connector|sgi_html/apa.html#id5204163
# tables |
5|Table 1-1. Installation Tools|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5178578
5|Table 1-2. Module Space Requirements|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5189465
5|Table 1-3. Rackmounting Hardware|sgi_html/ch01.html#id5189788
3|Table 2-1. Altix 330 Configuration Ranges|sgi_html/ch02.html#id5192824
3|Table 3-1. Bandwidth Characteristics of the Base Compute Module|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5195443
3|Table 3-2. General Features of the Base Compute Module|sgi_html/ch03.html#id5195587
3|Table 5-1. Router Technical Specifications|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5197074
3|Table 5-2. Router Port Specifications|sgi_html/ch05.html#id5197239
3|Table 7-1. Troubleshooting Chart|sgi_html/ch07.html#id5199952
3|Table 7-2. L1/L2 Controller Messages|sgi_html/ch07.html#id5200362
3|Table A-1. Environmental Specifications|sgi_html/apa.html#id5201435
3|Table A-2. Bandwidth Characteristics of the Compute Module|sgi_html/apa.html#id5201637
3|Table A-3. General Features of the Compute Module|sgi_html/apa.html#id5201803
3|Table A-4. Compute Module Specifications|sgi_html/apa.html#id5202074
3|Table A-5. Short Rack Specifications (with Skins)|sgi_html/apa.html#id5202291
3|Table A-6. Tall Rack Specifications|sgi_html/apa.html#id5202482
3|Table A-7. TP900 Storage Module Specifications|sgi_html/apa.html#id5202696
4|Table A-8. Compute Module Connectors|sgi_html/apa.html#id5202987
4|Table A-9. Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments|sgi_html/apa.html#id5203414
4|Table A-10. SAS/SATA Pin Assignments|sgi_html/apa.html#id5203800
4|Table A-11. Pin Assignments for USB Type A Connector|sgi_html/apa.html#id5204187
# examples |
# procedures |
# helpids |

