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Sun Blade X3-2B (formerly Sun Blade X6270 M3) Service Manual
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Document Information

Using This Documentation

Sun Blade X3-2B Model Name Change

Getting the Latest Firmware and Software

Documentation and Feedback

About This Documentation

Support and Training

Contributors

Change History

Service Manual Overview

About the Sun Blade X3-2B

Product Description

Front Panel Features

Front Panel LEDs and Buttons

Rear Panel Features

About the System Chassis

About Oracle ILOM

About the Chassis Monitoring Module (CMM)

Replaceable Server Module Components

Preparing the Sun Blade X3-2B for Service

Obtaining the Server Module Serial Number

Powering Off the Server Module

Performing ESD and Antistatic Prevention Measures

Set Up for ESD Prevention

Managing the Locate LED

Remove the Server Module from the Sun Blade Chassis

Remove the Server Module Top Cover

Removing or Inserting Filler Panels

About the Multi-port Cable

Attach a Dongle Cable

Servicing Sun Blade X3-2B Components

Servicing a Storage Drive (CRU)

Servicing DIMMs (CRU)

Replace the System Battery (CRU)

Servicing USB Flash Drives (CRU)

Servicing a Fabric Expansion Module (CRU)

Servicing a RAID Expansion Module (CRU)

Servicing Cables (CRU)

Servicing a Processor and Heat Sink Assembly (FRU)

Servicing the Motherboard Assembly (FRU)

Returning Sun Blade X3-2B to Operation

Install the Server Module Top Cover

Install the Sun Blade X3-2B in the Chassis

Powering On the Server Module

Troubleshooting the Sun Blade X3-2B

Diagnosing Server Module Hardware Faults

Troubleshooting Using LED Status Indicators

Using the DIMM and Processor Test Circuit

Troubleshooting Server Module Power States

Firmware and Software Troubleshooting

BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Checkpoints

About POST Code Checkpoint Memory Testing

Viewing POST Code Checkpoints

POST Code Checkpoint Reference

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Available Software Release Packages

Accessing Firmware and Software

Installing Updates

Index

Service Manual Overview


Note - Important: The Sun Blade X3-2B was formerly named the Sun Blade X6270 M3 server module. This name might still appear in the software. The name change does not indicate any change in system features or functionality.


The Sun Blade X3-2B Service Manual contains service, component removal and replacement, and maintenance procedures for the Sun Blade X3-2B. The following table describes the major sections.

Description
Link
An overview of the server module and its components.
Procedures for preparing to service the server module. Power information and procedures for powering off the server module.
Procedures for removal and installation of server module components.
Procedures for preparing to return the server to operation. This section also describes power information and procedures related to powering on the server module.
Corrective maintenance-related information and procedures. This section also describes how to restore your Oracle ILOM SP firmware.
Explains POST code checkpoint testing, provides methods to view POST checkpoint codes, lists the POST code checkpoints, and describes how to configure POST code checkpoint options.
Explains the options for accessing server firmware and software.