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Using This Documentation

Product Notes

Related Documentation

Feedback

Access to Oracle Support

Installation

Preparing for the Installation

Installation Task Overview

Server Overview

Confirming Server Specifications

Shipping Kit Inventory List

Front Panel Components

Back Panel Components

Server Handling Precautions

ESD Precautions

Tools Needed for Installation

Optional Component Installation

Installing the Server

Rack Compatibility

Stabilize the Rack for Installation

Disassemble Slide Rails

Install Mounting Brackets

Attach Slide Rail Assemblies

Install Server Into the Slide Rail Assemblies

Install the CMA

Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA

Connecting the Server Cables

Cabling Requirements

Rear Panel Connectors and Ports

Connect the SER MGT Cable

Connect the NET MGT Cable

Connect the Ethernet Network Cables

Connect the Network Module Cables

Connect Other Data Cables

Prepare the Power Cords

Secure Cables to CMA

Powering On the Server for the First Time

Power On Tasks

ILOM System Console

Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port

Power On the System for the First Time

Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters

Assign a Static IP Address to the SP

Identifying the Server Ports

USB Ports

SER MGT Port

NET MGT Port

Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Video Ports

SAS Connectors

QSFP Port

Administration

Understanding System Administration Resources

Oracle ILOM Overview

Platform-Specific Oracle ILOM Features

Oracle Solaris OS Overview

OpenBoot Overview

Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview

Multipathing Software

Hardware Management Pack Overview

Source for Downloading Hardware Management Pack Software

Hardware Management Pack Documentation

Accessing the Server

Log In to Oracle ILOM

Log In to the System Console

Display the ok Prompt

Display the Oracle ILOM -> Prompt

Use a Local Graphics Monitor

Oracle ILOM Remote Console

Controlling the Server

Power On the Server

Power Off the Server

Reset the Server From the Oracle Solaris OS

Reset the Server From Oracle ILOM

Reset the SP to Default Values

Configuring Hardware RAID

Hardware RAID Support

Important Hardware RAID Guidelines

Disk Zones for SPARC T3-1 Servers With Sixteen-Disk Backplanes

Displaying Disk Zone Information

Enabling and Disabling Disk Zoning In the Field

Prepare to Use the FCode Utility

FCode Utility Commands

Create a Hardware RAID Volume

Hot Spare Drives in RAID Volumes (LSI)

Determining If a Drive Has Failed

RAID Drive Replacement Strategies

Locate Device Paths

Changing Server Identification Information

Change Customer FRUdata Information

Change System Identifier Information

Configuring Policy Settings

Specify Cooldown Mode

Restore Host Power State at Restart

Specify Host Power State at Restart

Disable or Re-Enable Power-On Delay

Specify Parallel Boot of the SP and Host

Configure Host Behavior With the Keyswitch State

Configuring Network Addresses

SP Network Address Options

Disable or Re-Enable Network Access to the SP

Display the DHCP Server IP Address

Display the Host MAC Address

Using an In-band Connection to the SP

Configuring Boot Mode

Boot Mode Overview

Configure the Host Boot Mode of Oracle VM Server for SPARC

Change the Host Boot Mode Behavior at Reset

Manage the Host Boot Mode Script

Display Host Boot Mode Expiration Date

Override OpenBoot PROM Settings to Reset the Server

Configuring Server Behavior at Restart

Specify Behavior When the Host Resets

Specify Behavior When the Host Stops Running

Set the Boot Timeout Interval

Specify Behavior at Boot Timeout

Specify Behavior if Restart Fails

Specify Maximum Restart Attempts

Configuring Devices

Unconfigure a Device Manually

Reconfigure a Device Manually

Monitoring the Server

Monitoring Faults

Enabling Automatic System Recovery

Display Server Components

Locate the Server

Updating the Firmware

Display the Firmware Version

Update the Firmware

Display OpenBoot Version

Display POST Version

Identifying WWN-Designated SAS2 Devices

World Wide Name Syntax

probe-scsi-all Output Example (SPARC T3-1, Eight-Disk Backplane)

probe-scsi-all Output Example (SPARC T3-1, Sixteen-Disk Backplane)

probe-scsi-all Output Example (SPARC T3-4)

Identify a Disk Slot Using probe-scsi-all (OBP)

Identify a Disk Slot Using prtconf (Oracle Solaris, Onboard Controllers)

Identify a Disk Slot Using prtconf (Oracle Solaris, Single Initiator)

WWN Syntax in an OS Installation on a Specific Device

WWN Syntax in an OS Installation on a RAID Volume

Service

Identifying Server Components

Front Components

Rear Components

Infrastructure Boards in the Server

Internal System Cables

Internal Components

Exploring Parts of the System

Detecting and Managing Faults

Diagnostics Overview

Diagnostics Process

Interpreting Diagnostic LEDs

Managing Faults With ILOM

Interpreting Log Files and System Messages

Using the Oracle Solaris Predictive Self-Healing Feature

Running POST

Managing Components With Automatic System Recovery Commands

Checking if SunVTS Software Is Installed

Preparing for Service

Safety Information

Tools Needed For Service

Find the Chassis Serial Number

Locate the Server

Understanding Component Replacement Categories

Shut Down the Server

Removing Power From the System

Positioning the System for Servicing

Accessing Internal Components

Filler Panels

Attaching Devices to the Server

Servicing Hard Disk Drives

Hard Disk Drive Overview

Locate a Faulty Hard Disk Drive

Remove a Hard Disk Drive Filler Panel

Remove a Hard Disk Drive

Install a Hard Disk Drive

Install a Hard Disk Drive Filler Panel

Verify Hard Disk Drive Functionality

Servicing Fan Modules

Fan Module Overview

Locate a Faulty Fan Module

Remove a Fan Module

Install a Fan Module

Verify Fan Module Functionality

Servicing Power Supplies

Power Supply Overview

Locate a Faulty Power Supply

Remove a Power Supply

Install a Power Supply

Verify Power Supply Functionality

Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs

About Memory Risers

About DIMMs

Locate a Faulty DIMM (DIMM Fault Remind Button)

Locate a Faulty DIMM (show faulty Command)

Remove a Memory Riser

Install a Memory Riser

Remove a DIMM

Install a DIMM

Increase Server Memory With Additional DIMMs

Remove a Memory Riser Filler Panel

Install a Memory Riser Filler Panel

Verify DIMM Functionality

DIMM Configuration Error Messages

Servicing DVD Drives

DVD Drive Overview

Remove a DVD Drive or Filler Panel

Install a DVD Drive or Filler Panel

Servicing the System Lithium Battery

System Battery Overview

Remove the System Battery

Install the System Battery

Servicing Expansion (PCIe) Cards

PCIe Card Configuration Rules

Remove a PCIe Card Filler Panel

Remove a PCIe Card

Install a PCIe Card

Cable an Internal SAS HBA PCIe Card

Install a PCIe Card Filler Panel

Servicing the Fan Board

Remove the Fan Board

Install the Fan Board

Verify Fan Board Functionality

Servicing the Motherboard

Motherboard Overview

Remove the Motherboard

Install the Motherboard

Reactivate RAID Volumes

Verify Motherboard Functionality

Servicing the Service Processor

Service Processor Firmware and Configuration

Remove the Service Processor

Install the Service Processor

Verify Service Processor Functionality

Servicing the Hard Disk Drive Backplane

Remove the Hard Disk Drive Backplane

Install the Hard Disk Drive Backplane

Verify Hard Disk Drive Backplane Functionality

Servicing the Power Supply Backplane

Remove the Power Supply Backplane

Install the Power Supply Backplane

Verify Power Supply Backplane Functionality

Returning the Server to Operation

Install the Top Cover

Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position

Connect Power Cords to the Server

Power On the Server

Glossary

Index

Numbers and Symbols

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C

D

E

F

G

H

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O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

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safety
information topics, index iconSafety Information
precautions, index iconSafety Information
symbols, index iconSafety Information
SAS connector pinouts, index iconSAS Connectors
serial management (SER MGT) port, index iconBack Panel Components
accessing the SP, index iconAccess the Service Processor (Oracle ILOM)
cabling, index iconConnect the SER MGT Cable
initial power on, index iconConnect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
location, index iconRear Panel Connectors and Ports
location of, index iconRear Components
pinouts, index iconSER MGT Port
serial number (chassis), locating, index iconFind the Chassis Serial Number
serial terminal settings, index iconConnect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
SER MGT port, See serial management (SER MGT) port
server
controlling, index iconControlling the Server
locating, index iconLocate the Server
resetting from Oracle ILOM, index iconReset the Server From Oracle ILOM
resetting from the OS, index iconReset the Server From the Oracle Solaris OS
server overview, index iconServer Overview
Service Action Required LED
index iconFront Panel Components
index iconFront Components
service processor
accessing, index iconAccess the Service Processor (Oracle ILOM)
described, index iconServer Overview
DHCP, index iconAssign a Static IP Address to the SP
fault LED, location of, index iconFront Components
installing, index iconInstall the Service Processor
LED, location of, index iconFront Components
location of, index iconInternal Components
powering on for the first time, index iconPower On the System for the First Time
removing, index iconRemove the Service Processor
set command, index iconAssign a Static IP Address to the SP
show command, index iconAssign a Static IP Address to the SP
start command, index iconPower On the System for the First Time
static IP address, index iconAssign a Static IP Address to the SP
terminal connection, index iconConnect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
verifying function, index iconVerify Service Processor Functionality
service processor (NET MGT) port, location of, index iconRear Components
service processor prompt, index iconShut Down the Server
set command, index iconAssign a Static IP Address to the SP
shipping kit contents, index iconShipping Kit Inventory List
show command
index iconAssign a Static IP Address to the SP
index iconDisplay FRU Information With the show Command
showcomponent command, index iconDisplay System Components
show faulty command
index iconClear PSH-Detected Faults
index iconClear POST-Detected Faults
index iconVerify DIMM Functionality
and DIMM configuration errors, index iconDIMM Configuration Errors—show faulty Command Output
checking for faults, index iconCheck for Faults Using the show faulty Command
summary of faults displayed, index iconDiagnostics Process
using to locate faulty DIMMs, index iconLocate a Faulty DIMM (show faulty Command)
show /SP/network command, index iconAssign a Static IP Address to the SP
sideband management, index iconConnect the Ethernet Network Cables
slide rail assemblies
disassembling, index iconDisassemble Slide Rails
installing
index iconDisassemble Slide Rails
index iconAttach Slide Rail Assemblies
mounting pins, index iconAttach Slide Rail Assemblies
server installation, index iconInstall Server Into the Slide Rail Assemblies
stops, index iconVerify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA
verifying operation, index iconVerify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA
slide rail latch, index iconExtend the Server to the Maintenance Position
slide rail lock, index iconDisassemble Slide Rails
Solaris log files, index iconDiagnostics Process
Solaris OS, See Oracle Solaris OS
specifications
airflow clearance, index iconCooling Zones and Airflow Clearance
cooling zones, index iconCooling Zones and Airflow Clearance
electrical, index iconElectrical Specifications
environmental requirements, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
noise emissions, index iconAcoustic Noise Emissions
physical, index iconPhysical Specifications
SP OK/Fault LED
index iconFront Panel Components
index iconPower On the System for the First Time
SP, resetting, index iconReset the SP to Default Values
standby
mode, index iconPrepare the Power Cords
voltage, index iconPower On the System for the First Time
standby power, defined, index iconPower Off the Server (Power Button - Standby Mode)
start command, index iconPower On the System for the First Time
stop bit, index iconConnect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
stop /SYS (ILOM command)
index iconShut Down the Server
index iconPower Off the Server (Service Processor Command)
SunVTS, index iconDiagnostics Overview
confirming installation, index iconCheck if SunVTS Software Is Installed
overview, index iconSunVTS Overview
packages, index iconCheck if SunVTS Software Is Installed
test types, index iconSunVTS Overview
topics, index iconChecking if SunVTS Software Is Installed
using for fault diagnosis, index iconDiagnostics Process
symbols, safety, index iconSafety Information
system administration overview, index iconUnderstanding System Administration Resources
system battery
about, index iconSystem Battery Overview
FRU name, index iconMotherboard Components
installing, index iconInstall the System Battery
location of, index iconInternal Components
removing, index iconRemove the System Battery
system communication, index iconAccessing the Server
system components, See components
system console, logging in, index iconLog In to the System Console
system identification, changing, index iconChange System Identifier Information
system message log files, viewing, index iconView the System Message Log Files
system status LEDs, locations of
index iconBack Panel Components
index iconRear Components