Kontron SYMKLOUD MS2900 User manual

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» Table of Contents «
1Before Getting Started .......................................................................................................................4
1.1 About this Guide...................................................................................................................4
1.2 Equipment Needed to Set-up the System....................................................................................4
2Getting Started.................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Preparing the System for Cabinet/Rack Installation......................................................................6
2.2 Connecting Power Cords .........................................................................................................7
2.3 Connecting the Grounding Lug ................................................................................................8
2.4 Connecting I/O Cables ...........................................................................................................9
3First Power-Up................................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 Normal Behavior................................................................................................................. 11
3.2 Unexpected Behavior (Troubleshooting).................................................................................. 11
3.3 Health and Status Indicators ................................................................................................. 12
4Basic Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Configuring the System Network ............................................................................................ 13
Using Management Networking ............................................................................................ 144.1.1
Using the Serial Console ..................................................................................................... 164.1.2
5Getting started with System Monitor ................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Login ............................................................................................................................... 18
5.2 System Monitor dashboard.................................................................................................... 19
5.3 Other System Monitor features............................................................................................... 19
5.4 API Features ...................................................................................................................... 19
6Running an Operating System ............................................................................................................ 20
6.1 First Boot-Up ..................................................................................................................... 20
6.2 BIOS Configuration ............................................................................................................. 20
7Additional Resources ....................................................................................................................... 21
7.1 MS2900 Platform Documentation ........................................................................................... 21
7.2 Contact Information............................................................................................................ 21
Technical Support.............................................................................................................. 217.2.1
8Trademarks and Copyright................................................................................................................. 22
8.1 Copyright Notice................................................................................................................. 22
8.2 Quality Standards ............................................................................................................... 22

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Figure 1: Components for Initial Set-Up ................................................................................................5
Figure 2: Attaching the Slide Rails to the Chassis ....................................................................................6
Figure 3: Connecting the AC Power Cord and Grounding Cable....................................................................7
Figure 4: Connecting the DC Power Cord and Grounding Cable....................................................................7
Figure 5: Grounding Lug Positions .......................................................................................................8
Figure 6: MS2900 Front I/O Connections ...............................................................................................9
Figure 7: RJ-45 to DB-9 Console Adapter............................................................................................. 10
Figure 8: MS2900 Rear I/O Connections .............................................................................................. 10
Figure 9: MS2900 Front and Rear LEDs................................................................................................ 12
Figure 10: Management IP Addresses ................................................................................................. 14
Figure 11: Hub and Processor Node Port Mapping ................................................................................. 15
Figure 12: System Monitor Login Page ................................................................................................ 18
Figure 13: System Monitor Main Page ................................................................................................. 19

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1Before Getting Started
Caution! The SYMKLOUD MS2900 Platform is ESD-sensitive (electrostatic discharge) equipment. Users must
observe precautions for handling ESD-sensitive devices. Also, be sure to read the “Safety Instructions” section, in
Chapter 3 of the
SYMKLOUD MS2900 Platform User’s Guide before handling the equipment.
1.1 About this Guide
This Quick Start Guide will assist with getting up and running with the SYMKLOUD MS2900 Platform. The guide
addresses the following tasks:
»Setting up the system and powering it on
»Using the system management configuration features
»Accessing the nodes’ serial consoles
»Accessing the System Monitor (web interface)
For more detailed information on these topics or additional features of the MS2900 platform, see all the available
documentation and select what is needed on the Kontron portal at http://cbu.kontron.ca/
NOTE: To ensure the latest information is being used, check the publication dates and version numbers of the
documentation against those available on the portal.
1.2 Equipment Needed to Set-up the System
Figure 1 shows the components and accessories required to get started. For instructions on how to install these
components, see Chapter 2:”Getting Started”.
Depending on the ordered configuration of the SYMKLOUD MS2900 system, various cables, accessories, or spare
components may be included in the shipment. For purposes of accomplishing the tasks described in this guide,
aimed at getting the system up and running, only the following items from the box are needed:
»The MS2900 system with any protective plastic or Styrofoam packaging removed
»The two rails that attach to the system chassis so it can be mounted in a cabinet/rack
»The RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter (used with a straight RJ45 cable) for console connection
The following equipment may also be needed:
»Standard, straight RJ-45 cable (CAT5 or better)
»An Internet connection
»The power cord(s) for the system: AC or DC, according to what was ordered, in the (default) single power supply
configuration or the (optional) redundant power supply configuration
NOTE: Each DC power supply ships with a DC mating connector which must be crimped to an appropriate cable and
attached to the rear panel before powering up the platform. Instructions on how to wire the provided DC mating
connector can be found in the Symkloud MS2900 User’s Guide.

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Figure 1: Components for Initial Set-Up

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2Getting Started
This chapter covers how to set up the MS2900 platform for installation in a cabinet/rack and how to connect the
cables.
2.1 Preparing the System for Cabinet/Rack Installation
The MS2900 platform comes with both front and rear mounting attachments. The front of the chassis has brackets
attached on each side for fastening the system in a cabinet/rack. The system also comes with two slide rails to
enable mounting at the rear of the cabinet/rack.
NOTE: Because the heaviest components in the chassis, i.e., the processor nodes and power supplies are at the
rear, using the slide rails and L-brackets for rear mounting is mandatory. This method will provide the most stable
and secure cabinet/rack installation.
The system has rear mounting flanges for the rails already in place on both sides of the chassis. No screws are
needed; just slide the rails between the flanges, with the L-bracket facing the rear of the chassis, as shown in
Figure 2.
Depending on the width of the cabinet or rack used, the grounding lug on the left rear side of the chassis may
make this a tight fit. If the chassis can’t be easily slid into place, it may become necessary to angle or wiggle the
chassis to get it into the rack. If unsuccessful, remove the grounding lug by unscrewing the two fasteners and re-
attach it from the rear of the cabinet/rack once the chassis is in place. See Section 2.3:”Connecting the Grounding
Lug” for possible positions for installing the grounding lug.
Figure 2: Attaching the Slide Rails to the Chassis

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2.2 Connecting Power Cords
NOTE: When using a rack, do not install the power cord(s) until after the system is completely mounted in the
rack.
Power cords should be connected to the MS2900 platform as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4.MS2900 systems with
DC power supplies ship the parts for assembling a power cord. Instructions on how to wire the provided DC mating
connector can be found in the Symkloud MS2900 User’s Guide.
Figure 3: Connecting the AC Power Cord and Grounding Cable
Figure 4: Connecting the DC Power Cord and Grounding Cable

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2.3 Connecting the Grounding Lug
In addition to plugging in the power cord, the grounding lug on the chassis’ lower right side (viewed from the
rear) must be used with DC power supplies (optional for AC power) and connected to earth ground for proper
safety grounding of the chassis enclosure.
The grounding lug can be positioned horizontally (parallel with the chassis’ side) or vertically (pointing toward
the top-cover of the chassis). Both possibilities are shown below.
Figure 5: Grounding Lug Positions

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2.4 Connecting I/O Cables
The MS2900 platform provides I/O connections from both the front and rear of the chassis. There are up to two
10GbE uplink ports, two 10GbE stacking uplink ports, and eight 1GbE RJ-45 LAN ports (four for each Hub Module,
front access only ) in the system. For each hub there is also front panel access for an RJ-45 console port and a
management RJ-45 port.
Figure 6: MS2900 Front I/O Connections
I/O Port Description
1
Management 1GbE RJ-45 port (Switch/ShMC 1)
(Marked ‘’MNGT’’ on the Hub 1 faceplate)
2 Console RJ-45 port (Switch/ShMC 1)
3
10GbE SFP+ stacking port (Switch/ShMC 1)
(Marked ‘’1’’ on the Hub 1 faceplate)
4
10GbE SFP+ uplink port (Switch/ShMC 1)
(Marked ‘’2’’ on the Hub 1 faceplate)
5
Quad 1GbE RJ-45 ports (Switch/ShMC 1)
(Marked ‘’3’’, ‘’4’’, ‘’5’’ and ‘’6’’ on the Hub 1 faceplate)
6
Management 1GbE RJ-45 port (Switch/ShMC 2)
(Marked ‘’MNGT’’ on the Hub 2 faceplate)
7 Console RJ-45 port (Switch/ShMC 2)
8
10GbE SFP+ stacking port (Switch/ShMC 2)
(Marked ‘’1’’ on the Hub 2 faceplate)
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10GbE SFP+ uplink port (Switch/ShMC 2)
(Marked ‘’2’’ on the Hub 2 faceplate)
10
Quad 1GbE RJ-45 ports (Switch/ShMC 2)
(Marked ‘’3’’, ‘’4’’, ‘’5’’ and ‘’6’’ on the Hub 2 faceplate)
For information about port mapping for the 10GbE and 1GbE connections, see Figure 11 in the “Configuring
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The MS2900 platform ships with an RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter (shown below) included in the box. Use this adapter
with a straight RJ45 cable connected to the console port on the front of the Active Hub Module’s faceplate (see
callouts 2 and 7 in Figure 6). The Active Hub can be identified by the solid-green status LED on its faceplate (the
Standby Hub’s status LED will blink).
Figure 7: RJ-45 to DB-9 Console Adapter
Figure 8 shows the location of the two 10GbE uplink ports and two 10GbE stacking ports (one of each per
switch/ShMC hub), when the optional MSU8700 Rear uplink modules are used.
Figure 8: MS2900 Rear I/O Connections