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xxiv Sun Fire 280R Server Owner’s Guide • January 2001
How This Book Is Organized
Chapter 1 describes the system’s hardware and software features. Descriptions of the
hardware front and back panel features, the system’s devices, and status indicators
and controls are included. Software features are summarized and listed.
Chapter 2 describes how to attach the cables needed to get the Sun Fire 280R server
hardware up and running. For information about rackmounting the server, consult
the Sun Fire 280R Server Setup and Rackmounting Guide that accompanied your
system. For the operating system software, the chapter explains what you need to do
and points you to the appropriate software manuals for additional information.
Chapter 3 focuses on the software in the server and its improved reliability,
availability, and serviceability features and system administrative information.
Chapter 4 describes the hardware and software configuration of the system.
Chapter 5 provides what you need to know, and need to do, to install, remove, or
replace an internal disk drive. In addition, basic information about how to use the
system’s internal storage devices such as the hard disk drive, the DVD-ROM
drive(s), and tape devices is also covered.
Chapter 6 introduces the diagnostic tools available for the system and explains how
to use these tools. It also introduces the suite of software tools and how to use them
to monitor your system, isolate problems, and troubleshoot the system. The tools
should help you determine what component of the system (if any) needs to be
replaced.
Appendix A diagrams the pinouts for accessible system connectors.
Appendix B describes the system’s physical, electrical, and environmental
specifications.