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1-71-1012029.1 |
Update Date: | 2011-02-21 |
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Solution Type
Technical Instruction Sure
Solution
1012029.1
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Converting a Sun Fire[TM] Server from a single segment/single domain configuration into a dual segment/dual domain configuration.
Related Items |
- Sun Fire 3800 Server
- Sun Fire 6800 Server
- Sun Fire E6900 Server
- Sun Fire 4800 Server
- Sun Fire E4900 Server
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Related Categories |
- GCS>Sun Microsystems>Servers>Midrange Servers
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PreviouslyPublishedAs
216482
Applies to:
Sun Fire 3800 Server Sun Fire 4800 Server Sun Fire 6800 Server Sun Fire E4900 Server - Version: Not Applicable and later [Release: N/A and later] Sun Fire E6900 Server - Version: Not Applicable and later [Release: N/A and later] All Platforms
Goal
Converting a Sun Fire[TM] 6800 or E6900 platform from a single segment/single
domain configuration into a dual segment/dual domain
configuration. Current Configuration:
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Single Segment
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Domain A: SB0, SB1, SB2, SB3, SB4, SB5, IB6, IB7, IB8, IB9
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Assuming boot device is located in either IB6 or IB8
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Assuming resources in IB7 and IB9 are not required for Domain A
Desired Configuration:
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Dual Segment
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Domain A: SB0, SB2, SB4, IB6, IB8
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Domain C: SB1, SB3, SB5, IB7, IB9
Solution
Items to keep in mind:- I/O should be split between remaining I/O boats for redundancy
- Another boot device (D130/D240) should be available
- Being able to utilize one side of each D240/D130 for mirroring of OS
- Application on Domain A will not overload a smaller configuration
Procedure:
- Schedule down time for "Domain A"
- Verify changes been made to "Domain A" OS/Applications to not utilize IB7 and IB9
- Connect to the system controller and enter the platform shell
- Transition to Domain A by using the "console a" command
- Log into the domain and bring down OS
- After the OS was down, use the escape sequences to transition back to the domain shell level
- Issue a "setkeyswitch off" command
- Transition back to the platform shell by using the "disconnect" command
- Configure platform for dual partition using the "setupplatform" command
- Reassign the boards for Domain C utilizing the "deleteboard" and "addboard" commands. The following boards should be moved from Domain A: SB1 SB3 SB5 IB7 IB9
- Transition to Domain A by using the "console a" command
- Bring the OS back up by issuing a "setkeyswitch on" command
- Verify that OS/Applications function with IB6 and IB8 resrouces only
- Utilize the escape sequences to transition back to the domain shell and then "disconnect" to get back to the platform shell
- Transition to Domain C by using the "console c" command
- Provide setup infomation by issuing the "setupdomain" command
- Attach appropriate devices to IB7 and IB9 (e.g. boot device & network cable)
- When prepared, use the command "setkeyswitch on"
- Install appropriate OS/Applications from the 'ok' prompt
Reference Information@ Internal Information
Previously Published As 71816
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