Confirming Server Specifications
Optional Component Installation
Stabilize the Rack for Installation
Mounting the Server Into a 4-Post Rack
Mounting the Server Into a 2-Post Rack
Back Panel Connectors and Ports
Connect the Ethernet Network Cables
Assembling and Connecting DC Power Cords
Assemble the DC Input Power Cables
Connect the DC Input Power Cords to the Server
Powering On the Server for the First Time
Oracle ILOM System Console Overview
Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
Power On the Server for the First Time
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters
Assigning a Static IP Address to the Service Processor
Understanding System Administration Resources
Platform-Specific ILOM Features
Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview
Reset the Server From the Oracle Solaris OS
Reset the SP to Default Values
Prepare to Use the FCode Utility
Changing Server Identification Information
Change Customer FRU Data 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 OBP 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
Display the System Firmware Version
Display the Hypervisor Version
Power Supply, Hard Drive, and Fan Module Locations
Top Cover, Filter Tray, and DVD Tray Locations
Motherboard, DIMMs, and PCI Board Locations
Locating Components, Ports, and LEDs
Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
Verifying Oracle VTS Installation
Find the Chassis Serial Number
Component FRU Names and Service Links
Removing Power From the Server
Prepare to Power Off the Server
Power Off the Server (SP Command)
Power Off the Server (Power Button - Graceful)
Power Off the Server (Emergency Shutdown)
Disconnect Power Cords From the Server
Determine if the Hard Drive Fan Is Faulty
Servicing the Hard Drive Backplane
Determine if the Hard Drive Backplane Is Faulty
Remove the Hard Drive Backplane
Install the Hard Drive Backplane
Verify the Hard Drive Backplane
Servicing the Power Distribution Board
Determine if the Power Distribution Board Is Faulty
Remove the Power Distribution Board
Install the Power Distribution Board
Verify the Power Distribution Board
Determine if the DVD Drive Is Faulty
Determine if the LED Board Is Faulty
Determine if the Fan Board Is Faulty
Servicing the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board
Determine if the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board Is Faulty
Remove the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board
Install the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board
Verify the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board
Servicing the PCIe2 Riser Card
Locate a Faulty PCIe2 Riser Card
Remove a PCIe2 Card From the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board
Remove a PCIe2 Card From the PCIe2 Riser Card
Install a PCIe2 Card Into the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board
Install a PCIe2 Card Into the PCIe2 Riser Card
Install SAS Cable for Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID HBA, Internal
Servicing the Signal Interface Board
Determine if the Signal Interface Board Is Faulty
Remove the Signal Interface Board
Install the Signal Interface Board
Verify the Signal Interface Board
Determine if the Battery Is Faulty
Determine if the ID PROM Is Faulty
Determine if the Motherboard Is Faulty
Returning the Server to Operation
Connect Power Cords to the Server
Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)
For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your equipment:
Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment and described in the documentation shipped with your system.
Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment and described in the Netra SPARC T3-1 Server Safety and Compliance Guide.
Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power source match the voltage and frequency inscribed on the equipment's electrical rating label.
Follow the electrostatic discharge safety practices as described here.
Note the meanings of the following symbols that might appear in this document:
Caution - There is a risk of personal injury or equipment damage. To avoid personal injury and equipment damage, follow the instructions. |
Caution - Hot surface. Avoid contact. Surfaces are hot and might cause personal injury if touched. |
Caution - Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to personal health, follow the instructions. |
Electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices, such as the express modules, hard drives, and DIMMs require special handling.
Caution - Circuit boards and hard drives contain electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static electricity from clothing or the work environment can destroy the components located on these boards. Do not touch the components along their connector edges. |
Caution - You must disconnect all power supplies before servicing any of the components that are inside the chassis. |
Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an antistatic mat when handling components such as hard drive assemblies, circuit boards, or express modules. When servicing or removing server components, attach an antistatic strap to your wrist and then to a metal area on the chassis. Following this practice equalizes the electrical potentials between you and the server.
Place ESD-sensitive components such as motherboards, memory, and other PCBs on an antistatic mat. The following items can be used as an antistatic mat:
Antistatic bag used to wrap a replacement part
ESD mat
A disposable ESD mat (shipped with some replacement parts or optional system components)
You need the following tools for most service operations:
Antistatic wrist strap
Antistatic mat
No. 1 Phillips screwdriver
No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
No. 1 flat-blade screwdriver (battery removal)