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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

Install a REM Card

Use this procedure with the REM removal procedure to replace an existing REM, or use this procedure for first-time installation of a REM card in the server.

Before You Begin


Caution

Caution - Data loss. Back up your data to an external site before proceeding. The following steps will remove all data from the system.


  1. Prepare the server module for service.

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

  2. Insert a filler panel into the empty server slot to reduce the possibility of a system shut down.

    See Insert Server Module Filler Panels.

  3. If you are replacing a REM card, remove the existing card.

    See Remove a REM Card.

  4. If you are performing a first-time REM card installation, connect the REM storage drive cable to the motherboard.

    See Install the REM Storage Drive Cable.


    Note - The REM storage drive cable must be installed when the system is using a REM.


  5. Locate the REM support bracket on the motherboard.

    For more information, see Replaceable Server Module Components.

  6. Close the REM handle [1].
    image:An illustration showing how to install a REM card option.
  7. Slide the REM card under the flanges on the support bracket.

    The flanges are on the support bracket opposite the REM handle.

  8. Carefully align the connector on the underside of the REM card with the connector on the motherboard.
  9. To install the REM card, gently push down on the connector end of the card until the card is fully seated under the REM card retaining spring.

    Caution

    Caution - Component damage. Excessive downward force is not required. When properly aligned the connectors mate with minimum downward pressure. If not, realign the connectors slightly and try again. Do not apply excessive force.


    An audible click occurs when the spring secures the card.

  10. If this is a first-time installation of a REM card in the server module, perform the following sub-steps.

    Perform the following sub–steps only if the new disk does not have an operating system, or any data. Skip this step if preloaded software resides on the storage drives.

    1. Restore the data from backups.
    2. Install an operating system.
      Operating System
      Link
      Linux
      Solaris
      Windows
      VM
      Oracle VM
  11. Prepare the server module for operation.

    See Returning Sun Blade X3-2B to Operation .