Page 3 - Introduction
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Target Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Chapter 1; Target Audience
Chapter 1 Introduction Over the past few years, deregulation and privatization have created intense competition in the worldwide telecommunications market. The marketplace has continued to evolve as voice and data solutions become more integrated and next- generation wireless, video, and messaging t...
Page 6 - integration into their existing infrastructure.
versions) offer features that make them ideal for use in rack-intensive deployments in less-than-ideal environ- ments. With consistent, small-footprints, Netra servers allow for easy deployment in industry-standard racks. Wireless Operators Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are converting their...
Page 8 - Key Features; Expandability and Management Interfaces
The Netra 240 server includes integrated high-bandwidth networking, supported by the Solaris Operating System. A wide range of middleware applications is also available to reduce implementation and deployment time. Standard advanced manageability features allow for efficient, remote system administr...
Page 9 - Target Applications for the Netra 240 Server
• Serial Management: An RJ-45 serial port provides a console port as well as an out-of-band serial management interface. • USB: Two USB ports support ZIP drives and other peripherals. • SCSI: An external Ultra160 SCSI port enables connection of disk arrays and other high-speed storage devices. • PCI...
Page 10 - Chapter 2; PCI cards
Chapter 2 Netra 240 Server Architecture Sun designed the Netra 240 servers to deliver multiprocessor performance, scalability, and flexibility in conven- ient 2 RU enclosures. To this end, high-volume components and application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) have enabled a greatly reduced part...
Page 12 - UltraSPARC IIIi Processor; less than 50 watts consumption at 1.28 GHz.
• Two USB ports • One full-length PCI slots and two half-length PCI slots • Daughter-board connector for the optional Sun Crypto Accelerator 500 board • System management controller service processor for remote management (ALOM) Figure 2-3 is a block-level diagram of the motherboard in the Netra 240...
Page 14 - Ethernet Ports
with main memory, improving sequential PCI DMA performance. This approach minimizes J-Bus transactions for I/O and enhances performance for I/O access to main memory. In addition, the JIO Hostbridge ASICs support PCI DMA write and read bursts of 1 KB (32-bit PCI) and 2 KB (64-bit PCI) with no discon...
Page 15 - Sun Crypto Accelerator 500 Board
Serial Ports Serial ports provide a convenient way to connect Netra 240 servers to terminal and other serial devices using two asynchronous serial ports. The serial A port (RJ-45 connector) is used as a console and serial interface to the System Management Controller ASIC and ALOM. The serial B port...
Page 16 - mathematical operations involved in SSL operations.
Based on the Broadcom BCM5822 co-processor, the SCA 500 board accelerates a variety of computation-inten- sive cryptographic algorithms for security protocols in e- commerce applications. The SCA 500 daughter board off- loads SSL functionality normally performed by system CPUs. Using 3DES, it accele...
Page 17 - or an ASCII terminal.; SunVTSTM Software; Rackmount Enclosure and Power; Card from the front of the system.
System Configuration Card System administrators often need to replace or upgrade a server with minimal downtime. To facilitate faster upgrades and repairs, the System Configuration Card (SCC) stores the Netra 240 server’s system configuration, including the host ID, MAC address, and NVRAM settings. ...
Page 18 - Environmental and Safety Specifications
The following table summarizes the Netra 240 server’s enclosure and power specifications. Table 2-2: Enclosure and power specifications of the Netra 240 server. Configuration Netra 240 Server Dimensions Height: 87.4 mm (3.44 in.) – 2 RU Width: 425 mm (16.73 in.) without bezel 442 mm (17.4 in.) inclu...
Page 19 - Chapter 3; Solaris Operating System; services to large numbers of users.; Solaris JumpStartTM Software
Chapter 3 Software for Deploying Highly-Available Services The need for continuous operation in mission- and business- critical environments demands not only well- designed hardware but sophisticated software capabilities as well. The Netra 240 server comes pre-installed with the Solaris Operating S...
Page 20 - needed for a simple reboot.; Remote Management Software; consoles through network terminal servers.
many of the key elements that enable efficient, centralized administration and automation. For example, admin- istrators can boot Sun systems remotely over the network and can install operating systems from remote system administration servers. Solaris JumpStart software, a standard component of the...
Page 21 - Resource Management Software; Solaris Resource Manager Software; user does not unfairly impact another.; Solaris Bandwidth Manager Software; Solaris Bandwidth Manager software enables organizations to:
ALOM supports the following remote system management capabilities: • Host status monitoring and automatic server restart: ALOM monitors environmental conditions, as well as the status of the power supply and fans in the Netra 240 server. It provides a service indicator and event or failure notice to...
Page 22 - Storage Management Tools; Web Services Software
• Reduce traffic congestion and increase network efficiency • Control user and application access to network resources • Gather detailed network use statistics and accounting data for usage-based billing and trend analysis Storage Management Tools To manage the growing volumes of mass storage in tod...
Page 23 - Chapter 4; to manage larger and larger numbers of systems.; Professional Services; through several services:
Chapter 4 Service Solutions Qualified system administrative talent is increasingly expensive and hard to find in the Telecom industry. As an organization continues to grow, it must extend the expertise of its valuable system administrative staff—asking it to manage larger and larger numbers of syste...
Page 25 - Chapter 5
Chapter 5 Conclusion Today’s organizations are facing many challenges. Telecommunications operators must be on-line 24 hours a day and systems must be managed to handle peak loads without disruption or service degradation. Computing infra- structures must scale both horizontally and vertically—witho...
Page 26 - SUNTM
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