This manual describes the hardware and software installation procedures to set up a POWER CHALLENGEarray™ or CHALLENGE DataArray configuration. By combining the power of up to eight POWER CHALLENGE™ or POWER Onyx™ systems, specialized array software, and high-speed HIPPI network communications, the POWER CHALLENGEarray or CHALLENGE DataArray provide a supercomputing platform that is well suited to meet the computational needs of large research and production environments.
This manual is written for Silicon Graphics® system support engineers (SSEs) and third-party field support groups responsible for product installation and testing.
This manual is divided into four chapters, an appendix, and a glossary:
| Chapter 1 | "Product Overview" summarizes the array hardware and software and describes the features of the array. | |
| Chapter 2 | "Installation Planning and Site Preparation" describes how to prepare a customer site and plan for the array installation. | |
| Chapter 3 | "Preinstallation Checklist" provides an activities checklist to perform before you begin actual installation. | |
| Chapter 4 | "Installing the Array" discusses how to install the array hardware and software. | |
| Appendix A | "Array Diagnostics" provides additional information on running the diagnostics on the array. | |
| Glossary | Provides a listing and definition of specialized array terms and acronyms used in this document. |
This section lists related Silicon Graphics documents that you may need to consult for additional information.
POWER CHALLENGEarray Web pages
http://www-hpc.asd.sgi.com/Projects/Array, (viewable only by Silicon Graphics employees inside the Silicon Graphics firewall)http://www.sgi.com/Products/PowerChallengeArray (viewable by anyone with World-Wide Web access)
CHALLENGE DataArray http://www-nsd.engr.sgi.com/nsd/htmls/prodmkt/DataArray/index.html (viewable only by Silicon Graphics employees inside the Silicon Graphics firewall)
Getting Started With the Array (p/n 007-3058-xxx)
CHALLENGE/Onyx Site Preparation Guide (p/n 108-7040-xxx)
Indy Workstation Owner's Guide (p/n 007-9804-xxx)
IRISconsole ST-1600 Multiplexer Installation Guide (p/n 007-2839-xxx)
IRISconsole Administrator's Guide (p/n 007-2872-xxx)
IRIS HIPPI Installation Instructions (p/n 108-0106-xxx)
IRIS HIPPI Administration (p/n 007-2229-xxx)
Rackmount Installation Instructions (007-7042-xxx)
Deskside Installation Instructions (007-7039-xxx)
 | Note: See also the Technical Publications Library Web page at http://techpubs.engr.sgi.com. |
Be sure to read the following information before you begin installation.
 | Warning: Installation of these products requires specific training and technical knowledge. These instructions are provided for use by Silicon Graphics system support engineers (SSEs) or other Silicon Graphics trained personnel only. This equipment utilizes electrical power internally that is hazardous if the equipment is improperly disassembled. |
 | Caution: This equipment is extremely sensitive and susceptible to damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD is an electrical discharge caused by the build-up of electrostatic potential on clothing and other materials. You must use proper measures. |
Follow these ESD measures:
Connect a ground strap to your wrist when installing and removing peripherals.
Be sure that you and all of the electrical equipment that you handle during this installation remain at a ground potential of zero to avoid damage from ESD.
Remove a board from its antistatic bag only when you are properly grounded with a ground strap, and only when you are working on the board or installing it.
Do not use an ohmmeter on a board.
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