Contents

Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Service Manual

819-6591-11

Contents

1. Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Overview

1.2 Operating System and Software

1.2.1 Preinstalled Software

1.2.2 Supported Operating Systems

1.2.3 Tools and Drivers CD Software

1.2.4 System Management

1.3 Hardware System Overview

1.3.1 Front and Back Panels

1.3.2 Internal Components

1.4 Powering On and Powering Off the Server

1.4.1 To Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration

1.4.2 Powering On Main Power Mode

1.4.3 Shutting Down Main Power Mode

1.4.4 Clearing the CMOS

1.5 Customer-Orderable Components

2. Troubleshooting

2.1 Troubleshooting Overview

2.2 Performing Visual Inspections

2.2.1 Performing an External Visual Inspection

2.2.2 Performing an Internal Visual Inspection

2.3 Troubleshooting Procedures

3. Performing Diagnostics

3.1 Pc-Check Diagnostics Overview

3.1.1 Accessing the Pc-Check Diagnostics Software

3.2 System Information Menu Options

3.3 Advanced Diagnostics Tests Menu Options

3.3.1 Testing the Hard Disk

3.4 Immediate Burn-in Testing

3.5 Deferred Burn-in Testing

3.6 Create Diagnostic Partition Option

3.6.1 Removing Existing Partitions From a Hard Disk

3.6.2 Adding a Diagnostic Partition to the First Bootable Disk

3.6.3 Creating a Log File on the Diagnostic Partition

3.6.4 Accessing the Diagnostic Partition on a Red Hat Linux System

3.6.5 Accessing the Diagnostic Partition on the Solaris 10 Operating System

3.6.6 Accessing the Diagnostic Partition on the Windows Server 2003 Operating System

3.7 Show Results Summary

3.8 Print Results Report

3.9 About Pc-Check

3.10 Exit to DOS

4. Maintaining the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server

4.1 Tools and Supplies Needed

4.2 Installation Precautions

4.2.1 ESD Precautions

4.2.2 Preinstallation Instructions

4.2.3 Postinstallation Instructions

4.3 Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover

4.4 Locations of Server Components

4.5 Component Replacement Procedures

4.5.1 Replacing the I/O Board

4.5.1.1 Removing the I/O Board

4.5.1.2 Installing the I/O Board

4.5.2 Replacing the PCIe Card and Riser Assembly

4.5.2.1 Removing the Riser Assembly and PCIe Card

4.5.2.2 Installing the PCIe Card and Riser Card Assembly

4.5.3 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive and Carrier

4.5.3.1 Removing an HDD and Carrier

4.5.3.2 Installing an HDD and Carrier

4.5.4 Installing a LSI PCIe Card and Cables

4.5.4.1 Installing the LSI Card to Support SAS Hard Drive Installation

4.5.4.2 Installing the LSI Card to Support SATA RAID

4.5.5 Removing and Installing an ODD Drive Assembly

4.5.5.1 Removing an ODD Drive Assembly

4.5.5.2 Installing the ODD Drive Assembly

4.5.6 Replacing an Air Duct

4.5.6.1 Removing the Air Duct

4.5.6.2 Installing the Air Duct

4.5.7 Replacing the Power Supply

4.5.7.1 Removing a Power Supply

4.5.7.2 Installing a Power Supply

4.5.8 Replacing the Single Fan

4.5.8.1 Removing the Fan

4.5.8.2 Installing the Fan

4.5.9 Replacing the Dual Blower Module

4.5.9.1 Removing the Dual Blower Module

4.5.9.2 Installing the Dual Blower Module

4.5.10 Replacing Memory Modules

4.5.10.1 DIMM Population Rules

4.5.10.2 Removing a DIMM

4.5.10.3 Installing a DIMM

4.5.11 Replacing the System Battery

4.5.11.1 Removing the System Battery

4.5.11.2 Installing the System Battery

4.5.12 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink

4.5.12.1 Removing a CPU and Heatsink

4.5.12.2 Installing a CPU and Heatsink

4.5.13 Replacing Cables

4.5.14 Replacing the Motherboard

4.5.14.1 Removing the Motherboard

4.5.14.2 Installing the Motherboard

A. System Specifications

B. Using the Tools and Drivers CD

C. Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails

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