Preparing for the Installation
Confirming Server Specifications
Optional Component Installation
Stabilize the Rack for Installation
Install Server Into the Slide Rail Assemblies
Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA
Rear Panel Connectors and Ports
Connect the Ethernet Network Cables
Connect the Network Module Cables
Powering On the Server for the First Time
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
Understanding System Administration Resources
Platform-Specific Oracle ILOM Features
Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview
Hardware Management Pack Overview
Source for Downloading Hardware Management Pack Software
Hardware Management Pack Documentation
Display the Oracle ILOM -> Prompt
Reset the Server From the Oracle Solaris OS
Reset the Server From Oracle ILOM
Reset the SP to Default Values
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
Hot Spare Drives in RAID Volumes (LSI)
Determining If a Drive Has Failed
RAID Drive Replacement Strategies
Changing Server Identification Information
Change Customer FRUdata Information
Change System Identifier Information
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
Disable or Re-Enable Network Access to the SP
Display the DHCP Server IP Address
Using an In-band Connection to the SP
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
Specify Behavior at Boot Timeout
Specify Behavior if Restart Fails
Specify Maximum Restart Attempts
Enabling Automatic System Recovery
Identifying WWN-Designated SAS2 Devices
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
Infrastructure Boards in the Server
Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
Using the Oracle Solaris Predictive Self-Healing Feature
Managing Components With Automatic System Recovery Commands
Checking if SunVTS Software Is Installed
Find the Chassis Serial Number
Understanding Component Replacement Categories
Removing Power From the System
Positioning the System for Servicing
Attaching Devices to the Server
Locate a Faulty Hard Disk Drive
Remove a Hard Disk Drive Filler Panel
Install a Hard Disk Drive Filler Panel
Verify Hard Disk Drive Functionality
Verify Fan Module Functionality
Verify Power Supply Functionality
Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs
Locate a Faulty DIMM (DIMM Fault Remind Button)
Locate a Faulty DIMM (show faulty Command)
Increase Server Memory With Additional DIMMs
Remove a Memory Riser Filler Panel
Install a Memory Riser Filler Panel
DIMM Configuration Error Messages
Remove a DVD Drive or Filler Panel
Install a DVD Drive or Filler Panel
Servicing the System Lithium Battery
Servicing Expansion (PCIe) Cards
Remove a PCIe Card Filler Panel
Cable an Internal SAS HBA PCIe Card
Install a PCIe Card Filler Panel
Verify Fan Board Functionality
Verify Motherboard Functionality
Servicing the Service Processor
Service Processor Firmware and Configuration
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
Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position
Note - Proper airflow into and out of the server is essential for keeping the server’s internal temperatures within a safe operating range.
The server contains two pressurized cooling zones: the main cooling zone and the power supply cooling zone. In the main cooling zone, six fans, arranged in two redundant rows, cool the motherboard, memory risers, and I/O cards. In the power supply cooling zone, the rear power supply fans cool the power supplies and the front drive bays. The server must maintain a pressurized plastic dividing wall seal so that the power supply fans can draw air through the front drive bays.
The server draws cool air from the front of the server and expels hot air out the rear.
To avoid overheating the server:
Ensure that inlet air enters at the front of the server and exits from the back.
Do not direct warm air toward the front air intake of the server.
Prevent recirculation of exhaust air within a rack or cabinet.
Manage cables to minimize interfering with the server exhaust vent.
Ensure that the server ventilation openings used for intake and outflow of air provide an open area that is at least 60% of the open area perforations across the front and rear of the server.
Allow a minimum of 5 mm (0.2 in) clearance at the front of the system and 80 mm (3.1 in) at the rear of the server when mounted. These clearance values are based on the preceding inlet and exhaust impedance (available open area) and assume a uniform distribution of the open area across the inlet and exhaust areas. Clearance values greater than these are recommended for improved cooling performance.
Note - Be mindful that the combination of inlet and exhaust restrictions such as cabinet doors and the spacing of the server from the doors can affect the cooling performance of the server.