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Also see : General QuestionsQ: What's the difference between the Sun Fire120 server and the Netra T1 AC200 server?
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The Sun Fire V120 server is the next generation of the Netra T1 AC200 server. It offers greater performance (a 650 MHz UltraSPARC IIi chip versus a 500 MHz UltraSPARC IIe chip) than the Netra T1 AC200 server. Level 2 cache is doubled from 256 KB to 512 KB. Hard drives come standard with 73 GB of storage instead of 18 GB. In addition, maximum internal memory has increased from 2 GB to 4 GB.
Q: What's the difference between the Sun Fire V120 server and the Netra 120 server?
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Level 3 certified--meaning that it has been modified internally to withstand extreme environmental conditions. The Sun Fire V120 server does take the very best ruggedization features from the Netra 120 server, but without the NEBS Level 3 certification. The Netra 120 server offers DC power whereas the Sun Fire V120 server supports only AC power.
Q: Why should I care about the Lights Out Management system?
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Lights Out Management (LOM) allows you to remotely monitor server status, set alarms and, when trouble arises, automatically reboot your servers. With LOM, you can also remotely boot up, shut down, or reinstall operating systems. As a result, system administrators can concentrate on routine maintenance schedules instead of having to respond to unanticipated system emergencies.
Q: Why should I care about the System Configuration Card?
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The System Configuration Card (SCC) is a small card containing the system's identity, making the Sun Fire V120 server more manageable. For example, if you have licensed software locked to the system serial number (the Host ID), and your current system goes down for a parts upgrade; you can eliminate downtime by moving the SCC to a new system without having to worry about updating software licenses.
Q: What is a rack-intensive environment?
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Network infrastructure companies, including Telcos, Service Providers, and Data Centers, require a tremendous number of server systems. However, due to the limited physical space available in most data center environments, customers typically rack and stack their systems, leading to a very crowded environment. To help maximize data center real estate, the Sun Fire V120 server offers a compact footprint (1U), front-to-back cooling systems, front and back LEDs, minimal Field Replaceable Units, consistent cabling, and multiple racking attachments.
Q: How many Sun Fire V120 servers can I mount in a standard 72-inch rack?
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You can put up to 40 Sun Fire V120 servers into a standard 72-inch rack with two 20-amp circuits. However, such a deployment is not really practical as most racks do not have 40 power outlets or 40 to 80 Ethernet ports and 40 to 80 termserver ports. A more practical deployment would be 32 servers in a rack with termservers, network gear, and additional power strips.
Q: Can I use the memory, hard drives, and rackmount kits from a Netra T1 AC200 server on a Sun Fire V120 server?
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Yes, you can use the same memory, hard drives, and rackmount kits.
Q: Will the Sun Fire V120 server run Solaris 2.6 or Solaris 7 Operating System?
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No, the Sun Fire V120 server will only run on Solaris 8 update 10/01 Operating System and later.
Q: Does the Sun Fire V120 server support 32-bit mode?
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No, the Sun Fire V120 server only operates in 64-bit mode. However, it does run 32-bit applications that do not require a 32-bit kernel.
Q: Can I attach a keyboard and/or mouse?
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Yes, you can attach a Sun Keyboard or Sun Mouse via the 2 USB ports on the back of the Sun Fire V120 server.
Q: Why are there two Ethernet 10/100 ports?
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You can use one port to attach the Sun Fire V120 server to a production network and the other to an administrative or backup network. This provides redundancy in case of error and provides increased isolation for security. The two ports also allow you to configure the Sun Fire V120 server to be used as a firewall.
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