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Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 and T5240 Servers Topic Set
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Document Information

Preface

Related Documentation

Documentation, Support, and Training

Site Planning

Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 and T5240 Servers Site Planning Guide

Physical Specifications

Minimum Clearance for Service Access

Environmental Specifications

Power Source Requirements

Acoustic Noise Emissions

Agency Compliance Specifications

Operating Environment Requirements

Electrical Power

Ambient Temperature

Ambient Relative Humidity

Airflow Considerations

Installation

Preparing for Installation

Server Overview

Server Handling Precautions

Input Power Information and Precautions

Tools and Equipment Needed

Optional Component Installation

ESD Precautions

Installation Overview

Prepare for Installation

Install the Hardware

Configure the Service Processor

Configure the Host Software

Cabling Notes for Both Servers

Port, Connector, and LED Locations for Both Servers

Slide Rail Assembly Notes for Both Servers

Cable Management Notes for Both Servers

Installing the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 and T5240 Servers

Installing the Servers in a Rack

Installing the Cable Management Arm for Both Servers

Connecting the Server Cables for Both Servers

Managing Cables With the CMA

Powering On the System

Powering On the System for the First Time

Enable the Service Processor Network Management Port

Logging Into the Service Processor

Using the Service Processor for Common Operations

Booting the Solaris Operating System

Verifying System Functionality

Updating the Firmware

flashupdate command

Update the Firmware

Selecting a Boot Device

Boot Device Selection Overview

Select a Boot Device

Installing the Servers With the Express Rail Rackmounting Kit

Slide Rail Assembly Notes for the Express Rail Rackmounting Kit

Install the Slide Rail Assemblies

Insert and Lock the Server in the Rack

Dismounting the Server

Assembling and Installing DC Power Cables for the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Server

Requirements for Servers With DC Input Power

DC Supply and Ground Conductor Requirements

Overcurrent Protection Requirements

Assembling and Installing the DC Input Power Cables

Assembling and Installing DC Power Cables for the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Server

Requirements for Servers With DC Input Power

DC Supply and Ground Conductor Requirements

Overcurrent Protection Requirements

Assembling and Installing the DC Input Power Cables

Administration

Communicating With the System

ILOM Overview

Log In to ILOM

Log In to the System Console

Display the ok Prompt

Display the ILOM ->Prompt

Use a Local Graphics Monitor

Performing Common Tasks

Power On the System

Power Off the System

Reset the System

Update the Firmware

Managing Disks

Hardware RAID Support

Creating Hardware RAID Volumes

Delete a Hardware RAID Volume

Hot-Plug a Mirrored Disk

Hot-Plug a Nonmirrored Disk

Disk Slot Numbers

Managing Devices

Unconfigure a Device Manually

Reconfigure a Device Manually

Devices and Device Identifiers

Sun SPARC Enterprise T5x40 Device Tree

Multipathing Software

Handling Faults

Discovering Faults

Bypassing Minor Faults

Clear a Fault

Managing Logical Domains Software

Logical Domains Software

Logical Domain Configurations

OpenBoot Configuration Variables

OpenBoot Configuration Variables on the SCC

Remote Management (ILOM 3.0)

Understanding ILOM for the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 and T5240 Servers

ILOM Overview

Platform-Specific ILOM Features

ILOM Features Not Supported

Managing the Host

Reset the Host

Managing Host Boot Mode

Viewing and Configuring Host Control Information

Managing System User Interactions

Managing the Service Processor

Storing Customer Information

Display Console History (CLI)

Change Console Escape Characters (CLI)

Changing Configuration Policy Settings

Managing Network Access

Managing Devices

Specify Host Behavior With the Virtual Keyswitch

Specify Host Behavior With the Virtual Keyswitch (Web Interface)

Discover IPMI Sensors and Indicators

Sensors on Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 and T5240 Servers

Indicators on the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 and T5240 Servers

Discover ALOM Compatibility Information

ALOM CMT Compatibility Shell

ALOM CMT Variable Comparison

Event Messages Available Through the ALOM Compatibility Shell

Service

Identifying Server Components

Infrastructure Boards in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Servers

Infrastructure Boards in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Servers

Internal System Cables for Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Servers

Internal System Cables for Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Servers

Front Panel Controls and Indicators on Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Servers

Rear Panel Components and Indicators on Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Servers

Front Panel Controls and Indicators on Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Servers

Rear Panel Components and Indicators on Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Servers

Status LEDs for Ethernet Ports and the Network Management Port

Detecting and Managing Faults

Diagnostic Tools Overview

Diagnostics Tools Quick Reference

LED Overview

Detecting Faults With ILOM

Detecting Faults With POST

Managing Faults Using the PSH Feature

Viewing Solaris OS Messages

Managing Components With Automatic System Recovery Commands

Detecting Faults Using SunVTS Software

Preparing to Service the System

General Safety Information

Essential Tools

Find the Chassis Serial Number

Removing Power From the System

Positioning the System for Servicing

Accessing Internal Components

Servicing Hard Drives

Hard Drive Servicing Overview

Hard Drive LEDs

Remove a Hard Drive

Install a Hard Drive

Four-Drive Capable Backplane Configuration Reference

Eight-Drive Capable Backplane Configuration Reference

Sixteen-Drive Capable Backplane Configuration Reference

Servicing Motherboard Components

Servicing FB-DIMMs

Servicing the Air Duct

Servicing PCIe/XAUI Risers

Servicing the Battery

Servicing the SCC Module

Servicing the Memory Mezzanine Assembly (Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240)

Servicing the Motherboard Assembly

Servicing Fan Modules

Fan Module Overview

Remove a Fan Module

Install a Fan Module

Servicing Power Supplies

Power Supplies Overview

Remove a Power Supply

Install a Power Supply

Power Supply Configuration Reference

Servicing Boards and Components

Important Safety Instructions

Servicing DVD/USB Modules

Servicing Fan Power Boards

Servicing the Hard Drive Cage

Servicing the Hard Drive Backplane

Servicing Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assemblies

Servicing Power Distribution Boards

Servicing Power Supply Backplanes (Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Servers)

Servicing Paddle Cards

Returning the Server to Operation

Install the Top Cover

Reinstall the Server in the Rack

Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position

Connect Power Cords to the Server

Power On the Server Using the poweron Command

Power On the Server Using the Front Panel Power Button

Identifying FRUs in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Servers

Motherboard Components in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Servers

I/O Components in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Servers

Power Distribution/Fan Module Components in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Servers

Internal Cables for Onboard SAS Controller Cards in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Servers

HDD Data Cable Routing for SAS RAID Controller Cards in Four-Disk Capable Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Servers

HDD Data Cable Routing for SAS RAID Controller Cards in Eight-Disk Capable Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Servers

Identifying FRUs in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Servers

Motherboard Components in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Servers

Memory Mezzanine Components in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Servers

I/O Components in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Servers

Power Distribution/Fan Module Components in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Servers

Internal Cables for Onboard SAS Controller Cards in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Servers

HDD Data Cable Routing for SAS RAID Controller Cards in Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Servers

Index

Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 and T5240 Servers Site Planning Guide

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