SGI Altix™ 350 System User's Guide

Table of Contents

About This Guide

Important Information

Chapter Descriptions

Related Publications

Conventions

Product Support

Reader Comments

1. Installation and Operation

System Installation Overview

Safety Precautions

Installing a Rack

Unpacking and Inspecting Modules

Setting the Server System on a Table Top

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

System Components

L2 Controller

3. Base Compute Module

System Features

Base I/O Options

Additional Internal Components

External Components

Module Configuration

Technical Specifications

4. CPU Expansion Module

System Features

External Components

Module Configuration

Technical Specifications

5. CMPX Module

System Features

External Components

System Configurations

Technical Specifications

6. Optional Router

Overview

External Components

Router Module Technical Specifications

7. Installing and Removing Customer-replaceable Units

Safety Instructions

Accessing the System's Internal Components

PCI and PCI–X Cards

Disk Drives

Power Supplies

Memory DIMM Group Placement and Guidelines

L1 Controller Display

8. Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

L1 Controller Error Messages

SGI Electronic Support

A. Technical Specifications

Environmental System Specifications

Compute Module Specifications

CMPX 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