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 Server

A server is a computer or system that provides

resources, data, services, or programs to
other computers, known as clients, over
a network.

Rack Server Blade Server Tower Server

A rack server, or rack- A blade server is a A tower server is a

mounted server, compact, self- computer that is built
is any server that is contained computing in an upright cabinet
built specifically to be module that fits into a that stands alone and
mounted within a standardized that is designed
server rack. enclosure. to function as a server.
Hardware components

Processor

DIMM Power Supply

Mother Board
Hardware components

Hard Network Card Riser Card

Disk

-CMOS battery
Hardware components

HDD Backplane Raid Controller

Raid battery Cooling fan

 What Is a Rack Server?
A rack server is a type of server designed to fit into a standard server rack. These racks
provide a structured framework for organizing and housing various IT equipment within
data centers, server rooms, or network closets. Let’s break down the key aspects:
1. Equipment Organization: Rack servers allow neat and organized arrangement of IT
components, maximizing space utilization and improving accessibility for maintenance
and troubleshooting tasks.
2. Space Optimization: By vertically stacking multiple servers and hardware components
in a compact enclosure, rack servers efficiently use available floor space—ideal for
environments with limited room.
3. Cooling and Airflow Management: Designed with airflow patterns and ventilation
systems, rack servers prevent overheating. Perforated doors, side panels, and
adjustable mounting rails facilitate proper cooling.
4. Cable Management: Built-in cable trays, routing channels, and ties organize and route
cables effectively, minimizing clutter and simplifying maintenance.
5. Equipment Protection: Secure and stable enclosures protect valuable IT assets from
physical damage, dust, and unauthorized access.
Advantages :
1. Scalability: Rack servers accommodate multiple servers and can be easily expanded or upgraded
without disrupting the overall system.

2. Cable Management: Despite the network cable complexity, rack servers keep things orderly with
efficient cable management.

3. Efficient Space Utilization: Vertical stacking optimizes floor space, crucial in data centers and server
rooms.

Disadvantages :
1. Cost: Initial setup costs for racks and associated infrastructure can be higher than other options.

2. Maintenance Challenges: Accessing rear-mounted components can be cumbersome, especially in

densely populated racks.

3. Heat Concentration: Stacking servers closely can lead to localized heat buildup, requiring robust
cooling solutions.
Common Usage :
 Data Centers: Rack servers are the backbone of data centers, efficiently housing large-scale
computing infrastructure.

 Web Hosting: Hosting providers use rack servers to deliver websites, applications, and databases.

 Additional servers or equipment can be added or removed without

disrupting the overall system.
 Server racks are designed with proper ventilation and airflow
management.

• Server racks provide a structured environment for arranging IT

equipment.
• Neat organization improves accessibility for maintenance and
troubleshooting tasks.
• Server racks offer a secure enclosure for valuable IT assets.
• Locking doors, side panels, and security features safeguard
equipment from theft or tampering.
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Rack Server TOP PANEL

Side Panel
Front
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Door
Rack Rail
Door
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Lock
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Slide
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Anti tip
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What Is a Blade Server?
• A blade server is a stripped-down server computer with a
modular design optimized to minimize the use of physical
space and energy.
• Unlike traditional rack-mounted servers, blade servers are
designed to fit inside a blade enclosure.
• The blade enclosure houses multiple blade servers, providing
services such as power, cooling, networking, and management.
• Each blade server module typically includes a central
processing unit (CPU), memory, storage, and networking
interfaces.
• Blades share common resources within the enclosure,
improving overall utilization.
• They are hot-swappable, allowing easy replacement or
Advantages of Blade Servers
[Link] Server Density: Blade servers offer a compact and modular design,
maximizing server density within a small footprint. This density optimizes
capacity, streamlines IT administration, and reduces energy consumption.
[Link] Management: Blade servers simplify failover capabilities and load
balancing. Their slim infrastructure makes management less complicated.
[Link] Scalability: Adding or swapping servers is quick and straightforward,
even for non-experts.
Disadvantages and Considerations
[Link] Management: While blade servers promise streamlined
management, their management software may have limitations.
[Link] Cost: Blade servers can be costlier upfront due to the blade chassis
and associated infrastructure.
[Link] Lock-In: Standardized blade chassis may tie you to a specific
vendor.
[Link] Challenges: Concentrating multiple servers in a compact space
requires efficient cooling solutions.
Usage :
• Blade servers excel in scenarios where space, power
efficiency, and scalability are critical.
• Common use cases include virtualization, web hosting, and
high-performance computing.
• Blade servers excel in scenarios where space, power
efficiency, and scalability are critical. Common use cases
include virtualization, web hosting, and high-performance
computing.
Sun Netra 6000 Modular System ChassisPCI Express Modules (20) (Two PCI EMs per Server
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Sun Blade X8440 Server Module
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Why use the SUN Workstation:-
1. Integration and Accountability:
o Oracle’s vision was to provide a comprehensive, integrated suite of technologies, similar
to what IBM had done successfully in the past.
o By combining Oracle and Sun products, customers could buy their entire technology
stack from a single vendor.
o This approach aimed to simplify integration and reduce the number of moving parts for
organizations.

2. Benefits of Sun Oracle Workstations:

o Sun Microsystems, known for its workstations, designed them around the High Speed
processor with advanced memory management.
o These workstations supported the Unix operating system with virtual memory and
were used for tasks like CAD (Computer-Aided Design).
o Their robustness made them suitable for tasks requiring high computational power,
stability, and efficient memory management.

3. Oracle’s Promises:
o Oracle aimed to deliver systems that were:
Faster Fault-tolerant Highly secure Cost-effective Easy to use
Advantages of Sun Oracle Workstations:
[Link]:
1. Sun Oracle workstations are highly portable, as they can be deployed across
various platforms and operating systems.
2. They run on approximately 20 networking protocols and are compatible with
over 100 hardware platforms.
[Link] and Recovery:
1. Sun Oracle workstations facilitate efficient backup and recovery processes.
2. Users can perform point-in-time recovery, ensuring data integrity and continuity.
[Link] Performance:
1. These workstations offer excellent speed and handle large databases effectively.
2. Oracle’s performance enhancements, including transaction control and locking
mechanisms, contribute to their efficiency.
[Link] Database Support:
1. Sun Oracle workstations manage multiple databases within the same
transaction.
2. This feature is particularly useful for complex scenarios and is implemented
in V7.
Disadvantages of Sun Oracle Workstations:
[Link]:
1. Sun Oracle workstations can be expensive to acquire and maintain.
2. Licensing fees, hardware costs, and ongoing support expenses contribute to the
overall investment.
[Link]:
1. Setting up and configuring Oracle databases can be intricate.
2. Administrators need specialized knowledge to optimize performance and
troubleshoot issues.
[Link] Intensive:
1. Oracle databases consume significant system resources, including memory and
CPU.
2. Proper capacity planning is essential to avoid performance bottlenecks.
[Link] Lock-In:
1. Once invested in Oracle technology, migrating away can be challenging due to
vendor-specific features and dependencies.
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Sun Blade 2500 Workstation Exploded View
Sun Blade 2500 Workstation Wiring Diagram
Login methods:-

Remote login:-
Supply the Ip address to putty. Then we will give username password.

Net management login:-

connect the LAN cable to Net management port and conne
To your laptop and go to Device manger in your laptop and configure the Ip and ping
With server and take console through browser.

Serial console:-
Connect serial console cable to the MGMT port and connect to your lapto
Com port then go to the device manager in your laptop and check which port you connected
Then open putty and select serial option and supply com port name and press enter.
Then supply the user name and password

Ilom default user name and password:-

Username:- root
Password:- changeme
Default Alom username and password:-
Username:- admin
Password:- changeme
 show /HOST
-> show /SP/network
/HOST
/SP/network
Targets:
Targets:
bootmode interconnect
console ipv6
diag test
domain
tpm Properties:
commitpending = (Cannot show property)
dhcp_clientid = none
Properties: dhcp_server_ip = none
autorestart = reset ipaddress = [Link]
autorunonerror = false ipdiscovery = static
bootfailrecovery = poweroff ipgateway = [Link]
bootrestart = none ipnetmask = [Link]
macaddress = 00:10:E0:D5:4C:DD
boottimeout = 0
managementport = MGMT
hw_bti_mitigation = default (enabled) outofbandmacaddress = 00:10:E0:D5:4C:DD
hypervisor_version = Hypervisor 1.15.16 pendingipaddress = [Link]
2018/11/28 07:41 pendingipdiscovery = static
ioreconfigure = true pendingipgateway = [Link]
macaddress = 00:10:e0:2d:95:4c pendingipnetmask = [Link]
pendingmanagementport = MGMT
maxbootfail = 3
pendingvlan_id = (none)
obp_version = OpenBoot 4.38.16 2018/11/28 07:24 sidebandmacaddress = 00:10:E0:D5:4C:DC
post_version = POST 4.38.16 2018/11/28 07:29 state = enabled
send_break_action = (Cannot show property) vlan_id = (none)
status = Solaris running
sysfw_version = Sun System Firmware 8.9.11 Commands:
cd
2018/11/28 07:59
set
show
Commands:
cd
set
-> show faulty
Target | Property | Value
--------------------+------------------------
+--------------------------------
/SP/faultmgmt/0 | fru | /SYS/MB/CMP0/BOB1/CH0/D0
/SP/faultmgmt/0/ | timestamp | Oct 12 16:40:56
faults/0 | |
/SP/faultmgmt/0/ | sp_detected_fault | /SYS/MB/CMP0/BOB1/CH0/D0
faults/0 | Forced fail(POST)
 set /SYS/MB/CMP0/BOB0/CH0/D0 clear_fault_action=True
Are you sure you want to clear /SYS/MB/CMP0/BOB0/CH0/D0 (y/n)? Y
Set 'clear_fault_action' to 'true'
-> show /SYS/MB/CMP0/BOB0/CH0/D0

/SYS/MB/CMP0/BOB0/CH0/D0
Targets:
T_AMB
SERVICE

Properties:
Type = DIMM
ipmi_name = P0/B0/C0/D0
component_state = Enabled
fru_name = 8192MB DDR3 SDRAM
fru_description = DDR3 DIMM 8192 Mbytes
fru_manufacturer = Samsung
fru_version = 00
fru_part_number = ****************
fru_serial_number = ******************
fault_state = OK
clear_fault_action = (none
-> show components
Target | Property
| Value
------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------------------
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------
/SYS/MB/CMP0 | current_config_state |
Enabled
/SYS/MB/CMP0/CLX/CLINK0 | current_config_state
| Enabled
/SYS/MB/CMP0/CLX/CLINK1 | current_config_state
| Enabled
/SYS/MB/CMP0/CLX/CLINK2 | current_config_state
| Enabled
/SYS/MB/CMP0/CLX/CLINK3 | current_config_state
| Enabled
/SYS/MB/CMP0/DAX0 | current_config_state
| Enabled
/SYS/MB/CMP0/DAX1 | current_config_state |
Enabled
/SYS/MB/CMP0/DAX2 | current_config_state
| Enabled
/SYS/MB/CMP0/DAX3 | current_config_state
| Enabled
-> start /SYS
Are you sure you want to start /SYS (y/n)? y
Starting /SYS

-> start /SP/console

Are you sure you want to start /SP/console (y/n)? y

Serial console started. To stop, type #.

2024-01-17 11:27:23 0:00:0> NOTICE: Firmware timezone is GMT
2024-01-17 11:27:25 0:00:0> NOTICE: Using HW change diag level and verbosity
2024-01-17 11:27:28 0:00:0> NOTICE: TPM is turned off
2024-01-17 11:27:30 0:00:0> NOTICE: Validating Configuration
2024-01-17 11:27:30 1:00:0> NOTICE: Fab:0 Lot:PB5U44 Wafer:6 Col(X):1 Row(Y):14 TP Rev:PROD B-05
2024-01-17 11:27:30 0:00:0> NOTICE: Fab:0 Lot:PB5U44 Wafer:6 Col(X):2 Row(Y):3 TP Rev:PROD B-05
2024-01-17 11:27:31 1:00:0> NOTICE: SPARC-S7 Revision 1.1, 4267 MHz
2024-01-17 11:27:31 0:00:0> NOTICE: SPARC-S7 Revision 1.1, 4267 MHz
2024-01-17 11:27:38 0:00:0> NOTICE: Starting Early POST
2024-01-17 11:27:45.469 1:0:0:0>RunEnv = HW
2024-01-17 11:27:45.617 0:0:0:0>RunEnv = HW
2024-01-17 11:27:49.836 0:0:0:0>POST 5.5.6 2017/06/07 09:17

Copyright (c) 2017, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
2024-01-17 11:27:49.950 0:0:0:0>SPARC-S7 Revision 1.1
2024-01-17 11:27:49.949 1:0:0:0>SPARC-S7 Revision 1.1
2024-01-17 11:27:50.030 0:0:0:0>Serial Number = 000c962bc20860c2
2024-01-17 11:27:50.070 1:0:0:0>Serial Number = 000c962bc2086381
2024-01-17 11:27:51.110 0:0:0:0>Initial Globals: **** DiagLevel=Max, Phase=Early, Verbosity=Normal ****
2024-01-17 11:27:51.155 1:0:0:0>Initial Globals: **** DiagLevel=Max, Phase=Early, Verbosity=Normal ****
set /HOST send_break_action=break Takes the host server module from the OS to either kmdb or OBP (equivalent
to a Stop-A), depending on the mode Oracle Solaris software was booted.

set /SYS/component clear_fault_action=true Manually clears host-detected faults. The component is the unique ID of the
device with a fault to be cleared.
start /HOST/console Connects to the host.
show /HOST/console/history Displays the contents of the host's console buffer.
set /HOST/bootmode property=value Controls the host server module OBP firmware method of
booting. property is state, config, or script
stop /SYS Powers off the host server module.
start /SYS Powers on the host server module.
reset /SYS Generates a hardware reset on the host server module.
reset /SP Reboots the SP.
set /SYS keyswitch_state=value Sets the virtual keyswitch. value is normal, standby, diag, or locked.
set /SYS/LOCATE value=value Turns the Locator LED on the server module on or
off. value is Fast_blink or Off.
show faulty Displays current server module faults. See
Check for Faults (show faulty Command).
show /SYS/LOCATE Displays the current state of the Locator LED as either on or off.
show /SP/logs/event/list Displays the history of all events logged in the SP event buffers (in RAM or
the persistent buffers).
show /HOST Displays information about the operating state of the host, whether the
hardware is providing service, and firmware version information.
show /SYS Displays information about the server module, including the serial number.
set /HOST send_break_action=break Takes the host server module from the OS to either kmdb or OBP (equivalent
to a Stop-A), depending on the mode Oracle Solaris software was booted.
set /SYS/component clear_fault_action=true Manually clears host-detected faults. The component is the unique ID of the
device with a fault to be cleared.
ILOM ALOM CMT Command Comparison setsc diag_level set /HOST/diag trigger=All-resets
none, normal, User-reset, Power-on-reset,
ALOM: ILOM: Error-reset
setdate set /SP/clock
datetime=value showdate show /SP/clock datetime
value format:
MMDDhhmmYYYY showlogs show /SP/logs/event/list
showlogs show /SP/faultmgmt
setdefaults set /SP set /SP/logs/event clear=true
reset_to_defaults=all
-> reset /SP This resets the SP showenvironment show -o table -level all /SYS
shownetwork show /SP/network
setkeyswitch set /SYS showlocator show /SYS/LOCATE
keyswitch_state=value password set /SP/users/<username> password
value= normal, diag, stby, restartssh set /SP/services/ssh
locked restart_sshd_action=true
usershow show /SP/users
setsc set target property=value useradd user create /SP/users/<username>
setupsc No equivalent in ILOM
setlocator set /SYS/LOCATE value= Create "admin" create /SP/users/admin
Fast_Blink or off set /SP/users/admin role=Administrator
setfru -c data set /SYS set /SP/users/admin cli_mode=alom
customer_frudata=data
showplatform show /HOST userdel user delete /SP/users/<username>
showplatform show /SYS ( to view Serial
userperm user set /SP/users/<username> role=permissions
consolehistory SEE RENE FOR MORE INFO ;)
console -f start -force /SP/console
break -c set /HOST send_break_action=break
break -D set /HOST send_break_action=dumpcore

bootmode set /HOST/bootmode property=value

state=value "reset_nvram or normal"
script="setenv auto-boot? false"

flashupdate -s load -source t[Link]

reset -c reset /SYS removefru -y set /SYS/PS0
reset -y -c reset -script /SYS prepare_to_remove_action=true
powercycle stop /SYS enablecomponent set /SYS/component
powercycle -y stop -script /SYS component_state=enabled
powercycle -f stop -force /SYS disablecomp set /SYS/component
start -force /SYS component_state=disabled
poweroff stop /SYS clearasrdb No equivalent in ILOM
poweroff -y stop -script /SYS resetsc reset /SP
poweroff -f stop -force /SYS resetsc -y reset -script /SP
poweron start /SYS userclimode set
clearfault uuid set /SYS/component clear_fault_action=true
/SP/users/<username> cli_mode=default
or alom
How to collect Explorer logs &How to Take output to our system
Explorer location:-
/usr/lib/explorer/bin on Solaris 11 and Solaris 11 Express or later
/opt/SUNWexplo on Solaris 8, 9, and 10
Go to explorer/SUNWexplo file location with the help of cd Command then
run the explorer.

After explorer run compellation you have to collect the explorer output
from /etc/explorer
With the help of winscp and tftp tools.
 Thank You Every
one
Created By: Kamalesh kumar yadav