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Hardware Installation and Product Notes
Overview of the Sun Blade X6275 M2 Server Module
Installing and Powering On the Server Module
Overview of the Sun Blade X6275 M2 Server Module Product Notes
System Software Release Features
Hardware, Firmware, and BIOS Issues
Installing the Oracle Solaris Operating System
Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Installing the SLES Operating System
Introduction to Oracle VM Installation
Creating a PXE Installation Image for Oracle VM
Introduction to Windows Installation
Getting Started With Windows Server 2008 Installation
Installing the Windows Server 2008 R2 Operating System
Updating Critical Drivers and Installing Supplemental Software
Incorporating Device Drivers into a WIM Image for WDS
Administration, Diagnostics, and Service
Overview of the ILOM Supplement
Managing Power Usage and Monitoring Power Consumption
Configuring the Server Power Restore Policy
Switching the Default Serial Port Output Between SP and Host Console
Indicators, Sensors, and Traps
Introduction to Diagnostic Tools
U-Boot Diagnostic Startup Tests
Accessing the Pc-Check Diagnostics Utility on the Tools and Drivers CD/DVD
Server Module and Components Overview
About the Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Chassis
Powering On and Off the Server Module
How to Power the Server Module to Standby Power Mode
How to Power On the Server Module to Full Power Mode
How to Power Off the Server Module
Preparation Procedures for Service and Operation
Preparing the Server for Service
How to Prepare the Server Module for Service
Performing ESD and Antistatic Prevention Measures
Using the Locate LED to Find the Server Module (Optional)
How to Remove the Server Module from the Chassis
How to Remove the Server Module Top Cover
Preparing the Server for Operation
How to Prepare the Server Module for Operation
How to Install the Server Module Top Cover
How to Install the Server Module in the Chassis
Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Battery Replacement Illustration
How to Replace the System Battery
DIMM Slot Designations and Population Order
DIMM Population Rules and Guidelines for the Sun Blade X6275 M2 Server module
Removing and Installing Flash Modules
Removing and Installing the Energy Storage Modules
How to Remove the Energy Storage Modules
How to Install the Energy Storage Modules
Removing and Installing the Service Processor Board
How to Remove the Service Processor Board
How to Install the Service Processor Board
Removing and Installing USB Flash Drives
How to Remove USB Flash Drives
How to Install USB Flash Drives
Removing and Installing a CPU and Heatsink Assembly
How to Remove a CPU and Heatsink Assembly
How to Install a CPU and Heatsink Assembly
How to Replace the Motherboard Assembly
Diagnostic and Maintenance Information and Procedures
Diagnosing Server Module Hardware Faults
Clearing CMOS NVRAM and Resetting Passwords
Recovering from Corrupted Service Processor Firmware
BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Codes
How BIOS POST Memory Testing Works
How to Change the POST Options
Server Module Maintenance Procedures and Information
How to Display FRUID Information
How to Back Up FRU Information
Removing and Installing a Server Module Filler Panel
When DIMMs or CPUs have a fault, the system lights the front panel Service Action Required LED. The LED indicates that immediate service action is required. To address the issue, the server must be powered down and removed from the chassis, so you can use the internal on-board test circuitry to identify the failed component.
The test circuitry is a charged circuit that has a time-limited window of usability (30–60 minutes). When the Fault Remind button is pressed, a Charge Status LED lights if the circuit is usable. If too much time has elapsed between removing the server module and using the test circuit, the charge can drain completely. If this happens, the circuit becomes unusable (and the LED turns off). When the test circuit is drained, the error information is lost. For the circuitry to become usable again, the server module must be installed in the chassis, and the error must occur again.
Tip - When diagnosing DIMM and CPU errors, the best practice is to remove the server module from the server and use the test circuitry as soon as possible.
For information about how to identify faulty DIMMs or CPUs using the on-board fault test circuits, see the following procedures: