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Silicon Graphics Prism™ Visualization System User’s Guide for Power & Team Scalable ConfigurationsDocument Number 007-4701-003

x 007-4701-003ContentsRemoving a Tall Rack from the Shipping Crate. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsReinstalling the PCI/PCI-X Support BracketIf you removed the PCI/PCI-X support br

Accessing the System’s Internal Components007-4701-003 79Reinstalling the Optional Chassis RailIf you removed the optional chassis rail, replace it a

80 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsClosing the CoverUse the following steps to close the cover:1. Close the hinged c

PCI and PCI-X Cards007-4701-003 81PCI and PCI-X CardsYour base compute module and various optional modules in your system support PCI and PCI-X cards

82 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsRules for Card Installation and RemovalWhen installing or removing PCI or PCI-X c

PCI and PCI-X Cards007-4701-003 83Installing a PCI or PCI-X CardTo install a PCI or PCI-X card, follow these steps:1. Power off the Silicon Graphics

84 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units9. If you are installing a card in one of the two lower-most card slots, you must

PCI and PCI-X Cards007-4701-003 8511. Insert the card into the slot by pushing the card into the connector until it is properly seated and install th

86 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units16. Press the safety latches on both sides of the module and slide the module int

PCI and PCI-X Cards007-4701-003 87Removing a PCI or PCI-X CardTo remove a PCI or PCI-X card, follow these steps:1. Power off the Silicon Graphics Pri

Figures007-4701-003 xiFiguresFigure 1-1 Rear View of XG2N Graphics Module with FireGL X2PRO-256 (Showing First Module Pipe Numbering) . . .

88 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units9. If you are removing a card from one of the two lower-most card slots, you also

PCI and PCI-X Cards007-4701-003 8912. If you are replacing the card that you have removed, reference the instructions in “Installing a PCI or PCI-X C

90 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units14. If you have removed a card from one of the two bottommost card slots, replace

Replacing an XG2N Graphics Card007-4701-003 91Replacing an XG2N Graphics CardTo replace a graphics card, follow these steps:1. Power off the Silicon

92 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units9. Remove the lower PCI/PCI-X support bracket by unscrewing the four Phillips scr

Replacing an XG2N Graphics Card007-4701-003 93Figure 4-13 Remove XG2N Graphics Board AssemblyRotate board upward

94 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsFigure 4-14 Synchronization Cable Connection on Underside of Graphics BoardTo ins

Replacing an XG2N Graphics Card007-4701-003 95Figure 4-15 Installing the Graphics Card and Retaining ScrewsRotate board downward

96 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Units4. Replace the lower PCI/PCI-X support bracket and screw in the four Phillips scr

Replacing an XG2N Graphics Card007-4701-003 978. For modules mounted on shelf rails, use two people to slide the unit into the rack.9. Install the tw

xii 007-4701-003FiguresFigure 2-7 Front View of the Router Module . . . . . . . . . . . 42Figure 2-8 Rear View

98 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsDisk DrivesEach base compute module contains one or two sled-mounted serial ATA d

Disk Drives007-4701-003 99Installing a Disk DriveTo install a disk drive, follow these steps:1. Open the bezel door as far as it will open. Position

100 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsFigure 4-18 Installing a Disk DriveBACD2TM

Disk Drives007-4701-003 101Removing a Disk Drive To remove a disk drive, follow these steps:1. If you are replacing the system drive, you must first

102 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsFigure 4-19 Removing a Disk DriveADCB2TM

Removing and Replacing Power Supplies007-4701-003 103Removing and Replacing Power SuppliesEach module in a Silicon Graphics Prism system can contain

104 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable Unitsb. Swing open the screen cover as shown in Figure 4-21B.c. Disengage the power s

Removing and Replacing Power Supplies007-4701-003 105Figure 4-21 Removing a Power SupplyDCBezel doorA BRibbon cable

106 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsFigure 4-22 Installing the Power SupplyScreen coverRibbon cableBezel doorCABD

Removing and Replacing Memory DIMMs007-4701-003 107Removing and Replacing Memory DIMMsThis section provides guidelines for DIMM selection and install

Figures007-4701-003 xiiiFigure 4-17 Disk Drive Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Figure 4

108 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsFigure 4-23 Layout of Slots and DIMM Memory GroupsCaution: Electronic equipment

Removing and Replacing Memory DIMMs007-4701-003 109Installing a DIMM GroupTo install a DIMM group, follow these steps:1. Power off the Silicon Graphi

110 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsFigure 4-24 DIMM Locations (XG2N Module Shown, Others Similar)6. Install the DIM

Removing and Replacing Memory DIMMs007-4701-003 1118. If using optional slide rails, press the safety latches on both sides of the module and slide t

112 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsRemoving a DIMMTo remove a DIMM, follow these steps:1. Power off the Silicon Gra

Removing and Replacing Memory DIMMs007-4701-003 1139. If using optional slide rails, press the safety latches on both sides of the module and slide t

114 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsL1 Controller DisplayThe L1 controller, which is used to monitor and manage the

L1 Controller Display007-4701-003 1155. Open the top cover as described in “Opening the Cover” on page 74.6. On the front panel of your system, remov

116 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsFigure 4-28 Removing the L1 Controller Display PanelC DAAHook slotsB2TM

L1 Controller Display007-4701-003 11710. Connect the L1 controller cable to the connector on the new L1 controller display, making sure that the red

xiv 007-4701-003FiguresFigure B-9 Securing the Module to the Rack . . . . . . . . . . 193Figure B-10 Releasin

118 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsFigure 4-29 Installing an L1 Controller Display Panel14. Close the top cover as

L1 Controller Display007-4701-003 11916. Install the two screws that secure the module to the front rails of the rack. If shelf rails are used, insta

007-4701-003 121Chapter 55. TroubleshootingThis chapter provides the following sections to help you troubleshoot your system:• “Troubleshooting Chart

122 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ChartTable 5-1 lists recommended actions for problems that can occur on your system. For problems t

Troubleshooting Chart007-4701-003 123The power status LED of the TP900 is amber.Contact your SSE to replace the power supply module. The power supply

124 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingL1 Controller Error MessagesTable 5-2 lists error messages that the L1 controller generates and displays on the L1

L1 Controller Error Messages007-4701-003 125Table 5-2 L1 Controller Messages L1 System Controller Message Message Meaning and Action NeededInternal v

126 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingATTN: TEMP # critical temperature reached@ xxC xxFThe ambient temperature at the module’s air inlet has exceeded 31

L1 Controller Error Messages007-4701-003 127Under certain circumstances a system software or hardware error can occur prior to the graphics console&a

Tables007-4701-003 xvTablesTable 3-1 Silicon Graphics Prism Power System Configuration Ranges. . . 60Table 3-2 Silicon Graphics Prism Team Sy

128 007-4701-0035: Troubleshooting0xb6 Cache preloading PAL call failed.0xb7 Scratch area overflowed the CPU’s caches.0xb8 PAL_MEM_FOR_TEST failed.0x

Reading Power Supply Status LEDs007-4701-003 129Reading Power Supply Status LEDsUse the LED located on the front (towards the top) of the power suppl

130 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingSGI Electronic SupportSGI Electronic Support provides system support and problem-solving services that function aut

SGI Electronic Support007-4701-003 131The sequence of events can be described as follows:1. Embedded Support Partner (ESP) monitors your system 24 ho

132 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingThe following three components compose the integrated SGI Electronic Support system:SGI Embedded Support Partner (E

Customizing the XF86Config File007-4701-003 133Customizing the XF86Config FileThe following sections provide information about customizing the XF86Co

134 007-4701-0035: Troubleshooting4. Ensure that the monitor supports the high horizontal sync rate setting. Refer to the documentation for the monit

Customizing the XF86Config File007-4701-003 135Sample Stereo Mode EntriesModeline "1024x768@96" 103.5 1024 1050 1154 1336 768 771 774 807

136 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingConfiguring a System for Full Scene Anti-AliasingThis section describes how to configure a system for global or per

Customizing the XF86Config File007-4701-003 1375. Save the gdm.conf file:6. Restart graphics:# <CTRL> <ALT> <BKSPC> Example “Device

xvi 007-4701-003TablesTable A-15 DB-9 Serial Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . 171Table A-16 Ethernet Connecto

138 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingConfiguring a System for Dual-Channel OperationTo configure a system for dual-channel operation, follow the steps i

Customizing the XF86Config File007-4701-003 139with:command=/usr/X11R6/bin/X -xf86config /etc/X11/XF86Config.DualChannel 6. Save the gdm.conf file:7.

140 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingEnabling Overlay PlanesTo enable overlay planes, follow these steps:Note: The option to enable overlay planes only

Customizing the XF86Config File007-4701-003 141Configuring a System for External Genlock or FramelockExternal genlock and framelock may be used on sy

142 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingTable 5-5 Input Video Formats (Framelock)Input Video Format (Framelock Source) Format Name Compatible Graphics Form

Customizing the XF86Config File007-4701-003 143Configuring Monitor PositionsWhen an X-Server is managing multiple monitors, it needs to know their re

144 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingFigure 5-3 and the subsection following it show an example of four monitors arranged in a square.Figure 5-3 Four Mo

Customizing the XF86Config File007-4701-003 145Configuring Monitor TypesThe system graphics cards support both analog and digital monitors. The type

146 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingConfiguring a System for Multiple XserversMultiple Xservers allows specific subsets of the keyboards, pointing devi

Customizing the XF86Config File007-4701-003 147Identifying Event DevicesAn “event device” is a keyboard or pointing device. All event devices connect

007-4701-003 xviiAbout This GuideThis guide provides an overview of the Silicon Graphics Prism Visualization System components and describes how to se

148 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingCreating a Multi-Seat XF86Config FileA multiple-Xserver configuration requires a customized XF86Config file contain

Customizing the XF86Config File007-4701-003 149Configuring the Input DevicesNext, configure the input devices as follows:1. Copy the section beginnin

150 007-4701-0035: Troubleshooting Driver "mouse" Option "Device" "/dev/input/mouse0" # ...EndSectionNote: See “Ide

Customizing the XF86Config File007-4701-003 151Configuring the New ServerLayout SectionsIn this new XF86Config-Nservers file, perform the following s

152 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingExample “ServerLayout” Sections for Three Xservers# ***************************************************************

Customizing the XF86Config File007-4701-003 153Pointing X to the New XF86Config-Nserver FileOnce you have created the new XF86Config-Nserver file, th

154 007-4701-0035: TroubleshootingExample /etc/X11/gdm/gdm.conf Servers Section for Three Xservers[servers]#0=Standard0=Layout01=Layout12=Layout2[ser

007-4701-003 155Appendix AA. Technical SpecificationsThis appendix contains technical specification information about your system, as follows: • “Env

156 007-4701-003A: Technical SpecificationsEnvironmental SpecificationsTable A-1 lists the environmental specifications of the Silicon Graphics Prism

Compute Module Specifications007-4701-003 157Compute Module SpecificationsTable A-2 lists the bandwidth characteristics of the compute module.Table A

xviii 007-4701-003About This GuideImportant InformationYour SGI system support engineer (SSE) should perform the addition or replacement of parts, ca

158 007-4701-003A: Technical SpecificationsNote: Power consumption in the XG2N module is slightly higher (approximately 563 watts) than in the base

CMPX Module Specifications007-4701-003 159CMPX Module SpecificationsTable A-5 lists the bandwidth characteristics of the CMPX module.Table A-6 lists

160 007-4701-003A: Technical SpecificationsRouter Module SpecificationsTable A-7 lists the specifications of each of the 8 router ports.Table A-8 lis

Rack Specifications007-4701-003 161Rack SpecificationsThe Silicon Graphics Prism modules can be housed in optional short (17U) or tall (39U) racks. N

162 007-4701-003A: Technical SpecificationsSGI TP900 Storage Module SpecificationsTable A-11 lists the specifications of the SGI TP900 storage module

Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications007-4701-003 163Non-proprietary I/O Port SpecificationsThis section provides pin assignment information for th

164 007-4701-003A: Technical SpecificationsCompute ModuleTable A-12 lists the non-proprietary connectors that are located on the rear panel of the co

Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications007-4701-003 165Figure A-1 Rear Panel of Compute ModuleNote: The RT interrupt input and RT interrupt output f

166 007-4701-003A: Technical SpecificationsXG2N Module ConnectorsThe XG2N module contains two graphics pipes, each capable of supporting two display

Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications007-4701-003 16712 T.M.D.S. Data 3- C2 Analog Green Video Out 13 T.M.D.S. Data 3+ C3 Analog Blue Video Out14 +

About This Guide007-4701-003 xixChapter DescriptionsThe following topics are covered in this guide:• Chapter 1, “Getting Started with the Silicon Gra

168 007-4701-003A: Technical SpecificationsCMPX ModuleTable A-14 lists the non-proprietary connectors that are located on the rear panel of the optio

Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications007-4701-003 169SGI TP900 Storage ModuleFigure A-4 shows the two SCSI port connectors on the rear panel of the

170 007-4701-003A: Technical SpecificationsDB-9 Serial ConnectorFigure A-5 shows and Table A-15 lists the DB-9 serial connector pin assignments. This

Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications007-4701-003 171Table A-15 DB-9 Serial Connector Pin AssignmentsDB-9 Connector Pin Pin Assignment1 Data carrie

172 007-4701-003A: Technical SpecificationsRJ-45 ConnectorFigure A-6 shows the pin locations for the RJ-45 connector on the IO10 PCI card and the L2

Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications007-4701-003 173External Multi-port Serial Adapter ConnectorFigure A-7 shows the connector pin locations for t

174 007-4701-003A: Technical Specifications14 S2 DTR 32 GND15 S3 DSR 33 S3 DCD16 S3 RTS 34 S3 RXD17 S3 CTS 35 S3 TXD18 S3 RI 36 S3 DTRTable A-17 Mult

Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications007-4701-003 175USB Type A ConnectorFigure A-8 shows the USB type A connector that is used for USB ports 1 thr

176 007-4701-003A: Technical SpecificationsUSB Type B ConnectorFigure A-9 shows the USB type B connector that is used for the USB L1 port of the comp

007-4701-003 177Appendix BB. Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a RackDepending on how you purchased your Silicon Graphics Prism visualiz

CONTRIBUTORSWritten by Mark Schwenden and Eric ZamostIllustrated by Chrystie DanzerAdditional contributions by Dick Brownell, Mark Cabrales, Josh Gros

xx 007-4701-003About This GuideRelated PublicationsThis section lists various information sources and explains how to access them. The following SGI

178 007-4701-003B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a RackProgramming L1 Rack and Slot NumbersEach module in a system contains a Level

Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack007-4701-003 179Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a RackThis section describes how to install

180 007-4701-003B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a RackDetermining Module Space RequirementsTable B-1 specifies the space requiremen

Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack007-4701-003 181Slide Rail Mounting HardwareTable B-2 lists the hardware that you will use to mount e

182 007-4701-003B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a RackPreparing the Optional Slide Rail AssembliesThe slide rail assembly consists

Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack007-4701-003 1834. Place one of the mounting brackets on the back of the slide rail as shown in Figur

184 007-4701-003B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a RackFigure B-2 Attaching the Rear Mounting Bracket to the Slide RailRear mounting

Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack007-4701-003 185Preparing the ModuleTo attach the chassis rails to the module, follow these steps:1.

186 007-4701-003B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a RackDetermining Where to Attach the Slide Rail in the RackThe module requires two

Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack007-4701-003 187Attaching the Slide Rail to the RackTo attach the slide rail to the rack, follow thes

About This Guide007-4701-003 xxiConventionsThe following conventions are used throughout this document:Product SupportSGI provides a comprehensive pr

188 007-4701-003B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a RackFigure B-5 Placing the Bar Nuts on the Rack RailsBarnut3214563214562U of spac

Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack007-4701-003 1895. Insert the front and rear brackets of one of the slide rails between the rack rail

190 007-4701-003B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a RackInstalling Clip Nuts in Rack RailsClip nuts secure the modules to the rack. T

Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack007-4701-003 191Installing the Module in the RackTo install the module in the rack, follow these step

192 007-4701-003B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a RackFigure B-8 Pressing the Safety Latches2345671Safety latchSlide rail extended,

Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack007-4701-003 1936. Secure the module to the rack by inserting a 10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips screw in th

194 007-4701-003B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a RackRemoving a Rail-Mounted Module from a RackTo remove a module from a rack, fol

Using Silicon Graphics Prism Modules with a Rack007-4701-003 195Figure B-10 Releasing the Safety Latches234561Safety latchPushlatches234561Safety lat

196 007-4701-003B: Installing Silicon Graphics Prism Modules Into a Rack7. To slide the slide rails back into the rack, push down on the slide latche

007-4701-003 197Appendix CC. Installing Rack SystemsThis Appendix describes how to install a rack that already has your system modules rack-mounted a

xxii 007-4701-003About This GuideReader CommentsIf you have comments about the technical accuracy, content, or organization of this document, contact

198 007-4701-003C: Installing Rack SystemsPre-Installation ActivitiesPerform the following pre-installation activities: • Perform site verifications

Pre-Installation Activities007-4701-003 199Power Receptacle VerificationEnsure that a qualified technician installs the correct power receptacles. Yo

200 007-4701-003C: Installing Rack SystemsFigure C-1 30-amp Single-phase Power Receptacle for North American SitesFor international sites, follow the

Pre-Installation Activities007-4701-003 2017. Measure between the ground socket and an appropriate earth-ground location and ensure that resistance i

202 007-4701-003C: Installing Rack SystemsUnloading and Moving System EquipmentYour Silicon Graphics Prism rack system arrives at the site in cardboa

Unloading and Moving System Equipment007-4701-003 203If your site does not have a loading dock, arrange for a forklift to unload the system from the

204 007-4701-003C: Installing Rack SystemsFigure C-4 shows the lift openings and dimensions of a short rack shipping crate. This figure also shows wh

Unloading and Moving System Equipment007-4701-003 205Inspecting the Shipping CrateAfter the system is unloaded from the truck, follow these steps bef

206 007-4701-003C: Installing Rack SystemsRemoving a Short Rack from the Shipping CrateWarning: Be careful when you unpack and move the short rack s

Removing a Short Rack from the Shipping Crate007-4701-003 207Figure C-5 Removing a Short Rack from the Shipping CratePeg

007-4701-003 1Chapter 11. Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics PrismThe Silicon Graphics Prism Visualization System platform is a high-performanc

208 007-4701-003C: Installing Rack SystemsRemoving a Tall Rack from the Shipping CrateWarning: In its maximum configuration, a tall rack system weig

Removing a Tall Rack from the Shipping Crate007-4701-003 209Warning: Use extreme caution when you roll the tall rack down the ramp. Personal injury

210 007-4701-003C: Installing Rack SystemsFigure C-6 Removing a Tall Rack from the Shipping Crate3PegsRamp4CardboardsidewallsFoamcushionCardboardcove

Positioning and Leveling a Single-Rack System007-4701-003 211Positioning and Leveling a Single-Rack SystemCaution: To avoid ESD damage to the electr

212 007-4701-003C: Installing Rack Systems5. Secure the rack with seismic tie-downs if you are installing the system in an earthquake zone.Note: Tal

Positioning and Leveling Multiple Racks007-4701-003 213Positioning and Leveling Multiple RacksCaution: To avoid ESD damage to the electronic compone

214 007-4701-003C: Installing Rack Systems8. Secure the racks with seismic tie-downs if you are installing the system in an earthquake zone.Note: Ta

Positioning and Leveling Multiple Racks007-4701-003 215Figure C-10 Joining LocationsJoining holes ofLocation 1Location 2Location 3location 4StrapWash

007-4701-003 217Appendix DD. Regulatory Specifications and Safety InformationThis appendix presents regulatory information that may be important to t

2 007-4701-0031: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics PrismXG2N and Compute ModulesThe most basic Silicon Graphics Prism uses two modules: • A g

218 007-4701-003D: Regulatory Specifications and Safety InformationElectromagnetic EmissionsThis section provides the contents of electromagnetic emis

Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations007-4701-003 219Industry Canada Notice (Canada Only)This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of th

220 007-4701-003D: Regulatory Specifications and Safety InformationShielded CablesThe Silicon Graphics VSL product is FCC compliant under test conditi

Laser Compliance Statements007-4701-003 221Laser Compliance StatementsThe DVD-ROM drive in this computer is a Class 1 laser product. The DVD-ROM driv

222 007-4701-003D: Regulatory Specifications and Safety InformationWarning: Advarsel: Laserstråling nar deksel åpnesstirr ikke inn i strålen.Lithium

007-4701-003 223IndexNumbers17U rack install, 206-20739U rack install, 208-210AAC power input, 7adding or replacingdisk drives, 98PCI cards, 73a

224 007-4701-003Indexconfiguring, 138Eelectromagnetic emissions, 218electrostatic dischargeregulatory notice, 220Embedded Support Partner (ESP),

007-4701-003 225Indexmemoryadding or replacing, 107installation, 109-111removal, 112-113monitor positions, 143monitor types (digital and analog),

226 007-4701-003IndexReset button, 6ring topology, 60, 62RJ-45connector pin assignments, 172router moduleblock diagram, 41features, 40front pane

007-4701-003 227IndexXXF86Config fileconfiguring for dual-channel, 138configuring for external framelock, 141configuring for external Genlock, 141

XG2N and Compute Modules007-4701-003 3Figure 1-1 Rear View of XG2N Graphics Module with FireGL X2PRO-256 (Showing First Module Pipe Numbering)Figure

4 007-4701-0031: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics PrismFigure 1-3 Rear View of XG2N Graphics Module with FireGL X3-256 (Showing First Module

XG2N and Compute Modules007-4701-003 5Front Panel ControlsThis section describes the front panel controls and indicators of the XG2N and compute modu

6 007-4701-0031: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism• Power button. Press this button to power on the individual module. Alternatively, y

XG2N and Compute Modules007-4701-003 7Compute Module Rear Panel ItemsFigure 1-6 shows a view of the rear panel of a Silicon Graphics Prism compute mo

007-4701-003 iiiRecord of RevisionVersion Description001 October 2004First Release002 February 2005Added Prism Team configurations (routed NUMAlink)

8 007-4701-0031: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism– The green LED illuminates when a link has been established to another module throug

Safety Precautions007-4701-003 9Safety PrecautionsBefore you install a Silicon Graphics Prism, you should familiarize yourself with the safety precau

10 007-4701-0031: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics PrismESD PrecautionsObserve electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions during the entire i

Safety Precautions007-4701-003 11Safety MeasuresObserve the following safety measures when you install the system:• Use caution when you remove the s

12 007-4701-0031: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics PrismQuick Start InformationThe following sections and illustrations are intended to guid

Quick Start Information007-4701-003 13Figure 1-8 Example Connection of a Non-Racked System to PowerXG2N graphics moduleBase compute module

14 007-4701-0031: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics PrismFigure 1-9 Connection Example of a Racked System to PowerFAULTOUTPUTGOODFAULTOUTPUTG

Quick Start Information007-4701-003 15NUMAlink Cabling for a Silicon Graphics PrismIf your system was shipped from SGI with the modules already mount

16 007-4701-0031: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics PrismOptional SGI ImageSync CablingIf your system was shipped from SGI with the modules a

Quick Start Information007-4701-003 17Figure 1-11 Cabling Example of SGI ImageSync Card to GraphicsNUMALINK 0NUMALINK 1CONSOLEL1 PORTREPEATIS1IS2NUMA

18 007-4701-0031: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics PrismConnecting a MonitorSelect the monitor on which you want the Linux OS console to app

Quick Start Information007-4701-003 19Connecting a Keyboard and MouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to your system, as shown in Figure 1-12.

20 007-4701-0031: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics PrismConnecting the Multi-Port Serial CableA multi-port serial cable that converts the se

Quick Start Information007-4701-003 21Connecting an L1 System ConsoleConnect a serial terminal to the Level 1 console connector on the base compute m

22 007-4701-0031: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics PrismPower-On the SystemIf your Silicon Graphics Prism does not have a a local system con

Quick Start Information007-4701-003 23Verifying System ConnectionsOnce your Silicon Graphics Prism Visualization System is installed in a rack (or ot

24 007-4701-0031: Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism3. If the output does not show all the graphics pipes present, recheck all power, an

Quick Start Information007-4701-003 25Powering Off ManuallyTo power off your system manually, follow these steps:Caution: If you power off the syste

007-4701-003 27Chapter 22. System Overview and OptionsThis chapter provides an overview of the physical and architectural aspects of your Silicon Grap

Contents007-4701-003 vContentsFigures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsPhysical FeaturesThe Silicon Graphics Prism platform is the latest advancement in the SGI NUMAflex appro

Physical Features007-4701-003 29Figure 2-1 Example of Silicon Graphics Prism Rack Systems17U rack39U rack2TM2TM

30 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsFunctional ArchitectureThe Silicon Graphics Prism is based on the SGI NUMAflex architecture, which is a

Functional Architecture007-4701-003 31A Silicon Graphics Prism system contains a combination of the following modules:• Base compute module. All Sili

32 007-4701-0032: System Overview and Options• XG2N graphics module. All systems contain at least one graphics module that has the following componen

System Components007-4701-003 33System ComponentsThis section briefly describes the standard and optional modules of a Silicon Graphics Prism, in the

34 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsFigure 2-2 shows the front and rear views of a base compute module.Figure 2-2 Front and Rear Views of Ba

System Components007-4701-003 35XG2N Graphics ModuleThe XG2N graphics module (see Figure 2-3) is a 2U AC-powered device that consists of the followin

36 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsCPU Expansion ModuleThe CPU expansion module is a 2U AC-powered device that consists of the following:•

System Components007-4701-003 37Figure 2-4 Front and Rear Views of CPU Expansion ModuleFront viewRear view2TM

vi 007-4701-003ContentsConnecting an L1 System Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsCMPX ModuleThe CMPX module (see Figure 2-5) is a 2U AC-powered module that offers:• Zero, one, or two In

System Components007-4701-003 39Figure 2-5 Front and Rear Views of CMPX Option ModuleRear viewFront view2TM

40 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsRouter ModuleThe optional router module (sometimes called an R-brick) is an eight-port 2U-high module th

System Components007-4701-003 41Figure 2-6 Router Functional Block DiagramLVDSLVDSLVDSLVDSLVDSLVDSLVDSLVDSPort 5Port 6Port 3Port 2Port 1Port 4Port 8P

42 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsRouter Module Front Panel ComponentsThe router module contains the following front panel items (as shown

System Components007-4701-003 43Router Module Rear Panel ComponentsThe router module has the following rear panel items (see Figure 2-8):• PWR (power

44 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsStorage ExpansionA base compute module contains an IO10 base I/O card and two disk-drive bays. You can a

System Components007-4701-003 45SGI TP900 Storage ModuleThe TP900 storage module, shown in Figure 2-9, is a 2U-high 8-drive storage system that provi

46 007-4701-0032: System Overview and Options2Gb SGI TP9100 Optional Storage SystemThe 2Gb SGI TP9100, shown in Figure 2-10, is an affordable, entry-

System Components007-4701-003 47Figure 2-10 2Gb SGI TP9100 Storage SystemsgisgisgiDeskside tower configurationRackmounted configuration

Contents007-4701-003 viiNUMAlink Cabling in Routed Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsPower ComponentsThe Silicon Graphics Prism platform can contain the following power components:• One or

SGI Racks for Silicon Graphics Prism007-4701-003 49SGI Racks for Silicon Graphics PrismThe system is offered in two rack types: a short rack and a ta

50 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsBoth rack types are industry-standard 19-inch racks, and they support two types of mounting rails (shelf

SGI Racks for Silicon Graphics Prism007-4701-003 51Both short and tall racks, as shown in Figure 2-14, have front and rear doors that have keylocks t

52 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsOptional DevicesThis section describes some of the optional devices available for the Silicon Graphics P

Optional Devices007-4701-003 53Optional IO9 PCI Card If you do not wish to use the IO10 base I/O card in your system, an optional IO9 PCI card is req

54 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsOptional DM8 Audio BoardThe DM8 is a half-size PCI expansion board that provides audio expansion via the

Optional Devices007-4701-003 55Cables and ConnectorsThe DM8 audio board has the following connectors on it’s rear panel as shown from left to right i

56 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsSampling frequencies (in kHz):• Supports sampling frequencies 8, 11.025 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, or 48kHzAud

Optional Devices007-4701-003 57Optional USB ExtenderYou can plug the keyboard and mouse directly into the USB connectors of a compute module (see “Co

viii 007-4701-003ContentsConfiguring a System for Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58 007-4701-0032: System Overview and OptionsFigure 2-16 Keyboard and Mouse Connected via Optional USB ExtenderUSB portsLEX30 ft (9.1 m)9.84 ft (3 m)

007-4701-003 59Chapter 33. Configurations and CablingThis chapter describes the configuration ranges of the Silicon Graphics Prism Power and Team Syst

60 007-4701-0033: Configurations and CablingSystem ConfigurationsThe minimum and maximum ranges of the configurable items for the Silicon Graphics Pri

System Configurations007-4701-003 61Table 3-2 Silicon Graphics Prism Team System Configuration Ranges ConfigurationMinimumConfigurationMaximumaa. Maxi

62 007-4701-0033: Configurations and CablingNUMAlink Cabling in Ring TopologiesThe basic Silicon Graphics Prism uses a type of network configuration t

NUMAlink Cabling in Ring Topologies007-4701-003 63Figure 3-1 provides an example of the two-module ring topology.Figure 3-1 Two-Module Ring Topology E

64 007-4701-0033: Configurations and CablingFigure 3-3 shows an example of a four-module ring topology.Figure 3-3 Four-Module Ring Topology ExampleNUM

NUMAlink Cabling in Routed Systems007-4701-003 65NUMAlink Cabling in Routed SystemsThis section describes the NUMAlink cabling for systems containing

66 007-4701-0033: Configurations and CablingMinimum Routed ConfigurationThis section describes a minimum routed configuration, having four base comput

NUMAlink Cabling in Routed Systems007-4701-003 67Figure 3-5 Module Ordering in Minimum Routed Configuration1716151413121110987654321Router moduleXG2N

Contents007-4701-003 ixCMPX Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

68 007-4701-0033: Configurations and CablingMaximum Routed ConfigurationThis section describes a maximum routed configuration, having eight base compu

NUMAlink Cabling in Routed Systems007-4701-003 69Figure 3-6 Maximum Routed Configuration Conceptual Diagram12348765ABCDEFGHR (b)CBADEHGFR (a)

70 007-4701-0033: Configurations and CablingFigure 3-7 Module Ordering in Maximum Routed Configuration383739363534333231302928272625242322212019181716

007-4701-003 71Chapter 44. Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsThis chapter provides safety instructions to follow when using and maint

72 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsSafety InstructionsBefore you perform any type of maintenance to your system, rea

Safety Instructions007-4701-003 73– If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.Note: Adjust only those co

74 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsAccessing the System’s Internal ComponentsMany of the procedures in this chapter

Accessing the System’s Internal Components007-4701-003 75Removing the Optional Chassis RailIf you are installing a card in one of the two lower-most

76 007-4701-0034: Installing and Removing Customer-Replaceable UnitsFigure 4-2 Removing an Optional Chassis Rail

Accessing the System’s Internal Components007-4701-003 77Removing the PCI/PCI-X Support BracketIf you are accessing one of the two lower-most card sl