SGI Altix™ 330 System User's Guide

Table of Contents

About This Guide

Important Information

Chapter Descriptions

Related Publications

Conventions

Product Support

Reader Comments

1. Quick Start and Installation

System Installation Overview

Safety Precautions

Unpacking and Inspecting Modules

Setting the Server System on a Table Top

Installing a Rack System

Installing the Modules in a Rack

Cabling the System Modules

Cabling the System Modules to a Power Source

Connecting the System Console

Operating Your System

2. System Overview

Physical Features

Functional Architecture

Main System Components

System Configurations

3. Base Compute Module

System Features

Additional Internal Components

External Components

Module Configuration

Technical Specifications

4. PCI and PCI-X Option Module

System Features

External Components

5. Optional Router

Overview

External Components

Router Module Technical Specifications

6. Installing and Removing Customer-replaceable Units

Safety Instructions

Accessing the System's Internal Components

PCI and PCI–X Cards

Disk Drives

Replacing a DVD Drive

Memory DIMM Group Placement and Guidelines

7. Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

L1/L2 Controller Error Messages

SGI Electronic Support

A. Technical Specifications

Environmental System Specifications

Compute Module Specifications

Rack Specifications

SGI TP900 Storage Module Specifications

Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications

B. Regulatory Specifications and Safety Information

Manufacturer's Regulatory Declarations

Laser Compliance Statements

Lithium Battery Statement

Index