Silicon Graphics® Prism Visualization System User's Guide for Extreme Scalable Configurations

Document Number: 007-4774-002

Front Matter

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Table of Contents

About This Guide
Audience
Important Information
Chapter Descriptions
Related Publications
Conventions
Product Support
Reader Comments

1. Operation Procedures
Precautions
Connecting a System Console
Powering the System On and Off
Using Embedded Support Partner (ESP)
Monitoring Your Server
Installing or Connecting Optional Components

2. System Control
Levels of System Control
System Controller Interaction
L1 Controller
Optional Ethernet Switch
Console Hardware Requirements
Operating the L1
L2 Emulator Operation
Upgrading L1 Firmware

3. System Overview
System Models
System Architecture
System Features
System Components
Optional System Components

4. Rack Information
Overview
40U Rack
Technical Specifications

5. XG2N Graphics Module and CPU Expansion Module
XG2N Module
CPU Expansion Module
Cabling XG2N Modules

6. CR-brick
Overview
External Components
Internal Components
Pinouts
Product Options
Important Notes
Technical Specifications

7. IX-brick
Product Overview
External Components
PCI and PCI-X Card Configuration Guidelines
Technical Specifications

8. PX–brick
Product Overview
External Components
PCI and PCI–X Card Configuration Guidelines
Technical Specifications

9. R-brick
Overview
External Components
Technical Specifications

10. Power Bay
Overview
External Components
Distributed Power Supplies
Technical Specifications

11. SGI TP900 Storage Module
Overview
External Components
Technical Specifications
Product Options

12. D-brick2 Storage Module
D-brick2 Overview
D-brick2 External Components
Powering the D-brick2 On or Off
D-brick2 Technical and Environmental Specifications

13. Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures
Maintenance Precautions and Procedures
IX-bricks and PX-bricks
XG2N and CPU Expansion Modules
TP900 Enclosure
D-brick2 Storage Module

14. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Troubleshooting Chart
L1 Controller Error Messages
Reading XG2N Power Supply Status LEDs
XG2N and CPU Expansion Module Power Supply Status LEDs
SGI Electronic Support
Customizing the XF86Config File

A. Technical Specifications and Pinouts
System-level Specifications
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Power Specifications
I/O Port Specifications

B. Safety Information and Regulatory Specifications
Safety Information
Regulatory Specifications
Laser Compliance Statements
Lithium Battery Statements

Index