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Sun FireTM X4600/X4600 M2 Server ArchitectureA Technical White PaperMay 2007 SunWIN Token # 470898

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Chapter 1Architecture OverviewSun Fire X4600 ServerThe Sun Fire X4600 server measures 4 rack-units (6.9 inches/176 mm) high, 17.

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure 1-2: Rear View of the Sun Fire X4600 Server

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure 1-3: Internal View of the Sun Fire X4600 ServerThe Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 server also provides the following system arch

Sun Microsystems, Inc.• Embedded management and legacy I/O to offer maximum operational flexibility without compromising PCI slots for optional featur

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Chapter 2CPU ArchitectureThe Sun Fire X4600 server supports up to eight Single-Core or Dual-Core AMD Opteron Series 800 processo

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure 2-1: Sun Fire X4600 CPU ModuleSystems configured with four or six processors require filler modules. The filler modules m

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Front of ServerRear of ServerFigure 2-2: CPU Module PlacementNote: The Sun Fire X4600 server supports four and eight CPU configu

Sun Microsystems, Inc.In Sun Fire X4600 M2 systems, each processor contains an integrated memory controller that supports a 128-bit-wide path to memor

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure 2-4: Single-Core AMD Opteron Processor ArchitectureThe Sun Fire X4600 server supports both Single-Core and Dual-Core AMD

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure 2-5: Dual-Core AMD Opteron Processor ArchitectureNote: Sun Fire X4600 servers support 95 W and 120 W 90 nm technology pac

Sun Microsystems, Inc.© 2006 Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA All rights reserved.This product or document is pr

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Processor VRMEach processor receives core voltage input from an individual voltage regulator module (VRM). The VRMs regulate the

Sun Microsystems, Inc.populated in pairs in memory slots from the top of the board toward the processor heat sink at bottom of the board. Memory slots

Sun Microsystems, Inc.• 512 MB to 2 GB low profile (1.2 inch/3.05 cm) DIMM support• Up to 32 GB per CPU in with 4 GB DIMMs in 8 DIMM slots per CPU • S

Sun Microsystems, Inc.• Provide digital content creation capabilities such as computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and com

Sun Microsystems, Inc.to 8 GB/sec. aggregate bandwidth per link, enabling a peak bandwidth of 24 GB/sec. per processor. The AMD Opteron processor with

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure 2-7: Intel vs. Opteron ArchitecturesI/O Expansion Capability to High-Speed Industry BusesThe traditional Northbridge/Sout

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure 2-7: Sample HyperTransport Technology Architecture Block Diagram

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Chapter 3I/O SubsystemSun Fire X4600 I/O Subsystem OverviewThe Sun Fire X4600 I/O subsystem is connected to the CPU complex thro

Sun Microsystems, Inc.• AMD-8132TM HyperTransport PCI-X Tunnel• NVIDIA nForce4 Professional 2200• NVIDIA nForce4 Professional 2050AMD-8132TM HyperTr

Sun Microsystems, Inc.NVIDIA nForce ProfessionalThe Sun Fire X4600 also uses the following NVIDIA nForce Professional chipsets:• NVIDIA nForce 2200•

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Table of ContentsIntroduction...

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure 3-4: LSI SAS1064 Architecture Block DiagramAlthough the LSI SAS1064 controller is capable of supporting both SAS and SATA

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Port Gigabit Ethernet controller include:• 802.3ab PHY compliance and compatibility (CAT-5 use)• 802.3ab auto-negotiation• 802.3

Sun Microsystems, Inc.• 1024x768 TMDSFigure 3-7: ATI Rage XL Architecture Block DiagramSMSC LPC47B272 Super I/O ControllerThe Super I/O device offers

Sun Microsystems, Inc.PCI-X and PCI-E Expansion SlotsThe PCI slots on the Sun Fire X4600 server use a 3.3 Volt signaling bus. Therefore, they support

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure 3-9: PCI Expansion Slot LocationsThe two PCI-X slots have a maximum operational speed of 100 MHz. It is important to note

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Chapter 4MotherboardAll control and datapath functionality, with the exception of the disk connectors and CPU module boards, res

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure 4-1: Sun Fire X4600 Motherboard Block Diagram

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Chapter 5Cooling and PowerTypical heat dissipation and power consumption metrics for a Sun Fire X4600 server equipped with eight

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Because heat is so destructive to electronic components, lowering operating temperature will increase reliabil-ity. Sun's c

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Each row of fan trays is occupied by two fan modules for a total of four cooling fans. In a Sun Fire X4600 server, the fan modul

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Key Productivity Features...

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure 5-4: Sun Fire X4600 Power Supply UnitsPower supplies are monitored and managed by ILOM. However, PSU fans are NOT individ

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Chapter 6ILOM: Integrated Lights Out ManagementIntegrated Lights Out Management (ILOM) is the Service Processor used in Sun Fire

Sun Microsystems, Inc.• Three USB connections to the NVIDIA nForce Professional 2200 to provide remote keyboard, mouse, and storage functionality. • L

Sun Microsystems, Inc.In-Band Server Management InterfacesServer management through the platform operating system in a Sun Fire X4600 server is possib

Sun Microsystems, Inc.The core of the model for the DMTF SMASH CLP is a hierarchical objects namespace in which an object in the namespace is a target

Sun Microsystems, Inc.The remote storage can be either physical storage devices or bootable media image files on the hard drive. The following types o

Sun Microsystems, Inc.implemented in hardware and firmware. The key differentiator of Intelligent Platform Management is that these functions are inde

Sun Microsystems, Inc.devices and manage configurations, statistics collection, performance, and security on a network. SNMP is a network management p

Sun Microsystems, Inc.manage a group in the same manner as managing a single system. • Software Provisioning – provisions Solaris, Linux, and Windows

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Chapter 7Software Operating EnvironmentThe Sun Fire X4600 server supports multiple 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems, includin

Sun Microsystems, Inc.IntroductionAs the first of its kind, the Sun Fire X4600 server is the fastest, most scalable, and energy-efficient four-way to

Sun Microsystems, Inc.• New tools for low-level system debugging • System hardware testing and analysis • Fine-grained project accounting • Enhanc

Sun Microsystems, Inc.the reasons for suboptimal system and application performance. Solaris Dynamic Tracing (DTrace) technology makes it possible to

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Sun Studio (90-Day Trial Version)Sun Studio 10 software is Sun's latest and best developer tool suite for C, C++, and Fortr

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Real-Time Video Creation and Broadcast SupportA Java Media Framework (JMF) technology player provides access to the latest indus

Sun Microsystems, Inc.GNOME 2.0 for the Solaris OS is open source, free software with no upgrade or licensing fees. More information about GNOME 2.0 i

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Chapter 8Additional Software IncludedSun Installation AssistantThe Sun Installation Assistant software on CD-ROM is included in

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Appendix AConnector PinoutsUSBTable A-1: USB PinoutsPin # Pin Name Description1 +5V +5V supply2 Data- Negative side of differen

Sun Microsystems, Inc.5 NC No Connect 6 RX- Negative Side of Receive Data7 NC No Connect 8 NC No Connect

Sun Microsystems, Inc. Figure A-4: Serial Attached SCSI (S

Sun Microsystems, Inc.9 KEY No Pin10 S_GND Syn Return (Ground)11 IDO IDO (Ground)12 IDI IDI (No Connect)13 HSYNC Horizontal Sync14 VSYNC Vertical Sync

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure Intro-1: Sun Fire X4000 Server FamilyCustomers seeking a business edge can look to Sun to provide smart options for build

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Appendix BSun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Rack Mounting SpecificationsSun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 server should fit in nearly all 3rd-party

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Appendix CSun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Server DimensionsThe Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 server has the following size and weight dimensio

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Appendix DEnvironmental and Regulatory ComplianceThe Sun Fire X4600 server meets or exceeds the following environmental and regu

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Sun Microsystems, Inc. 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-650-960-1300 or 1-800-555-9SUN Web sun.comSun

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Figure Intro-2: The Sun Fire X4600 ServerThe highly scalable 4- to 16-way Sun Fire X4600 server allows customers to dramatically

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Features Sun Fire X4100/X4200 Sun Fire X4600 M2HDD NumberFour HDDsOptical DriveCD/DVD-ROMNIC ControllerDual Intel FW82546GBNICsQ

Sun Microsystems, Inc.Sun Fire X4600 Target Markets and ApplicationsThe Sun Fire X4600 server provides mission-critical enterprise data center solutio