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Installation
Confirming Server and Site Specifications
Server Overview
Front Panel Components
Front Panel System LEDs and Buttons
Rear Panel Components
Rear Panel System LED and Button
Confirming Specifications
Physical Specifications
Minimum Clearance for Service Access
Electrical and Power Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Acoustic Noise Emissions
Airflow Considerations
Preparing for Installation
Shipping Kit Inventory List
Handling Precautions
ESD Precautions
Tools Needed for Installation
Installing the Server
Rack Compatibility
Stabilize the Rack
Installing Slide Rails
Slide Rail Assemblies
Install the Slide Rail Assemblies
Install the Server
(Optional) Installing the CMA
Install the CMA
Verify Correct Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA
Connecting Cables
Cabling Requirements
Identifying Ports
USB Ports
SER MGT Port
NET MGT Port
Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Video Port
Connecting Data and Management Ports
Connect the SER MGT Port Cable
Connect the NET MGT Port Cable
Connect the Ethernet Network Cables
Connect Other Data Cables
Secure Cables in the CMA
Powering On the Server for the First Time
Oracle ILOM System Console
Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
Power On the Server for the First Time
Verify Functionality
Assigning a Static IP Address to the SP
Assign a Static IP Address to the SP
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters
Administration
Understanding System Administration Resources
Oracle ILOM Overview
Platform-Specific Oracle ILOM Features
Oracle Solaris OS Overview
OpenBoot Overview
Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview
Multipathing Software
Hardware Management Pack Overview
Source for Downloading Hardware Management Pack Software
Hardware Management Pack Documentation
Accessing the Server
Log In to Oracle ILOM
Log In to the System Console
Display the
ok
Prompt
Display the Oracle ILOM
->
Prompt
Use a Local Graphics Monitor
Oracle ILOM Remote Console
Controlling the Server
Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Power Off the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Reset the Server (Oracle Solaris OS)
Reset the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Reset the SP to Default Values
Configuring Hardware RAID
Hardware RAID Support
Important Hardware RAID Guidelines
Prepare to Use the
FCode
Utility
FCode
Utility Commands
Create a Hardware RAID Volume
Hot Spare Drives in RAID Volumes (LSI)
Determining If a Drive Has Failed
Service Required Drive LEDs
Error Messages (System Console and Log Files)
Display Status (
show-volumes
Command, OBP)
Display Status (
sas2ircu
Utility, LSI)
RAID Drive Replacement Strategies
Locate Device Paths
Changing Server Identification Information
Change Customer Data on FRU PROMs
Change System Identifier Information
Configuring Policy Settings
Specify Cooldown Mode
Restore the Host Power State at Restart
Specify the Host Power State at Restart
Disable or Re-Enable the Host Power-On Delay
Specify Parallel Boot of the SP and Host
Configure Host Behavior (Keyswitch State)
Configuring Network Addresses
SP Network Address Options
Disable or Re-Enable Network Access to the SP
Display the DHCP Server IP Address
Display the IP Address of the SP
Display the Host MAC Address
Using an In-band Connection to the SP
Oracle ILOM In-band (Sideband) Management
Configure SP In-band (Sideband) Access
Configuring Boot Mode
Boot Mode Overview
Configure the Host Boot Mode (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
Set the Boot Timeout Interval
Specify Behavior at Boot Timeout
Specify Behavior if Restart Fails
Specify Maximum Restart Attempts
Configuring Devices
Unconfigure a Device Manually
Reconfigure a Device Manually
Monitoring the Server
Monitoring Faults
Diagnostics Overview
Discover Faults (Oracle ILOM)
Discover Faults (Oracle ILOM Fault Management Shell)
Discover Faults Using POST
Display Console History
Repair a Fault (Oracle ILOM Fault Management Shell)
Clear a Fault
Enabling Automatic System Recovery
Automatic System Recovery Overview
Enable ASR
Disable ASR
View Information on Components Affected by ASR
Display Server Components
Locate the Server
Updating the Firmware
Display the Firmware Version
Update the Firmware
Display OpenBoot Version
Display POST Version
Identifying WWN-Designated SAS2 Devices
World Wide Name Syntax
Mapping WWN Values to Hard Drives (OBP
probe-scsi-all
Command)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Overview
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (SPARC T4-1)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (Netra SPARC T4-1)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (SPARC T4-2)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (Netra SPARC T4-2)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (SPARC T4-4 With Four CPUs)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (SPARC T4-4 With Two CPUs)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (SPARC T4-1B and Netra SPARC T4-1B)
Identify a Disk Slot Using
prtconf
(Oracle Solaris OS)
WWN Syntax in an OS Installation on an Individual Drive
WWN Syntax in an OS Installation on a RAID Volume
Service
Identifying Server Components
Front Components
Rear Components
Infrastructure Boards in the SPARC T4-1 Server
Internal System Cables
Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Understanding Hard Drive Data Cable Routing
Cable Routing Diagram for the Onboard SAS RAID Controller
Cable Routing Diagram for the PCIe SAS RAID HBA
Detecting and Managing Faults
Diagnostics Overview
Diagnostics Process
Interpreting Diagnostic LEDs
Front Panel System Controls and LEDs
Rear Panel System LEDs
LEDs for the Ethernet Ports and NET MGT port
Memory Fault Handling Overview
Managing Faults (Oracle ILOM)
Oracle ILOM Troubleshooting Overview
Access the SP (Oracle ILOM)
Display FRU Information (
show
Command)
Check for Faults (
show
faulty
Command)
Check for Faults (
fmadm
faulty
Command)
Clear Faults (
clear_fault_action
Property)
Service-Related Oracle ILOM Commands
Understanding Fault Management Commands
No Faults Detected Example (
show
faulty
Command)
Power Supply Fault Example (
show
faulty
Command)
Power Supply Fault Example (
fmadm
faulty
Command)
POST-Detected Fault Example (
show
faulty
Command)
PSH-Detected Fault Example (
show
faulty
Command)
Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
Check the Message Buffer
View the System Message Log Files
Checking if Oracle VTS Software Is Installed
Oracle VTS Overview
Check if Oracle VTS Is Installed
Managing Faults (POST)
POST Overview
Oracle ILOM Properties That Affect POST Behavior
Configure POST
Run POST With Maximum Testing
Interpret POST Fault Messages
Clear POST-Detected Faults
POST Output Reference
Managing Faults (PSH)
PSH Overview
PSH-Detected Fault Example
Check for PSH-Detected Faults
Clear PSH-Detected Faults
Managing Components (ASR)
ASR Overview
Display System Components
Disable System Components
Enable System Components
Preparing for Service
Safety Information
Tools Needed for Service
Find the Chassis Serial Number
Locate the Server
Understanding Component Replacement Categories
FRU Reference
Hot Service, Replaceable by Customer
Cold Service, Replaceable by Customer
Cold Service, Replaceable by Authorized Service Personnel
Removing Power From the System
Power Off the Server (SP Command)
Power Off the Server (Power Button - Graceful)
Power Off the Server (Emergency Shutdown)
Disconnect Power Cords
Positioning the System for Service
Extend the Server
Release the CMA
Remove the Server From the Rack
Accessing Internal Components
Perform Electrostatic Discharge Prevention Measures
Remove the Top Cover
Servicing DIMMs
About DIMMs
DIMM Population Rules
DIMM FRU Names
Supported DIMM Configurations
DIMM Rank Classification Labels
Locate a Faulty DIMM (DIMM Fault Remind Button)
Locate a Faulty DIMM (
show faulty
Command)
Remove a DIMM
Install a DIMM
Increase System Memory With Additional DIMMs
Verify DIMM Functionality
DIMM Configuration Error Messages
DIMM Configuration Errors—System Console
DIMM Configuration Errors—
show faulty
Command Output
DIMM Configuration Errors—
fmadm
faulty
Output
Servicing Hard Drives
Hard Drive Hot-Pluggable Capabilities
Hard Drive Slot Configuration Reference
Hard Drive LEDs
Remove a Hard Drive
Install a Hard Drive
Verify the Functionality of a Hard Drive
Servicing the DVD/USB Assembly
DVD/USB Assembly Overview
Remove the DVD/USB Assembly
Install the DVD/USB Assembly
Servicing the Power Supplies
Power Supply Hot-Swap Capabilities
Power Supply LEDs
Locate a Faulty Power Supply
Remove a Power Supply
Install a Power Supply
Verify the Functionality of a Power Supply
Remove or Install a Power Supply Filler Panel
Servicing the Power Distribution Board
Power Distribution Board Overview
Remove the Power Distribution Board
Install the Power Distribution Board
Servicing the Power Supply Backplane
Power Supply Backplane Overview
Remove the Power Supply Backplane
Install the Power Supply Backplane
Servicing the Connector Board
Connector Board Overview
Remove the Connector Board
Install the Connector Board
Servicing PCIe and PCIe/XAUI Risers
Remove a PCIe or PCIe/XAUI Riser
Install a PCIe or PCIe/XAUI Riser
Servicing PCIe Cards
PCIe Card Configuration Reference
Remove a PCIe or XAUI Card
Install a PCIe or XAUI Card
Servicing SAS PCIe RAID HBA Cards
Remove a SAS PCIe RAID HBA Card
Install a SAS PCIe RAID HBA Card
Servicing the Service Processor
Service Processor Overview
Remove the Service Processor
Install the Service Processor
Servicing the System Battery
Replace the System Battery
Verify the System Battery
Servicing Fan Modules
Fan Configuration Reference
Fan Module LEDs
Locate a Faulty Fan Module
Remove a Fan Module
Install a Fan Module
Servicing the Fan Power Board
Fan Power Board Overview
Remove the Fan Power Board
Install the Fan Power Board
Servicing the System Configuration PROM
System Configuration PROM Overview
Remove the System Configuration PROM
Install the System Configuration PROM
Verify the System Configuration PROM
Servicing the HDD Cage
Hard Drive Cage Overview
Remove the Hard Drive Cage
Install the Hard Drive Cage
Servicing the HDD Backplane
Hard Drive Backplane Overview
Remove the Hard Drive Backplane
Install the Hard Drive Backplane
Servicing the Front Panel Light Pipe Assemblies
Front Panel Light Pipe Assemblies Overview
Remove the Front Panel Light Pipe Assembly (Right or Left)
Install the Front Panel Light Pipe Assembly (Right or Left)
Servicing the Motherboard Assembly
Motherboard Servicing Overview
Remove the Motherboard Assembly
Install the Motherboard Assembly
Returning the Server to Operation
Replace the Top Cover
Reinstall the Server in the Rack
Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position
Reconnect the Power Cords
Power On the Server (
start
/SYS
Command)
Power On the Server (Power Button)
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