SGI® Altix® 450 System User's Guide

Document Number: 007-4857-002

Front Matter

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Table of Contents

About This Guide
Audience
Important Information
Chapter Descriptions
Related Publications
Conventions
Product Support
Reader Comments

1. System Installation
System Installation Overview
Safety Precautions
Installing a Rack
Unpacking and Inspecting Modules
Installing the IRUs in a Rack
NUMAlink Cabling the System IRUs
Cabling the System IRUs to a Power Source
Connecting the System Console
Operating Your System

2. Operation Procedures
Precautions
System Controller Network
Console Connections
Connecting to the System Controller
Communicating with the System Controller
Powering the System On and Off
Using Embedded Support Partner (ESP)
Monitoring Your Server
2D Graphics Video Interface
Installing Optional Components

3. System Overview
System Models
System Architecture
System Features
System Components

4. System Control
Levels of System Control
System Controller Interaction
L1 Controller
Ethernet Switch
Console Hardware Requirements
Operating the L1
L2 Operation
Upgrading L1 Firmware

5. Rack Information
Overview
Altix 42U and 20U Rack Features
Technical Specifications

6. Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures
Maintenance Precautions and Procedures
Installing or Removing Internal Parts
Replacing IRU Components
Overview of PCI Express Operation
Adding or Replacing PCI/PCI–X Cards
Installing or Replacing a Disk Drive in the IA Blade

7. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Troubleshooting Chart
L1 Controller Error Messages
LED Status Indicators
SGI Electronic Support

A. Technical Specifications and Pinouts
System-level Specifications
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Power Specifications
I/O Port Specifications

B. Safety Information and Regulatory Specifications
Safety Information
Regulatory Specifications

Index