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Fujitsu SPARC M12
Quick Guide
Manual Code: C120-0050-06EN
March 2018

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  • Page 1 Fujitsu SPARC M12 Quick Guide Manual Code: C120-0050-06EN March 2018...
  • Page 2 Preface This document describes the basic specifications and system configurations that users need to be familiar with when using the Fujitsu SPARC M12 (hereinafter, referred to as "SPARC M12").The document also provides an overview of the SPARC M12 and indicates the reference manuals for different work phases or purposes.

  • Page 3: Text Conventions

    • Sun Oracle software-related documents (Oracle Solaris, etc.) http://docs.oracle.com/en/ • For a list of documents related to the SPARC M12, see "5. Document List." Document feedback  • If you have any comments or requests regarding this document, please take a moment to share...
  • Page 4 1. Understanding an Overview of the System The SPARC M12 is a UNIX server system that is designed with the high-performance, high-reliability SPARC64 XII processor and runs the Oracle Solaris operating system. The system can support system configurations that meet the purpose and scale of business, by using CPU Activations and server connections through the building block (BB) method.
  • Page 5 PCI expansion unit  SPARC M12-2S • The SPARC M12 offers a PCI expansion unit for I/O slot expansion. All the available server models support the PCI expansion unit, which supports PCI Express (PCIe). PCI expansion unit - 4 -...
  • Page 6 ▍High Performance • The SPARC M12 is equipped with a new processor, the SPARC64 XII with improved CPU core performance. In addition to the adopted high-speed DDR4 memory improving memory access performance, the SPARC M12 has the Software On Chip function that incorporates part of software processing into the processor to accelerate database processing.

  • Page 7: High Performance

    The improved CPU core performance can increase business performance and suppress investment costs in the entire system. • The SPARC M12 provides Software On Chip (SWoC) for accelerating the processing of databases, such as Oracle Database. • The SPARC M12 adopts high-speed DDR4 memory for accelerating in-memory processing, and expands the memory bandwidth.
  • Page 8 1. Understanding an Overview of the System ▍VLLC (Vapor and Liquid Loop Cooling) Technology mounted in the SPARC M12-2/M12-2S to strongly cool the CPU in  order to achieve high CPU core performance • Used in addition to hybrid cooling with LLC, evaporative cooling takes heat away when liquid changes into vapor.
  • Page 9 CPU chips. • You can add and register CPU core resources at any time. • You can move resources by moving a CPU Activation key between SPARC M12 servers of the same model type. Operating site (Tokyo) Backup site (Osaka)
  • Page 10 1. Understanding an Overview of the System ▍Building Block Configuration • You can adjust the number of SPARC M12-2S connections according to the performance required. The building block method enables expansion to up to the 16BB configuration/32 CPUs/384 cores. •...
  • Page 11 1. Understanding an Overview of the System ▍Dynamic Reconfiguration of Physical Partitions (PPAR DR) • In the SPARC M12-2S, PPAR DR is a function that can add or remove hardware resources including CPUs, memory, and I/O devices in a physical partition without stopping a job.
  • Page 12 Oracle VM Server for SPARC, and Oracle Solaris Zone. Physical partition (PPAR)  • A physical partition can be configured with the SPARC M12-2S connected using the building block method. So you can create a physically independent and highly reliable system environment according to the scale of business.
  • Page 13 You can flexibly configure a system, such as one emphasizing isolation or resource availability. Function Physical partition Oracle VM Server for SPARC Oracle Solaris Zone Name (SPARC M12-2S) (All SPARC M12 models) (All SPARC M12 models) (Target Model) Divided Hardware layer Hypervisor layer OS layer OS layer...
  • Page 14 1. Understanding an Overview of the System 1.2.4 Reliability The SPARC M12 is equipped with data protection, redundancy, dynamic degradation, and other such high-reliability technologies. ▍SPARC M12-1 Memory ■ Memory mirror Hardware as whole ■ Memory patrol ■ Dual power feed ■...
  • Page 15 Dynamic degradation of memory Redundant configuration of pump ■ XSCF unit, console path, and path between domain and XSCF: (in units of pages) Redundant configuration (in SPARC M12-2S 2BB configuration ■ Extended ECC or larger) ■ Redundant configuration of LAN (by Oracle Solaris functions) ■...
  • Page 16 Active addition and removal of the SPARC M12-2S  • In a building block configuration connecting multiple SPARC M12-2S units, you can expand and reduce hardware without stopping the system. Active replacement of the XSCF unit (in the SPARC M12-2S 2BB configuration ...
  • Page 17 The SPARC64 XII processor is equipped with an encryption function. Integrated security facility for system protection  • The SPARC M12 supports the security functions provided by Oracle Solaris, such as ZFS and verified boot. Data encryption function of the Oracle Solaris ZFS file system ...
  • Page 18 1.2.6 Ecology The power savings of the device have been achieved with a new implementation technology. The SPARC M12 supports low power consumption to save energy through power-saving design and energy-saving management. Power Capping function that sets an upper limit on power consumption ...
  • Page 19 2. External Views of the Chassis This chapter shows external views of the chassis for each model.
  • Page 20 2. External Views of the Chassis 2.1 SPARC M12-1 Operation panel PCI Express slot Disk drive Mode switch Power supply unit XSCF USB port USB port POWER switch USB port SAS port XSCF-LAN port 10GbE LAN port Front view Rear view...

  • Page 21: Front View

    2. External Views of the Chassis 2.2 SPARC M12-2 XSCF USB port PCI Express slot Fan unit (*1) Disk drive Power supply unit Operation panel USB port POWER switch XSCF-LAN port 10GbE LAN port USB port Mode switch SAS port *1 You can check the fan unit by removing the front cover.
  • Page 22 2. External Views of the Chassis 2.3 SPARC M12-2S XSCF USB port PCI Express slot XSCF DUAL Fan unit (*1) Disk drive Power supply unit control port Crossbar unit Operation panel USB port XSCF BB POWER switch control port 10GbE LAN port...
  • Page 23 2. External Views of the Chassis 2.4 PCI Expansion Unit (Expansion Option) Fan unit (*1) Link board Power supply units PCI Express slot *1 You can check the fan unit by removing the front cover. Front view Rear view - 22 -...

  • Page 24: System Specifications

    3. System Specifications This chapter describes the server and processor hardware specifications. For details on firmware and software, see "Chapter 1 Understanding an Overview of the SPARC M12/M10" in the Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 System Operation and Administration Guide.

  • Page 25: Server Specifications

    *1 To mount a 64 GB DIMM, see "Notes on Memory" in the Fujitsu SPARC M12 Product Notes. *2 If the OS versions of the control domain, root domains, and I/O domains are all Oracle Solaris 11 and the firmware version of SPARC M12-2/M12-2S is XCP 3040 or later. For other combinations, see the following table.
  • Page 26 3. System Specifications 3.1 Server Specifications (Continued) Item SPARC M12-1 SPARC M12-2 SPARC M12-2S 4 ports (10GBASE-T) 1 port (6 Gb) interface 2 ports (USB 3.0: Rear, USB 2.0: Front) Memory (*1), built-in disk drive (*2), Memory (*1), built-in disk drive (*2),...

  • Page 27: Processor Specifications

    3. System Specifications 3.2 Processor Specifications Item SPARC64 XII Operating frequency 4.25 GHz, maximum Technology 20 nm Number of CPU cores 12, maximum Number of threads SIMD Primary cache memory 64 KB x 2 Secondary cache memory 512 KB Tertiary cache memory 32 MB, maximum Memory connection mode Directly connected to DIMM...
  • Page 28 3. System Specifications 3.3 PCI Expansion Unit Specifications Item PCI Expansion Unit Height Number of PCIe slots Redundant facility Power supply unit, fan unit Power supply unit, fan unit, Active replacement facility PCIe card (*1), link board (*2) *1 Active replacement may not be possible depending on the PCIe card type. *2 You can replace the board after disconnecting the link card connected to the PCI expansion unit or the physical partition containing this link card.
  • Page 29 4. Document Map Reference Guide (by Phase/Purpose) This chapter shows the reference manuals for each work item from SPARC M12 installation to operation/administration and system expansion. For a list of the manuals and their formal names, see "5. Document List."...
  • Page 30 4. Document Map Reference Guide (by Phase/Purpose) Document Map Planning Installation Operation Expansion Quick Guide (this document) Getting Started Guide Important Legal and Safety Information Safety and Compliance Guide Software License Conditions Security Guide Common Installation Planning Manual Product Notes Installation Guide Installation Guide PCI Card Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Installation Planning

    4. Document Map Reference Guide (by Phase/Purpose) 4.1 Planning Understanding an overview • Check the SPARC M12 overview. ▶ Quick Guide (this document) Installation planning • Check the specifications and software license conditions. ▶ Getting Started Guide ▶ Important Legal and Safety Information ▶...

  • Page 32: Installation And Connection

    4. Document Map Reference Guide (by Phase/Purpose) 4.2 Installation Installation and connection • Install and connect servers and peripheral devices according to the system configuration. ▶ Installation Guide ▶ PCI Card Installation Guide Initial settings • Before starting the system, perform the initial setup of the eXtended System Control Facility (XSCF).

  • Page 33: Operation

    ▶ System Operation and Administration Guide Updating firmware/software • Update firmware, Oracle VM Server for SPARC, and Oracle Solaris to the latest versions. The updates require a service contract with Fujitsu's Support Desk. ▶ System Operation and Administration Guide Failure diagnosis/unit replacement •...
  • Page 34 ▶ System Operation and Administration Guide Expanding/Reducing the system with a building block configuration • In the building block method, you can flexibly expand/downscale the system by expanding/reducing the SPARC M12-2S. ▶ Installation Guide ▶ System Operation and Administration Guide ▶ Domain Configuration Guide ▶...

  • Page 35: Document List

    5. Document List This chapter shows a list of documents related to the SPARC M12. • Global site http://www.fujitsu.com/global/products/computing/servers/unix/sparc/downloads/manuals/ • Japanese site http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/unix/sparc/downloads/manual/...
  • Page 36 Provides an overview, including the system specifications and system configuration, and describes the manuals used with each work item. The manuals cover the work from SPARC M12 installation to operation/administration and system expansion. Check this document before reading the other documents.
  • Page 37 For domain settings, see the Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Domain Configuration Guide. For the maintenance procedures for each field replaceable unit (FRU), see the Fujitsu SPARC M12-2/2S Service Manual or the PCI Expansion Unit for Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Service Manual.
  • Page 38 Describes, in lists, the Management Information Base (MIB) values and MIB Trap values used with the system. ▍ Fujitsu SPARC M12-1 Service Manual Describes the information to be checked in system maintenance of the SPARC M12-1 and the maintenance procedures for each field replaceable unit (FRU).

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