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SGI® InfiniteStorage™ Server 3000 (ISS3000) Series User Guide007-5721-002

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007-5721-002 1Chapter 11. OverviewThe ISS3000 3U server series is one of the best and most reliable servers on the market today. It is designed with s

2 007-5721-0021: OverviewGeneral FeaturesAmong the distinctive features of the ISS3000 3U servers are the following:• Open architecture• Front-facing

Support Services007-5721-002 3Support ServicesAmong the support services included with the ISS3000 servers are the following:• World-class customer su

4 007-5721-0021: OverviewKey Components of ISS3000 3U ServersThe configurations of the various ISS3000 servers are quite similar. Figure 1-1 shows the

Key Components of ISS3000 3U Servers007-5721-002 5Table 1-1 describes the various components illustrated in Figure 1-1.Table 1-1 Front Panel Compone

6 007-5721-0021: OverviewLED indicator lights These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. Green (PWR):

Key Components of ISS3000 3U Servers007-5721-002 7Table 1-2 describes the pinouts for the serial connector when Roamer is not installed.Rear fans Kee

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8 007-5721-0021: OverviewPower Supply OptionsSGI offers both DC and AC options for its servers. The make and model of the power supply that is present

007-5721-002 9Chapter 22. Pre-Installation GuidelinesTo ensure safe and efficient operation of your server, proper planning is essential. Factors incl

10 007-5721-0022: Pre-Installation Guidelines• If you are installing multiple servers or other components in the rack, place the components and server

Rack Stability007-5721-002 11Rack StabilityThe rack must be strong enough to hold the installed components:• Ensure that the leveling jacks at the bot

007-5721-002 13Chapter 33. Installation GuidelinesThis chapter describes how to install your server into the rack.Warning: Your server is designed fo

14 007-5721-0023: Installation GuidelinesGetting Ready to InstallYou can install the server into any four-post rack or two-post (Telco) rack. Preparat

Installing into a Rack or Cabinet007-5721-002 15Installing into a Rack or CabinetA rack can be either open or enclosed in a cabinet. Follow the same i

16 007-5721-0023: Installation GuidelinesCablingOnce the server is secured in the rack, you can connect the Ethernet cables and power cord directly to

007-5721-002 17Chapter 44. Installing Hard DrivesYou must install your hard drives into the chassis. Install them only after you have securely install

007-5721-002 iiiRecord of RevisionVersion Description001 March 2011Original printing002 May 2012Revision

18 007-5721-0024: Installing Hard DrivesTable 4-3 shows the drive insertion order for the ISS3012.Figure 4-1 shows the drive insertion order for the I

Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier007-5721-002 19Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive CarrierTo install a hard drive into the

20 007-5721-0024: Installing Hard Drives

007-5721-002 21Chapter 55. Using the ServerThis chapter describes the following:• “Powering the Server On” on page 21• “Powering the Server Off” on pa

22 007-5721-0025: Using the ServerPowering the Server OffWhen the server is turned off, it remains connected to AC power through the server chassis. T

007-5721-002 23Chapter 66. RAID ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to configure your server to use hardware and software RAID. For an overview of

24 007-5721-0026: RAID Configuration3ware-Based Hardware RAID (SATA)1. During the boot-up sequence, access the 3ware controller configuration screen b

007-5721-002 25Chapter 77. Software Installation and TuningThe ISS3000 series of servers can be configured as one of the following:•Linux® server• Win

26 007-5721-0027: Software Installation and TuningFilesystem SelectionThere are several production-quality filesystems available for Linux. Choose the

Linux Server Configuration007-5721-002 27Exporting FilesystemsTo export the filesystems via NFS, add entries to the /etc/exports file. Add no_subtree_

28 007-5721-0027: Software Installation and TuningTo apply the changes, enter the following command:sysctl -e -p /etc/sysctl.confUsing Smartmontools S

Windows Server Configuration007-5721-002 29Use the standard Windows administration tools to create new partitions and drive letters for the RAID volum

30 007-5721-0027: Software Installation and Tuning

007-5721-002 31Appendix AA. Technical SpecificationsTable A-1 lists the physical and environmental specifications for the ISS3000 series of 3U server

32 007-5721-002A: Technical SpecificationsOperating humidity 8-80% 8-80% 8-80% 8-80%Max. thermal sustained output1600BTU/hr 1800BTU/hr 2000BTU/hr 2520

007-5721-002 33Appendix BB. Safety GuidelinesThe safety guidelines categorized as follows:• “Electrical Safety” on page 33• “General Safety” on page

34 007-5721-002B: Safety Guidelines• The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets.•

Handling Your Server007-5721-002 35Handling Your ServerWhen handling the server, use the following guidelines:• When the server is removed from the ra

007-5721-002 37Appendix CC. RAID BasicsTo assist you in building RAID arrays, this chapter gives a general overview of RAID and describes various lev

007-5721-002 vContentsAbout This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38 007-5721-002C: RAID BasicsRAID 0RAID 0 (also known as a stripe set) splits data evenly across two or more disks with no parity information for redu

RAID 5007-5721-002 39RAID 1 has administrative advantages: it allows 24/7 environments to do backups on the array. Mirroring is useful when critical d

vi 007-5721-002ContentsCabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents007-5721-002 viiJBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

007-5721-002 ix. About This GuideThis guide provides an overview of the SGI® InfiniteStorage Server 3000 (ISS3000) series along with instructions for