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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

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

ILOM System Console

ILOM Service Processor

Power On the System for the First Time

Enable the Service Processor Network Management Port

Logging Into the Service Processor

Log Into the Service Processor Using the Serial Management Port

Configure the Service Processor Network Management Port

Log Into the Service Processor Using the Network Management Port

Using the Service Processor for Common Operations

Perform a Normal System Initialization

Examine the System for Faults

Devices in the OpenBoot Device Tree

Booting the Solaris Operating System

Boot the Solaris Operating System

Avoid Booting the Solaris Operating System at Startup

Reset the System

Power Cycle the 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

Power On the System for the First Time

  1. Confirm that you have completed all of the preparations for installation.

    See the instructions in Preparing for Installation.

  2. Confirm that you have completed the installation of the server in its rack.

    See the instructions in Installing the Servers in a Rack.

  3. Connect a terminal or a terminal emulator (PC or workstation) to the service processor serial management port (Server Connections).

    Configure the terminal or terminal emulator with these settings:

    • 9600 baud

    • 8 bits

    • No parity

    • 1 Stop bit

    • No handshake

    A null modem configuration is needed, meaning the transmit and receive signals are reversed (crossed over) for DTE to DTE communications. You can use the supplied RJ-45 crossover adapters with a standard RJ-45 cable to achieve the null modem configuration.


    Note - When you power on the server for the first time and you do not have a terminal or terminal emulator (PC or workstation) connected to the service processor serial management port, you will not see system messages.


  4. (Optional) Connect an Ethernet cable between the server’s NET MGT port and the network to which future connections to the SP and host will be made.

    After the initial configuration of the system using the SP SER MGT port, communication with the SP and host is usually performed through this Ethernet interface.


    Figure 27 Server Connections

    The graphic shows the cables and connectors described in this procedure.

    Figure Legend

    1 Power cables

    2 Ethernet cables

    3 Service processor to ethernet

    4 NET MGT to network (optional)

    5 RJ-45 to DB-25 crossover adapter

    6 RJ-45 to DB-9 crossover adapter

    7 Terminal device

  5. Connect an Ethernet cable between one of the server’s NET ports and the network to which the server will communicate.
  6. Determine the input power installation instructions you need, based on the model or your server (AC or DC input power):
  7. Plug the power cords into the power supplies and into a power source.

    Note - Only one power connection is required for operation. Use two power connections for redundancy.


    The service processor runs on the 3.3V standby voltage. As soon as AC power is connected to the system, the service processor powers on, runs diagnostics, and initializes the ILOM firmware.

    After a few minutes, the SP login prompt appears on the terminal device. The host is not initialized or powered on yet.

  8. At the terminal device, log in to the SP as root with a password of changeme.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX login: root
    Password: changeme
    . . .
    ->

    After a brief delay, the SP prompt is displayed (->). At this point, there are many commands you can perform using the Integrated Lights Out Manager interface.

    Additional SP information, such as how to change the password and how to set up the SP network parameters is available in the online documentation set.

  9. Power on the server and redirect the host output to display on the serial terminal device:
    -> start /SYS
    Are you sure you want to start /SYS (y/n)? y
    -> start /SP/console
    Are you sure you want to start /SP/CONSOLE (y/n)? y
    Serial console started. To stop, type #.
    . . .

    After you start the SP console, the server initialization takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

  10. When prompted, follow the onscreen instructions for configuring the Solaris Operating System on your host and enter the following configuration information.

    You will be prompted to confirm the configuration several times, enabling confirmation and changes. If you are not sure how to respond to a particular value, you can accept the default, and make future changes when the Solaris OS is running.


    Parameter
    Description
    Language
    Select a number from the displayed language list.
    Locale
    Select a number from the displayed locale list.
    Terminal Type
    Select a terminal type that corresponds with your terminal device.
    Network?
    Select Yes.
    Multiple Network Interfaces
    Select the network interfaces that you plan to configure. If you are not sure, select the first one in the list.
    DHCP?
    Select Yes or No according to your network environment.
    Host Name
    Enter the host name for the server.
    IP Address
    Enter the IP address for this Ethernet interface.
    Subnet?
    Select Yes or No according to your network environment.
    Subnet Netmask
    (If subnet was Yes) Enter the netmask for the subnet for your network environment.
    IPv6?
    Specify whether or not to use IPv6. If you are not sure, select No to configure the Ethernet interface for IPv4.
    Security Policy
    Select either standard UNIX security (No) or Kerberos Security (Yes). If you are not sure, select No.
    Confirm
    Review the onscreen information and change it if needed. Otherwise, continue.
    Name Service
    Select the name service according to your network environment.

    Note–If you select a name service other than None, you will be prompted for additional name service configuration information.

    NFSv4 Domain Name
    Select the type of domain name configuration according to your environment. If you are not sure, select Use the NFSv4 domain derived by the system.
    Time Zone (Continent)
    Select your continent.
    Time Zone (Country or Region)
    Select your country or region.
    Time Zone
    Select the time zone.
    Date and Time
    Accept the default date and time or change the values.
    root Password
    Enter the root password twice. This password is for the superuser account for the Solaris OS on this server. This password is not the SP password.
  11. Log in to the server and explore its capabilities.

    There are many commands you can use to verify the functionality of the system. The following list describes a few of them:

    • showrev – Displays the hostname and system architecture information. Use the -a option with this command to see the patches that are installed.

    • psrinfo – Displays information about the number and status of the processors and cores in the host.

    • prtdiag – Displays system configuration and diagnostic information.

    Review the Solaris OS man pages and documentation for more details.

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