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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

Hardware Installation and Product Notes

Hardware Installation

Product Notes

Operating System Installation

Oracle Solaris Installation

Linux Installation

Oracle VM Installation

Windows Installation

ESX Installation

Administration and Service

Administration

Service

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

Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Replaceable Components (FRUs and CRUs)

Component Serviceability

Preparing the Sun Blade X3-2B for Service

Obtaining the Server Module Serial Number

Powering Off the Server Module

Power Modes

Graceful Power Off Using the Power Button

Immediate Power Off Using the Power Button

Complete Power Removal

Remote Power Off Using Oracle ILOM SP CLI

Remote Power Off Using Oracle ILOM SP Web Interface

Performing ESD and Antistatic Prevention Measures

Set Up for ESD Prevention

Managing the Locate LED

Manage the Locate LED Locally

Manage the Locate LED Remotely From Oracle ILOM SP Web Interface

Manage the Locate LED Remotely From Oracle ILOM CLI

Remove the Server Module from the Sun Blade Chassis

Remove the Server Module Top Cover

Removing or Inserting Filler Panels

Component Filler Panels

Remove Server Module Filler Panels

Insert Server Module Filler Panels

About the Multi-port Cable

Attach a Dongle Cable

Servicing Sun Blade X3-2B Components

Servicing a Storage Drive (CRU)

Identifying Storage Drives

Identifying Storage Drive LEDs and Mechanical Components

About Storage Drive Failure and RAID

About Disk Backplane Cabling

Remove a Storage Drive

Install a New Storage Drive

Replace a Storage Drive

Remove Storage Drive Filler Panels

Insert Storage Drive Filler Panels

Servicing DIMMs (CRU)

DIMM Fault Remind Circuit

Identify Faulty DIMMs

DIMM Population Rules and Guidelines

Remove DIMMs

Install DIMMs

Remove Optional DIMM Filler Panels

Install Optional DIMM Filler Panels

Replace the System Battery (CRU)

Servicing USB Flash Drives (CRU)

Remove USB Flash Drives

Install USB Flash Drives

Servicing a Fabric Expansion Module (CRU)

Remove a FEM

Install a FEM

Servicing a RAID Expansion Module (CRU)

Remove a REM Card

Install a REM Card

Replace a REM Battery on the REM Card

Servicing Cables (CRU)

Remove the REM Storage Drive Cable

Install the REM Storage Drive Cable

Servicing a Processor and Heat Sink Assembly (FRU)

Processor Fault Remind Circuit

Identify a Faulty Processor

Remove a Processor Heat Sink

Remove a Processor

Install a Processor

Install a Processor Heat Sink

Clear Server Module Processor Faults

Servicing the Motherboard Assembly (FRU)

Remove and Install a Processor Cover Plate

Motherboard Assembly Replacement

Update FRUID (Service Only)

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

Apply Standby Power

Apply Full Power

Power On Using Oracle ILOM SP CLI

Power On Using Oracle ILOM SP Web Interface

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

Troubleshoot Server Module Power Issues

Firmware and Software Troubleshooting

Recovering from Corrupted Service Processor Firmware

BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Checkpoints

About POST Code Checkpoint Memory Testing

Viewing POST Code Checkpoints

View BIOS POST Code Checkpoints Using Oracle ILOM Web Interface

View BIOS POST Code Checkpoints Using Oracle ILOM CLI

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

Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support

Requesting Physical Media

Installing Updates

Installing Firmware

Installing Hardware Drivers and OS Tools

Index

Identify Faulty DIMMs

  1. Prepare the server module for service.

    See Preparing the Sun Blade X3-2B for Service .


    Caution

    Caution - Component damage. This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to static discharge. This sensitivity can cause the component to fail. To avoid damage, ensure that you follow electrostatic discharge safety measures and antistatic practices. See Performing ESD and Antistatic Prevention Measures.


  2. Verify that the charge status LED is lit green.

    A lit green Charge Status LED, located next to the Fault Remind button, indicates that the Fault Remind LED circuit is operational.


    Note - The Charge Status LED indicates the test circuit power level. If the Charge Status LED is out, the Fault Remind LEDs can not function. After the server module is inserted into the Sun Blade chassis, the test circuit will recharge. However, any DIMM errors must reoccur to be stored and visible on a DIMM Fault LED during the next fault remind test.


  3. To identify a faulty DIMM, press and hold the blue Fault Remind button on the motherboard (SW3001).

    Release the button after an amber DIMM Fault LED lights. Do not hold the Fault Remind button down longer than necessary.

    For information about using the DIMM test circuit, see Using the DIMM and Processor Test Circuit .

  4. Note the location of the faulty DIMMs on the motherboard.

    A lit amber LED next to a DIMM slot indicates a faulty DIMM.


    LED State
    DIMM Status
    Off
    Operating properly, if the DIMM test circuit is ready to use
    On (amber)
    Faulty and should be replaced.
  5. Ensure that all DIMMs are seated correctly in their connector slots.

    If re-seating the DIMM does not fix the problem, remove and replace the faulty DIMM.


    Note - The DIMM Fault LED remains on when the Fault Remind button is pressed after the DIMM is re-seated. The server module must be powered up again to verify if re-seating fixes the DIMM problem.


Next Steps

Remove DIMMs

See Also