Preface

The Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual provides detailed procedures for removing and replacing replaceable parts in the Sun Fire trademark X4150 Server. This manual also includes information about the use and maintenance of the server.

This document is written for technicians, system administrators, authorized service providers (ASPs), and users who have advanced experience troubleshooting and replacing hardware.

How This Document Is Organized

This manual contains the following chapters.

TABLE P-1 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual Chapters
Chapter	Describes:
Chapter 1	Sun Fire X4150 Server Overview provides an overview of the system, including front and back panel features and contains illustrations showing system components.
Chapter 2	Preparing to Service the System describes the steps necessary to prepare the system for service.
Chapter 3	Servicing Customer Replaceable Devices describes the service procedures that can be done while the system is running (hot serviceable procedures).
Chapter 4	Servicing Motherboard Components describes the service procedures for the motherboard and its associated components, including installing and upgrading memory modules (FB-DIMMs).
Chapter 5	Servicing Infrastructure Boards and Components describes the service procedures for all other components.
Chapter 6	Returning the Server to Operation describes how to bring the server back to operation after performing service procedures.
Appendix A	Connector Pinouts contains pinout tables for all external connectors.
Appendix B	BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Codes contains details to interpret BIOS POST codes.
Appendix C	BIOS Screens contains examples of typical BIOS screens.

Related Documentation

To view the latest Sun Fire X4150 server documentation online, go to http://docs.sun.com, and then navigate to Sun Fire X4150 server documentation.

The following table lists the available documents.

TABLE P-2 Sun Fire X4150 Server Related Documentation
Title	Function	Part Number	Format	Location
Where To Find Sun Fire X4150 Server Documentation	Additional documentation	820-1857	Printed PDF	Shipping kit Online
Sun Fire X4150 Server Product Notes	Late-breaking information	820-1854	PDF	Online
Sun Fire X4150 Server Safety and Compliance Guide	Safety and regulatory compliance	820-1856	PDF	Online
Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide	Installation	820-1851	Printed PDF	Shipping kit Online
Sun Fire X4150, 4250, and 4450 Servers Diagnostics Guide	Troubleshooting	820-4213	PDF	Online
Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 2.0 User’s Guide and Addendum	Service processor	820-1188	PDF	Online
Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Documentation	Service processor	Document-ation Set	PDF	Online
ILOM Supplement	Service processor	820-4998	PDF	Online
ELOM-to-ILOM Migration User’s Guide	Service processor	820-4930	PDF	Online
Sun Fire X4150 Server Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration Guide	Service processor	820-1854	PDF	Online

Before You Read This Document

To fully use the information in this document, you must have thorough knowledge of the topics discussed in the Sun Fire X4150 Server Product Notes.

Sun Online

The following table shows where to find Sun documents online.

TABLE P-3 Sun Fire X4150 Server Online Documents
Sun Function	URL	Description
Sun Documentation	`http://docs.sun.com`	You can navigate to the Sun Fire X4150 server document page and then download PDF and view HTML documents. Includes the LSI card MegaRAID Storage Manager x64 Server Utilities Reference Manual for MSM.
Support	`http://www.sun.com/support/`	Obtain technical support and download patches.
Training	`http://www.sun.com/training/`	Learn about Sun courses.
Warranty	`http://www.sun.com/service/support/warranty/index.html`	Obtain specific details regarding your warranty.
Feedback	`http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback/`	Submit your comments.

Safety Symbols

Note the meanings of the following symbols that might appear in this document.

Caution - There is a risk of personal injury or equipment damage. To avoid personal injury and equipment damage, follow the instructions.

Caution - Hot surface. Avoid contact. Surfaces are hot and might cause personal injury if touched.

Caution - Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to personal health, follow the instructions.

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